S33S 33 Inch Replacement Bale Spear – Cross-Hole

The Hayspears® S33S 33 inch replacement bale spear is a spear-only service part for compatible straight cross-hole mounting systems. Measuring 33 inches long with a 1.625 inch fluted profile, the tine is rated at 3,000 pounds at a 30 inch load center. Its compact reach can suit frames used in barns or other areas where a longer spear would create unnecessary projection.

Because the model begins with “S,” the S33S does not include a sleeve, cross bolt, retaining nut, bracket, or attachment frame. It is intended for customers who already have a correctly installed, serviceable collar and matching hardware. Buyers who need the spear, 155 weld-in sleeve, cross bolt, and nut together should choose the complete 33SS assembly.

33 Inch Replacement Bale Spear with Fluted Sides

The S33S is a straight, non-tapered hay tine. Its mounting section contains a cross hole that must align with the hole in the existing sleeve. The correct bolt passes through both components and is secured with its retaining nut. This mounting method is different from a tapered spear that seats in a machined collar and tightens with a conical nut.

Two fluted sides extend toward the point to help the bale stab enter compressed hay progressively and reduce shaft contact during withdrawal. Install the tine with its fluted sides parallel to the ground to maintain the intended working orientation. The 33 inch length can improve maneuverability near livestock feeders, storage areas, trailers, and compact equipment, but shorter reach must still provide enough engagement for the intended bale.

Potential applications include compatible frames used for:

• Routine round-bale feeding and placement
• Smaller square bales supported by the proper tine arrangement
• Hay, straw, alfalfa, silage, haylage, and cornstalk bales
• Tractor-loader, skid steer, three-point, and custom hay equipment

These are application examples rather than universal fit claims. Bale size, density, moisture, wrapping, weight, and center of gravity affect the required spear length, quantity, and spacing. A multi-spear frame or stabilizer tines may be necessary for certain loads. The complete attachment is always limited by its lowest-rated component, including the tine, sleeve, hardware, welds, frame, coupler, loader, and machine.

Checking the Existing Collar and Installing the S33S

The 155 cross-bolt collar is the verified PRO-Link sleeve used with the S33S profile. Another sleeve may be suitable only when it accepts the same straight 1.625 inch mounting section and provides the correct insertion depth, cross-hole location, bolt clearance, surrounding support, and alignment. Inside diameter alone does not confirm compatibility.

Before ordering, remove dirt and inspect the existing collar, frame, and welds. Do not reuse a sleeve that is cracked, loose, distorted, heavily corroded, excessively worn, or elongated around the cross hole. Check the bolt and nut for bending, stretching, damaged threads, or wear. Do not substitute unidentified hardware.

To install the spear, slide its straight mounting section into the serviceable collar until the holes align naturally. Insert the correct cross bolt through the sleeve and tine, then secure it with the matching retaining nut. Do not force the bolt through misaligned holes, enlarge the openings, weld the spear into the collar, or substitute tapered mounting parts.

PRO-Link’s bale spear sleeve and collar guide provides additional cross-bolt identification, installation, and inspection guidance. If the old collar or hardware also requires replacement, compare the 33SS complete pin type bale spear assembly.

Inspect the point, flutes, shaft, cross hole, bolt, nut, sleeve, welds, and frame regularly. Stop using the attachment if anything becomes loose, bent, cracked, stretched, or excessively worn. The S33S is covered by PRO-Link’s one year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the complete terms.

Questions & Answers

What is included with the S33S?

The S33S includes the 33 inch fluted replacement spear only. The sleeve, cross bolt, retaining nut, and attachment frame are not included.

Will the S33S fit every 1.625 inch collar?

No. The sleeve must match the straight mounting section, insertion depth, cross-hole position, hardware clearance, support, and alignment.

When should I choose the complete 33SS instead?

Choose the 33SS when the repair or new fabrication also requires the verified 155 weld-in collar, cross bolt, and retaining nut.