spike for big square bales?

[Angus in NCMO®]

Anyone got any pics of loader spikes they use for big squares?

Got a call this evening to make one for a local. Just needing some ideas on spacing, number of spikes, and placement? They bought a few loads of big alfalfa bales in place of buying range cubes.

Customer already has forks with 2 spears side by side. Has been using this but not real satisfied with how it's working. May try and fix something to add another spear on each side -- but in a removeable way since most hay around 'here' is round.

Still scratchin' my head how to work the 'kinks' out on this project, but need to get on it this weekend.

[Dave-ECIA]

Don't have a picture handy, but neighbor handles them with a stabber that has four thin forged spikes in a horizontal row. Spaced about a foot apart.

He tried two and said they would slide up between. The flakes too easy.

Found it.
www.loaders.com/aspx/Product/Default.aspx

Go to attachments, you'll find the one I described.

[wheatfarmer]

This is what most look like around here. The spacing is 24 inches with spears in the 30 to 36 inch range.

[Angus in NCMO®]

This was the end product today. Added a framework with 2 spikes that bolts to original spike. Needed to be able to remove since most hay is still in big round form.

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[Boo-yah]

Looks good

Little late but here’s what we use

Has worked well for both round and square bales.

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[Boo-yah]

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