VEVOR 49-inch Hay Bale Spear, 4000 lb: specs and what it fits

The VEVOR 49-inch hay bale spear is an attachment spike for moving large bales with a tractor, loader or similar machine. Hay bales are heavy and awkward, and a spear lets one operator pick them up, carry them and stack them without hand lifting. The listing describes a single spear in spring steel with a powder-coated finish.

How a bale spear works

A spear is a long, sharp steel spike mounted to the front of a loader or bucket. The operator drives the point into the end of a round or square bale, lifts, and carries it with the spike through the bale's core. When the bale is set down, the operator backs away and the spear slides out. Many farms use one spear for round bales and two for stability on larger loads; the listing mentions two spears in its title, so confirm the quantity in the box.

Steel, heat treatment and finish

VEVOR says the spear is made from high-strength spring steel and given a bearing capacity of up to 4,000 lb (about 1,800 kg), and that it can be used on bales of any size. Spring steel is chosen for its ability to flex slightly and return to shape rather than permanently bending. VEVOR adds that the spear received a special heat treatment so it isn't easily deformed, and that the surface is powder-coated for corrosion resistance. Treat the figure as a working limit: bale weight varies a lot with moisture, and wet hay is far heavier than dry.

The point and penetration

The point is a taper, and VEVOR says the sturdy rod and sharp taper let the spear penetrate bales without pushing them off the stack, and come out quickly. A clean entry matters when stacking, as a blunt tip can shove neighbouring bales out of place. Keep the tip clean of rust and burrs.

Mounting

The spear attaches with a bolt-and-nut system, with a hex nut and sleeve, to quick-attach hookups and equipment receivers. VEVOR lists compatibility with tractors, loaders, cranes and telehandlers. It measures 49 inches long and about 1.7 inches across, and weighs 56.6 lb (about 25.7 kg). Your attachment needs a matching receiver or mounting bracket, and its own lift capacity must be at least as high as the load.

Who it suits

It suits farms, ranches, horse properties and small-acreage owners with a tractor that has a compatible front attachment point. Operators who move only small square bales may not need one.

What to check before you buy

• Quantity and hardware: check what's included, such as the hex nut and sleeve.
• Mounting compatibility: confirm your loader's quick-attach or receiver takes this spear.
• Machine capacity: the tractor and loader must be rated for the bale weight and the spear.
• Bale type: note the bale size, density and moisture you handle.
• Spear length: 49 inches suits many bales; check it against yours.
• Safe operation: follow the manual and equipment guidance on carrying loads low and visible.

The short version

• A 49-inch spring steel hay bale spear for tractors, loaders, cranes and telehandlers.
• Rated for up to 4,000 lb, with heat treatment and a powder-coated finish.
• Tapered point; bolt-and-nut mount with sleeve.
• About 56.6 lb (25.7 kg).
• Check the mounting match and your machine's lift capacity.

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