Hydraulic chute

[jodywy]

The Vet had a custom made hydraulic, I asked about his old one and made a deal. The old one was a manual powder river that had a hydraulic pump and rams fabricated for it. Our chute is under a roof , was able to pull the old one out with a tractor… took 2 cable come-along and a couple crow bars to get the new one set. Preg checking and bleeding tomorrow , see how the new set up works.

 

[Dylan Biggs]

What improvements are you hoping to find?

 

[jodywy]

What improvements are you hoping to find?

at then end of the day I feel alot better after just pulling one handle(tail gate) and 2 hydraulic levers, then running a manual all day.
Have used this chute before and would say its alot easier on my body.

 

[burnt]

Isn't it something how we start to make it easier for our bodies once they are starting to show the effects of doing things the hard way for too long.

But usually when we are starting out, we can't afford the things that make life easier.

Well I hope you find that things go just the way you planned!

 

[jodywy]

I needed a new chute and the Vet made me a heck of a deal on this one for only $2000

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

I love my hydraulic chute. Your right about pulling the levers. I really like the hydraulic tailgate on my Stampede.

 

[Soapweed]

I sure like our "silent" manual squeeze chutes. We ran through 223 heifer calves yesterday for the vet to bangs vaccinate. It was just the vet, Peach, the Kosmo Kid, and myself. Our festivities were all out in the weather, but the day was beautifully mild (mid 60's) and non-windy. Peach gave two vaccinations, and the pour-on Cleanup; the vet tattooed and put in the bangs tag; Kosmo kept the calves coming; and my only job was to catch the critter. The vet had been pregging buffalo all week, with great indoor facilities including a hydraulic chute. He indicated it was almost invigorating to be out in the fresh air, and to hear the "silence" of our old manual outfit. Besides, I can always use the excercise of running the chute handle. :wink:

On a sadder note, one of the truckers that came yesterday to haul our calves to winter quarters mentioned that his plans had been changed the day before. He had a load of calves on the road to Kansas, but due to a person getting injured in a hydraulic chute, he was called on his cell phone and instructed to take the calves to a different feed yard instead.

 

[per]

Our neighbors hydraulic chute uses an idling tractor parked 200 plus feet away as its power source. It operates easily and quietly. I am also a fresh air manual guy. If the weather is bad then running a manual chute keep you warm and occupied.

 

[Soapweed]

Our neighbors hydraulic chute uses an idling tractor parked 200 plus feet away as its power source. It operates easily and quietly. I am also a fresh air manual guy. If the weather is bad then running a manual chute keep you warm and occupied.

If the weather is bad, just pick another day. :wink:

 

[per]

Our neighbors hydraulic chute uses an idling tractor parked 200 plus feet away as its power source. It operates easily and quietly. I am also a fresh air manual guy. If the weather is bad then running a manual chute keep you warm and occupied.

If the weather is bad, just pick another day. :wink:

God makes new days regularly.

 

[gcreekrch]

Our neighbors hydraulic chute uses an idling tractor parked 200 plus feet away as its power source. It operates easily and quietly. I am also a fresh air manual guy. If the weather is bad then running a manual chute keep you warm and occupied.

If the weather is bad, just pick another day. :wink:

God makes new days regularly.

Count me as another exercise guy. I find both of our Morands easy to operate.

 

[Dylan Biggs]

What improvements are you hoping to find?

at then end of the day I feel alot better after just pulling one handle(tail gate) and 2 hydraulic levers, then running a manual all day.
Have used this chute before and would say its alot easier on my body.

I hope it works well for you, easier on the body can't be a bad thing.

 

[Dylan Biggs]

Our neighbors hydraulic chute uses an idling tractor parked 200 plus feet away as its power source. It operates easily and quietly. I am also a fresh air manual guy. If the weather is bad then running a manual chute keep you warm and occupied.

If the weather is bad, just pick another day. :wink:

Depending on the season and your latitude and your definition of a nice day the next nice day may not come until May! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Nicky]

I bet you'll like it! We've helped at the nieghbors that have one and they are so much easier on the animal, no fighting or moving around. I'm sure the person doing the preg checking will like it better.

