About this product
📘 Overview
The Haugen skid steer bale spear for squares (MSBS) is a square bale spear with three forged Conus tines set to enter a square bale across its face and hold it flat. Two versions: the MSBS-C1 with three 32.4" Conus 1 tines giving 27" of useable tine, and the MSBS-C2 with three 39" Conus 2 tines giving 34" useable.
Universal skid steer quick attach, with replaceable tines throughout.
📊 Square Bale Spear At a Glance
Specification Value Mount Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach Machine class Skid Steer Models available 2 variants Weight 190–205 lbs Manufacturer Marv Haugen Enterprises Inc., Casselton ND⚙ Key Features of the Haugen Square Bale Spear
- Three forged Conus tines
- MSBS-C1 — 32.4" Conus 1, 27" useable tine
- MSBS-C2 — 39.0" Conus 2, 34" useable tine
- Universal skid steer quick attach
- Replaceable tines
- 190 lbs / 205 lbs
📊 Square Bale Spear Specifications (MSBS)
Model Tines Useable tine Tine class Weight MSBS-C1 Three 32.4" 27" Conus 1 190 lbs MSBS-C2 Three 39.0" 34" Conus 2 205 lbs📏 Useable Tine on a Large Square Bale Spear
Tine length and useable tine are different figures. The MSBS-C1 has 32.4" tines with 27" useable; the MSBS-C2 has 39" tines with 34" useable. The difference is the part that sits inside the sleeve and mount.
Useable tine is what actually goes into the bale, so it is what you measure against your bales:
- MSBS-C1, 27" useable. Suits standard small square bales and lighter handling. Conus 1 tines are the lighter class at 9.5 lbs each.
- MSBS-C2, 34" useable. Seven more inches into the bale and heavier Conus 2 tines at 18 lbs each. For larger squares and denser bales where 27" would not reach far enough to carry safely.
A tine that does not reach far enough into a dense bale carries the load on the outer third, which is how bales break up on the lift.
🔩 Conus Tines — What They Are and Why They Matter
Haugen fits forged German Conus tines rather than cold-rolled bar, and the difference shows up in the field.
- Forged, not rolled. A Conus tine is forged to a taper, so the section is thickest at the base where bending load is highest and slimmest at the tip where it has to enter the bale. Cold-rolled bar is the same section end to end.
- The taper is the point. A tapered tine slides into a dense bale with less force and releases it without dragging, which is what stops you shaking a bale off the spear.
- Two classes. Conus 1 tines are lighter — the 32.4" weighs 9.5 lbs. Conus 2 are heavier duty: the 39" is 18 lbs and the 49" is 21 lbs.
- Replaceable. Tines are the wear and damage item and swap individually. Conus sleeves are available separately.
Cold-rolled tines are also available on some models where a straight parallel section suits the job — they are a different tool, not a lesser one.
🚜 Skid Steer Compatibility
Universal skid steer quick attach — fits any skid steer or compact track loader with the standard SSQA interface.
At 190 to 205 lbs the spear itself is light. The bale is the load to plan around, and a dense square bale can be substantial.
❓ Square Bale Spear FAQs
What is the difference between the C1 and C2?
Tine class and reach. The C1 has three 32.4" Conus 1 tines with 27" useable; the C2 has three 39" Conus 2 tines with 34" useable and a heavier tine section — 18 lbs against 9.5 lbs per tine.
What does useable tine mean?
The part that actually enters the bale, as opposed to overall tine length which includes the section inside the sleeve and mount. Measure your bales against the useable figure, not the tine length.
Which should I choose?
If your bales are standard small squares, 27" useable on the C1 is enough. For larger or denser squares, the C2's 34" reaches further in and the heavier tines carry it better. Under-reaching is what causes bales to break apart on the lift.
Why three tines?
A square bale needs to be held flat across its face rather than pivoting on a single point. Three tines spread across the face stop it rotating and spread the load through the bale.
Are the tines replaceable?
Yes, individually — and Conus sleeves are available separately. Tines are the item that bends or wears.
What does it mount to?
Universal skid steer quick attach, so any skid steer or compact track loader running the standard interface.
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