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The Major Feedlot Hydraulic Squeeze Chute

A Portable Hydraulic Feedlot Chute with Heavy-Duty Power & Ultimate Access
The Major Hydraulic Squeeze Chute is built for feedlot managers and operations that are on the move. For those that demand high throughput and zero excuses. As the market shifts toward heavier cattle, The Major provides the up to 31.5-inch internal width and reinforced frame required to safely process animals up to 1,800 pounds. This is a heavy-duty tool built to stand up to today’s heavier cattle and harder slams.

Maximize your margin by protecting your highest-ROI input: implants. The Army Series Hydraulic Neck Extender gives 16.8 inches of neck access for quick and precise injections and consistent reimplant rates.

When cattle don’t hesitate, your crew can run them up to 30% faster than other hydraulic chutes. With Arrowquip’s 3E technology, The Major chute uses animal science to improve visibility and flow.

Downtime takes away from your margins. With The Major’s bolt-on wear parts, you can get back to processing up to 60% quicker. This is not a ranch chute adapted for a feedlot. The head gate and floor pan are validated by more than 600,000 testing cycles, ensuring the Major feedlot hydraulic chute stands up to the most demanding schedules.

When your operation requires the strength of a feedlot chute with the flexibility of a portable chute, The Major is a strong choice to increase your bottom line.

20–30% More Throughput

MAXIMIZE HEAD PER MINUTE
Many other squeezes can cause cattle to hesitate, leading to lost time and injuries. The independent-top-and-bottom squeeze allows you to choose V, A, or parallel squeeze to maintain momentum, improve control, and decrease injuries.

STOP LOSING TIME TO WELDING REPAIRS
Every wear part is replaceable, reducing downtime and increasing resale value after the chute’s feedlot life ends.

MAKE PROCESSING TIMES MORE EFFICIENT
Add Hydraulic Neck Extenders to get more control and access to the animals neck and ears for vaccinations and implants.

Built to Reduce Stress for Cattle & Operators
Fighting equipment all day slows everything down. With the re-engineered Army Series, you get a quieter chute that minimizes the constant clatter of a processing barn chute. By eliminating the “clank and rattle” of older chutes, you create a more controlled environment that keeps cattle moving and allows your crew to stay focused on the job instead of the machine.

Six Drop-Down Doors on Each Side

When the operator doesn't have to fight the equipment, the line doesn't stop. More flexible access allows for easier safer treatments for animals.

• Six drop-down doors on each side of the chute allow for quicker treatment

Bottom Split Doors

Lower-body work shouldn’t slow you down. The latch is positioned higher for better ergonomics and removes a potential foot cut point.

• Split doors swing out and slam shut quietly

Full Emergency Exits

A downed or tripped animal creates a safety risk that can stall your crew. Being able to open either side instantly acts as your safety release, turning a potential delay into a quick recovery that keeps cattle flowing.

Pour-On Access

Fast, accurate pour-on application keeps your line moving. Remove the fork targets from the chute to get open access above the drop-down doors, so your crew can apply treatment cleanly without reaching around bars or disrupting flow.

Shoulder Access Block Outs
Designed for fast shoulder access while protecting cattle as they move through the chute. Built for high-speed branding and precise injections.

• Top 13.5" of the shoulder area can be quickly removed and reinstalled.

Bull Rump Bar Extender

Vets can feel safer getting behind bulls while semen testing and using the vet door while working behind an animal.

• Provides more options for the rump bar

• Holds bulls and blocks door from swinging through

Bolt On & Swappable Parts Get You Back Up & Running Faster
In a feedlot or large-operation, equipment failure usually means the line stops until welding is done. The Major Hydraulic Squeeze Chute is redesigned to keep maintenance simple. With modular, bolt-on components and self-lubricating wear points, maintenance becomes a quick fix or scheduled task, not an emergency that impacts your daily head-per-minute average.

High-Volume Head & Tail Gates: Replaceable Wear Parts for Continuous Flow

• All moving parts are greaseable and replaceable
• Designed with easy-to-replace components on top and bottom that glide on long-lasting nylon parts
• Nylon U-block guides for Army Series Head Gate and Tail Gate bottoms
• Rotatable wear blocks double the length of the head gate with a simple half-turn and are easy to swap out when needing to be replaced

No Metal-On-Metal Rubbing On Wear Points

• Replace a bolt instead of having to replace a drop-down door, the squeeze, or the chute
• Delrin bushings on drop-down doors
• Nylon bushings on bottom access, emergency exit, and vet doors
• No metal-on-metal rubbing makes hinge points quieter and last longer

The Rebuildable Squeeze: Replaceable Parts for Maximum Chute Life

• Rollers and blocks are easy to replace and support the squeeze to hold larger cattle for longer
• Nylon pillow blocks hold the torsion tube in place
• Nylon rollers keep the squeeze suspended

True Infinity Flooring: Fully Replaceable Design for Years of Grip

• Quiet flooring that has good traction is essential for smooth cattle flow
• Bolt-on traction bars and rubber flooring for quick replacement

Bolt-On Neck Extenders: Head Control That Doesn’t Falter

• Every part is replaceable, ensuring great neck access and head control is never lost
• Easy to bolt on and take off

Controls Exactly Where You Need Them

Adjustable Hydraulic Controls

A sore operator is a slower operator. By allowing you to customize the control height to your specific team, you eliminate the repetitive strain that leads to missed timing and slower flow.

• Ergonomic quick-connect hydraulic heights at 47 inches for easier leverage
• Swing arm control plate pivots 180 degrees with adjustable height of 37.9 – 49.9"

Features may include:

The Heavy-Duty Frame Needed for Today’s Cattle

• Built for the weight of today's bigger cattle, The Major features a reinforced mainframe designed to withstand the impact of 1,800 lb. animals. While optimized to move, the frame maintains the industrial strength required for commercial volume.

Improved Visibility Keeps Cattle Moving

• The reinforced barred design uses natural cattle behavior to draw animals into the chute. By allowing light and open space at the end of the run, The Major hydraulic squeeze chute reduces animal stress and hesitation, ensuring consistent flow and higher head per minute counts for your crew.

Exceptional Neck Access & Head Control

• Improve your implant success rate with synchronized hydraulic neck extenders. By providing exceptional head control and safe access to the neck and ears, this system minimizes missed implants and maximizes return per head.

Three Ways to Work for Better Cattle Flow

• The Major features independent top and bottom squeeze functions, allowing operators to flexibility to choose A-squeeze, V-squeeze or parallel squeeze, so you can handle aggressive steers and small calves with the same level of safety and control.

Designed to be Rebuild, Not Replaced

• Engineered to be serviced on-site without a welder. High-wear components are designed as bolt-on modular parts, allowing your crew to handle repairs with 50-60% less downtime. This system extends the capital life of the asset and ensures your processing barn is back up and running.