It is Tuesday September 13 and the Equipment Highlight continues with our look at cattle equipment. So far The AGTV Network has looked at head gates, chutes and scales. In order to use any of this equipment your cattle have to corralled. So today we look at corralling your herd. Corrals can be permanent or portable. Depending upon your needs will dictate you choice.
Here is a portable choice option.
One person can set up the Rawhide Portable Corral in about 10 minutes ready to contain 150-400 head of cattle without lifting a panel. The self contained system easily pulls down the highway at the speed limit and fits through any gate your pickup will. Works on extremely uneven terrain. Over 20 different corral configurations are possible. Wheels on each panel with electric over hydraulic jack eliminates lifting and saves time. Includes frame gates for sorting.
New Rawhide Processor by John McDonald
Rawhide Portable Corral, Inc., Abilene, KS, now offers theRawhide Processordesigned and built only by John McDonald. This innovative portable corral system has hydraulic transport wheels which are raised and lowered with the flip of a switch, no need to remove them. This model is a gooseneck with a sheeted alley and features the options of:
- A hydraulic adjustable alley which allows you to narrow the alley for calves as well as squeeze cattle in the alley.
- A loading chute may be built in.
A 15 amp solar panel is standard equipment on all of our models, no need to recharge your battery. This Rawhide Processor comes in the same 3 sizes our Original Rawhide Portable Corral has, the Standard, Large and Super Large.
| Standard | capacity of 70-80 cow / calf pairs, or 150 head of 800# calves |
| Large | capacity of 150 pairs or 300 800# calves |
| Super Large | capacity of 250-300 cow / calf pairs, or up to 500 800# calves |
There were several things we wanted to accomplish when we designed our corral that could not be done with our competitor’s corral.
Our corrals can be:
- Driven through with a pickup
- No lifting or levers
- No climbing over panels, we have 4 man-pass gates on every corral
- You can drive the speed limit
- Multiple pens for sorting
- Works on uneven ground
- Our Standard corral has twice the capacity of our competitors
- 1 man set-up
- Converts to alley for use with squeeze chute or loading chute
The Rawhide Portable Corral has many options for pen configurations as
well as pen size.
The corral is raised and lowered with an electric over hydraulic power unit, powered by a deep cycle battery. Hydraulic cylinder on both the back and tongue end.
Overall weight of Standard corral is 6000 pounds.
14 gauge 2 inch round tubing
3” x 3” square, 3/16” thick main frame which serves as rack and trailer
2” schedule 40 pipe for all collars & braces
Sorting System
Transforms to meet your needs. Transports as one unit.
The Diamond W Corral Sorting system will become a rancher’s favorite piece of equipment when it comes to sorting cattle or horses. This is a goose-neck unit that splits into two pieces for access in or out of the front. There is a 6’ alley way in the center of the unit that is 33’4” long. There is a total of 18 gates throughout the system.
On each end of the alley there are two sets of double 6’ gates that open between the split goose-neck hitch and between the rear axle assemblies.
The rancher has 2 sorting pens measuring 15’6” x 15’6” with a height of all panels at 6’. This gives the rancher the ability to tie into the sorting system with any type of portable corral or stock trailer in the field. This unit transforms into one single unit for transporting.
The unit’s hydraulic system will set the unit down on the ground and when ready to move lift it up for transport. The hydraulics are run by a 12 volt battery charged by a solar panel.
Texan
NOW IT HAS GOTTEN EVEN BETTER!!
This system comes with 6 panels on each side for added space which means more cattle or horses gathered at once.
All systems are now assembled with spring-loaded latches on interior gates for added convenience!
Oklahoman
Center alley way is 6’ x 33’4” for a total of 199.5 sq. ft. Each side pen is 15’6” x 15’6”. Outside panel height is 6’ and rolls out to set up. Two 7’ gates in each side pen allow one to be opened for cattle to enter and the other used to move cattle into the alley way for loading. Cattle can be put in the sorting system and moved in a figure eight throughout all of the pens without opening the same gate twice. There are two divide gates tin the alley way with spring-loaded latches to assist with the movement of the cattle. Total area in the four pens is 992 sq. ft. plus 199.5 sq. ft. in the alley. For a total of 1,191.5 sq. ft.
