12805B23Q0670 SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
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- 12805B23Q0670
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This document provides specifications for a portable cattle chute, alleyway, and tub trailer system sought by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Plains Area. The system must include a Q-Catch head gate opening to 30 inches top to bottom, with a push-pull squeeze lever and direct drive system. Additional required components are a rolling door that can be operated from either side, a vet door opening 180 degrees in both directions, removable side access panels, and a drop-down needle bar. The tub must fold compactly for transport at 44 inches wide and feature low sheeting and a crowd gate with lock. Materials include 14-gauge steel sheeting and powder coating for durability. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 12805B23Q0670 for this equipment to be delivered to Kerrville, Texas.
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SPECIFICATIONS: Portable Cattle Chute, Alleyway & Tub Trailer system.
Needed to safely moving cattle in and out of cattle research rearing barns.
• Q-Catch head gate
• Curtain-style head gate opens to a full 30" top to bottom
• Easy to use push-pull squeeze lever
• Q-Catch squeeze locking system
• Direct Drive system
• Poly-coated slam latches
• Two rows of rump fingers
• Ambidextrous rolling door that can be operated from either side of the chute
• Rolling door running track is top-mounted
• Vet door opens in both directions full 180 degrees
• Swing-out top and bottom access doors
• Side access panels are removable and can be configured in a variety of positions
• 12.75" top to bottom needle door access
• New drop-down needle bar
• Rectangular tubing limits cattle bruising
• Pivot and latch points feature poly bushings, rubber flooring
• Head Gate locking pin when transporting the cattle chute, or completing maintenance
• Alleyway can be adjusted from one side
• Cradle-shaped alleyway section ranges from 29.5" to 18" in width
• Both side panels drop down fully
• Safety latches on the alleyway side panels add security
• Alleyway with removable panels for viewing in the alleyway
• Single piece steel frame reinforced with 2"x6" beams that run the length of the unit
• The tub folds in on itself so that it is compact for transport
• Tub measures 44" wide when panels are folded in
• Sheeted panels allow the operator to utilize point of balance handling techniques
• Low 33.5" sheeting on the first panel and the additional exit panel
• Crowd gate to assist animals in the right direction
• Crowd gate lock assists in sweeping so cattle are unable to push the gate back
• Durable clips connect the Bud Flow Tub
• 14-gauge steel sheeting
• Panels bolt together for structural integrity
• Powder-coated steel to ensures long-term durability of the equipment
• Panels stabilized by joiner bars connecting to the center of the tub
• Rubber bushing on the crowd gate lock cushions impact to reduce metal clanging
• Panels bolted together to eliminate metal rattling
• Center post to features a rubber bumper to eliminate the gap between the post and back gate.
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