49BX Bracketed Hay Spike

The HAYSTIX® 49BX bracketed hay spike is a heavy-duty bolt-on bale spear assembly engineered for handling large round bales, square bales, and high-density hay loads in demanding agricultural environments. Designed for strength, stability, and long-term durability, the 49BX combines a rigid bracketed mounting system with a high-capacity tapered hay spike to deliver dependable bale handling performance under repeated heavy-use conditions.

Built for tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, bale movers, and custom hay handling equipment, the 49BX provides operators with a secure bolt-on spear solution that minimizes flex while maintaining proper spear alignment during lifting, transporting, stacking, and feeding operations.

Heavy-Duty Bracketed Bale Spear Assembly

The 49BX features a 49-inch tapered hay spike with a 1.75-inch diameter paired with the heavy-duty 175BU mounting bracket. The assembly includes:

• (1) 49-inch tapered hay spike
• (1) 175BU heavy-duty bracket
• (2) 58X3U U-bolts
• Hardware for mounting to standard 3-inch x 3-inch tubing

The bracketed hay spear configuration creates a rigid mounting structure designed to reduce spear movement and maintain straight alignment under load. This helps improve long-term durability while reducing unnecessary stress on the spear and attachment frame.

High-Capacity Bale Handling Performance

Rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the 49BX is built for demanding bale handling applications involving:

• Large round hay bales
• Square hay bales
• Silage bales
• Wet or dense hay bales
• Commercial feeding operations
• Repeated lifting and transport cycles

The tapered spear profile promotes easier bale penetration while reducing drag during insertion and removal. This helps minimize bale disturbance and preserve bale integrity during transport and feeding operations.

Bolt-On Installation for Agricultural Attachments

The 49BX bracketed hay spike assembly is designed for straightforward installation onto existing bale spear frames and custom agricultural attachments using the included U-bolt mounting hardware.

Common applications include:

• Tractor loader bale spear attachments
• Skid steer hay spear frames
• Telehandler bale handlers
• Hay bale movers
• Custom fabricated hay attachments
• Agricultural feeding equipment

The included U-bolts fit standard 3-inch by 3-inch tubing, making the assembly adaptable to many common bale handling frame designs.

Heat-Treated Steel Construction

Both the tapered hay spike and mounting bracket are manufactured from high-strength heat-treated steel for dependable performance in harsh agricultural working conditions.

The rigid bracket system helps:

• Maintain spear alignment
• Reduce spear flex
• Improve load support
• Minimize wear on mounting components
• Extend service life during repeated bale handling cycles

Additional Hay Spike Sizes Available

Additional bracketed hay spear sizes are available to accommodate different bale handling applications, including:

• 39SB
• 39SB1

These alternative lengths allow operators to choose the best spear configuration based on bale size, attachment design, and equipment requirements.

Key Features

• 49-inch tapered hay spike
• 1.75-inch heavy-duty spear diameter
• Includes 175BU heavy-duty bracket
• Includes two 58X3U U-bolts
• Fits standard 3-inch x 3-inch tubing
• Bolt-on bracketed hay spear assembly
• Rated at 3,500 lb. at 30-inch load center
• Tapered design for smoother bale penetration
• Reduced bale disturbance during handling
• Heat-treated steel construction
• Designed for heavy agricultural use
• One-year warranty against product defects

FAQ – 49BX Bracketed Hay Spike

What is the capacity of the 49BX bracketed hay spike?

The 49BX is rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center, making it suitable for heavy round bale and square bale handling applications.

What size tubing does the 49BX bracket fit?

The included bracket and U-bolt system are designed to mount onto standard 3-inch by 3-inch tubing.

What comes included with the 49BX assembly?

The assembly includes:

• 49-inch tapered hay spike
• 175BU heavy-duty bracket
• Two 58X3U U-bolts
• Mounting hardware

What equipment can use the 49BX hay spike?

The 49BX is commonly used on:

• Tractor loaders
• Skid steer bale spear attachments
• Telehandlers
• Bale movers
• Custom hay handling frames

What are the advantages of a bracketed hay spear?

Bracketed hay spears provide:

• Rigid mounting support
• Reduced spear movement
• Improved alignment under load
• Easier bolt-on installation
• Reduced long-term wear on the attachment frame

Does the tapered spear design help with bale penetration?

Yes. The tapered design allows smoother penetration into round and square bales while reducing drag and minimizing unnecessary bale disturbance during removal.

Is the 49BX made from heat-treated steel?

Yes. Both the spear and bracket assembly are manufactured from high-strength heat-treated steel for long-term durability in demanding agricultural environments.

Are other spear lengths available?

Yes. Additional sizes such as the 39SB and 39SB1 are available for operators needing shorter spear configurations.

Does the 49BX include a warranty?

Yes. The 49BX bracketed hay spike is backed by Pro-Link’s one-year warranty against product defects.