HAYSTIX® 55TXJ Tapered Hay Fork – 55″ x 1.75″ – 3,500 lb. Capacity

The HAYSTIX® 55TXJ tapered hay fork is engineered for operators handling large round bales, dense feed materials, and demanding agricultural conditions where maximum penetration depth and dependable load stability are critical. Built with a heavy-duty 1.75-inch square spear profile and an extended 55-inch overall length, the 55TXJ delivers deep bale engagement and strong lifting performance for high-capacity hay handling operations.

Designed as part of the HAYSTIX® heavy-duty bale spear lineup, the 55TXJ utilizes a Conus II tapered mounting system engineered to improve spear stability, penetration efficiency, and long-term durability under repeated agricultural use.

Rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the 55TXJ is commonly used on tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, bale movers, and commercial feeding equipment handling oversized or tightly compacted hay bales.

Conus II Tapered Design & Deep Bale Penetration

The 55TXJ features a tapered Conus II spear profile designed to improve penetration into dense hay while maintaining stable bale support during lifting and transport operations.

Its tapered geometry helps:

• Improve penetration into tightly packed bales
• Reduce insertion resistance
• Improve spear seating inside the sleeve assembly
• Reduce movement under heavy loads
• Improve load stability during transport

The extended 55-inch spear length provides deeper bale engagement, helping improve:

• Bale stability on rough terrain
• Load balance during transport
• Reduced bale shifting
• Better stacking control
• Safer handling on uneven ground

This design performs especially well when handling:

• Large round hay bales
• Dense square bales
• Silage
• Haylage
• Wet hay
• Cornstalk bales
• High-compression feed material

The square spear profile also supports multi-directional mounting flexibility, allowing installation in different orientations depending on attachment design requirements.

Heavy-Duty Mounting System & Agricultural Compatibility

The 55TXJ includes the 144T heavy-duty weld-in sleeve collar along with PRO-Link’s patented Doublenut® locking system.

This heavy-duty mounting assembly helps provide:

• Secure spear retention
• Reduced loosening from vibration
• Improved spear alignment
• Long-term mounting durability
• Easier maintenance and replacement

Manufactured from heat-treated high-strength steel, the 55TXJ is engineered to resist:

• Flexing under heavy loads
• Fatigue from repeated lifting cycles
• Premature wear
• Structural deformation during transport and stacking

The 55TXJ is commonly used on:

• Tractor loader bale spear attachments
• Skid steer hay spear systems
• Telehandlers
• Bale movers
• AG-GO hay handling equipment
• Commercial feeding systems
• Custom fabricated agricultural attachments

Its combination of deep penetration capability, heavy-duty tapered construction, and reinforced mounting system makes the 55TXJ especially effective for commercial farming operations and high-output hay handling environments.

Key Features

• 55-inch tapered hay fork
• 1.75-inch square spear profile
• Conus II tapered mounting system
• Includes 144T weld-in sleeve collar
• Includes PRO-Link Doublenut® locking system
• Multi-directional mounting flexibility
• Rated at 3,500 lb. at 30-inch load center
• Deep penetration for improved bale stability
• Heat-treated high-strength steel construction
• One-year warranty against product defects

Frequently Asked Questions

What mounting system does the 55TXJ use?

The 55TXJ uses a Conus II tapered mounting system and includes the 144T weld-in sleeve collar.

What is the advantage of a 55-inch bale spear?

The longer spear length allows deeper penetration into large bales, helping improve load stability and reduce bale shifting during transport.

What is the capacity of the 55TXJ?

The 55TXJ is rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

What equipment can use the 55TXJ?

The 55TXJ is commonly used on tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, bale movers, AG-GO hay handling equipment, and custom agricultural attachments.

Does the 55TXJ include a warranty?

Yes. The HAYSTIX® 55TXJ tapered hay fork is backed by Pro-Link’s one-year warranty against product defects.