Machine class
Skid Steer
Tines
Two 49" Conus 2 forged
Models available
2 variants
Guaranteed Fit
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Description
🔩Forged Conus tines
🔧Replaceable wear parts
🪝Universal quick attach
📘 Overview
The Haugen bale fork (MBF) is a two-tine alternative to a skid steer bale spear, with two 49" forged Conus 2 tines set on a frame to carry round bales on a pair of spears rather than a single centre tine. Two mounts: universal skid steer quick attach, or Euro.
Two long tines spread the bale's weight across two points, which suits bales that are loose, wet or otherwise not solid enough to hang from one spear.
📊 Bale Fork 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 Bale Fork
- Two 49" Conus 2 forged tines
- Universal skid steer quick attach or Euro mount
- Replaceable tines, Conus sleeves available
- 190 lbs (skid steer) / 205 lbs (Euro)
📊 Bale Fork Specifications (MBF)
| Model | Tines | Mount | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBF-C2 | Two 49" Conus 2 | Universal skid steer quick attach | 190 lbs |
| MBF-C2 Euro | Two 49" Conus 2 | Euro mount | 205 lbs |
🌾 Two Tines or One?
A round bale spear puts one long tine through the centre with short stabilisers below. A bale fork uses two full-length tines instead, and the difference matters on certain bales.
- Two points of support. Weight spreads across two 49" tines rather than hanging on one. On a loose, wet or older bale that would tear around a single spear, two tines hold better.
- No rotation to manage. Two tines cannot pivot the way a single centre spear can, so stabiliser tines are not needed.
- Different entry. Two tines take slightly more force to push in than one, which is the trade for the extra support.
If your bales are dense and well formed, a single-spear round bale spear is lighter and enters more easily. If they are variable, a fork is more forgiving.
🔧 Choosing Your Mount
The MBF-C2 takes universal skid steer quick attach, for skid steers and compact track loaders. The Euro version fits machines running a Euro/Global coupler — usually European tractors and loaders. They are not interchangeable, and the Euro version is 15 lbs heavier.
🔩 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 and Euro Compatibility
Universal skid steer quick attach or Euro mount — choose by the coupler on your machine, since the two are not interchangeable.
190 to 205 lbs before the bale. The bale itself governs, so check your machine's rated operating capacity against the heaviest you handle.
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❓ Bale Fork FAQs
How is a bale fork different from a bale spear?
A spear puts one long tine through the bale centre with short stabilisers below. A fork uses two full-length 49" tines, spreading the weight across two points. On loose, wet or older bales that would tear around a single spear, two tines hold better.
Which mount do I need?
Universal skid steer quick attach for skid steers and compact track loaders; Euro for machines with a Euro/Global coupler. The two are not interchangeable, and the two are not interchangeable. The Euro version is also 15 lbs heavier.
Will two tines go into a dense bale?
Yes, though it takes a little more force than a single spear. The tines are forged Conus 2, tapered so they enter with less resistance than a parallel bar of the same length.
Are the tines replaceable?
Yes, individually, and Conus sleeves are available separately.
Do I need stabiliser tines with a fork?
No. Two full-length tines cannot pivot the way a single centre spear can, so there is nothing to stabilise against.
How much does it weigh?
190 lbs on the skid steer mount, 205 lbs on the Euro.
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