This unit can also be set up for a gathering system. Place the five panels in half circle with the three panels that are tied to the front of the unit, swing the last panel out to the fence line. The two panels on the rear of the unit swing out and make an opening for the cattle or horses to enter. That opening can be closed easily for capture. Total square footage in this layout is 1425 sq. ft. plus the 199.5 sq. ft. in the alley way for a total area of 1625.5 square feet!
COMING SOON!!
A new smaller Sorting System.
| There are two gates to each pen on each side of the alleyway. The flow of the cattle starts at the rear of the unit. There is a gate for each pen that will angle cattle into each of the 4 pens. This allows for separating the cattle as they are fed into the system. | After the cattle have been separated, if the rancher needs cattle in a different pen, there are gates that will open to let cattle angle across the alleyway or go straight across the alleyway. | After cattle are moved into separated groups then loading cattle through the front split goose-neck hitch and by using the double 6’ gates that fold out to stock trailers or working circle tubes can be done. This helps in the fact that a rancher can work cattle in the field without moving the whole heard to a different location to do the sorting and loading out. |
Two hydraulic cylinders push a ½” x 10” x 11” steel pad to raise front of goose-neck to drop on to a 2-5/16” ball.
Two hydraulic cylinders push the rear axle down allowing 12” ground clearance.
Walking I-beam carries the weight of the unit on rough ground. Electric brakes are on all four wheels.
This unit weights in at 9100 lbs.
Two halves of the goose-neck enter lock together with TWO 1” bolts for transporting. This goose-neck hitch has an adjustment of 9”.
Panels are lifted on sides by 1900 lb winches and are carried by safety chains.
Splitting goose-neck hitch gives you the ability to load or unload cattle out the front of the unit.
The Portable Corral
The Cadillac of Portable Corrals!
The Portable Corral is designed by Diamond W Corrals to save rancher time with double hinged construction & 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” square tubing on a diamond pattern. This construction allows the portable corral on wheels to be set up on various types of terrain providing both the strength and mobility needed for uneven ground. All the panels are 6ft high and lifted by cable winches. The 6ft long side levers are used to easily change the rear wheel assembly for mobility in setup and transport of the corral.
- Square & Round Pipe versions
- Lift panels via cable winches, everything else on hinges!
- Setup & take down in minutes!
SQUARE TUBE VS. ROUND TUBE
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These are just two of the options available for portables corrals.
WW Express Portable Corral
Why Build Corrals at Multiple Locations or Leased Ground ? |
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GO TO EXPRESS CORRAL FLYER
Delivery Also Available80 – 100 Head Capacity |
GO TO EXPRESS CORRAL FLYER
Delivery Also Available160 – 200 Head Capacity |
| WW Express Fold Up Instructions |
* Prices Subject to Change With Out Notice, All Prices are CASH Prices *
From Down the Road At Hwy Speeds
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Pull In & Unhook Corral
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W/ Switch Select Front Cylinder & Lower Tounge
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Pull Out Front Support on Corral
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Raise up Axle & Slide off Tires
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Start Folding Corral Out Gate/ Alley First
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Fold out Back off Small Side
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UnFold 20′ Panels on Large Side
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Reverse to Fold up & Corral Can Also Be Set Up in Different Pen Configurations / Also Center Alley Shown
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Gate on Small Side is The Alley Panel
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Swing Gate Over to Make your Alley
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Rear Gate to Go to Chute
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Well what about a permanent corral. Most permanent corrals come out of a design. Proper planning is critical, having enough space and other design issues need to be taken into consideration.
BEEF CATTLE HANDLING FACILITIES
Buy the plans for this 32’x48′ corral with sloped side working alley, curved loading chute and curved crowd pen. The plans include a complete set of CAD drawings, a materials list and a full step-by-step construction guide.
PLAN: 2-3248C 32’x48′
2-Pen Working Chute With Curved Crowd Pen and Loading Chute
BASIC CORRAL DESIGN:
Working facilities are needed to carry out basic management practices. Some small producers feel working facilities are too expensive, but without proper facilities, basic management practices are often not carried out. Eliminating such basic management practices such as castration and dehorning can lead to economic losses as a result of discounts on your calves. Handling facilities also increase the safety for humans when handling animals.PLANNING:
The goal of a successful design is one that accommodates your working needs while making safe and efficient use of available labor and reducing animal stress and bruising.SITE SELECTION:
Accessibility is paramount for a successful working corral. People, trucks, and trailers must be able to access the facility site even in adverse weather. Normally, the easiest place to pen cattle is along a fence line, especially in a corner of a pasture. Ideally, this location would be where several pastures converge. The pasture fence in proximity to the corral may get additional pressure from cattle crowding it. Larger posts and additional bracing may be needed in this part of the pasture fence.
