The Pearson Range
Manual Head Gate open.
Sloped Bottom Crash Gate open.
Manual Head Gate closed.
Sloped Bottom Crash Gate open.
The majority of our Pearson Squeeze Crush sales are with a Manual Head Gate. The Manual Head Gate is ideal for farms with cattle of mixed temperaments or those with everything from calves through to fat cattle. It works well where the cattle are not feisty enough to lock an Automatic (Self-Catch) Head Gate every time. Large bulls and fully horned cattle are also best handled using this type of Head Gate. The use of a Manual Head Gate is found to be beneficial in keeping cattle calm as it does not require the animal to hit the Head Gate with force. An option extra is a Sloped Bottom Crash Gate which prevents cattle escaping uncaught.
The majority of our Pearson Squeeze Crush sales are with a Manual Head Gate. The Manual Head Gate is ideal for farms with cattle of mixed temperaments or those with everything from calves through to fat cattle. It works well where the cattle are not feisty enough to lock an Automatic (Self-Catch) Head Gate every time. Large bulls and fully horned cattle are also best handled using this type of Head Gate. The use of a Manual Head Gate is found to be beneficial in keeping cattle calm as it does not require the animal to hit the Head Gate with force. An option extra is a Sloped Bottom Crash Gate which prevents cattle escaping uncaught.
Manual Head Gate open.
Sloped Bottom Crash Gate open.
Manual Head Gate closed.
Sloped Bottom Crash Gate open.
The Automatic (Self-Catch) Head Gate works well with all types of cattle but is particularly well-suited to farms where cattle are relatively feisty or for finishing units where individual beasts only pass through the Squeeze Crush a few times. One side is spring-loaded, removing the need to adjust the width of the Head Gate for different neck sizes. Two levers give the operator the choice of releasing the beast forwards ONLY through the Head Gate or backwards ONLY and out of the side exit. An ingenious system allows quick adjustment to enable a large bull to enter and lock the fully opened head gate. Not recommended for horned cattle.
Re-set and ready for beast.
Locked shut.
Released.
The Automatic (Self-Catch) Head Gate works well with all types of cattle but is particularly well-suited to farms where cattle are relatively feisty or for finishing units where individual beasts only pass through the Squeeze Crush a few times. One side is spring-loaded, removing the need to adjust the width of the Head Gate for different neck sizes. Two levers give the operator the choice of releasing the beast forwards ONLY through the Head Gate or backwards ONLY and out of the side exit. An ingenious system allows quick adjustment to enable a large bull to enter and lock the fully opened head gate. Not recommended for horned cattle.
Re-set and ready for beast.
Locked shut.
Released.
This enables the Pearson Manual head gate to be operated from either the front or the rear of the squeeze crush.
This enables the Pearson Manual head gate to be operated from either the front or the rear of the squeeze crush.
There are 5 options: A Head Scoop, a Head Table, a Calf Head Table the X-Force Manual Hydraulic Head Clamp and a Hydraulic Head Sweep (Stetson Hydraulic Squeeze Crush only).
| Product | Price | Head movement restraint | Speed & Convenience |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Force | £££ | Excellent (most tasks possible) | Amazing |
| Head Table | £ | Best (completely immobile) | Slowest (25 seconds) |
| Calf Head Table | £ | Best (almost immobile) | Slowest (15 seconds) |
| Head Scoop | ££ | Worst (many tasks not possible) | Medium (release can be tricky) |
There are 5 options: A Head Scoop, a Head Table, a Calf Head Table the X-Force Manual Hydraulic Head Clamp and a Hydraulic Head Sweep (Stetson Hydraulic Squeeze Crush only).
| Product | Price | Head movement restraint | Speed & Convenience |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Force | £££ | Excellent (most tasks possible) | Amazing |
| Head Table | £ | Best (completely immobile) | Slowest (25 seconds) |
| Calf Head Table | £ | Best (almost immobile) | Slowest (15 seconds) |
| Head Scoop | ££ | Worst (many tasks not possible) | Medium (release can be tricky) |
More control, less effort, no electricity needed.
A Head Scoop scoops the head into a raised position but the head can still wriggle. The X-Force clamps the head from above as well as below. A simple, easy hydraulic valve releases the beast’s head.
X-Force head clamp.
The ideal solution when the head must be kept absolutely still. From small calves to 1,200kg stock bulls. There are two sizes of Head Table: one for small calves and the other to fit all beasts from 6 months upwards
A steel chain head collar fits in front of and behind the horns, which is tightened using a crank handle. This then holds the head complete immobile, making a number of tasks safer and easier. Tasks would include de-horning, eye-jabbing, inserting nose rings for bulls and re-tagging difficult beasts. Stock bulls can safely have their nose rings replaced.
An 11-month old stirk in a 6-month+ Pearson Head Table.
A steel chain fits behind the head, holding the head forward and still. This gives optimum access to the horn buds, so that a smooth circular motion is easy using a de-horning iron.
A Calf Head Table for up to 6 months of age.
The ideal solution when the head must be kept absolutely still. From small calves to 1,200kg stock bulls. There are two sizes of Head Table: one for small calves and the other to fit all beasts from 6 months upwards
A steel chain head collar fits in front of and behind the horns, which is tightened using a crank handle. This then holds the head complete immobile, making a number of tasks safer and easier. Tasks would include de-horning, eye-jabbing, inserting nose rings for bulls and re-tagging difficult beasts. Stock bulls can safely have their nose rings replaced.
An 11-month old stirk in a 6-month+ Pearson Head Table.
A steel chain fits behind the head, holding the head forward and still. This gives optimum access to the horn buds, so that a smooth circular motion is easy using a de-horning iron.
A Calf Head Table for up to 6 months of age.
A Head Scoop fitted onto a Manual Head Gate.
Available with a bracket to fit any Pearson Head Gate. But the scoop allows the head to move more than in either the X-Force or a Head Table.
The Head Scoop is ideal for bolusing cattle. It is quicker than the Head Table, and cheaper than the X-Force, but not as secure as either one of the alternatives for certain jobs. The Head Scoop can be fitted to the opposite side to the working side of the Squeeze Crush, so that it is out of the way when not in use.
