2026 John Deere Ag AB13 

2026 John Deere AG AB13

Hay and Forage Handling Equipment

Handling Equipment

From Bale Spears to Bale Wrappers, whatever your hay needs are John Deere has equipment that delivers.

Two Years of Coverage

Enjoy peace of mind with the new Frontier™ warranty. Any equipment purchased after November 1, 2025, is backed by a full two-year warranty.1 It's double the protection for your investment.

Compare Frontier Inline Bale Wrappers

Protect silage bales from harsh weather and preserve feed value with Frontier Inline Bale Wrappers.

• Electric over hydraulic steering with optional remote control
• Fully automatic cycling
• Tongue conveniently folds and telescopes for easy hook-up and storage
• Film wrap sensor

Compare Frontier 3-Point Bale Spears

Transport large round bales effortlessly with a Frontier 3-Point Bale Spear.

• Steel-forged bale spear tines
• Durable, heavy-duty design
• Reduces hay loss while hauling

Compare Frontier Loader-Mount Bale Spears

Round or square, whatever the job, there is a Frontier Loader-Mount Bale Spear up to the task. Choose from a wide range of single- and triple-tine models to move and stack bales quickly and easily.

• Replaceable spears
• Multiple bale-handling sizes

Compare Frontier 3-Point Bale Unroller

Use the hydraulic Frontier Bale Unroller to haul and unroll round bales for feeding.

Compare Frontier Round-Bale Huggers

Don’t lose volume or nutritional value while moving large round bales. Treat regular or silage bales with care with the gentle-grasping Round-Bale Hugger.
· Handles wrapped bales from 3 to 6 ft. (0.9 to 1.8 m) in diameter
· Single-cylinder configuration allows arms to grip with equal strength

Technology & Tips

JDLink™ Connectivity

Enjoy all the benefits of a connected machine with a 4G JDLink MTG (modem), standard. Just activate the JDLink wireless service within your John Deere Operations Center account to start streaming machine and crop data to your account free of charge.

Tips Notebook

Visit our compilation of how-to tips, videos and ideas about how to get all kinds of jobs done around your place, including videos on hay mowing, tedding, raking, and bale handling.

Features may include: 

Quick and easy attachment

The AB11 and AB13 Series Bale Spears are equipped with a quick-change, global, and quick-attach attaching system. These systems save time and allow easy attachment for the operator.

The proper attachments are as follows:

• AB11E and AB13E - fits John Deere 300CX Series Loaders
• AB11D and AB13D - fits John Deere 600 and 700 Series Loaders
• AB11G and AB13G - fits John Deere Global Loaders
• AB13K - fits John Deere loaders with global Category 2 carriers

Bale Spear

• Quick and easy attachment
• Replaceable tines
• Rugged tubular frame enhances durability
• See brochure for loader series compatibility

Replaceable tines for extended implement life

The AB11 and AB13 Series Bale Spear tines are made out of hardened steel and replaceable.

Rugged, tubular frame enhances durability and efficiency

The frame on the AB11 and AB13 Series Bale Spear is constructed of a square, tubular design, making it extremely strong and durable.