 

[Dylan Biggs]

I sure like our "silent" manual squeeze chutes. We ran through 223 heifer calves yesterday for the vet to bangs vaccinate. It was just the vet, Peach, the Kosmo Kid, and myself. Our festivities were all out in the weather, but the day was beautifully mild (mid 60's) and non-windy. Peach gave two vaccinations, and the pour-on Cleanup; the vet tattooed and put in the bangs tag; Kosmo kept the calves coming; and my only job was to catch the critter. The vet had been pregging buffalo all week, with great indoor facilities including a hydraulic chute. He indicated it was almost invigorating to be out in the fresh air, and to hear the "silence" of our old manual outfit. Besides, I can always use the excercise of running the chute handle. :wink:

On a sadder note, one of the truckers that came yesterday to haul our calves to winter quarters mentioned that his plans had been changed the day before. He had a load of calves on the road to Kansas, but due to a person getting injured in a hydraulic chute, he was called on his cell phone and instructed to take the calves to a different feed yard instead.

Their are pros and cons for sure, as with every option. Ours is an old Sommerville , which is basically a manual squeeze except for the squeeze component that is a manually operated hydraulic assisted setup that makes it easy to activate the squeeze and easy to release by just flipping the release valve, the head gate is self catching but is is heavy as all heck so you do get a bit of exercise resetting it, the tailgate is an aluminum guillotine gate so it is light and pretty effortless to operate. Ours is outside also.

 

[lazy ace]

I sure like our "silent" manual squeeze chutes. We ran through 223 heifer calves yesterday for the vet to bangs vaccinate. It was just the vet, Peach, the Kosmo Kid, and myself. Our festivities were all out in the weather, but the day was beautifully mild (mid 60's) and non-windy. Peach gave two vaccinations, and the pour-on Cleanup; the vet tattooed and put in the bangs tag; Kosmo kept the calves coming; and my only job was to catch the critter. The vet had been pregging buffalo all week, with great indoor facilities including a hydraulic chute. He indicated it was almost invigorating to be out in the fresh air, and to hear the "silence" of our old manual outfit. Besides, I can always use the excercise of running the chute handle. :wink:

On a sadder note, one of the truckers that came yesterday to haul our calves to winter quarters mentioned that his plans had been changed the day before. He had a load of calves on the road to Kansas, but due to a person getting injured in a hydraulic chute, he was called on his cell phone and instructed to take the calves to a different feed yard instead.

Their are pros and cons for sure, as with every option. Ours is an old Sommerville , which is basically a manual squeeze except for the squeeze component that is a manually operated hydraulic assisted setup that makes it easy to activate the squeeze and easy to release by just flipping the release valve, the head gate is self catching but is is heavy as all heck so you do get a bit of exercise resetting it, the tailgate is an aluminum guillotine gate so it is light and pretty effortless to operate. Ours is outside also.

we just got a silencer and really appreciate how cattle flow in and out of it. I have pregged a few cows that are normally pretty jumpy and pushy and I always had trouble getting the back gate on the palp cage closed but with the silencer we never missed a one and my neck and shoulders feel better also. We hardly ever use the squeeze on a manual or the hydraulic but I think the neck extenders will come in handy for putting in tatoos. I guess to each his own but for right now you couldn't wipe the smile off dad's face after not having to run the old manual head gate.

have a cold one

lazy ace

 

[HAY MAKER]

The Vet had a custom made hydraulic, I asked about his old one and made a deal. The old one was a manual powder river that had a hydraulic pump and rams fabricated for it. Our chute is under a roof , was able to pull the old one out with a tractor… took 2 cable come-along and a couple crow bars to get the new one set. Preg checking and bleeding tomorrow , see how the new set up works.

Sounds like a good picture story to me.............Ive always wanted a hydraulic anything to make it easier.
good luck

 

[jodywy]

Whats going on back there

College help

shot of 8 way, Onlt 2 handles by the ivomec bottle, tail gate is still manual

waint for the baby call before the Ivomec

drawing blood for bangs test

I'm next

alley

texting, and alot more cows behind the barn

 

[WyomingRancher]

If the weather is bad, just pick another day. :wink:

God makes new days regularly.

Count me as another exercise guy. I find both of our Morands easy to operate.

Count me too . Running our manual Pearson is my job, I also usually give the vaccinations and do paper work (back to the Type A thing :lol . Usually three people and the vet are more than enough help to run this herd through :wink: . And yes, we all enjoy the quiet working environment... as in quiet people and quiet equipment.

 

[Big Swede]

I convert my Powder River to hydraulic years ago for $1200. The only thing I need to change is the V'ed headgate and tailgate. It will choke cattle down if you aren't paying attention.