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<blockquote data-quote="Hawk" data-source="post: 26720" data-attributes="member: 114"><p>Here in Texas, especially in the Hill Country and West Texas, the use of bump gates is common. There are dozens of different designs and variations, but basically the gate is designed to lay down flat on the ground when bumped by the vehicle and then rise back upright after the vehicle has passed over. Some are designed to swing open when bumped and then swing back shut. These gates were designed and built by the ranchers who each added his personal touches so that no two are exactly alike. They all served the purpose of keeping the livestock confined while allowing the rancher to pass through without having to get out to open a gate. Most of the ones I know about are getting pretty old now. The new ones are going to solar powered electric gate openers. Also, have you considered cattle guards? A good, properly installed cattle guard might eliminate the need for a gate on your road.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hawk, post: 26720, member: 114"] Here in Texas, especially in the Hill Country and West Texas, the use of bump gates is common. There are dozens of different designs and variations, but basically the gate is designed to lay down flat on the ground when bumped by the vehicle and then rise back upright after the vehicle has passed over. Some are designed to swing open when bumped and then swing back shut. These gates were designed and built by the ranchers who each added his personal touches so that no two are exactly alike. They all served the purpose of keeping the livestock confined while allowing the rancher to pass through without having to get out to open a gate. Most of the ones I know about are getting pretty old now. The new ones are going to solar powered electric gate openers. Also, have you considered cattle guards? A good, properly installed cattle guard might eliminate the need for a gate on your road. [/QUOTE]
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