Front-end Bale Spear Attachment

With a tractor- or skid steer-mounted Front-end Bale Spear Attachment, one person can raise, move, and stack large round or large square hay bales most anywhere desired (e.g., truck bed, wagon, field, barn). The attachment consists of (1) a varied-width rectangular frame that affixes to the loader arms, most being quick-attach system adaptable; (2) from one to four 4-foot-long spears protruding from either the frame’s upper or lower width; and (3) two to six steel bale-stabilizing tines along the frame’s lower part if the spear(s) are affixed to the upper part.

Cost: $1,000-$2,500, depending on width, number spears/stabilizing tines, etc..

Impairment Category: Back, Lower extremity, Strength/endurance, Upper extremity