MAXILATOR Skid Steer Bale Spear

Maxilator Bale Spears are designed for handling and transporting hay or forage bales with a skid steer. They provide a practical attachment for lifting, moving, positioning, and loading bales around farms, livestock areas, hay storage locations, and other agricultural work areas. The available configurations support single-bale, double-bale, and two-bale handling requirements, allowing operators to select a setup based on the type and quantity of bales they regularly move.

The Maxilator Bale Spear range includes the MHS-FEL1-SS and MHS-FEL2-SS series. These models are available in configurations intended for different bale-handling needs, including single-bale, double-bale, and two-bale applications. Choosing between these configurations depends primarily on how many bales you need to handle at one time and the lifting capability and hydraulic requirements of your skid steer.

Maxilator Bale Spears are available in widths ranging from 39 inches to 48 inches. The appropriate width should be selected according to the skid steer, attachment setup, operating space, and bale-handling requirements. A narrower configuration can be useful where maneuverability and attachment dimensions are important, while a wider configuration may provide a different setup for handling multiple bales. Always compare the attachment dimensions with your skid steer before purchasing.

The Maxilator Bale Spear models listed for skid steers require approximately 15 to 25 GPM of hydraulic flow, depending on the specific model and configuration. Before selecting an attachment, verify your skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic flow rating and compare it with the requirement of the exact Maxilator model. Matching the hydraulic specifications is important for ensuring the attachment is compatible with the intended machine.

The primary difference is the number of bales the attachment is designed to handle in its intended configuration. A single-bale setup is suited to operations where one bale is moved at a time, while double-bale and two-bale configurations are intended for handling more than one bale when the skid steer and operating conditions support the additional load. Operators should consider the bale size and weight, skid steer lifting capacity, hydraulic specifications, and working conditions rather than choosing solely on the number of bales.

Start by confirming your skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic flow, attachment compatibility, lifting capacity, and the type and number of bales you need to handle. The Maxilator range covers 15–25 GPM hydraulic flow and 39–48 inch widths, with MHS-FEL1-SS and MHS-FEL2-SS series configurations for different bale-handling requirements. If you primarily move individual bales, a single-bale configuration may be appropriate; operations requiring multiple bales should evaluate the double- or two-bale options. Always check the specifications of the exact model against your skid steer and bale weights before ordering.