3P2BM-49 Two Bale 3 Point Hay Mover – AG-GO Attachment

Description

The AG-GO 3P2BM-49 two bale 3 point hay mover is a complete rear tractor attachment designed to carry two large round bales in one trip. Mounted on a properly matched rear 3 point hitch, it helps farmers, ranchers, and livestock operations reduce repeated travel between hay storage and feeding areas. Its heavy-duty steel frame is built for feeding, bale staging, pasture cleanup, and seasonal hay movement.

Four spears engage the two bales across the frame. Operators comparing different tractor and loader connections can explore PRO-Link’s AG-GO hay spear attachments and bale-moving frames.

Four 49 Inch Spears for Two Bale Transport

The 3P2BM-49 uses four SM49TXJ 49 inch tapered bale spears. Each spear has a 1.75 inch square Conus II profile and a published rating of 3,500 pounds at a 30 inch load center. The multiple engagement points help the attachment control two properly positioned round bales during lifting and transport.

The four individual spear ratings must not be added together to create a capacity rating for the completed frame. Safe working capacity is controlled by the lowest-rated part of the system, including the tractor, rear 3 point hitch, frame, hitch pins and retainers, spear mounts, bale position, tires, and any required ballast. Tractor horsepower alone does not establish whether the machine can lift, steer, and stop safely with the loaded attachment.

The 49 inch spear length provides deep engagement for suitable large round bales. Spears should enter stable, dense portions of each bale so the load is supported as intended. Bales should be positioned consistently across the frame rather than carried at different heights or distances from the attachment. Keeping the load close to the frame limits unnecessary leverage on the spears, hitch, and tractor.

Bale weight can vary greatly even when two bales have the same outside dimensions. Crop type, bale size, density, weather exposure, and moisture content all matter. Dry grass hay and straw may weigh substantially less than rain-soaked hay, wrapped silage, haylage, or tightly compressed forage. Know the approximate weight of both bales and compare the combined load with every applicable tractor and attachment limit.

Typical uses for this rear tractor bale carrier include:

• Moving two round bales from storage to livestock
• Carrying field bales to a nearby staging location
• Supplying winter feeding areas and feedlots
• Reducing return trips during routine feeding work

The tapered spears remain serviceable parts of the attachment. During future inspection or replacement, the mounting ends, collars, threads, and Doublenut® hardware must remain properly matched and seated. PRO-Link’s bale spear sleeve and collar guide explains how tapered systems differ from straight cross-bolt designs and what to check before replacing a tine.

Matching the 3 Point Hitch and Operating Safely

Before ordering the 3P2BM-49, confirm the tractor’s rear hitch geometry, lift capacity, axle and tire limits, available clearance, and ballast requirements. Check the tractor operator’s manual for the manufacturer’s approved setup. The attachment must connect securely without interference through the required lifting range.

A rear load changes how weight is distributed across the tractor. Penn State Extension’s large bale safety guidance explains that raising a bale too high on a rear 3 point carrier can shift weight rearward, reduce front-tire contact, and affect steering and stability. Carry both bales only as high as needed for ground clearance, travel slowly, and choose a route that avoids steep side slopes, deep ruts, soft shoulders, and sudden grade changes.

Approach each bale squarely and make controlled adjustments rather than using speed to force the spears into the load. Before transport, verify that both bales are fully engaged and stable. Avoid sharp turns, abrupt stops, excessive speed, and travel with people near the attachment. Visibility, stopping distance, traction, and turning clearance change when the frame is loaded.

If a compatible front bale attachment is used at the same time, do not assume the added front load automatically makes the tractor safe or permits four-bale transport. The tractor manufacturer’s lift, axle, tire, ballast, braking, visibility, and stability requirements still control. Both attachments and every bale must be included when evaluating the setup.

Before each work period, inspect the frame, welds, hitch points, pins, retainers, spear shafts, points, mounting hardware, tires, and tractor linkage. Stop using the attachment if a spear is loose, bent, cracked, excessively worn, or improperly seated, or if the frame or hitch components show damage. When parking or servicing the unit, lower it onto a stable surface, shut down the tractor, and prevent accidental movement before approaching the spears.

The 3P2BM-49 is manufactured in the USA at PRO-Link’s production facility as part of the AG-GO attachment line. It is covered by PRO-Link’s one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the complete warranty terms.

Questions & Answers

How many bales can this two bale 3 point hay mover carry?

The 3P2BM-49 is designed to carry two large round bales behind a properly matched tractor. Suitability depends on the combined bale weight, rear hitch capacity, axle and tire limits, ballast, terrain, and operating conditions.

Which bale spears are installed in the 3P2BM-49?

The attachment uses four SM49TXJ tapered hay tines. Each measures 49 inches long by 1.75 inches and is individually rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30 inch load center. These ratings are not added together to rate the complete attachment.

What should be checked before connecting the attachment?

Confirm hitch compatibility, tractor lift capacity, pins and retainers, tire and axle limits, ballast, operating clearance, and the weight of both bales. Inspect the attachment and follow the tractor manufacturer’s instructions before use.