84CS 84 Inch Cross-Bolt Cotton Stab – 2 Inch Diameter

Description

The 84CS 84 inch cross-bolt cotton stab is a straight COTTONSTIX® spear built for handling large round cotton bales, often called round cotton modules. Measuring 84 inches long and 2 inches in diameter, it provides the reach needed to engage deep into dense cotton while working from a properly designed cotton mover or handling frame. Its cross-bolt connection also gives equipment owners a practical replacement option when an existing frame uses correctly matched mounting hardware.

Cotton handling places different demands on a spear than ordinary hay work. The length, diameter, mounting style, frame layout, and load position all matter. The 84CS is intended for cotton operations that move modules between field staging areas, storage locations, gin yards, and loading areas. It may be used in an existing frame or a custom cotton-handling build only after the complete mounting arrangement and equipment capacity have been verified.

84 Inch Cotton Bale Spear for Deep Module Engagement

The 84CS uses a straight 2 inch shaft designed to enter a large cotton bale and support controlled positioning. Its 84 inch length provides substantial engagement for cotton modules, while the heavy steel construction is suited to repeated agricultural and material-handling use.

PRO-Link recommends using a minimum of four cotton stabs per bale. A four-point layout engages the module across a wider area than a single spear and helps the complete frame control the bale during lifting, carrying, and placement. The 84CS is therefore best understood as one working component within a properly engineered cotton mover—not as a complete lifting attachment by itself.

Buyers planning a new setup or comparing front- and rear-mounted equipment can review AG-GO cotton frames. For a broader explanation of cotton spears, frames, and common post-harvest jobs, see PRO-Link’s guide to COTTONSTIX® cotton movers.

84 Inch Cross-Bolt Cotton Stab Mounting and Rating

This is a straight, non-tapered cross-bolt cotton spear. During installation, the spear slides into a correctly matched sleeve or collar. The holes in the spear and collar must align so the retaining bolt can pass through both parts and be secured with the proper washer and nut.

The matching 255 cotton bale spike collar is a 10 inch weld-in sleeve with a 2 inch inside diameter and 2.50 inch outside diameter. Welding, collar placement, hole alignment, and surrounding frame structure must be suitable for the intended application. Do not choose mounting parts by spear diameter alone: the straight cross-bolt 84CS and a tapered cotton spear use different retention systems and are not automatically interchangeable.

Each 84CS has a published individual rating of 1,600 pounds at a 48 inch load center. That number applies to one stab under the stated rating conditions. The ratings of four stabs must not be added together and presented as the capacity of the finished frame or machine. The safe working limit of the complete setup depends on its lowest-rated component, including the carrier machine, coupler or hitch, frame, welds, collars, bolts, tires, ballast, and actual load position.

Before use, inspect the spear, point, cross hole, collar, bolt, nut, and nearby welds. Replace damaged, bent, loose, or badly worn parts before handling another bale. The 84CS is covered by PRO-Link’s one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Questions & Answers

What mounting collar works with the 84CS cotton stab?

The 84CS is designed for a correctly installed 255 weld-in collar. The collar has a 2 inch inside diameter, but buyers should confirm its complete dimensions, cross-hole alignment, frame construction, and installation requirements before ordering.

How many 84CS cotton stabs should be used per bale?

PRO-Link recommends a minimum of four cotton stabs per bale. The final frame design, spacing, machine capacity, and operating conditions must also be appropriate for the cotton module being handled.

Is the 84CS rating the capacity of a complete cotton mover?

No. The 1,600 pound rating at a 48 inch load center applies to each individual stab. The finished cotton mover and carrier machine are limited by the lowest-rated component in the entire system.