S336TXJ 33-Inch Tapered Hay Spike – 1,700 lb HAYSTIX®

The HAYSTIX® S336TXJ 33-inch tapered hay spike is a spear-only replacement tine measuring 33 inches long by 1.375 inches in diameter. Rated at 1,700 pounds at a 30-inch load center, it provides a slim profile for entering dense, wet, frozen, or tightly compacted hay. Its size places it in PRO-Link’s multipurpose spear category, while the Doublenut® mounting system allows it to carry the HAYSTIX® name.

Because the model begins with “S,” the S336TXJ does not include a sleeve or collar. It must be paired with the correct tapered sleeve and installed in a properly designed bale-handling frame. Before ordering, compare the spear dimensions and mounting style with the existing attachment or planned build.

Slim Tapered Bale Tine for Difficult Hay

Dense hay can grip a large tine and create extra resistance as the spear enters or leaves the bale. The tapered point of the S336TXJ gradually separates the hay fibers, while its 1.375-inch body keeps the profile smaller than PRO-Link’s larger spear families. This makes the tine a practical choice for round or square bales containing compacted hay, silage, straw, alfalfa, or other feed materials.

The 33-inch length provides useful penetration for suitable bales without the added reach of a longer primary spear. Operators should insert the tine into the dense center of the bale rather than loose outer material. During transport, keep the bale low, travel carefully over rough ground, and avoid sudden stops or turns.

The published 1,700-pound rating applies to the individual spear at the specified 30-inch load center. It does not determine the safe capacity of the loader, attachment, sleeve, frame, welds, or finished bale mover. Bale weight also changes with size, density, and moisture. The lowest-rated part of the complete system sets the working limit.

Doublenut® Mounting for Loader Bale Attachments

The tapered shank seats in a correctly matched sleeve. The Doublenut® arrangement uses a seating nut and a jam nut to help secure the spear and resist loosening during repeated vibration and field use. The square shank allows the installer to orient the tine correctly in the frame before tightening the mounting system.

Depending on the frame, coupler, and machine rating, this replacement hay spear may be incorporated into:

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

The S336TXJ is not a direct-fit attachment for every tractor, skid steer, front-end loader, or telehandler. Machine compatibility comes from the complete attachment and its mounting interface. A qualified installer or fabricator should verify sleeve fit, spear alignment, nut engagement, frame strength, clearances, weld quality, and finished-system capacity before use.

Inspect the tine, sleeve, retaining nuts, frame, and welds regularly. Stop using the attachment if the spear is bent, cracked, loose, heavily worn, or damaged. PRO-Link covers the S336TXJ with a one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects; review the complete warranty terms for coverage details.

Questions & Answers

Does the S336TXJ include a sleeve or collar?

No. The “S” prefix identifies the spear-only version. The correctly matched tapered sleeve or collar must already be present or purchased separately.

Why is this multipurpose spear called HAYSTIX®?

Its 1.375-inch diameter places it in the multipurpose category. It also carries the HAYSTIX® name because it uses PRO-Link’s Doublenut® mounting system.

Can this 33-inch tapered hay spike be used with a tractor or skid steer?

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