Squeeze chute!!

[OSU cowboy22]

I am from SE OK I was wondering if any one new where I might find a good used manual Squeeze chute? If not what brand would yall Suggest for an opperation around 150 head of cows? we have had a silver king but I was not really impressed woth it!

 

[Angus Cowman]

I actually prefer Hydraulics chutes but if I had to use a manual it would be a WW

 

[tom4018]

We use a Priefert S04 and really like it. I like the automatic if I need to work some by myself. My second choice would be Formost, but I don't like their automatic gate. I did not like the WW rear gate or the headgate. Seen a cow get stuck in the swinging style gat. The Priefert and the manual Formast headgate require no adjustment for size.

 

[OSU cowboy22]

I actually prefer Hydraulics chutes but if I had to use a manual it would be a WW

Well do you have to have a top over a hydraulic chute?

 

[Angus Cowman]

I actually prefer Hydraulics chutes but if I had to use a manual it would be a WW

Well do you have to have a top over a hydraulic chute?

NO
I know several guys who just cover theirs with a 5 gal bucket all that has to be covered is the electric motor on them

 

[OSU cowboy22]

We use a Priefert S04 and really like it. I like the automatic if I need to work some by myself. My second choice would be Formost, but I don't like their automatic gate. I did not like the WW rear gate or the headgate. Seen a cow get stuck in the swinging style gat. The Priefert and the manual Formast headgate require no adjustment for size.

I have never used an automatic chute but I have kinda been looking at the Priefert so4 and I like the way that it works I do not like the ww because of the back gate

 

[OSU cowboy22]

I actually prefer Hydraulics chutes but if I had to use a manual it would be a WW

Well do you have to have a top over a hydraulic chute?

NO
I know several guys who just cover theirs with a 5 gal bucket all that has to be covered is the electric motor on them

I wish we had covered working area and a hydraulic chute but cattle r gonna have to go up before I can afford one of those !

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

Check out Stampede Steel chutes, I don't got one but i would sure trade a priefert for one.

 

[bigbull338]

We use a Priefert S04 and really like it. I like the automatic if I need to work some by myself. My second choice would be Formost, but I don't like their automatic gate. I did not like the WW rear gate or the headgate. Seen a cow get stuck in the swinging style gat. The Priefert and the manual Formast headgate require no adjustment for size.

i priced a priefert SO4 at the factorty 2wks ago for $1900 without the wheel assembly.but i do know a few guys that work there an thats their price.

 

[dun]

Before making up your mind, walk around each one at close working distance. Somme have shin knockers and some have head knockers. Trust me that no matter how well you know they're there, you will end up barking yourself on them...............more then once!

 

[kenny thomas]

What Dun said but I have 2 WW's and love them. They do have a head knocker.

 

[OSU cowboy22]

Before making up your mind, walk around each one at close working distance. Somme have shin knockers and some have head knockers. Trust me that no matter how well you know they're there, you will end up barking yourself on them...............more then once!

that is a big thing that I hate about that silver king I hit my head every time

 

[whitecow]

Check out Stampede Steel chutes, I don't got one but i would sure trade a priefert for one.

I love our Stampede chutes. They have a factory in Duncan.

 

[AudieWyoming]

I remember seeing the Stampede at the NWSS in Denver a few years back, I thought it had several nice features. I am in the market for a new chute now. Does anyone know anything about the sioux steel chute? I watched the videos on their web site and you tube, it has alot of the Stampede features but looks to be built tougher.

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

Them Stampede chutes are about the heavest built chutes i have seen.

 

[curtis]

I am from SE OK I was wondering if any one new where I might find a good used manual Squeeze chute? If not what brand would yall Suggest for an opperation around 150 head of cows? we have had a silver king but I was not really impressed woth it!

Check out J&I manufacturing at Madill OK. They normally have several to chose from.

 

[OSU cowboy22]

I am from SE OK I was wondering if any one new where I might find a good used manual Squeeze chute? If not what brand would yall Suggest for an opperation around 150 head of cows? we have had a silver king but I was not really impressed woth it!

Check out J&I manufacturing at Madill OK. They normally have several to chose from.

I have been 2 J&I and will prollybe going back soon 2 get a chute

 

[Douglas]

Is there such a thing as a built in scales with the chute?

 

[AudieWyoming]

Is there such a thing as a built in scales with the chute?

I know you can get electronic load bars that fit under most chutes. The problem is the load cells used to give a lot of problems. Also if you are using the chute w/o needing the scales that is alot of unnecessary wear & tear on the load cells. I see where Stampede offers a suspension cage for the hydraulic chutes so you can leave it on the ground till you need to weigh one. I am looking for something like that for a manual chute that, when I want to weigh, I can use a tractor or skidloader hydraulics. Maybe the cheapest and simplest solution is going to be to just put a balance beam, single animal cage behind the chute.

 

[OSU cowboy22]

we have a set up with the load bars but it is set up behind the chute there is alot of wear when they r not needed but with the new set we got we have had 3 years now with no problems :banana: