HAYSTIX® SM49TXJ Best Selling Hay Tine – 49″ x 1.75″ – 3,500 lb. Capacity

The HAYSTIX® SM49TXJ best selling hay tine is a heavy-duty tapered bale spear engineered for operators who need dependable strength, smooth bale penetration, and consistent long-term performance in demanding agricultural environments. Built with a rugged 1.75-inch tapered profile and a 49-inch overall length, the SM49TXJ delivers reliable bale engagement and stable handling for feeding, stacking, and transport operations involving large round bales and dense feed materials.

Designed for tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, bale movers, and custom hay handling equipment, the SM49TXJ combines a tapered fluted spear profile with heat-treated steel construction to provide improved penetration efficiency and reduced resistance during unloading.

The SM49TXJ is a spear-only configuration and does not include the 144T sleeve collar assembly, making it ideal for replacement applications or agricultural equipment already using compatible bale spear sleeves.

Rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center, the SM49TXJ is one of the most popular spear-only hay tines in the HAYSTIX® lineup.

Tapered Fluted Hay Tine Design

The SM49TXJ features a four-sided tapered flute profile engineered to improve penetration into dense hay while maintaining stable bale support during transport and lifting operations.

Its tapered geometry helps:

• Improve penetration into tightly packed bales
• Reduce insertion resistance
• Improve spear removal during unloading
• Reduce drag inside dense material
• Minimize unnecessary bale disturbance

The reinforced fluted design also helps improve spear rigidity while resisting twisting and flex during repeated lifting cycles.

This design performs especially well when handling:

• Large round hay bales
• Dense square bales
• Wet hay
• Straw bales
• Silage
• Haylage
• High-moisture feed material

The 49-inch spear length allows deeper bale penetration, helping improve load balance and stability during transport across rough terrain or uneven feeding areas.

Its square fluted profile also supports omni-directional mounting flexibility, allowing installation in multiple orientations while maintaining consistent structural strength.

Built for Daily Agricultural Use

Manufactured from heat-treated high-strength steel, the SM49TXJ is engineered for demanding agricultural use involving repeated lifting cycles and continuous bale handling operations.

Common equipment applications include:

• Tractor loader bale spear frames
• Skid steer hay spear attachments
• Telehandlers
• Bale movers
• AG-GO hay handling equipment
• Commercial feeding systems
• Custom fabricated agricultural attachments

The heavy-duty spear construction helps provide:

• Improved load stability
• Reduced spear flex
• Long-term durability
• Better transport control
• Resistance to fatigue under heavy use

Its spear-only configuration allows operators and fabricators to reuse existing compatible sleeve systems while replacing worn or damaged hay spikes without rebuilding the entire attachment.

Customers requiring a complete spear-and-sleeve assembly should reference the HAYSTIX® 49TXJ package with the included 144T sleeve collar system.

Key Features

• 49-inch tapered hay tine
• 1.75-inch heavy-duty spear diameter
• Rated at 3,500 lb. at 30-inch load center
• Four-sided fluted tapered design
• Spear-only configuration without sleeve collar
• Improved penetration and reduced drag
• Omni-directional mounting flexibility
• Heat-treated high-strength steel construction
• Designed for heavy-duty agricultural applications
• One-year warranty against product defects

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the SM49TXJ include a sleeve collar?

No. The SM49TXJ is sold as a spear-only configuration and does not include the 144T sleeve collar.

What is the capacity of the SM49TXJ?

The SM49TXJ is rated at 3,500 pounds at a 30-inch load center.

What is the benefit of a tapered fluted hay tine?

A tapered fluted design helps improve penetration, reduce drag during removal, improve bale stability, and minimize bale disturbance.

What equipment can use the SM49TXJ?

The SM49TXJ is commonly used on tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, bale movers, AG-GO hay handling equipment, and custom agricultural attachments.

Does the SM49TXJ include a warranty?

Yes. The HAYSTIX® SM49TXJ hay tine is backed by Pro-Link’s one-year warranty against product defects.