Description

43TXJ Tapered Bale Tine – 43-Inch Haystix® Assembly

The 43TXJ tapered bale tine is a complete Haystix® assembly for moving round bales and large square bales with a properly designed hay attachment. This 43-inch by 1.75-inch square-profile Conus II spear is rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center. Its tapered shape is designed to enter dense hay cleanly and withdraw with less drag, helping operators load, stage, feed, and relocate bales efficiently.

Unlike an S-prefix spear-only model, the 43TXJ includes the 144T weld-in sleeve and PRO-Link’s DoubleNut® locking system. That combination makes it useful for new hay-frame fabrication, replacement projects, and multi-spear attachment layouts that require a complete tapered mounting setup.

Tapered Design for Round and Square Bale Handling

The 43-inch length provides deep bale engagement while keeping the tine compact enough for frame designs where extra spear reach is unnecessary. This can make the 43TXJ a practical choice when the shorter length better suits the bale size, frame geometry, or operating space. The square Haystix® profile also distinguishes it from the typically fluted Hayspears® line.

Common applications may include:

• Custom tractor hay frames
• 3-point bale movers
• Skid steer bale attachments
• Loader-mounted hay handling frames
• Multi-spear frames for large square bales

For large square bales, fabricators commonly use several tines to support the bale across the attachment. Spear quantity, position, and spacing must be determined by the frame design, bale type, and intended load. The 3,500-pound rating applies to the 43TXJ at the specified 30-inch load center; it does not automatically establish the capacity of the completed attachment. Always follow the lowest rating among the machine, coupler, frame, welds, spear components, and other parts in the system.

144T Sleeve and DoubleNut® Retention

The included 144T sleeve is designed to be welded into a compatible hay frame. The tapered end of the spear seats inside the sleeve, while the DoubleNut® system secures it from the rear. A conical nut draws the tine into its seated position, and a second jam nut locks against it to help resist loosening caused by vibration and repeated use.

Because the sleeve becomes part of the attachment, its placement, alignment, surrounding frame structure, and weld quality are important. Installation should be completed by a qualified fabricator who can verify that the frame is designed for the intended machine and load. The spear should sit straight and secure after installation, and the retaining hardware should be inspected as part of routine equipment maintenance.

This complete assembly can simplify a repair when the existing design uses the same 1.75-inch tapered Haystix® configuration. It can also serve as a component in a professionally designed new frame. Compatibility should never be determined from spear length alone; confirm the sleeve, mounting space, frame construction, required spear layout, and equipment capacity before ordering.

The 43TXJ is covered by PRO-Link’s one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Review the complete warranty terms for coverage details.

Questions & Answers

What is included with the 43TXJ tapered bale tine?

The 43TXJ includes the 43-inch by 1.75-inch tapered Haystix® spear, the 144T weld-in sleeve, and the DoubleNut® locking system. It is a complete mounting assembly rather than a spear-only model.

Can the 43TXJ be used in a multi-spear hay frame?

Yes, it may be used in a properly designed multi-spear frame for applications such as large square bale handling. A qualified designer or fabricator must determine the correct tine count, placement, spacing, frame strength, and finished attachment capacity.

Will this 43-inch tapered bale tine fit any hay attachment?

No. Fit depends on the sleeve type, mounting space, frame design, spear layout, welding requirements, and machine capacity. Confirm that the attachment is designed for the 144T sleeve and 1.75-inch tapered Haystix® system before installation.