2026 Arrowquip Farm Equipment The Major

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.

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"

The Major Specifications

Maximize Life. Engineered for High Volume.
Built for commercial feedlot environments with reinforced frames and bolt-on parts, The Major is engineered for a long life. To support your operation, The Major is backed by a professional warranty and direct support to maintain consistent throughput.

• 2-Year Warranty
• Modular bolt-on wear parts eliminate welding to extend the service life of the chute

Throughput and Control for Today’s Cattle Sizes
Handle the shifting market reality of heavier cattle with a chute designed for animals from 300 lbs. to 1,800 lbs. The Major provides the power to catch aggressive steers and the precision to handle calves, all managed from a pivoting swing arm for maximum operator efficiency.

• Squeeze adjusts from 31.5" wide for large animals to 10.6" for smaller calves
• 3E curtain-style Head Gate improves flow and uptime by letting cattle see more light and eliminating moving parts on the floor
• Head Gate track built with 1/4" plate steel for enhanced strength
• Upgraded heavy-duty linkage drive with more force, speed, and strength for fewer missed catches
• Rubber cushions on the Head Gate help eliminate bruising on the shoulders
• Upgraded hydraulics on bottom squeeze keeps squeeze in perfect sync
• American-made ball joints in bottom cylinders and linkages
• Torsion tube ensures an even hold along the length of the animal
• Upgraded Army Series frame is a mix of 3/16" and 1/8" thick wall high-strength steel tubes with oversized 3/8" frame gussets adds reinforcement in 3-dimensions

Ultimate Access for High-Volume Precision
Maximize your crew’s performance and safety with industry-leading access. The Major is designed to make high-pressure processing moments safer and more efficient, ensuring every injection, implant, and treatment is executed without friction.

• 6 drop-down side access panels on each side provide 13" access each
• Removable 13.5" front blockout for quick shoulder branding
• Complete emergency side exit and swing-out bottom access doors
• Pour on access provided along length of squeeze frame
• Door swings open a full 180° for full maneuverability
• Bull Rump Bar Extender holds bulls and blocks door from swinging through
• One row of poly-composite rump fingers designed to withstand high pressure
• Rubber-coated fiberglass rump bar comes standard
• 16.8" of neck access with Army Hydraulic Neck Extenders

Engineered for Traction & Rapid Maintenance
From the interlocking steel frame to the true infinity rubber floor, the foundation of The Major is built for safety and speed. The floor design eliminates manure buildup and provides the traction necessary to keep cattle moving.

• True Infinity Rubber Floor Covers full chute front to back and side to side, protecting animals hooves
• 10 strategically placed 1" traction bars come standard for excellent traction
• Unobstructed floor allows manure to work its way out, making cleanout easier
• Center frame rail added to reinforce Army-grade floor
• Built-in mount brackets make it easy to add load bars or secure your chute to concrete
• No metal-on-metal to cut down on operating noise
• Transport ready with hydraulic or manual wheel kit add-on
• 2" x 4" beams and axle ties through all 3 frame rails provide a durable structure for transportation
• Easy-access rear quick connects make moving to next location faster
• 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"