Description

HAYSTIX® 396TXJ Hay Fork – 39″ x 1.375″ – 1,700 lb. Capacity

The HAYSTIX® 396TXJ hay fork is a tapered bale spear engineered for operators who need smooth bale penetration, controlled handling performance, and reduced bale disturbance during feeding and transport operations. Featuring a 39-inch tapered spear profile with a 1.375-inch diameter, the 396TXJ is ideal for handling tighter, moisture-heavy, or densely packed hay bales where clean penetration and smooth withdrawal are important.

Compared to larger diameter hay bale spears, the narrower tapered design allows easier penetration into dense round bales and compact square bales while helping minimize tearing and unnecessary bale damage during removal. This helps preserve bale integrity and reduce hay waste during feeding operations.

The 396TXJ uses a Conus I tapered mounting system and includes the 110T weld-in sleeve collar assembly along with PRO-Link’s patented Doublenut® locking system for secure installation and dependable long-term retention.

Rated at 1,700 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the 396TXJ is commonly used on tractor loaders, skid steer hay spear attachments, bale movers, and compact agricultural hay handling equipment.

Conus I Tapered Design & Smooth Bale Penetration

The 396TXJ utilizes a tapered Conus I spear profile engineered to improve penetration efficiency while reducing resistance during insertion and removal.

Its tapered geometry helps:

• Improve penetration into dense hay
• Reduce drag during spear withdrawal
• Minimize bale tearing and disturbance
• Improve feeding efficiency
• Reduce stress on the attachment frame

This design performs especially well when handling:

• Wet hay bales
• Dense round bales
• Compact square bales
• Straw bales
• Silage
• Smaller hay bales
• High-compression feed material

The smaller 1.375-inch diameter helps provide cleaner spear entry and smoother removal compared to oversized bale spikes, making the 396TXJ especially useful for feeding operations where preserving bale structure is important.

The included 110T sleeve collar assembly helps maintain proper spear alignment and stable load transfer during repeated lifting cycles.

Its square shank design also supports omni-directional mounting flexibility, allowing installation in multiple orientations depending on attachment design requirements.

Built for Precision Hay Handling Applications

The HAYSTIX® 396TXJ is designed for lighter-duty and precision-oriented bale handling applications requiring dependable control and smoother bale engagement.

Common applications include:

• Livestock feeding
• Bale transport
• Barn stacking
• Bale movers
• Compact hay handling equipment
• Skid steer bale spear frames
• Tractor loader attachments
• Custom agricultural fabrication projects

The included Doublenut® locking system helps improve retention stability by reducing loosening and movement commonly associated with standard single-nut tapered spear systems.

For proper installation:

• Weld only the 110T sleeve collar
• Do not weld with the spear inserted
• Install the spear after the sleeve has cooled

Manufactured from heat-treated high-strength steel, the 396TXJ is engineered for dependable agricultural durability under repeated loading cycles and continuous farm use.

Key Features

• 39-inch tapered hay fork
• 1.375-inch spear diameter
• Conus I tapered mounting system
• Includes 110T weld-in sleeve collar
• PRO-Link Doublenut® locking system
• Square shank omni-directional mounting design
• Reduced bale disturbance during removal
• Heat-treated high-strength steel construction
• Rated at 1,700 lb. at 30-inch load center
• One-year warranty against product defects

Frequently Asked Questions

What sleeve comes with the 396TXJ?

The 396TXJ includes the 110T weld-in sleeve collar designed for Conus I tapered bale spears.

What is the benefit of a smaller diameter hay spear?

A smaller diameter hay spear helps improve penetration into dense or wet hay while reducing tearing and minimizing bale disturbance during removal.

What equipment can the 396TXJ be used with?

The 396TXJ is commonly used on skid steers, tractor loaders, bale movers, and custom agricultural hay handling equipment.

What is the capacity of the 396TXJ?

The 396TXJ is rated at 1,700 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

Does the 396TXJ include a warranty?

Yes. The HAYSTIX® 396TXJ hay fork is backed by Pro-Link’s one-year warranty against product defects.