Hayspears® 48SB1 Pin Up Bale Spike Kit – 48″ x 1.625″ – 3,000 lb. Capacity

The Hayspears® 48SB1 pin up bale spike kit is a complete bolt-on hay spear assembly engineered for operators needing dependable bale handling performance with fast installation and no welding required. Designed as a ready-to-mount solution, the 48SB1 combines a heavy-duty fluted bale spear with a reinforced bolt-on bracket system to deliver stable lifting performance for tractors, skid steers, front-end loaders, bale movers, and agricultural hay handling equipment.

This complete kit includes the S48S 48-inch cross-hole hay spear, the 155BU heavy-duty bolt-on bracket, and U-bolts sized to fit standard 3-inch x 3-inch square tubing commonly used on hay frames and agricultural attachments.

Rated at 3,000 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the 48SB1 is designed for balanced handling of large round bales, square bales, and livestock feed materials in demanding farm and ranch environments.

Complete Bolt-On Bale Spike Kit

The 48SB1 is engineered as a true bolt-up hay spear system for quick installation and dependable long-term performance.

The assembly includes:

• S48S 48-inch fluted cross-hole hay spear
• 155BU heavy-duty mounting bracket
• U-bolts for 3-inch square tubing
• Installation hardware

Its bolt-on bracket system helps provide:

• Fast installation without welding
• Secure spear alignment under load
• Reduced spear movement during operation
• Easier maintenance and replacement
• Stable bale handling performance

The reinforced bracket design helps maintain rigid spear positioning during repeated lifting cycles and rough terrain operation.

The 48SB1 is commonly installed on:

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

Fluted Bale Spear Performance & Agricultural Durability

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

Benefits of the fluted spear design include:

• Easier penetration into dense hay
• Reduced resistance during spear removal
• Cleaner bale release during unloading
• Reduced bale disturbance during feeding
• Improved handling efficiency during transport

For optimal performance, the spear should be installed with the fluted sides positioned parallel to the ground.

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

Manufactured from heat-treated high-strength steel, the 48SB1 is engineered to resist:

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

Its balanced spear geometry and complete bolt-on design make the 48SB1 an excellent solution for high-use agricultural operations requiring dependable daily bale handling performance.

Key Features

• Complete bolt-on bale spike kit
• 48-inch fluted cross-hole hay spear
• 1.625-inch spear diameter
• Includes 155BU heavy-duty bracket
• Includes U-bolts and installation 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 48SB1 kit?

The 48SB1 includes the S48S hay spear, 155BU bracket assembly, U-bolts, and mounting hardware.

Does the 48SB1 require welding for installation?

No. The 48SB1 is a complete bolt-on hay spear kit designed for quick installation without welding.

What size tubing does the 48SB1 fit?

The 48SB1 is designed to mount onto standard 3-inch x 3-inch square tubing.

What is the capacity of the 48SB1 bale spike kit?

The 48SB1 is rated at 3,000 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

Does the 48SB1 include a warranty?

Yes. The Hayspears® 48SB1 pin up bale spike kit is backed by Pro-Link’s one-year warranty against product defects.