HAYSTIX® SM55SX Cross Bolt Bale Tine – 55″ x 1.75″ – 3,500 lb. Capacity

The HAYSTIX® SM55SX cross bolt bale tine is a heavy-duty replacement bale spear designed for operators who already have a compatible sleeve system installed and need dependable performance for demanding hay handling applications. Engineered for large round bales, dense feed material, and repeated agricultural lifting cycles, the SM55SX delivers strong bale penetration, secure mounting stability, and long-term durability in tough farm and commercial environments.

Built with a rugged 1.75-inch tapered spear profile and an extended 55-inch overall length, the SM55SX provides deep bale engagement and improved load stability during feeding, stacking, transport, and unloading operations.

The SM55SX is sold as a replacement bale tine only and does not include the sleeve collar or mounting hardware, making it ideal for replacing worn or damaged spears while reusing existing compatible sleeve systems.

Rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the SM55SX is designed for heavy agricultural use involving tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, bale movers, and commercial feeding equipment.

Cross Bolt Bale Spear Design

The SM55SX utilizes a cross-bolt mounting system engineered to provide dependable spear retention while allowing simplified replacement without rebuilding the attachment frame.

Benefits of the cross-bolt design include:

• Secure spear retention
• Easier replacement of worn spears
• Reduced maintenance downtime
• Long-term serviceability
• Reliable heavy-load performance

Its forged tapered spear profile helps:

• Improve penetration into dense hay
• Reduce insertion resistance
• Improve spear removal during unloading
• Reduce drag inside tightly packed bales
• Minimize unnecessary bale disturbance

The extended 55-inch spear length helps improve:

• Bale stability during transport
• Load balance on uneven terrain
• Reduced bale shifting
• Stacking control
• Deeper penetration into oversized bales

This design performs especially well when handling:

• Large round hay bales
• Dense square bales
• Wet hay
• Silage
• Haylage
• High-compression feed material

Built for Heavy Agricultural Use

Manufactured from heat-treated high-strength steel, the SM55SX is engineered to resist:

• Flexing under heavy loads
• Twisting during lifting operations
• Fatigue from repeated use
• Premature wear
• Structural deformation

Its heavy-duty construction makes it well suited for:

• Tractor loader bale spear frames
• Skid steer hay spear attachments
• Three-point hay frames
• Bale movers
• AG-GO hay handling equipment
• Commercial feeding systems
• Custom fabricated agricultural attachments

The spear-only configuration allows operators to reuse existing compatible 1.75-inch bale spear sleeves while replacing damaged or worn tines without rebuilding the entire attachment.

Its combination of deep penetration capability, reinforced tapered design, and cross-bolt mounting flexibility makes the SM55SX a dependable replacement spear for high-use agricultural operations.

Key Features

• 55-inch replacement bale tine
• 1.75-inch tapered spear profile
• Cross-bolt mounting design
• Fits compatible 1.75-inch bale spear sleeves
• Deep penetration for improved bale stability
• Reduced drag during insertion and removal
• Heat-treated high-strength steel construction
• Designed for heavy agricultural applications
• Replacement spear only — sleeve and hardware not included
• One-year warranty against product defects

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the SM55SX include a sleeve collar or hardware?

No. The SM55SX is sold as a replacement bale tine only and does not include the sleeve collar or mounting hardware.

What is the advantage of a cross-bolt bale tine?

A cross-bolt design allows secure spear retention while making replacement and maintenance easier without rebuilding the attachment frame.

What is the capacity of the SM55SX?

The SM55SX is rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

What equipment can use the SM55SX?

The SM55SX is commonly used on tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, bale movers, AG-GO hay handling equipment, and custom agricultural attachments.

Does the SM55SX include a warranty?

Yes. The HAYSTIX® SM55SX cross bolt bale tine is backed by Pro-Link’s one-year warranty against product defects.