The Art's Way 864 TOP-SPREAD is a loader-mounted bale processor for round bales up to 5 by 6 feet and square bales up to 4 by 4 by 8 feet. Its reversible pintle apron feeds material into twin rotors for bedding, feed processing, mulch placement, and erosion-control work.The processor discharges to the left and uses a 24-inch deflector to control placement. Published spread distance is 20 to 40 feet and varies with hydraulic flow, material, and operator feed rate.864 Loader and Bale Requirements Specification Value Round bale limit 5 x 6 ft Square bale limit 4 x 4 x 8 ft Loose-material capacity 160 cu ft Minimum loader lift capacity 2,600 lb Minimum hydraulic flow 20 GPM Machine weight 2,260 lb Processing length 6 to 12 in Published spread distance 20 to 40 ft Discharge Left side The 864 tips forward to load like a bucket. Standard connections include flat-face hydraulic couplers and a 14-pin electrical connection; high-flow carriers require the appropriate high-flow couplers.Round and square bale compatibilityYes. It accepts round bales up to 5 by 6 feet and square bales up to 4 by 4 by 8 feet.What loader is required?The carrier needs at least 2,600 pounds of lift capacity and 20 GPM of hydraulic flow. Couplers, electrical connection, and actual lift capacity should be confirmed for the specific machine.Related equipment includes our bale processors and Art's Way equipment.
