Haystix® 336CXJ Crooked Tine Bale Spear with 110T Sleeve Collar

The Haystix® 336CXJ crooked tine bale spear is designed to improve bale handling efficiency by reducing spear binding and improving bale release during unloading. Built for demanding agricultural applications, this crooked hay spear uses an offset tine profile that helps minimize sticking and suction when removing the spear from dense, wet, wrapped, or tightly compacted hay bales.

Featuring a durable tapered spear design and the included 110T sleeve collar, the 336CXJ delivers dependable performance for everyday feeding, transport, stacking, and hay-moving operations. Compared to traditional straight bale spears, the crooked tine geometry helps reduce drag during extraction while maintaining stable bale engagement during lifting and transport.

Commonly searched as a:

• Bale spear
• Hay spear
• Bale stab
• Hay stab
• Bale tine
• Hay tine
• Bale spike
• Hay spike
• Bale fork
• Hay fork
• Hay sticker

…the 336CXJ is designed for operators who want smoother unloading performance and dependable bale control in real-world farm conditions.

Crooked Tine Design for Easier Bale Release

Unlike standard straight hay spears, the 336CXJ features a crooked tine profile that creates a natural break in contact between the spear and the bale during removal. This helps reduce the vacuum or suction effect that commonly occurs when extracting a straight bale spike from tightly packed or moisture-heavy hay.

The crooked design is especially effective when handling:

• Wet hay bales
• Silage bales
• Wrapped hay
• Frozen feed bales
• Dense round bales
• Heavy square bales
• High-compression feed material

By reducing sticking during extraction, the spear helps minimize hay pullback and excessive disturbance to the bale during unloading. This can improve feeding efficiency while helping preserve bale shape and reduce wasted material.

For farms handling large numbers of bales daily, smoother bale release can help reduce frustration and speed up feeding operations.

Built for Round & Square Bale Handling

The Haystix® 336CXJ is suitable for a wide variety of agricultural hay handling applications involving both round and square bales.

Common bale types include:

• Round hay bales
• Square hay bales
• Straw bales
• Silage
• Alfalfa hay
• Grass hay
• Dense moisture-rich feed bales

Its versatile crooked tine design makes it a practical option for:

• Cattle farms
• Dairy operations
• Horse farms
• Ranches
• Feedlots
• Hay producers
• Mixed farming operations

Whether loading hay feeders, unloading trailers, stacking bales in storage, or transporting feed across rough pasture terrain, the 336CXJ is designed to maintain stable bale engagement while improving unloading performance.

110T Sleeve Collar & Equipment Compatibility

The 336CXJ includes the 110T sleeve collar system, allowing installation into compatible bale spear frames and agricultural hay handling attachments.

Proper sleeve and collar fitment helps:

• Maintain spear alignment
• Support lifting forces
• Reduce movement under load
• Improve attachment durability
• Maintain consistent bale positioning

Depending on equipment terminology, the mounting system may also be referred to as:

• Bale spear sleeve
• Hay spear collar
• Bale spike sleeve
• Hay tine collar
• Spear receiver sleeve

The 336CXJ is commonly used with:

• Skid steer bale spear attachments
• Tractor front-end loaders
• Quick attach hay spear frames
• 3-point bale spear systems
• Telehandlers
• Loader tractors
• AG-GO hay handling equipment
• Custom fabricated bale spear frames

Its adaptable design makes it suitable for many different agricultural attachment systems and bale handling environments.

Durable Construction for Daily Agricultural Use

Hay handling equipment experiences constant stress from repeated lifting cycles, rough terrain, weather exposure, and loader vibration. The Haystix® 336CXJ is designed for dependable day-to-day agricultural performance in demanding working conditions.

This crooked tine bale spear is commonly used for:

• Livestock feeding
• Bale transport
• Barn stacking
• Trailer loading and unloading
• Hay storage operations
• Feedlot handling
• Winter feeding programs
• General agricultural material handling

Its crooked tine geometry helps improve unloading efficiency during repetitive handling cycles, especially when working with dense or moisture-heavy bales that tend to cling to standard straight bale spears.

The 336CXJ is built to provide stable lifting performance while helping reduce unnecessary stress on both the bale and the attachment system during operation.

Warranty

The Haystix® 336CXJ crooked tine bale spear is backed by PRO-Link’s limited one (1) year warranty against product defects.

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FAQ

What is a crooked tine bale spear?

A crooked tine bale spear uses a slight bend or offset in the spear design to help reduce sticking and suction during bale removal.

What are the benefits of a crooked hay spear?

Crooked hay spears help improve bale release, reduce hay pullback, minimize bale damage, and make unloading easier compared to straight bale tines.

What types of bales can the 336CXJ handle?

The 336CXJ is suitable for round hay bales, square bales, silage, straw, alfalfa, grass hay, and tightly compacted feed bales.

Does the 336CXJ include a sleeve collar?

Yes. This model includes the 110T sleeve collar assembly.

What equipment can this bale spear fit?

The 336CXJ is commonly used with skid steers, tractor loaders, telehandlers, quick attach hay spear frames, AG-GO equipment, and custom fabricated agricultural attachments.

Why do wet bales stick to straight bale spears?

Wet or tightly compacted bales can create suction around straight hay spears during extraction. The crooked tine design helps break that contact for smoother removal.