Abstract: A trailer includes a wheeled frame and a generally horizontal load bed pivotally mounted on the frame for movement about a horizontal axis. An upstanding abutment is provided at the forward end of the load bed. A tension member trained over the top of the abutment is at one end wound about a winding member located at the front of the trailer and at the other end is provided with an anchor. An adjustable length bridle engages the anchor at its mid-portion. A pair of spikes are secured to the opposite ends of the bridle. The spikes are insertable into the opposite axial ends of a bale. Pressure exerted by the winding member on the tension member rolls the bale onto the tilted ground engaging load bed. Further winding of the tension member produces a forward and downward thrust on the upstanding abutment whereupon the bale and load bed are pivoted to a load carrying position.