The Colonel

For large-scale and feedlot cattle operations facing greater demands and challenges, Arrowquip introduces The Colonel—a heavy-duty hydraulic chute built for maximum performance and durability. Designed to ease your workload, The Colonel focuses on durability, efficiency, and safety. It features a unique 3-way squeeze and live floor, robust construction with 5/8 top gussets and 3/8 bottom gussets, hydraulic neck extenders for total head control, and multiple safe access points. With easy-to-replace parts, readily available stock, and 24/7 support, The Colonel minimizes downtime and is ready to handle any challenge your operation faces.

Key Features:

+ Massive 5/8" plate top gussets and 3/8" plate bottom gussets for maximum strength

+ Canvas blinders for operator comfort when the squeeze is fully open

+ Head gate and tail gate equipped with heavy-duty rollers, custom cylinders, and linkages for precise speed control

+ Squeeze track made of 4” x 4” .188w rectangular tubing for durability

+ Head gate track constructed with 5/16” plate steel for enhanced strength

+ 3E Head Gate and Tail Gate designed to allow cattle to see more light, improving flow

+ Steel floor pans with highly durable, true rubber infinity flooring

+ Hydraulic controls mounted on a pivoting swing arm for easy operation

+ All wear parts are easily replaceable and bolt-on for convenience

+ Strong, durable curtain-style doors

+ Swing-out emergency exit with a double latch for added security

+ Torsion bar to prevent warping of the lower squeeze frame

+ Split bottom access gates for better handling

+ Enhanced fork targets for hanging pour-on and other accessories

+ Increased height with rear drop-down access panels for tasks like preg-checking, castrating, and veterinary access