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Five-Way Automatic Sheep Weighing Drafter

Published: 2026-09-28 Views: 0 Comments: 0 Source: SHEWUYOU Products Team Request a Quote
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Product Name Five-Way Automatic Sheep Weighing Drafter
Product Image five-way automatic sheep weighing drafter in a farmyard
Product Overview The Five-Way Automatic Sheep Weighing Drafter combines an individual-animal weigh crate with controlled entry, exit and drafting gates. It is designed to move goat-farming-equipment/" target="_blank" class="keylink">sheep through a handling race, record their weight and direct them to one of five receiving lanes. Sorting rules can support flock grouping by weight and, when specified with compatible electronic identification equipment, by EID records. The system is suited to commercial sheep farms, livestock groups and agricultural handling projects.
Key Features
  • Five discharge routes for separating lambs or adult sheep into defined groups.
  • Automatic gate sequencing reduces repeated manual drafting work.
  • Individual weighing supports selection, growth monitoring and sale preparation.
  • Manual control or override can be specified for inspection and exceptional animals.
  • Steel-frame construction and a practical gate layout support repeated farm use.
  • Layout, race connections and weighing electronics can be coordinated with the wider livestock equipment project.
Structural Components Typical assemblies include a structural steel frame, single-animal weigh crate, load-cell weighing assembly, entry and exit gates, five-way drafting section, gate actuators, animal-detection sensors and a control interface. A weigh indicator, EID reader, remote control, race panels and receiving pens may be specified according to the project.
Working Principle A sheep enters the weigh crate from the lead-up race. The entry gate closes, the weighing system captures a stable reading and the controller applies the selected sorting rule. The exit and drafting gates then guide the animal into the assigned lane before resetting for the next sheep. Where EID integration is included, identification data can be used alongside the weighing record, subject to the selected indicator and software configuration.
Technical Specifications
Drafting directions Five-way
Operating mode Automatic; manual control options available upon request
Frame and surface finish According to project requirements
Weighing capacity and accuracy Available upon request
Power and actuator supply Confirmed for the selected control and gate configuration
Dimensions and race connections Customizable
EID and data interface Available upon request
Applications Suitable for lamb finishing, replacement-stock selection, weight-band drafting, flock inventory work and pre-sale grouping. For mixed-species livestock projects, including commercial pig farm applications, animal size, gate geometry, floor design and control settings must be reviewed for the intended stock.
Customization Options Available options may include crate width, panel connections, gate arrangement, weighing indicator, EID reader, data output, control position and portable or fixed installation. The surrounding handling layout can be designed according to local climate and farm conditions, including placement within a steel structure building.
Installation & Maintenance Position the drafter on a stable working surface and align the entry race with the weigh crate and all five exit lanes. Secure adjoining panels, connect the specified power and actuator supplies, then check gate travel, sensor positions and weighing calibration before use. Routine maintenance includes removing manure and debris, cleaning sensor faces, inspecting cables and air lines where fitted, checking fasteners and testing each sorting route.
Product FAQ

Can the drafter sort sheep by EID?
Yes, when a compatible EID reader, indicator and control configuration are specified.

Can one operator run the system?
Automatic gate control is intended to reduce operator input. Staffing requirements depend on animal flow and the complete yard layout.

Can it be installed in an existing handling yard?
Often, provided the lead-up race, five receiving routes, site surface and utility connections are suitable. Connection details should be checked against the project layout.
Product Gallery five-way sheep auto drafter product structure
automatic sheep drafter installed in a livestock handling yard
sheep moving through an automatic weighing and drafting system

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