Description

S336CXJ Replacement Crooked Tine Bale Spear – 33-Inch

The HAYSTIX® S336CXJ replacement crooked tine bale spear is a spear-only hay-handling component designed for operators who want a compact tine with a distinctive curved profile. Measuring 33 inches long by 1.375 inches in diameter, it is rated at 1,700 pounds at a 30-inch load center. Its crooked shape is designed to support controlled bale engagement and easier release when handling dense round bales, square bales, silage, straw, and other compacted feed.

The S336CXJ is also a tapered spear with PRO-Link’s Doublenut® retention system. Because the model begins with “S,” no sleeve or collar is included. This product is intended to replace a compatible spear in an existing bale attachment or to become part of a properly engineered custom frame.

Crooked Tine Profile for Practical Bale Handling

A straight tine follows one line through the bale. The S336CXJ uses a deliberately crooked profile that changes the tine’s working angle as it enters and leaves the hay. This geometry can help an operator engage a bale from a practical pickup position and may reduce binding during withdrawal, especially when the material is tightly packed. Its 33-inch length also offers useful maneuverability around feeders, barns, trailers, and other areas where a longer spear may be unnecessary.

The tapered point gradually separates compressed hay fibers instead of meeting them with a full-width surface. That makes the design suitable for wet hay, frozen feed, silage, straw, alfalfa, and tightly compressed bales. The slimmer 1.375-inch body provides penetration without moving up to one of PRO-Link’s larger-diameter spear families.

The published rating applies only to the individual tine at the stated load center. Bale weight varies with moisture, density, size, and material. The safe capacity of the finished equipment is always limited by its lowest-rated part, including the machine, attachment frame, sleeve, mounting hardware, welds, and spear.

Tapered Doublenut® Installation and Equipment Use

The tapered shank must be inserted into a correctly matched sleeve or collar. Tightening the first nut draws the taper firmly into its seat. The second nut locks against the first to help resist loosening caused by vibration and repeated handling. The square shank allows the crooked tine to be oriented correctly before final tightening, which is especially important because its curve must face the intended direction.

When incorporated into an appropriate bale-handling attachment, the S336CXJ may serve agricultural equipment such as:

• Tractor and compact-tractor front-end loaders
• Skid-steer bale spear frames
• Telehandler hay-handling attachments
• Three-point bale movers
• Custom agricultural spear carriers

This spear does not attach directly to every tractor, skid steer, front-end loader, or telehandler. Compatibility depends on the sleeve dimensions, frame layout, coupler, tine orientation, installation quality, and approved capacity. A qualified installer or fabricator should verify fit, alignment, nut engagement, clearances, welds, and structural strength before use.

Inspect the tine, sleeve, nuts, frame, and welds regularly. Stop using the assembly if the spear is loose, cracked, heavily worn, improperly seated, or damaged. PRO-Link covers the S336CXJ with a one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the complete warranty terms.

Questions & Answers

Does the S336CXJ include a sleeve or collar?

No. The “S” prefix identifies the spear-only model. A compatible tapered sleeve or collar is required but must be purchased separately if one is not already installed.

How is this tapered crooked tine secured?

Its shank seats inside the matching sleeve. The first nut draws the taper into position, and the second nut works as a jam nut to help maintain secure retention.

Can this replacement crooked tine bale spear be used on a skid steer or tractor?

Yes, when installed in a compatible, properly rated bale-spear attachment. Confirm the sleeve, frame, coupler, orientation, completed installation, and machine capacity before operation.