Handling Equipment For Sale

About Handling Equipment

Efficient and responsible livestock handling starts with having the right equipment for the job. As ranchers continue to refine low-stress handling techniques, handling equipment manufacturers have worked to keep pace with more technologically advanced machines and features that reduce the chance of injury to the animals and make animal care tasks more efficient. Key handling equipment includes adjustable alleyways, loading chutes, and squeeze chutes designed to facilitate movement and reduce the likelihood of animals balking, while head gates help safely immobilize animals for better care and easier management during stressful procedures.

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Arrowquip Q-Catch 87 Head Gate

Adjustable Alleyways

Modern alleyways are often adaptable and can work with different loading systems, with fast setup and the flexibility to quickly empty the alley in case of emergency. Depending on the size of animals you’re working, this flexibility can allow users to control the length and width of the alley. Sorting alleys are also available, should a rancher wish to more quickly sort animals while working them through the ally and chute system.

Squeeze Chutes

Typically made from steel, squeeze chutes are rugged square platforms with bars to temporarily enclose the animal and prevent it from turning around. Gates in the front and back of the chute allow for animal traffic control. Both manual and hydraulic configurations are available to securely catch the animal and effectively immobilize it during veterinary treatment and other times when the animal must be handled. Most models feature a dual-sided squeeze to keep the animal centered and balanced in the chute. Squeeze chutes might also feature head gates, which hold the animal’s head in place and provide optimal comfort during handling. Sternum bars might also be used to prevent cattle and other large animals from sitting down or falling down to further lower injury risk.

Calf Tables

Calf tables are typically designed to tip on their side, providing better access to calves while branding, vaccinating, and other procedures. Many models can turn end-for-end to quickly reverse and work the animal on the other side. Head gates are typically provided to support calves’ heads, and some models include cleats to tie a leg back.

Load Chutes

Often designed with wheels for portability, load chutes create a single-file race with a ramp to bridge the height gap between the ground and the truck. Loading ramps often feature high sides to keep cattle calm during the loading process. For better footing, the loading chute might feature a slatted floor plate, rubber padding, or other non-slick floor.

Find The Right Livestock Handling Equipment

TractorHouse.com is a great resource for locating new and used livestock handling equipment from popular manufacturers including Arrowquip, Linn Post & Pipe, Real Tuff, StockMan’s Choice, and others.