Bale Spear Build

[Todd NE WY]

I just thought I would share a recent project of mine. I haven't posted pictures of my projects before and I am open to anyone looking at the welds and offering suggestions. I built this to lift 1200# 3X4X8 bales of hay. My previous spear only had 2 tines about 40 inches apart and it was difficult to lift the bales because they would sag. So here is the 6' 5 tine improved model.

Todd

 

[mjw357]

Looks pretty darn good to me. :thumbsup: Are you gonna sleeve those spears so you can replace them easily? I wish I could weld so I could build one.

 

[blueriver]

Nice build ... May want a gusset on top of the JD hook I've seen them roll up. I think u could have keep the plate flat against the frame ... Either way a job well done !!!

 

[Todd NE WY]

mjw357 yes the tines are sleeved, I took the picture of the attachment from the rear before I put the sleeves on.

blueriver yes I am going to gusset the top hooks, my snow blade has them reinforced so I will copy that. As far as the angle goes, I just copied my existing smaller bale spear and that is how it is. It allows the tines to go past parallel and tip down.

Thanks for the comments guys.

Todd

 

[CNC Dan]

... I wish I could weld so I could build one.

Wish Granted! You now have the ability to weld. Not very well, mind you, but practice will bring improvment.

 

[Xfaxman]

I wish I could weld so I could build one.

Wish Granted! You now have the ability to weld. Not very well, mind you, but practice will bring improvment.

Now you need to wish for a welder!

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

Wish Granted! You now have the ability to weld. Not very well, mind you, but practice will bring improvment.

You forgot to ask for $100 so you could mail him a certificate

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

Looks pretty darn good to me. :thumbsup: Are you gonna sleeve those spears so you can replace them easily? I wish I could weld so I could build one.

Man go buy you a used stick welder for $150 and have some fun with welding!

Sooner you start, the sooner you get to practicing.

 

[Big Barn]

You forgot to ask for $100 so you could mail him a certificate

There's a perfect example of inflation. I got mine quite a few years ago for a buck and they even threw in a box of crackerjacks.

Terry

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

There's a perfect example of inflation. I got mine quite a few years ago for a buck and they even threw in a box of crackerjacks.

Terry

Haha!

 

[roadhunter]

Looks like most farmer welding projects. Not real pretty but holds up just fine.

 

[Todd NE WY]

Most of my stuff isn't much for looks I am happy as long as it holds together and does what I need from it. I do have a rattle can of JD Green for it after a little grinding and touch up i spots. I was in a hurry because I should have a load of hay any day now.

 

[roadhunter]

Most of my stuff isn't much for looks I am happy as long as it holds together and does what I need from it. I do have a rattle can of JD Green for it after a little grinding and touch up i spots. I was in a hurry because I should have a load of hay any day now.

Glad you are getting some work done in all this rain. I'm just SE of you and it has been dumping for the last 2 days and pretty much all farming and construction work has stopped.

 

[Todd NE WY]

UPDATE:

Just finished unloading 39 #1100 bales with no issues. No evidence of weld pulling or any other problems. On a side note if anyone has experience with Fasse valves I am in need of help with mine. It seems to be bypassing under pressure. With the button pushed it activates but at a certain point instead of the grapple gripping the curl function activates.

Thanks,

Todd