Width
45.75"
Part Number
9000206
Height
19.5"
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Description
🏭USA
🔧Quick attach
📘 Overview
The Top Dog skid steer bale spear for round bales — the RB3 — carries bales on a three-spear arrangement: a 41.10" usable top spear with two 14.50" tapered stabiliser spears welded below, which is what stops a heavy round bale rotating on the spear in transit. Total maximum load is 3,000 lbs. The main spear is a 47" overall bolt-in unit (part 49667) rated to 3,500 lbs, seating into a weld-in sleeve (part 49668), so a bent spear is a parts replacement rather than a new attachment. The frame measures 45.75" wide by 19.5" high and weighs 275 lbs.
A hay spear and a bale spear are the same tool under two names, and buyers use both terms interchangeably. As a quick attach bale spear this mounts on the same universal plate as the rest of the range, and as a bale spear for tractor loaders it fits equally well. The round bale spear configuration — one main spear with two stabilisers below — is what distinguishes it from a square bale setup, where two spears at width do the same stabilising job. As a skid steer hay spear it is the lightest way to move bales, at 275 lbs against a bale grapple’s 1,204 lbs.
⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments Round Bale Spear
- Three-spear arrangement — one 41.10" usable main spear with two 14.50" tapered stabilisers — the stabilisers stop the bale rotating.
- 3,000 lbs total maximum load — a published rating rather than a vague capacity claim.
- Bolt-in replaceable main spear — part 49667 is a 47" bolt-in spear rated to 3,500 lbs — replaceable if bent.
- Weld-in sleeve mounting — part 49668 sleeve carries the spear load into the frame.
- Tapered stabiliser spears welded on — welded rather than bolted, since the stabilisers carry rotational load rather than lift load.
- 275 lbs frame weight — light enough that most of your loader capacity goes to the bale.
- 45.75" wide, 19.5" high — a compact frame that does not obstruct the operator’s view.
🔑 Why Choose the Round Bale Spear?
- The bale does not spin — two tapered stabiliser spears below the main spear stop rotation — the single most common failure with a one-spear setup.
- A bent spear is a parts order — the main spear bolts into a sleeve, so hitting something solid costs a spear rather than the attachment.
- Rated load you can plan against — 3,000 lbs total maximum load is published, so you can size against your machine chart rather than guessing.
- Minimal weight penalty — at 275 lbs the frame leaves nearly all your lift capacity for the bale itself.
📊 Top Dog Attachments Round Bale Spear Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 9000206 |
| Width | 45.75" |
| Height | 19.5" |
| Overall Depth | 49.9" |
| Top Spears | 41.10" |
| Bottom Spears | 26.50" |
| Spear | 41.10" usable length, 47" overall (part 49667, 3,500 lb max) |
| Sleeve | Weld in sleeve (part 49668) |
| Tapered Stabiliser Spears | 14.50", welded |
| Max Lift | 3,000 lbs total maximum load |
| Weight | 275 lbs |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
🔗 What Is a Skid Steer Bale Spear Used For?
- Moving round bales in the field and yard
- Loading bales onto trailers
- Feeding out round bales
- Stacking bales in storage
- General round bale handling on skid steers and tractor loaders
For wrapped bales or bales that have started to break down, a bale grapple clamps rather than pierces and will hold what a spear drops.
🚜 Which Machines Fit the Round Bale Spear?
Available for two machine classes — the Round Bale Spear uses a single universal quick attach plate that serves both:
Skid steers and compact track loaders — fits machines with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) mount, including:
BobcatCaterpillarJohn DeereCaseNew HollandTakeuchiKubotaGehl
Compact tractor front-end loaders — fits tractor loaders fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate (Euro 90133219, Euro 2-piece 90133229, JD flat 9033199, JD offset 90133228).
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration before ordering.
❓ Round Bale Spear Questions, Answered
How many bales can the round bale spear carry?
The Top Dog RB3 round bale spear is rated at 3,000 lbs total maximum load, which is one round bale on most operations. The main spear itself (part 49667) is rated to 3,500 lbs, so the 3,000 lb figure is the limit for the complete assembly.
What are the two lower spears for?
The two 14.50" tapered stabiliser spears are welded below the main spear to stop the bale rotating on the spear in transit. A single-spear setup lets a heavy bale spin, which makes it difficult to place and can damage the wrap.
Can the spear be replaced if it bends?
Yes. The main spear is a bolt-in unit (part 49667, 47" overall with 41.10" usable length) seating into a weld-in sleeve (part 49668). A bent spear is replaced rather than requiring a new attachment.
What is the difference between a bale spear and a bale grapple?
A spear pierces the bale, which is fast and light. A grapple clamps around it, which keeps wrapped bales intact and holds bales that have started to break down. The Top Dog round bale spear weighs 275 lbs against the bale grapple’s 1,204 lbs, so the spear leaves far more of your lift capacity for the bale.
Will the round bale spear handle square bales?
The RB3 is configured for round bales. Top Dog offers separate double and triple bale spears with a 36" spacing between spears designed for square bales.
How much does the round bale spear weigh?
The Top Dog RB3 round bale spear weighs 275 lbs, measuring 45.75" wide, 19.5" high and 49.9" deep.
Will the round bale spear fit a tractor loader?
Yes, where the tractor front-end loader is fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the corresponding Top Dog adapter plate. No hydraulics are needed.
How is the round bale spear shipped?
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How do I order the Top Dog round bale spear?
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