3-Way Sheep Weighing & Sorting Gate

The 3-Way Sheep Weighing & Sorting Gate is a professional livestock handling unit designed to combine individual goat-farming-equipment/" target="_blank" class="keylink">sheep weighing with manual three-direction drafting in one compact system.

The unit allows sheep to enter a controlled weighing crate where compatible load bars can record live weight before the operator manually directs each animal into one of three exit routes. This configuration is ideal for flock classification, breeding selection, treatment grouping and market-weight management.

Lightweight aluminium construction provides a strong but easy-to-handle structure, while smoothly operating sliding gates support quiet livestock movement. Adjustable internal width allows the crate to accommodate animals ranging from smaller lambs to mature breeding sheep.

The system is suitable for commercial sheep farms, livestock contractors, breeding operations and agricultural engineering projects requiring a practical weighing and manual drafting solution.

• 3-Way Manual Drafting: Allows individual sheep to be directed into three separate sorting routes.
• Integrated Weighing Capability: Compatible with livestock load bars and digital weighing indicators.
• Lightweight Aluminium Structure: Provides high corrosion resistance and easier movement around the farm.
• Smooth Sliding Gates: Quiet gate movement supports better livestock flow and reduces unnecessary disturbance.
• Adjustable Internal Width: No-tool or simple mechanical adjustment can accommodate different sheep sizes.
• Operator-Friendly Controls: Handles and gate controls are positioned for convenient one-person operation.
• Quick Access to Livestock: The crate design allows easy inspection and handling of individual animals.
• Portable Farm Use: Lightweight construction allows one operator to reposition the unit, with optional wheel-kit configurations available.
• Left- or Right-Hand Operation: Layout can be selected according to race direction and farm workflow.
• Modular System Integration: Suitable for connection with holding pens, sheep races, EID readers and livestock management equipment.

• Lightweight aluminium frame
• Three-direction drafting gate system
• Sliding entry and exit gates
• Adjustable internal side panel
• Anti-slip or perforated livestock floor
• Load-bar mounting or isolation frame
• Manual operating handles
• Weighing indicator mounting position
• Connection points for race panels
• Optional transport wheel kit

A sheep enters the weighing crate from the handling race and is positioned above the compatible load bars. Once the animal is stable, the weighing indicator records its live weight.

The operator then selects one of three exit directions by moving the corresponding sliding gate. The sheep leaves the crate and enters the selected collection pen.

After drafting, the gate is reset and the next animal enters. The simple manual workflow allows weighing and sorting to be completed by one operator without complex powered equipment.

The adjustable interior helps maintain correct animal positioning for different sheep sizes, supporting consistent weighing and smooth drafting performance.

• Commercial sheep weighing operations
• Three-way flock drafting
• Weight-based sheep sorting
• Breeding ewe and ram selection
• Replacement-stock selection
• Market-weight lamb classification
• Veterinary treatment grouping
• EID livestock recording systems
• Shearing preparation and flock management
• Portable contractor sheep-handling systems
• Complete livestock handling and farm construction projects

• Crate length and width: Customizable
• Internal width adjustment range: According to project requirements
• Left- or right-hand operating layout: Available
• Load-bar specification: Available upon request
• Digital weighing indicator: Available upon request
• EID reader integration: Available upon request
• Wheel transport kit: Available upon request
• Race connection arrangement: Customizable
• Exit pen layout: According to project requirements
• Complete sheep handling layouts can be designed according to local climate and farm conditions.

The weighing and sorting gate should be positioned on a stable, level surface between the approach race and three suitable exit pens. Correct alignment helps maintain smooth sheep flow through the system.

Where load bars are installed, the weighing crate must remain mechanically isolated from adjacent hurdles, gates or flooring that could interfere with weighing accuracy.

Before operation, check that all sliding gates move freely and that the internal width is correctly adjusted for the animals being handled. The weighing system should be zeroed and calibrated according to the indicator manufacturer's instructions.

Regular maintenance should include cleaning the floor, gate tracks and weighing area, inspecting handles and fasteners, and checking load-bar cables for damage. Aluminium surfaces require minimal maintenance but should be kept free from corrosive contamination.

A typical installation combines a forcing pen, single-file approach race, manual weighing crate and three separate drafting pens. Sheep are weighed individually and then manually directed into the required production or management group.

For larger commercial farms, the system can be integrated with EID identification, flock-recording software and modular sheep yard panels to provide a complete data-supported livestock management workflow.

Q: What does 3-way drafting mean?

A: It allows each sheep to be directed into one of three different exit routes or collection pens.

Q: Can the unit weigh sheep at the same time?

A: Yes. Compatible load bars and a livestock weighing indicator can be installed beneath the crate for individual live-weight recording.

Q: Can it handle both lambs and mature sheep?

A: Yes. Adjustable internal width allows the crate to accommodate different animal sizes.

Q: Is EID integration possible?

A: Yes. Compatible EID readers and weighing indicators can be added according to project requirements.

Q: Is the unit easy to move?

A: Lightweight aluminium construction improves portability, and wheel-kit options can be supplied where frequent relocation is required.

Q: Can SHEWUYOU customize the complete handling layout?

A: Yes. Race direction, crate dimensions, weighing equipment and exit-pen layout can be configured according to farm and project requirements.