This ribs on this bale spear start at the tip and extends 25″ onto the shaft. Broken or worn out bale spears on your hay hauling equipment can be easily replaced to keep your machine running. This 31.5″ ribbed bale spear comes complete with a nut and can hold up to 3,500 lbs. It is heat treated to resist wear and tear and we also offer its corresponding bushing. Our eBay Store About Us Contact Us Add to Favorite Sellers 2 of 31.5″ Black Ribbed Bale Spears w/ 22 MM Nut 1,800 LB Capacity 38 MM Dia 92.95 Even hay spears become worn or break and no longer function. When this happens, be sure to replace them with our bale spears that are heat treated and are forged with a tapered end so can easily slip into or under hay bales. This spear also comes with a nut for user-friendly installation. It measures 31.5 inches long, with a 27 inch working length and a 38 mm. diameter. It also has a 3,500 lbs. maximum load