Manual 3-Way Cattle Drafting Gate Module

• Manual 3-way drafting configuration for efficient cattle sorting.
• Drafting gates operated remotely from the rear of the cattle crush.
• Stainless steel wire ropes provide reliable mechanical control.
• Marine-grade stainless steel control fittings support smooth long-term operation.
• Self-closing drafting gates reduce repetitive manual gate handling.
• Wide parallel body provides a spacious working zone around the headbail.
• Two personnel access gates provide convenient entry to the head-handling area.
• Reference personnel gates are approximately 1.0 m long.
• Large side-opening drafting gates provide approximately 1700 mm openings.
• Top-latching access gates improve secure closure during livestock handling.
• Heavy-duty hot-dip galvanized steel structure for demanding cattle-yard environments.
• No electricity, hydraulic power or pneumatic supply required for standard manual operation.

• Main Drafting Frame: Heavy-duty galvanized steel framework installed ahead of the cattle restraint or processing unit.
• Three-Way Drafting Gates: Direct cattle toward the required sorting lane.
• Self-Closing Gate Mechanism: Returns drafting gates to the operating position after animal passage.
• Stainless Wire-Rope Controls: Transfer operator input from the rear working area to the drafting gates.
• Marine-Grade Control Fittings: Guide the wire ropes and support smooth mechanical movement.
• Personnel Access Gates: Provide access to the headbail working area for animal-management procedures.
• Top Gate Latches: Secure personnel gates while maintaining convenient operator access.
• Structural Cross Members: Maintain frame alignment and stability under repeated livestock loads.

• Commercial beef cattle farms and ranches.
• Dairy cattle management facilities.
• Cattle crush and squeeze-chute exit systems.
• Livestock weighing and performance-monitoring stations.
• Cattle vaccination and veterinary processing areas.
• Breeding and reproductive-management facilities.
• Sorting cattle by weight, age, sex or management group.
• Feedlot receiving and processing yards.
• Replacement-heifer and youngstock sorting.
• Livestock markets and cattle handling centers.
• New cattle-yard construction and existing handling-system upgrades.

• Overall Dimensions: Customizable according to project requirements.
• Exit Lane Geometry: Configurable according to cattle-yard layout and available space.
• Gate Width: Available according to animal size and handling requirements.
• Control Position: Wire-rope routing can be configured according to operator working position.
• Personnel Access: Access-gate arrangement customizable according to processing requirements.
• Steel Specification: Available according to structural loading requirements.
• Surface Treatment: Hot-dip galvanized or according to project requirements.
• System Integration: Can be combined with cattle crushes, headbails, weighing equipment, races and holding pens.

• Install the drafting module on a level and structurally suitable livestock-yard surface.
• Align the center entry lane with the cattle crush or headbail exit.
• Provide adequate space for all three cattle exit routes.
• Maintain sufficient working clearance around both personnel access gates.
• Route stainless wire ropes so they operate freely without sharp bends or interference.
• Test each drafting route before introducing livestock.
• Confirm all self-closing gates return correctly after operation.
• Inspect wire ropes, stainless fittings, hinges and latches regularly.
• Keep moving gate components free from manure, mud and accumulated debris.
• Check structural welds, mounting points and galvanized surfaces during routine maintenance.
• Replace damaged ropes, latches or structural components before continued use.

Q: How is the 3-way drafting module operated?
A: The drafting gates are selected manually using stainless steel wire-rope controls routed to the rear working area of the cattle crush.

Q: What is the main advantage of rear-operated drafting controls?
A: They reduce the need for operators to repeatedly walk around the crush and into areas where cattle are exiting.

Q: Do the drafting gates close automatically?
A: Yes. The reference system uses self-closing drafting gates to simplify repetitive livestock sorting.

Q: Is personnel access available near the headbail?
A: Yes. Two dedicated access gates create a wide working area for identification, examination and other livestock-management procedures.

Q: Does the module require electricity or compressed air?
A: No. Standard operation is entirely mechanical and requires no external power source.

Q: What is the reference side-gate opening?
A: The reference drafting gates provide approximately 1700 mm side openings for convenient cattle exit.

Q: Can it be installed with an existing cattle crush?
A: Yes. A suitable module can be installed ahead of many existing crush or headbail systems after dimensions, mounting points and cattle-flow geometry are confirmed.

Q: Can the module dimensions be customized?
A: Yes. Overall dimensions, exit-gate widths, lane geometry, control routing and connection details can be supplied according to project requirements.