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Virnig Bale Spears are built for strength, reliability, and efficient bale handling in demanding agricultural environments. Designed specifically for skid steer loaders, the current generation bale spear lineup provides multiple spear configurations, increased spacing for easy maintenance, and optional extensions to improve stacking and transport efficiency.
Whether you are moving round bales, square bales, or large big-square bales, Virnig offers a wide range of bale spear attachments engineered to handle the job safely and efficiently. With heavy-duty frames, machined stabilizers, Conus 2 spear systems, and optional extensions, these attachments provide excellent durability and long-term performance for farms, ranches, and hay operations.
Virnig bale spears are designed to load, transport, stack, and place hay bales with precision. The improved spear spacing and maintenance-friendly design allow for faster spear replacement and easier service, keeping your equipment working longer in the field.
Ideal Applications
Loading and transporting round hay bales
Stacking bales in barns and storage areas
Handling square and big-square hay bales
Feeding livestock operations
Farm and ranch material handling
2" x 48" machined spear
1 1/4" x 18" machined stabilizers
Model: BSM48
Replaces discontinued BSV48
49" Conus 2 spear
1 1/4" x 18" machined stabilizers
Model: BS49
Replaces discontinued BSV48F
49" Conus 3 spear
1 1/2" x 21" machined stabilizers
49" Conus 2 spears
49" Conus 3 spears
49" Conus 2 spears
Model: BF49
Replaces discontinued BFV48F
49" Conus 3 spears
49" Conus 2 main spears
Choose stabilizers:
32" (BSC32)
39" (BSC39)
Uses same frame as BSS models
Replaces discontinued CBV48F
49" Conus 2 main spears
Stabilizer options:
32" (BSCH32)
39" (BSCH39)
49" (BSCH49)
Spear length options:
32" (BSS32)
39" (BSS39)
Uses same frame as BSC models
Replaces discontinued SSV48F
Spear options:
32" (BAS32)
39" (BAS39)
Replaces discontinued BASS66F
Spear options:
32" (BASH32)
39" (BASH39)
49" (BASH49)
To increase reach and stacking capabilities, Virnig offers spear extensions:
24" Extension available on select models
24", 48", and 60" Extensions available on larger models
These extensions help operators stack higher, reach deeper into trailers, and improve bale handling efficiency.
Virnig bale spears are engineered with durable materials, precise manufacturing, and versatile configurations to meet the needs of modern farming operations.
Key Benefits
Heavy-duty construction for long service life
Multiple spear configurations for different bale types
Easy spear maintenance and replacement
Optional extensions for improved stacking reach
Designed specifically for skid steer loaders
| MODEL | BSM/BS/BSH | BDR/BDRH | BF/BFH | BSC: 32/39 | BSCH: 32/39/49 | BSS: 32/39 | BAS: 32/39 | BASH: 32/39/49 |
| Overall Width (Inches) | 45.1 | 95.8 | 49.3 | 49.3 | 71.8 | 49.3 | 71.8 | 71.8 |
| Overall Height (Inches) | 22.4 | |||||||
| Overall Depth (Inches) | 54.3 / 53.2 / 59.8 | 51.4 / 56.1 | 51.4 / 56.1 | 51.4 / 58.4 | 51.4 / 58.4 / 68.4 | 34.8 / 41.8 | 34.8 / 41.8 | 34.8 / 41.8 / 51.8 |
| Main Spear Useable Length (Inches) | 42.3¹ / 43.2 / 47.9 | 43.2 / 47.9 | 43.2 / 47.9 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 26.6 / 33.6 | 26.6 / 33.6 | 26.2 / 33.2 / 43.2 |
| Stabilizer Spear Useable Length (Inches) | 16.0 | – | – | 26.6 / 33.6 | 26.2 / 33.2 / 43.2 | – | – | – |
| Bottom Spear Space (Inches) | 31.5 | 29.0 / 31.0 / 29.0 | 42.6 / 42.4 | 21.5 | 22.0 / 21.0 / 22.0 | 21.5 | 22.0 / 21.0 / 22.0 | 22.0 / 21.0 / 22.0 |
| Approximate Weight (Pounds) | 230 / 235 / 225 | 410 / 450 | 195 / 215 | 240 / 252 | 355 / 365 / 390 | 220 / 230 | 295 / 310 | 310 / 320 / 345 |
| Capacity, With Bale Against Frame (Pounds) | 2500 | 5000 | 3300 | 3300 | 5000 | 3300 | 5000 | 5000 |
¹Material is 1045 CFSR Round Stock (100,000 PSI Minimum Yield Strength).