Bale Handler & Accumulator Attachments

Bale handlers and accumulators move round and square bales without the wrap damage and repeated trips that come from handling them one at a time. Accumulator grapples pick up six or ten small square bales in a single grip, so a field that took an afternoon takes a fraction of it. Round bale grapples and the hydraulic bale squeeze clamp from outside, which handles loose or partly spoiled bales a spear would pull straight through, and versions are available for both skid steers and telehandlers. The sizing decision is weight rather than count, because wet silage bales weigh far more than dry hay of the same size. For intact wrapped round bales, a bale spear is faster and gentler on the wrap.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a bale accumulator do?


It picks up several small square bales in one grip rather than handling them individually, then sets the group down together. On a field of small squares that turns a
long afternoon of one-at-a-time handling into a handful of trips. This collection carries six-bale and ten-bale versions, so match the count to your baler output and your trailer.

Should I use a spear or a grapple for round bales?


A spear penetrates the bale and carries it on tapered tines, which is quick and does minimal damage to net wrap on intact bales. A grapple or squeeze clamps from
outside, which handles loose, damaged, or partly spoiled bales that a spear would pull through. For clean wrapped bales the spear is faster; for anything questionable the grapple is more forgiving.

How heavy are the bales these attachments handle?


Weight varies enormously with moisture rather than with size. Dry hay bales are a fraction of the weight of wet silage bales of identical dimensions, and that difference is what catches operators out when sizing. Work from your heaviest bale rather than a typical one, and check your loader's rated operating capacity, since the load sits forward of the plate.


Will a bale handler damage wrapped bales?


A grapple or squeeze spreads pressure across the bale surface rather than puncturing it, so wrap generally survives if you avoid over-clamping. Most damage comes from gripping too hard on soft bales or from dragging rather than lifting. Set the clamp to hold rather than crush, approach square to the bale, and lift cleanly instead of pulling.

Can these attachments be used on a telehandler?


Yes. The collection includes a round bale grapple built specifically for telehandlers alongside the skid steer versions, which suits operations that stack bales high in a shed. The advantage of the telehandler is reach and stacking height rather than speed in the field. Tell us which machine you run and how high you stack and we will match the right tool.