Cattle Yard Components

M & M Stockyards prime stockyard products are all manufactured from first grade Australian Tube Mill material. This material features the highest galvanised coating available for its type on the Australian market, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance in various conditions

Panels

Our standard first grade panels are either 2.5m or 3.5m long and 1.7m high. We can also manufacture panels to custom sizes.

We have three different panel material size options:

50 x 50 x 1.6mm SHS
74 x 40 x 1.6mm Oval Rail
115 x 42 x 2.0mm Oval Rail

Both the 50 x 50 and 75 x 40 panels have 6 rails per panel whilst the 115 x 42 panels have 5 rails per panel.

All Inclusive Panel Price

Our panels are priced complete with our low noise cleating system (joining system), 16mm hot dipped gal joining pins, galvanised post caps, galvanised foot plates and 400mm long-12mm round ground pegs.

Optional Panel Post Upgrade

We also offer a cattle yard panel post upgrade. Our standard panel posts are manufactured with gal material that is 1.6mm thick. We offer an upgrade to 2.5mm thick gal material, as this is the part of the cattle yard panel that is sitting on the ground. We have priced this upgrade at a cost of the material only. All of our other components (gate frames etc) come standard with a minimum of 2.5mm thick gal material.

50 x 50 Panel (Standard)

2.5m long x 1.7m high — 50 x 50 Panel (Standard) 2.5m long x 1.7m high

75 x 40 Panel (Standard) 2.5m long x 1.7m high

115 x 42 Panel (Standard) 2.5m long x 1.7m high

Our Unique Cattle Yard Panel Joining/Pinning System

Our unique joining system has a “U” shaped zinc plated cleat with 19mm round holes to fit a tapered 16mm hot dipped gal pin. This system is the same at both the top and bottom of each end of a panel or gate frame. This system is a low noise, joining system with no sharp edges or protruding parts.

This style of joining/pinning system can be stepped to accommodate unlevel sites.

Gates

M & M Stockyards cattle yard gates are all manufactured from first grade Australian Tube Mill material. This material has the highest galvanised coating for its type on the Australian market.

We manufacture a wide range of different gates, hinges and catch systems. The type of gate needed in each area of the yard will vary.

All of our gates posts are made from 50 x 50 x 2.5mm high tensile galvanised SHS.

Our standard gates are 2.5m long with a 2.2m frame constructed of 50 x 50 x 2.5mm galvanised SHS. Our 3m long single gates and 4m long double gates are manufactured with a heavy 65 x 65 x 2.5mm galvanised SHS frame for added strength.

Single Hinge Gate & Frame - 2.5m long x 2.2m high frame

Double Hinge Gate & Frame - 2.5m long x 2.2m high frame

Double Hinge Gates & Heavy Duty Frame - 4m long

Chain Catches

Our chain catch system is manufactured in heavy duty 14mm round bar with a strong unique spacer system so the chain is secure but can be released easily. We use this system on the majority of our gates because it is fast, and it has no protruding parts, unlike a bolt system.

With this system you don’t need to line up a bolt and hole to catch the gate. If needed, the gate can ben secured shut with the chain even if it is not quite shut.

Slam Catch Systems

We also manufacture gates with two types of slam catch systems. These gates can be used in the force yard section. We manufacture these gates in a heavy duty frame of 65 x 65 x 2.5mm galvanised SHS to ensure the gate frame has no movement and the catch is secure every time.

Slam Catch Standard

Slam Catch Through Post

Drafting Pound Double Hinge Lock Up Gates & Frames

The size of our drafting pound is dependent on the size of the whole yard system, usually being 7 or 8 sections. The unique locking mechanism on our double hinge lock up gates converts the gate into a multi-directional gate. This is a very simple mechanism that takes only seconds to change the direction of your drafting gate. These gates are included in the price of all our designs that feature a drafting pound.

Slide Gates

Our slide gates are a heavy duty solid construction with 5 - 115x42x2mm oval rails in the gate and the frame is constructed in 50x50x2.5mm SHS. They are fully reversible and have a quiet nylon roller action.

They come complete with a solid bottom slide and have locking latches on both sides. For safety purposes, the gates have a cable pull cord to close them from the outside, so the operator does not have to reach through the frame in order to close the gate.

Force Yard Reduction Gate Upgrade

We offer the option to upgrade the gate in the force yard. This gate section is manufactured in heavy-duty frame. The gate features a spring slam catch that securely locks into two distinct positions, effectively reducing the size of the force yard as needed. This versatile gate can be effectively utilized in both two-section or three-section force yards.

Force Yard with Reduction Gate and Slam Catch on the rear of the force

Drafting Gates & Modules

Drafting gates are essential components in stockyards, designed to facilitate the efficient handling and separation of livestock. These gates enable stock handlers to direct animals into specific pens or areas with minimal stress and disruption. With proper use, drafting gates can significantly enhance operational efficiency, contributing to the overall effectiveness of livestock management in stockyards.

Forward Operation Manual Drafter

The Forward Operation Manual Drafter has been manufactured to draft cattle quickly and efficiently without the operator leaving the crush to select the direction of the animal.

The drafting gates are controlled by a remote handle that extends to the operational position of the crush. This allows the operator to remain at the head of the crush whilst opening the gate. The selected gate automatically returns with the release of the handle.

Two access gates are positioned forward of the drafting gates to provide an unimpeded workspace at the head of the animal.

Forward Operation Manual Drafter Remote Handle

We offer our customers the option to include either a 3-way or 4-way drafting section at the front of the crush in some of our yard designs.

These sections comprise of either 2 or 3 connected gates, connected overhead. The gate hinges have tension adjustments to tighten the hinge in order to hold the gate in the desired position. The tension adjustment can be easily loosened or tightened when needed. The gates are hinged on a heavy duty permanent frame and come complete with a heavy-duty drop bolt. Each gate has a section of poly belting that will swing past the head of the animal in the crush.

3 or 4 Way Drafting Gates

Race Systems

We offer four different race types, each designed with the option of incorporating convenient walkways for enhanced accessibility and safety.

We also offer the practical option of adding an additional slide gate in the race, strategically positioned one section back from the crush area. This design feature is intended to create a waiting bay for the next animal to enter the crush, enhancing the overall flow of handling operations.

SR - Straight Race

CR - Curved Race

Weean - Weean Race

HSR - Horse Shoe Race

Calf Race Option

A calf race can be incorporated into any of our yard designs, tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer. Our standard calf races feature a waiting bay section, enabling the safe containment of a single calf prior to entering the cradle. We also manufacture calf race man gate panels.