bindian
Super Member
I have been needing a bale spear, but thought store bought ones were priced too high. So I decided to build my own. I started with a Skid Steer QA Adapter Plate I bought at a Richie Brothers Auction for $65.
![1-9-13 QA Adapter Plate and Tool Carrier.jpg 1-9-13 QA Adapter Plate and Tool Carrier.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/272/272077-b279de81fb1641e73334af3762844e39.jpg)
Then I added 2x2 inch square tubing with 1/8 inch thick wall for a frame. Then I cut a 2x4 inch tube that is 1/4 inch thick for a support for the spear's sleeve. The sleeve is 2.25 inch diameter that was welded in with the front flush and the bolt hole in the back.![1-11-13 Bale Spear QA Frame.jpg 1-11-13 Bale Spear QA Frame.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/272/272746-9cbc4a26897c3ca25afb83712929bf11.jpg)
Two stabilizer spike sleeves were welded onto the frame. The metal cost $41 and the welding cost $65. The 48 inch spear and two 17 inch 1.25 diameter spikes with shipping cost $123 for a total of $294. Add in 5 dollars for a can of gloss black spray rustoleum.
hugs, Brandi
![1-18-13 Bale Spear Back Side.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear Back Side.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278062-eccf24ede560f5cf1660a74321fd57fc.jpg)
![1-18-13 Bale Spear on the Deck.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear on the Deck.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278071-74f3d95512985b96856885cd932b6b35.jpg)
![1-18-13 Bale Spear Front.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear Front.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278059-a0f87ac40b9be17aa642d684e2deb7a9.jpg)
![1-18-13 Bale Spear Profile.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear Profile.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278075-4cef3418c8b6466d9e70f219349b50b6.jpg)
![1-9-13 QA Adapter Plate and Tool Carrier.jpg 1-9-13 QA Adapter Plate and Tool Carrier.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/272/272077-b279de81fb1641e73334af3762844e39.jpg)
Then I added 2x2 inch square tubing with 1/8 inch thick wall for a frame. Then I cut a 2x4 inch tube that is 1/4 inch thick for a support for the spear's sleeve. The sleeve is 2.25 inch diameter that was welded in with the front flush and the bolt hole in the back.
![1-11-13 Bale Spear QA Frame.jpg 1-11-13 Bale Spear QA Frame.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/272/272746-9cbc4a26897c3ca25afb83712929bf11.jpg)
Two stabilizer spike sleeves were welded onto the frame. The metal cost $41 and the welding cost $65. The 48 inch spear and two 17 inch 1.25 diameter spikes with shipping cost $123 for a total of $294. Add in 5 dollars for a can of gloss black spray rustoleum.
hugs, Brandi
![1-18-13 Bale Spear Back Side.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear Back Side.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278062-eccf24ede560f5cf1660a74321fd57fc.jpg)
![1-18-13 Bale Spear on the Deck.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear on the Deck.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278071-74f3d95512985b96856885cd932b6b35.jpg)
![1-18-13 Bale Spear Front.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear Front.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278059-a0f87ac40b9be17aa642d684e2deb7a9.jpg)
![1-18-13 Bale Spear Profile.jpg 1-18-13 Bale Spear Profile.jpg](https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/data/attachments/278/278075-4cef3418c8b6466d9e70f219349b50b6.jpg)