Crush head gate

Jim Simmental

I need to get a new crush head gate fitted, I currently have a fully automatic crush gate in years but it’s been a disaster of a yolk and I’m finally going to rip it

I will not be going for an automatic gate again, I’m thinking of going for the style like in the photo

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are these the best and simplest type of crush gate ?

cute geoge

That gate looks a balls ,you can get similar with the section at either side of where the head sticks out sheeted or else extra bars .The morris type semi -auto gate is supposed to be the one to go for

Who2

Definitely the Morris type gate. None of the others touch it for usability.

Jim Simmental

www.teemoreengineering.com/crushes-handling/teemore-crush-gate.php

thanks for the responses - that rules out the bo steel so -

I can’t post links not sure if the above will work - is that the morris type gate ?

Seanhorse91

https://www.teemoreengineering.com/crushes-handling/morris-one-piece.php

Think this is the gate your referring to. Just sent them a message enquiring about a price as I’m looking getting one myself. I’ll throw up the quote when I hear back

mr.stonewall

+1 for a Morris type gate. Cattle are calmer and easier to catch. A sliding back gate or an anti back bar is a must when using these.

Seanhorse91

€1450 + vat for the original Morris gate with front cage and extension handle

€1200 + vat for same spec in the teemore version which is apparently pretty much the same thing.

Clipex do a gate similar to the 2 above with the handle and yoke system which is €950 + vat. Head scoop to suit this is €450. They’ve a store in ennis across from the mart, ad on donedeal as well

patsy_mccabe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058215984/crush-head-gate

OP why was the auto gate such a disaster?

I just bought a Gibney semi auto and you have me worried now.

Lime Tree Farm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118111871#Comment_118111871

We have two gibneys one indoors and one outdoors. great job, keep them greased.

Jim Simmental

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118111731#Comment_118111731

Thanks I suppose when you are going that far would be as well to go for the Morris type gate

Amateur Farmer

I was in this predicament during the summer and after much research and thinking I got a Clipex squeeze crush with the head scoop. I was was shaking the cheque for it but looking back now it was the best spend on the farm for a long time. The head scoop on them is brilliant - it secures their heads from the top and bottom and a flick of a lever allows it to fall open and releases them.

cables

Don’t forget you can get the grant for them too. Head gate, scoop maybe backing bar too.

Bass Reeves

I have a fully automatic cannot say I have any great problems with it. Now do not have to catch cattles head in it that often.

As another poster said you need to keep them greased and more so if outside. Backing bar is handy as it keeps an animal at the front of the crush.

WhichWay

https://www.odonovaneng.ie/product/clipex-crush-gate/

Just installed this purty. I'm impressed so far.

bt12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118166653#Comment_118166653

currently put in new crush, have decided on morris type head gate , down to barrett, Clipex or morris gate, it will b used for dry stock mainly weanlings looking for feedback what are people’s opinions?all info appreciated

valtra2

Check out te pari head gate

mr.stonewall

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122832689#Comment_122832689

I would not enjoy working that gate. Having to adjust the top link at the top when moving from cows to calves. Imagine a mixed bunch of cows and calves it would drive you to drink, cow calf calf cow calf

Who2

there is very little need for adjusting, one turn from a cow to a weanling is enough. I wouldn’t go back to any other type now.

mr.stonewall

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122833473#Comment_122833473

It does come down to cost but spending and extra 2-300 on something that will be be used for 20 years plus with livestock to restrain them is important to consider, it's your own time and safety that is key here. Also tams and the accelerated capital allowance on animal handling will allow farmers put in better options cheaper and have them subsided