moving large squares

[rope1250]

Any body have any experience moving large squares with a single spear designed for round bales? Not moving many, just buying a few since we can't get any small squares around here right now.

 

[RickB]

The bale slides down around the spear because the hay pieces aren't oriented in a circular fashion. Won't work well, but will work better with strings at sides, not top and bottom.

 

[wmonroe]

Could it be speared through the end of the bale?

 

[mjcountrybumpkin]

We use to get tractor trailer loads of big squares and handled them with a standard round bale spear. Would pick up two at a time with big tractor.

 

[Tx Jim]

Local dairyman handles big square bales with a regular 2 spear rd bale mover.

 

[Todd NE WY]

If you have a welder you could weld 1 or 2 short spears a foot or so from the long one to keep the bale from spinning.

 

[Farmer495]

regular round bale spear with a couple "anti-rotation" prongs moves them easily. Spear from the side of the bale, not end or top.

 

[rope1250]

Thanks for the input. Finally found a bunch of good small squares. Got them moved just fine with a pair of gloves. Ha