Assess the time of day you will be working and loading your cattle. Since it is more difficult to load or herd cattle into the sun or a bright light, point the working alley and the loading chute away from the sun. Cattle fear harsh contrasts of light and dark. This is particularly frustrating when handling cattle in loading chutes, scales and working areas. Alternating light and dark patterns cause cattle to balk and they may refuse to cross a shadow. Balking can also be caused by a bright spot in the chute. Handlers should be cautious about causing shadows. Keep light intensity and patterns as uniform as possible; there should be no sudden changes in floor level or texture.Cattle tend to move towards light. When loading cattle at night, a frosted light positioned inside the truck so that it does not glare in their faces helps attract cattle. Livestock will balk if they have to look directly into the sun. Face loading chutes and squeeze chutes either north or south to minimize the effects of bright sunlight.
Look for high, well-drained sites. Avoid locations with slopes of greater than 10 degrees or 2” per foot. Build the facility near electricity and water when possible. Avoid building adjacent to residences where dust, flies, noise, and odor may become a nuisance. An inexpensive working facility may be built in the corner of an existing barn and lot. If cost is a factor, at least pour concrete in the squeeze chute area of the working alley. Some basic dimensions for building working facilities are provided in Table 1.
48’x72′ CORRAL WITH CURVED ALLEY AND LOADING CHUTE
TABLE 1:
Corral and Working Chute/Alley Dimensions: (Use dimensions for over 1200 lb for cow-calf operations)
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As you can see there are several items that have to be taken into consideration with a permanent setup.
Permanent and Relocatable Cattle Yards
Steer have one of the largest range of cattle yards on the Australian market with designs covering from the smallest herd owner through to the large feedlot systems. We are also able to quote on your design. In cattle yard manufacture nobody makes better!
All welds in panel rails are notched and dove tailed for maximum strength.
No light hinges on gates that get such hard work.
Yards are built to last and carry a three year maintenance/service warranty.
We offer yards of all capacities. Designs are side loading, dual loading curved yards with centre drafting, rectangular yards with pound drafting and many more styles for rapid stock handling. Supplying Australian and overseas farmers with our products since 1957 is a record to be proud of. For more details contact our office.
Efficient Cattle Equipment that really works
Today Steer Manufacturing is a world leader in the design and manufacture of Cattle handling equipment. Steer have provided cattle handling products that are tried by farmers and proven over many years that they work.
Steer Quality
The Steer Product range stands for quality. Built for a lifetime of service even under adverse conditions. This is commitment evident throughout the entire Steer product range.
Basic Yard Components
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#1. 5 or 6 rail plate and plate panel (6 rail shown) #2. 5 or 6 rail flag panel (5 rail shown) |
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#3. 5 or 6 rail post and post panel(5 rail shown) #4. 5 or 6 rail sheep proof relocatable flag panel #4. 5 or 6 rail relocatable flag panel (not shown) |
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#5. 5 or 6 rail gate in frame (6 rail shown) #6. 5 or 6 rail prehinged gate for timber posts |
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Essential Race Components
 Sliding Gate slides both ways |
 6 rail race gate in frame |
 Race Hoops |
 Cattlemaster Bailhead |
 Sheeted adjustable race sides |
 Heavy duty Bailgate |
Product Specifications
Steer can make panels and yard components from a number of different materials. Standard material is a 5 or 6 rail galvanised pipe with 50NB, 65NB or 80NB posts. Other options include 40x40mm GAL or Black SHS, 50x50mm SHS, Combined steel and timber, Stock Rail is also available.
We also offer:
Roofed crush and race areas
Race weighing platforms
Cattle tilting tables
Curved race panels
Steer also have modular design yard components of 2.1mt for total flexibility of design.
Steer have an extensive range of cattle yard designs which are too numerous to list here. Please contact our office for further details and plans or arrange for an on-site consultation.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Your needs may call for both types of corrals. Maybe you run a business where you need portables corrals to rent. Whatever your needs, there is a corral for your herd.
So corral those thoughts and get ready to round up the herd.