Today is September 6th and a Tuesday which means time for another edition of Equipment. We continue with our look at equipment for cattle. We last looked at head gates so today we look at chutes.

When you need to work your cattle a chute is your answer. The come in both stationary and mobile. Stationary  models are great for semi permanent or permanent applications. Are you a veterinarian? Then a mobile chute may be your answer.

Here are some permanent choices for you.

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985 SQUEEZE CHUTE

• Heavy-duty manual headgate
• Reversible controls
• Dual side exit

• Fold-down bottom side panels
• 8 Fold-down branding windows
• Palpation cage with flex cutting gate
• 10 gauge diamond plate floor
• Raised cleats to reduce slipping
• Chute opens to full width for smooth exiting of livestock
• Full length vaccination door on both sides
• Friction latch headgate and side squeeze
• Controls are centrally located for easy operation
• Reversible controls for both headgate and squeeze
• Full center squeeze
• Smooth squeeze and release action
• Squeeze arms easily lubricated to maintain smooth operation
• Will squeeze from 28″ to 12″

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Dimensions:
Length: 84″     Width: 32″     Height: 74″

CATTLEMASTER 485

Standard Features:

• Reversible Headgate
• Swinging Door on Both Sides
• Diamond Plate Floor
• Humping Bar
• Restraining Pipe

Optional Equipment:

• Palpation Cage
• Flex Cutting Gate
• Digital Scale
• Wheel assembly for portability
• Headgate extension kit

Dimensions:
Length: 20′     Width: 51″     Height: 99″

CATTLEMASTER 2085

Standard Equipment:

• Heavy-duty manual headgate
• Reversible controls
• Adjustable squeeze
• Dual side exits
• Cable controls
• Fold-down bottom side panels
• 8 fold-down branding windows
• Palpation cage with flex cutting gate
• 8′ Adjustable alleyway with flex cutting gate

Optional Equipment:

• Rumber or diamond plate floor
• Digital scale in alleyway

Chutes Model 450 & 450W Squeeze Chute The Model 450 Squeeze Chute is the top of the For-Most chute line. Arguably the best manual squeeze chute on the market today. Every detail has been engineered to offer tremendous access to essential areas of any sized critter. This chute is easy to operate and provides safety to both the cowboy and the critter. Many options are available to customize this chute to fit your needs and your budget. There is not a better manual squeeze chute on the market today. Stout enough to handle any size operation for many, many years. Squeezes from both sides to keep the animal centered in the chute and headgate for calmer processing.Six large branding doors swing horizontally or completely remove for access to the animal. Controls are easily reversible and stay out of the operator’s way. No handles or pipes protrude from the chute side that can injure the operator. Quickly apply pour-on over the chute side without opening a branding door. Plenty of neck access allows for proper vaccinating techniques to insure quality beef program guidelines are followed. Sides are enclosed to a height of 42″ to cut off animal’s side vision. This also prevents wilder cattle from getting their legs outside of the chute, something louver systems can’t offer.     Vertical drop-down tailgate locks in both the up and down position is standard. Option to upgrade to easy-to-use split tailgate (shown in photo).Your choice of headgates. Pick the convenience of the A-25 Self-Catch headgate or the versatility of the manual 30 or 30T headgate with optional neck bars and Headsweep. Foot panels drop down or remove completely for footwork or nursing. Panels extend 27″ high from the ground. Optional bolt-on palpation cage can be added any time. Cage extends chute 3′ and features arched entry with wide doors that swing out or in and will lock to block off the alley way (not intended as a substitute for tailgate). Heavy duty, cleated, diamond plate floor will provide many years of dependable service. Extend the life of your chute inexpensively by simply bolting on a new floor should the original ever wear out. Rump bar with ratchet mechanism to walk balky calves into the headgate. Prevents cattle from backing up into the chute when released from headgate.

Both sides open from the working side for sorting or access to the animal. Chute sides are 30″ wide at the top and taper in with 6 different adjustments from 22″ wide to 9″ ensuring any size animal will be held securely yet comfortably centered in the headgate. Well known for the best chute trailering system on the market, the 450W features a removable tongue with top-wind jack along with removable fender wheel assemblies. Easy-to-crank brake winch safely raises and lowers chute into position with minimal effort. Fender assemblies protect that expensive pulling vehicle from rock damage. Optional wire floor Optional split tailgate offers greater strength, extended coverage area and a labor saving easy-to-use activation lever. Can be sheeted upon request if enclosed tailgate is desired. SPECIFICATIONS CHUTE Length: Inside 7’8″ • Outside 8’0″ Width: Inside Top 30″ • Inside Bottom 9″ to 22″ Outside: 3’10” Overhead Clearance Required: 8’5″ Weight: Stationary: 1,045 lbs. • Portable: 1,425 lbs. WITH PALP CAGE Length: Inside 10’8″ • Outside 11′ Door Opening: 31″ Weight: Add 198 lbs.

Model 150 & 150W (Portable) Squeeze Chute

The Model 150 and 150W (portable) have been field proven by our customers for over 30 years. The 150 provides years of reliable service at a competitive price.

A unique body squeeze brings the animal to the operator’s side for easy access.Branding doors fold down and foot panels remove for access to every part of the animal. Branding doors are enclosed to cut the animal’s vision as it enters the chute and to help prevent the protrusion of the animal’s feet. Vertical chute sides allow the animal to brace itself in a natural position, perfect for branding, pregnancy testing or castrating.

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