S48S 48 Inch Replacement Bale Spear – Hayspears®

Description

The Hayspears® S48S 48 inch replacement bale spear is a straight, fluted hay tine for operators who already have a compatible cross-bolt collar and mounting hardware. Measuring 48 inches long with a 1.625 inch diameter, it is rated at 3,000 lb at a 30 inch load center. The extended length provides deep engagement for lifting, carrying, stacking, and feeding suitable round or square hay bales.

The S48S is a spear-only replacement without a sleeve or mounting hardware. Buyers needing every matching component should compare the 48SS cross-bolt bale spike assembly.

Fluted 48 Inch Hay Tine for Dense Bales

Manufactured from heat-treated, high-strength steel, the S48S uses a forged fluted profile designed to enter tightly packed bale material while reducing resistance during removal. The flutes also reduce unnecessary tine weight compared with a similarly sized solid profile while maintaining the working strength required for agricultural bale handling.

For the intended orientation, install the S48S with the fluted sides positioned parallel to the ground. Proper alignment helps the spear enter and withdraw from the bale as designed. It also keeps the cross hole positioned correctly for the matching sleeve and retaining hardware.

The 48 inch reach can help keep a large bale engaged during transport and controlled placement. It may be used for dry grass hay, straw, alfalfa, mixed forage, wet hay, silage, or haylage when the bale and complete equipment setup remain within every applicable limit. Bale weight can change substantially with size, crop type, compression, weather exposure, and moisture.

The individual 3,000 lb spear rating does not become the capacity of the finished attachment. Safe operation is limited by the lowest-rated part of the system, including the tine, collar, bolt, nut, welds, frame, coupler, loader, tractor or skid steer, tires, ballast, and bale position. Keep the load low during travel and follow the machine and attachment manufacturers’ instructions.

Cross-Hole Replacement Fit and Existing Collar Checks

The S48S is a straight cross-hole spear rather than a tapered model. Its mounting end slides into a compatible collar until the openings align, and the correct cross-bolt passes through both components. It does not seat in a tapered sleeve or tighten into place with with a conical retaining nut.

The spear is commonly used as the replacement tine in a 48SS assembly with the 155 weld-in cross-bolt collar. It may also fit another properly designed bale spear frame when the complete mounting profile matches. The stated 1.625 inch diameter alone is not enough to confirm compatibility.

Before ordering, compare the existing spear and sleeve for:

• Straight cross-hole mounting style
• Shank dimensions and insertion depth
• Cross-hole position and diameter
• Required bolt and retaining nut
• Flute orientation and rear clearance
• Condition of the sleeve, welds, and frame

Do not force a bolt through misaligned holes, enlarge the openings, or place this spear in a tapered collar. Misalignment may indicate debris, sleeve distortion, frame damage, or the wrong replacement component. PRO-Link’s bale spear sleeve and collar guide provides a practical comparison of cross-bolt, tapered, and bracketed mounting systems.

A serviceable welded collar may remain in the frame when only the tine needs replacement. Inspect the spear, cross hole, collar, hardware, welds, and frame before use. Replace any loose, bent, cracked, stretched, or excessively worn component.

The S48S is covered by PRO-Link’s one-year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects, subject to the complete warranty terms.

Questions & Answers

Does the S48S include a sleeve or mounting hardware?

No. The S48S is a spear-only replacement and does not include a collar, cross-bolt, nut, or mounting hardware. Choose the complete 48SS assembly when all matching components are needed.

How do I know whether the S48S fits my existing collar?

Confirm the straight mounting profile, 1.625 inch spear size, shank dimensions, cross-hole position, bolt requirements, orientation, and clearance. Diameter by itself does not guarantee fit.

What is the rating of this 48 inch replacement bale spear?

The S48S is rated at 3,000 lb at a 30 inch load center. The frame, mounting components, machine, and operating conditions may establish a lower safe limit.