Description

HAYSTIX® 246CXJ Bent Bale Spear – Tapered 24″ x 1.375″

The HAYSTIX® 246CXJ bent bale spear is engineered for agricultural operations requiring improved bale positioning, controlled handling, and better maneuverability in tighter working environments. Featuring a compact 24-inch tapered spear profile with a bent tine design, the 246CXJ helps operators improve bale approach angles while maintaining dependable lifting performance during feeding, stacking, and transport operations.

Built with a 1.375-inch tapered spear profile and rated at 1,800 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the 246CXJ is commonly used in stabilizer positions, multi-spear bale systems, and specialty hay handling applications where controlled bale engagement is important. Its shorter length and bent geometry make it especially effective for close-quarters handling, trailer loading, barn stacking, and bale feeder placement.

The 246CXJ includes the 110T sleeve collar assembly, providing dependable support and alignment for repeated agricultural use on tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, and custom hay handling attachments.

Bent Bale Spear Design for Improved Control

The defining feature of the 246CXJ is its bent tine geometry, which helps improve visibility and bale positioning during lifting operations. Compared to traditional straight hay spears, the angled design can help reduce interference between the bale and the attachment frame while allowing more controlled bale placement.

This makes the 246CXJ especially useful for:

• Barn stacking
• Trailer loading
• Bale feeder placement
• Multi-spear bale frames
• Stabilizer spear positions
• Close-quarters maneuvering
• Precision bale handling

Its compact 24-inch length also makes it well suited for secondary support positions where excessive penetration depth is unnecessary. In grouped bale spear systems, shorter stabilizer spears can help reduce bale rotation and improve overall load balance during transport across rough terrain or uneven feeding areas.

The tapered spear profile promotes smoother penetration into:

• Round hay bales
• Square bales
• Straw bales
• Silage
• Alfalfa hay
• Dense feed material
• Moisture-heavy hay

The tapered point helps reduce insertion resistance while minimizing unnecessary disturbance to the bale during unloading.

Built for Multi-Spear Agricultural Applications

The 246CXJ is commonly integrated into multi-spear hay handling systems designed for improved load stability and controlled bale positioning.

Typical equipment applications include:

• Tractor loader bale spear frames
• Skid steer hay spear attachments
• Compact utility tractors
• Telehandler bale handlers
• Quick attach hay spear systems
• AG-GO bale spear carriers
• Custom fabricated agricultural attachments

The included 110T sleeve collar system helps maintain stable spear alignment while supporting dependable lifting performance under repeated agricultural use.

Manufactured from heat-treated alloy steel, the 246CXJ is engineered to withstand repeated lifting cycles, loader vibration, weather exposure, and demanding field conditions commonly found in livestock operations, ranches, dairies, feedlots, and commercial hay production.

Its combination of compact reach, bent tine geometry, and tapered penetration makes it especially effective for operators prioritizing maneuverability and controlled bale handling over maximum penetration depth.

Key Features

• 24-inch bent bale spear
• 1.375-inch tapered spear profile
• Rated at 1,800 lb. at 30-inch load center
• Includes 110T sleeve collar assembly
• Bent tine design for improved bale positioning
• Compact spear length for stabilizer applications
• Tapered point for smoother bale penetration
• Compatible with tractors, skid steers, and telehandlers
• Designed for agricultural bale handling systems
• One-year warranty against product defects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a bent bale spear used for?

A bent bale spear is designed to improve bale positioning, visibility, and handling control in applications where precise placement is important.

Does the 246CXJ include a sleeve collar?

Yes. The 246CXJ includes the 110T sleeve collar assembly.

What is the capacity rating of the 246CXJ?

The 246CXJ is rated at 1,800 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

Why use a shorter bale spear?

Shorter bale spears are commonly used for stabilizer positions, secondary support tines, and applications requiring controlled bale handling rather than deep penetration.

What equipment can the 246CXJ be used with?

The 246CXJ is commonly used with tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, AG-GO hay handling equipment, quick attach bale spear systems, and custom agricultural attachments.