Description

Haystix® 436TXJ Bale Spike with 110T Sleeve & Collar

The Haystix® 436TXJ bale spike is designed for operators who need smooth bale penetration, controlled handling performance, and dependable mounting stability in demanding agricultural applications. Built with a 1-3/8-inch tapered spear profile and a 43-inch working length, the 436TXJ combines efficient bale entry with stable lifting performance for feeding, transport, stacking, and unloading operations.

Its longer tapered spear geometry helps improve bale engagement depth while reducing resistance during spear removal, making it especially effective in grouped spear arrangements and precision bale handling applications involving large square bales, dense feed material, and tightly compacted hay.

The 436TXJ includes the 110T bale spear sleeve and collar assembly along with PRO-Link’s patented Doublenut® locking system, providing a secure and dependable mounting solution for custom hay handling equipment, fabricated bale spear frames, and agricultural loader attachments.

Tapered Bale Spike Design for Smooth Bale Release

Large square bales and high-density feed material can create substantial drag on oversized or blunt hay tines during unloading. The tapered Conus I spear geometry of the 436TXJ helps reduce internal resistance while improving spear withdrawal from the bale.

This design can help:

• Reduce bale sticking
• Improve unloading speed
• Minimize hay pullback
• Reduce bale disturbance
• Improve grouped spear performance
• Maintain cleaner bale release

The reduced contact profile performs especially well when handling:

• Large square bales
• Dense alfalfa bales
• Straw bales
• Silage
• Wet hay
• Net-wrapped feed
• Frozen winter bales

For feeding operations and commercial hay handling environments, smoother spear extraction can improve efficiency during repetitive daily use while helping preserve bale structure during unloading.

The longer 43-inch spear profile also helps provide stable engagement during lifting and transport, reducing shifting while maintaining better load control across uneven terrain.

Haystix® Bale Spear System & Doublenut® Retention

The 436TXJ is part of the Haystix® bale spear lineup, designed for agricultural operators requiring dependable retention performance and durable heavy-duty mounting systems.

Haystix® systems are commonly associated with:

• Heavy-duty agricultural applications
• Doublenut® retention technology
• Cross bolt bale spear options
• Bracketed spear configurations
• Multi-directional mounting flexibility
• High-strength tapered spear systems

This 1-3/8-inch spear configuration is especially useful in:

• Multi-spear bale systems
• Fabricated hay handling frames
• Precision placement applications
• Stabilized bale transport setups
• Specialty agricultural attachments
• Grouped spear arrangements

The 436TXJ uses PRO-Link’s patented Doublenut® locking system, engineered to help maintain secure retention during repeated agricultural use.

Hay handling equipment is constantly exposed to:

• Rough terrain
• Loader vibration
• Uneven bale weight distribution
• Continuous lifting cycles
• Transport stress
• Repeated feeding operations

The Doublenut® system helps maintain consistent clamping force while reducing loosening caused by vibration and repeated operation.

Benefits include:

• Improved spear stability
• Reduced movement inside the sleeve collar
• Better long-term retention
• Increased operational reliability
• Improved field performance

For operators handling hay daily, dependable spear retention is important for both safety and long-term attachment durability.

110T Sleeve Collar & Mounting Flexibility

The 436TXJ includes the 110T bale spear sleeve and collar assembly, allowing integration into custom fabricated hay handling equipment and agricultural attachment systems.

Depending on equipment terminology, compatible mounting components may also be referred to as:

• Bale spear sleeves
• Bale spear collars
• Hay spear sleeves
• Hay spear collars
• Bale spike sleeves
• Hay tine collars
• Spear receiver sleeves

The included sleeve assembly is intended for installation into steel tubing and fabricated frame systems requiring dependable spear alignment and retention performance.

The square shank configuration supports omni-directional mounting, giving fabricators and equipment builders greater flexibility when configuring grouped spear systems and custom bale spear frames.

This mounting style is commonly used in:

• Tractor loader attachments
• Skid steer bale spear frames
• AG-GO spear carriers
• Multi-spear agricultural systems
• Quick attach hay spear attachments
• Specialty fabrication projects

The square profile also helps resist unwanted spear rotation during lifting and transport operations.

Important Welding Information

For proper installation and safety:

• The sleeve/collar assembly is intended to be welded into steel tubing only
• The spear must be removed from the sleeve prior to welding
• Proper welding procedures should be followed during fabrication

Correct installation helps maintain:

• Proper spear alignment
• Secure retention
• Long-term attachment durability
• Safe lifting performance

Built for Precision Agricultural Bale Handling

The 436TXJ is rated at 1,700 pounds at a 30-inch load center, making it suitable for grouped spear systems and precision bale handling applications.

The 30-inch load center measurement provides a more realistic representation of actual agricultural bale handling conditions because large bales naturally position their center of gravity farther from the loader during transport.

Actual working performance may vary depending on:

• Loader capacity
• Bale density
• Moisture content
• Number of spears used
• Attachment configuration
• Proper ballast setup

Grouped spear arrangements are often recommended for oversized or high-density bales requiring improved load distribution and balanced support.

The 436TXJ is commonly used for:

• Large square bale handling
• Multi-spear bale systems
• Precision bale placement
• Livestock feeding operations
• Hay trailer loading
• Barn stacking
• Feedlot applications
• Custom fabricated attachments

Its tapered penetration characteristics and grouped spear compatibility make it especially effective in operations requiring controlled handling and smoother unloading performance.

Warranty

The Haystix® 436TXJ bale spike is backed by PRO-Link’s limited one (1) year warranty against product defects.

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FAQ

What is the 436TXJ bale spike designed for?

The 436TXJ is designed for precision hay handling applications, grouped spear arrangements, and large square bale transport where smooth spear release and controlled handling are important.

Does the 436TXJ include a sleeve or collar?

Yes. This model includes the 110T bale spear sleeve and collar assembly.

What is the capacity of the 436TXJ?

The 436TXJ is rated at 1,700 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

Why use a tapered bale spear?

Tapered bale spears help reduce insertion resistance and improve spear removal from dense or tightly compacted hay bales.

What is the Doublenut® locking system?

The Doublenut® system is PRO-Link’s patented retention design that helps maintain secure clamping force and improved vibration resistance during operation.

Can the sleeve be welded into any material?

No. The included sleeve and collar assembly is intended to be welded into steel tubing only, and the spear must be removed prior to welding.