Ambassador Cattle Crush

Description

Key Features for Safety and Accessibility

Safety is at the forefront of the Ambassador Cattle Crush design. It includes several features that enhance both the safety of the handler and the welfare of the cattle. One of the key components is the manual head yoke, which utilises a scissor-style mechanism. This manually operated yoke offers secure control over the animal’s head and neck, ensuring that the cattle remain in place during handling. The design of the yoke is both efficient and reliable, providing handlers with confidence and ease of use when managing livestock.

In addition to the head yoke, the crush features a safety cage that serves as a protective barrier between the handler and the animal. This ensures that the handler can work safely, without being in direct proximity to the cattle, reducing the risk of injury. This feature is particularly important during procedures that might otherwise require close contact with the animal.

The full access side doors are another valuable feature of the Ambassador Cattle Crush. These doors are designed to provide easy access to the animal’s body, which makes tasks like inspection, treatment, and general handling much simpler and more efficient. The wide-opening side doors allow the handler to reach all parts of the animal without needing to reposition it, ensuring smoother and faster procedures.

For additional security, the crush is equipped with a revolving rump bar, which functions with a ratchet mechanism. This rump bar can be easily adjusted to secure the animal from the rear, preventing any backward movement. By keeping the cattle safely in place, the revolving rump bar adds an extra layer of safety, making the entire handling process more controlled and efficient.

The drop-down rump bar is another feature designed for both safety and convenience. It allows the handler to quickly secure and release the animal when necessary, making the entire process faster and less stressful for both the cattle and the handler. This smooth and rapid action enhances the overall efficiency of the cattle crush, ensuring that handling remains a safe and streamlined experience.

The Ambassador Crush also features anti-slip bars and chequer plate flooring, which ensure that the cattle have secure footing during handling, reducing stress and the risk of injury.

Specifications for Optimal Performance

The LM Bateman Ambassador Cattle Crush offers the following specifications, ensuring it meets the needs of various livestock handling operations:

• Overall Length: 2540mm
• Internal Width: 750mm
• Overall Width: 1110mm
• Internal Height: 1770mm
• Overall Height: 2070mm
• Yoke Aperture Width: Adjustable from 130mm to 250mm
• Weight: 510kg

These dimensions make the crush compact enough to fit into most farm setups while providing ample space for efficient and safe cattle handling.

Sturdy Construction and Practical Design

Built to withstand the demands of daily farm life, the LM Bateman Ambassador Cattle Crush is known for its strength and durability. It is clad with 6mm polypropylene, providing added durability and longevity to the crush, ensuring it can endure frequent use in tough farming conditions. Additionally, forklift brackets come as standard, allowing for easy transportation and positioning of the crush when necessary.

The crush’s overall length of 2540mm, combined with an internal width of 750mm and a height of 1770mm, provides ample space for cattle while ensuring that they are safely contained during handling. With an overall weight of 510kg, the Ambassador Cattle Crush is sturdy enough to remain stable during use, while still being easy to transport and manoeuvre when required.

Efficient Yoke Operation

Ease of use is another highlight of the LM Bateman Ambassador Cattle Crush. The manual yoke operation handle allows for quick and secure yoking of the animal, ensuring that handlers can operate the crush with minimal effort. Once the yoke is closed, it locks securely in place, preventing the animal from moving its head and making it easier to perform tasks such as dehorning, ear tagging, or administering medical treatment. The chin scoop access further enhances handling efficiency, providing easy access to the animal’s head when necessary.

Rear and Side Access for Flexibility

The Ambassador Cattle Crush is designed with flexibility in mind, offering several access points to make handling easier. The rear gate can be assembled to suit either left-hand or right-hand operation, depending on the farm’s setup. This gate provides a secure entry and exit point for the cattle, ensuring smooth transitions in and out of the crush.

The removable side bar adds another level of versatility, allowing handlers to gain additional access to the animal when required. Whether you need to perform a detailed inspection or medical procedure, the full access provided by the crush makes these tasks more efficient and less stressful for the animal.

Optional Extras for Enhanced Functionality

The Ambassador Cattle Crush offers several optional extras to further enhance its functionality, including:

• Foot Trim Package: Ideal for farmers who need to perform hoof trimming, this optional extra ensures that cattle can be safely and efficiently secured for foot care.
• Chin Scoop: Provides additional control over the animal’s head, making procedures such as dehorning or administering medication easier and safer.
• Load Bars: Can be added for weighing cattle while they are in the crush, allowing for precise and convenient weight monitoring.

These optional extras make the Ambassador Cattle Crush even more versatile, allowing it to be customised to suit specific farming needs.

The LM Bateman Ambassador Cattle Crush is an exceptional choice for farmers seeking a versatile, durable, and reliable cattle handling solution. With its manually operated yoke, full access side doors, and multiple safety features, it offers a practical and efficient way to manage cattle for a wide range of procedures. Its robust construction, paired with the ability to customise with optional extras like the foot trim package or chin scoop, makes it a highly adaptable crush suitable for various livestock handling tasks.

Whether you’re dealing with horned cattle, performing routine inspections, or handling large herds, the LM Bateman Ambassador Cattle Crush delivers the performance, strength, and safety needed to ensure smooth and stress-free cattle management.