Hayspears® 48SB Bracketed Hay Fork – 48″ x 1.625″ – 3,000 lb. Capacity

The Hayspears® 48SB bracketed hay fork is a complete bolt-on bale spear assembly engineered for fast installation, dependable bale handling performance, and long-term agricultural durability. Designed as a ready-to-mount solution, the 48SB allows operators to add reliable hay handling capability to tractors, skid steers, front-end loaders, bale movers, and custom hay frames without welding or extensive fabrication.

Built for repairs, retrofits, and new attachment builds, the 48SB combines a heavy-duty fluted hay spear with a reinforced bolt-on bracket system that delivers stable lifting performance and simplified serviceability in demanding farm and ranch environments.

The complete assembly includes the S48S 48-inch fluted hay spear, the 165BU heavy-duty bolt-on bracket, and U-bolts sized to fit standard 3-inch x 3-inch square tubing commonly used on agricultural hay handling equipment.

Rated at 3,000 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the 48SB is engineered to provide balanced, controlled handling for both round and square hay bales.

Bolt-On Bracket System & Easy Installation

The 48SB is designed as a true bolt-on hay spear system that eliminates the need for welding while maintaining dependable mounting strength and alignment.

The assembly includes:

• S48S 48-inch fluted hay spear
• 165BU heavy-duty bracket assembly
• U-bolts for 3-inch square tubing
• Mounting hardware

Its bolt-on configuration helps provide:

• Fast installation without fabrication
• Secure spear alignment under load
• Easier spear replacement and maintenance
• Reduced equipment downtime
• Improved long-term serviceability

The bracket mounts directly onto standard 3-inch x 3-inch square tubing using the supplied U-bolts, creating a rigid mounting point capable of handling repeated lifting cycles and demanding field conditions.

Because no permanent welding is required, the 48SB is especially useful for:

• Equipment retrofits
• Temporary attachment setups
• Repair applications
• Custom agricultural fabrication projects
• Operators needing future reconfiguration flexibility

Fluted Hay Spear Performance & Agricultural Durability

The included S48S hay spear features a forged fluted spear profile engineered to improve penetration into dense hay while reducing drag during insertion and removal.

Benefits of the fluted spear design include:

• Easier penetration into compacted hay
• Reduced resistance during spear removal
• Cleaner bale release during unloading
• Reduced bale disturbance during feeding
• Improved transport and stacking efficiency

The longer 48-inch spear length helps improve:

• Bale stability during transport
• Controlled bale placement
• Load balance with large round bales
• Handling precision during stacking
• Stability on uneven terrain

The 48SB performs especially well when handling:

• Round hay bales
• Square hay bales
• Dry hay
• Wet hay
• Livestock feed bales
• General agricultural materials

Manufactured from heat-treated high-strength steel, the 48SB is engineered to resist:

• Flexing under heavy loads
• Fatigue from repeated lifting cycles
• Premature wear
• Long-term agricultural vibration

The 48SB is commonly used on:

• Tractor loader bale spear frames
• Skid steer hay spear attachments
• Front-end loader hay forks
• Bale movers
• AG-GO agricultural attachments
• Custom fabricated farm equipment

Key Features

• Complete bolt-on bracketed hay fork assembly
• 48-inch fluted hay spear
• 1.625-inch spear diameter
• Includes 165BU heavy-duty bracket
• Includes U-bolts and mounting hardware
• Fits standard 3-inch x 3-inch square tubing
• Rated at 3,000 lb. at 30-inch load center
• No welding required for installation
• Heat-treated high-strength steel construction
• One-year warranty against product defects

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes with the 48SB assembly?

The 48SB includes the S48S hay spear, 165BU bracket assembly, U-bolts, and mounting hardware.

Does the 48SB require welding for installation?

No. The 48SB is a complete bolt-on hay fork assembly designed for fast installation without welding.

What size tubing does the 48SB fit?

The 48SB is designed to mount onto standard 3-inch x 3-inch square tubing.

What is the capacity of the 48SB hay fork?

The 48SB is rated at 3,000 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

Does the 48SB include a warranty?

Yes. The Hayspears® 48SB bracketed hay fork is backed by Pro-Link’s one-year warranty against product defects.