3P238-48 3 Point Bale Spear with Trailer Hitch – AG-GO

Description

The AG-GO 3P238-48 3 point bale spear with trailer hitch combines two farm jobs in one rear tractor attachment. Dual 48 inch bale spears carry one large round bale with improved resistance to spinning, while built-in hitch components reposition compatible trailers and wagons around the farm or yard. This can reduce implement changes during feeding, storage, and equipment-staging work.

The frame connects to a properly matched Category 1 or Category 2 tractor 3 point hitch and includes all three connection pins. At approximately 300 pounds before a load is added, it requires adequate rear lift capacity, ballast, tire capacity, and clearance. Horsepower alone does not determine safe fit or control.

AG-GO manufactures the 3P238-48 in the USA at PRO-Link’s production facility. Its high-strength steel frame is built for repeated agricultural use, but every job must remain within the lowest rating of the tractor, hitch, frame, spear system, ball, receiver, trailer, tires, and connecting hardware.

Dual 48 Inch Spears for Controlled Round Bale Handling

The frame uses two S48S 48 inch cross-hole bale spears, not tapered S48T tines. Each fluted Hayspears® tine has a 1.625 inch diameter and an individual published rating of 3,000 pounds at a 30 inch load center. The two-speared layout engages one bale at two points, helping reduce rotation and side-to-side movement during lifting, transport, stacking, and feeding.

Two individually rated spears do not automatically give the attachment a 6,000 pound capacity. The frame, hitch points, tractor lift system, bale position, and every other part of the setup must remain within its own limit. Operators should know the approximate bale weight before lifting and follow the lowest-rated component.

The 48 inch reach is suited to deep engagement in many large round bales. Depending on actual width, diameter, density, and weight, this may include common 4 foot by 4 foot, 4 foot by 5 foot, 5 foot by 5 foot, and 5 foot by 6 foot bales. These sizes are practical examples rather than guaranteed fit ranges. Insert both spears evenly into a sound area of the bale and keep the load centered behind the tractor.

Bale weight can change greatly with forage and moisture. Dry grass hay or straw may weigh much less than dense alfalfa, wet hay, cornstalk bales, silage, or haylage of similar outside dimensions. Frozen material and tightly compressed bales can also affect penetration and handling. Confirm the actual load, spear engagement, tractor stability, and ground conditions before traveling.

Each S48S spear uses a straight cross-hole mounting section and is retained with the specified 2 inch PTO-style pin. In this description, PTO-style refers to the removable pin design; the bale frame does not require PTO power to operate. The pinned connection allows a worn or damaged tine to be serviced without replacing the entire frame. Inspect the pins, holes, spears, and surrounding steel regularly, and replace damaged parts before use.

Farmers comparing rear-mounted bale equipment can explore the complete selection of AG-GO hay spear attachments and bale movers. Operators who need to carry two separate large round bales behind a suitable tractor should compare the 3P2BM-49 rear two-bale hay mover instead. The 3P238-48 is designed around controlled handling of one bale plus trailer-positioning capability.

Trailer Positioning and Category 1 or 2 Tractor Setup

For gooseneck equipment, the frame includes a 2 5/16 inch ball with a published 10,000 pound rating. This gives operators a convenient way to move a compatible gooseneck trailer into a barn, line it up in a yard, or reposition it near loading and storage areas without connecting a pickup for every short move.

The attachment also provides a 2 inch ball and integrated receiver hitch. This position carries a published 1,000 pound tongue-weight rating and 5,000 pound pull rating for compatible utility trailers, wagons, and light equipment trailers.

These published figures apply to the identified hitch components; they do not raise the tractor’s drawbar, 3 point hitch, axle, tire, or braking limits. Trailer weight, tongue weight, slope, surface conditions, turning clearance, visibility, and the ability to stop and control the combination must all be considered. Use the towing features for careful positioning on private farm or yard property. Do not treat the attachment ratings as approval for public-road towing.

Before connecting the frame, confirm whether the tractor is configured for Category 1 or Category 2 equipment and verify pin size, hitch spacing, top-link adjustment, lift-arm clearance, and rear tire clearance. Install all three connection pins and retain them correctly. Adjust the top link so the attachment sits at the intended working angle without allowing the spear points or hitch components to contact the tractor.

When handling hay, approach squarely, engage both spears evenly, and raise the bale only for ground clearance. Travel slowly and use extra caution on slopes, soft ground, ruts, or ice. Before positioning a trailer, remove the bale and inspect the ball, coupler, receiver, pins, safety equipment, and trailer.

The 3P238-48 is backed by PRO-Link’s one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Normal wear, misuse, overloading, improper maintenance, and operation outside the published limits are governed by the complete warranty terms.

Questions & Answers

Does the 3P238-48 carry one bale or two bales?

It uses two 48 inch spears to engage and stabilize one large round bale. The two individual spear ratings should not be added together to claim a 6,000 pound attachment capacity. Buyers needing to transport two separate bales should consider a purpose-built two-bale mover.

What types of trailers can this 3 point bale spear with trailer hitch reposition?

The 2 5/16 inch gooseneck ball is intended for compatible gooseneck couplers, while the 2 inch ball and receiver support appropriately matched utility trailers, wagons, and light equipment trailers. Always follow the lowest tractor, hitch, ball, coupler, trailer, tire, and terrain limit.

What tractors fit the 3P238-48?

The frame supports properly matched Category 1 and Category 2 tractor 3 point hitches and includes all three connection pins. Confirm hitch geometry, rear lift capacity, ballast, tire limits, clearance, and the tractor manufacturer’s instructions before ordering or operating the attachment.