The commanding new cattle chute to Arrowquip’s army lineup

Most feedlot and large-scale cattle operations have dealt with unreliable chutes that often break down, leaving farmers waiting several days for parts or a technician. In comes Arrowquip’s, Colonel, the newest addition to their army series of heavy-duty hydraulic squeeze chutes. 

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Steve Langrell, Arrowquip’s resident cattle expert and rancher, received feedback from feedlot and large-scale beef producers about their struggles with unreliable hydraulic chutes, which prompted him to design one with a three-way squeeze, high-quality live floor, plate top and bottom gussets for maximum strength, hydraulic neck extenders for total head control, and multiple safe access points.

“After hearing from large cattle operations, it became clear they needed a chute they could depend on, one designed for durability and the best performance,” says Langrell. “We’ve learned that easily replaceable parts are necessary. These parts are quick to order and receive from our team. Operators won’t have to worry about being down for days, waiting for a technician or parts to arrive.” 
 
Other features that come with The Colonel have allowed it to march in to be a cattlemen’s choice for an all-purpose chute. Additional features include: 

•  New infinity true rubber floor and traction kit 
• Swing-out emergency exit on both sides 
• Easy pour-on access without opening the gates 
• Squeeze track constructed of 4” x 4” .188w rectangular tubing 
• Torsion bar to prevent warping of lower squeeze frame 
• Added height with rear drop-down access panels for vet access 
• 7 drop-down access panels on each side 
• Split bottom access gates 
• Hydraulic control pivoting swing arm that can be used from either side

The Colonel chute is paired with easy to replace parts that ship in as little as 24 hours and 24/7 client care support, limiting downtime. All army series chutes including the Major and the Colonel start at $24, 375.

To learn more about the Colonel chute and the army line up visit arrowquip.com