Pneumatic 3-Way Automatic Cattle Drafter

• Pneumatic 3-way cattle drafting for efficient livestock sorting.
• Air-operated gates reduce manual handling during repetitive processing.
• Suitable for operation with a relatively compact compressed-air supply.
• Compatible with selected Gallagher and Tru-Test livestock weighing systems.
• Can support automatic drafting when connected to compatible drafting-capable controls.
• Slam-shut personnel access gates fitted on both sides.
• Sheeted lower gate sections improve animal containment and reduce leg exposure.
• Heavy 65 × 65 mm SHS reference main frame.
• All-galvanized reference construction for demanding cattle-yard environments.
• Open head-working area provides unrestricted access ahead of the crush.
• Designed for installation in front of a cattle crush or weigh box.
• Modular expansion can create higher-capacity 7-way or 9-way drafting layouts.

• Heavy Main Frame: Reinforced galvanized steel structure supporting the complete drafting mechanism.
• Pneumatic Draft Gates: Powered gates direct animals to the left, center or right exit lane.
• Air Cylinders: Provide controlled gate movement when supplied with compressed air.
• Gate Control System: Coordinates gate opening and closing according to operator or compatible automatic drafting commands.
• Sheeted Lower Panels: Close the lower section of the gates to improve livestock containment.
• Personnel Gates: Slam-shut gates on both sides provide convenient handler access.
• Head Access Area: Open working space ahead of the crush allows unrestricted access to the animal's head.
• Concrete Mounting Points: Allow the module to be securely bolted to a suitable slab.

• Commercial beef cattle farms and ranches.
• Dairy cattle management facilities.
• Feedlot receiving and processing yards.
• Cattle weighing and performance-monitoring systems.
• Sorting animals by live weight.
• EID-based livestock grouping with compatible equipment.
• Separating sale, treatment and breeding groups.
• Replacement-heifer and youngstock management.
• Veterinary and vaccination processing areas.
• Livestock markets and cattle handling centers.
• New cattle-yard construction and existing yard upgrades.

• Drafting Configuration: 3-way standard layout with higher-direction systems available according to project requirements.
• Gate Dimensions: Customizable according to animal size and yard layout.
• Control System: Manual pneumatic, remote-assisted or compatible automatic drafting control available.
• Weighing Integration: Interface available for suitable livestock scale systems.
• EID Integration: Available with compatible electronic identification equipment.
• Air Supply: Compressor specification selected according to gate quantity and operating frequency.
• Surface Treatment: Available according to local climate and farm conditions.
• Complete Yard Integration: Can be combined with cattle crushes, weigh boxes, races, holding pens and exit lanes.

• Install the drafter on a level, reinforced concrete slab suitable for livestock and equipment loads.
• Align the center entry lane accurately with the cattle crush or weigh box.
• Provide clear exit lanes for all three drafting directions.
• Secure all frame mounting points before introducing livestock.
• Connect pneumatic cylinders using correctly rated air lines and fittings.
• Set compressor capacity according to the selected control system and operating frequency.
• Test every drafting direction before commercial operation.
• Inspect cylinders, hoses, valves and fittings regularly for air leakage or wear.
• Keep hinges, gate pivots and latches free from mud, manure and accumulated debris.
• Check weigh-system and automatic-drafting communication periodically where fitted.
• Replace damaged pneumatic or structural components before continued operation.

Q: How is this cattle drafter powered?
A: The drafting gates are air operated and require a suitable compressed-air supply.

Q: How many directions can cattle be sorted?
A: The standard module provides three drafting directions. Additional compatible modules can be used to create larger multi-way systems.

Q: Can it work with a livestock weighing system?
A: Yes. The reference unit is compatible with selected Gallagher and Tru-Test weighing systems.

Q: Can drafting be automated by weight or EID?
A: Yes, when the module is configured with compatible weighing, EID and auto-drafting control equipment.

Q: Where is the drafter normally installed?
A: It is generally installed immediately in front of a cattle crush or weigh box.

Q: Is personnel access available?
A: Yes. The reference design includes slam-shut access gates on both sides and maintains open access around the animal's head.

Q: What are the reference dimensions?
A: The 3-way reference unit is approximately 2900 mm long, 750 mm wide internally and 2100 mm high.

Q: Can the unit be integrated into an existing cattle yard?
A: Yes. It is designed for both new and existing livestock facilities, subject to available space, slab condition, race alignment and control-system compatibility.