Unmatched versatility is
the key to the Bale Spear Carriage. With the built in flexibility
of installed sleeves; the purchaser can install individual tines
to match exactly what the application calls for.
Warning: Bale weight (plus BSC) must not exceed
rated capacity of the loader. Load must at all times be kept as
close to the ground as possible to prevent tipping. Use extra caution
during operations over rough ground or when turning.
The top center sleeve accepts a
Conus II tine (32.4”, 44.0”, 49.0”) and the bottom
sleeves accept up to three Conus I tines (32.4”, 40.0”).
The Bale Spear Carriage comes standard with a MPUF-3 mounting plate,click here to see the MPUF-3,
bale guard and powder painted black. The guard extends an extra
18” above the carriage making the total height 39”.
Square Bales When moving Square Bales, (3) Conus I 32.4”
tines are adequate to pick up two bales at one time. Normally all
three tines are located across the bottom of the carriage. Remember
32.4” is the overall length of the tine including the threads.
The Conus I 40” tines used
in this application are typically too long. They may stick through
the side of a bale and put holes in things such as sheds, barns,
semi tires and wagon tires.
Round Bales When moving Round Bales, a Conus II 44”
or 49” tine is typically used on top depending on how thick
the bale is (remember the diameter is not the thickness of the bale).
For the bottom tines, the most important
question to be answered is whether or not the customer/operator
will be using this carriage setup to dump the bales into a Bale
Feeder, TMR Mixer, or Tub Grinder. If so, it is mandatory that two
Conus I 40” tines are used on the bottom as stabilizers. This
keeps the top tine from supporting all the weight as you dump the
bale off of the tines.
If the customer/operator is just moving
and/or stacking Round Bales, then it is okay to use shorter stabilizer
tines. The only problem with this is that when you go fast over
rough terrain, the top tine is supporting most of the weight.
Note: When installing tines, take paint off
the tines where it goes into the sleeve.
Simply welding the sleeves onto a piece of angle
iron or flat bar stock is not acceptable and will not be warranted!
Sleeves The
proper way to install/weld Sleeves is to drill a 2” hole in
a piece of square tubing, sliding the sleeve through the hole, and
then welding it all the way around on BOTH sides. Excess sleeve should
project to rear or nut side of sleeve.
