Curved Bale Spears — Optimized Insertion Angle for Dense Bales

CURVED FORGED TINE

Curved forged tines provide a better entry angle into dense round bales, reducing the penetration force required and improving load stability when lifting bales from the ground. The curved geometry means the tip of the tine enters the bale at a shallower angle, which reduces the risk of bale damage and makes it easier to center the load on the spear. For operators working with high-density silage bales or large-diameter hay bales, the curved tine is often the preferred choice over a straight tine. Like our straight tines, curved tines are forged from spring steel and heat-treated for a controlled balance of hardness and fatigue resistance. The curved form is forged in a single die operation — not bent after forging — which preserves the grain structure integrity of the steel throughout the curve. Available in Square, Round, Double-T, and Star profiles with a radius range that matches standard bale spear geometry. Curved tines are particularly well-suited to telehandler bale spears and front-end loader applications where the operator approaches bales from a low angle. The geometry reduces the vertical lift required to achieve full penetration, improving cycle time and reducing strain on the loader hydraulics.