The Perfect Cattle Working Chute for Up-and-coming Ranchers is Finally Here
Article and photos courtesy of Arrowquip
For new cattle ranchers, finding the perfect cattle chute for your operation can be intimidating with so many options on the table, but it’s also an exciting time. You get to make an investment on equipment that will improve your operation and create hundreds of memories to be passed down through the generations. That’s why it’s important to do your research and choose a cattle chute that will increase safety and efficiency, and last for generations to come. This is where Arrowquip’s all-new Easylock 33 Series Cattle Working Chute comes into play. This is an all-in-one, budget friendly chute for up-and-coming ranchers is your new go-to solution for safe cattle handling.
Safe Cattle Handling on a Budget
There are many budget-friendly cattle chutes available on the market, however, many are built using low-cost materials that are not meant to withstand use over time, meaning you’ll need to purchase replacement parts frequently and you’ll be buying a new chute before you know it. This can also serve as a safety risk to operators. If the chute isn’t manufactured using high-quality material, there’s a higher risk of things breaking, which can lead to injury.
Even though the Easylock is a budget-friendly chute, doesn’t mean quality needs to be sacrificed. This cattle working chute is manufactured using the same heavy-duty North American steel that all other Arrowquip
products are made with. This guarantees the chute will withstand rowdy cattle, daily wear and tear, and the test of time. Arrowquip cares about the safety of cattle and operators alike, which is why every chute is manufactured with only the highest quality material. This ensures that parts are unlikely to break, keeping you free from injury.
Secure Cattle Handling with the Easylock
Unlike other Arrowquip manual cattle chutes, the Easylock 33 is designed with a “V” style squeeze, similar to others within the market. What sets the Easylock apart from many other chutes is the fact that it’s a double-sided squeeze. With this, both sides of the squeeze move together simultaneously to apply even pressure to the animal while they’re in the chute. With a one-sided squeeze, cattle often feel off-balanced as the pressure is only being applied from one side. This can cause unnecessary stress to the animal and make them harder to calm while in the chute. By using a double-sided squeeze, you’re helping the animal feel more secure while they’re in the chute, and making the environment better to work in.
Like the new Arrowlock cattle chutes, the Easylock head gate is designed using a ratchet locking mechanism so you can get more security when catching cattle. However, something new to Arrowquip’s cattle chutes is the use of a ratchet locking squeeze. All of Arrowquip’s other manual cattle chutes have been designed with a friction locking squeeze, however, the Easylock uses a ratchet locking mechanism with the squeeze.
This is paired with a multi-position handle, meaning you can adjust the handle in five different positions to guarantee you get the most leverage for your use, ensuring optimal squeeze on the animal.
Additionally, this cattle working chute is equipped with access points from front to back. Featuring the same side access panels, you’ve come to know and love with all of Arrowquip’s other products, a drop-down and removable bottom access panel for access to the bottom half of your animal, and a complete side emergency exit, you can have complete access to your livestock at every point.
Reliable Cattle Handling no Matter What
We understand that cattle chutes take a lot of wear and tear during use. With the Easylock 33, you don’t have to worry about breaking something every time you work your cattle. Not only is it designed using high-quality materials, but on the off-chance that something does break, this cattle working chute comes with a 3-year warranty on the chute and a lifetime warranty on all locking mechanisms including the ratchet system.
Arrowquip also offers industry-leading Client Care, because they know that ranching isn’t a typical Monday to Friday, 5-9 job. Anything can happen at any time, especially when you’re working with cattle, so it’s important to be there when you need it most. Out in the field working cattle and come across an issue? No problem! Arrowquip’s dedicated Client Care Team is more than willing to phone or video call you so they can help solve the issue in real-time so you can get back to work – because when it comes to ranching, time is money.
Ready to get your journey toward safer, more reliable cattle handling started? Contact Arrowquip today at 1 (877) 383-7827 or visit arrowquip.com to speak with a Livestock Expert today.