cattle crush

tinsheet

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Livestock Farmer
Location
West Somerset
Looking at a new crush to do all the basics, narrowed it down to a bateman ambassador, then came across a morris standard beef crush, I like the idea of being able to close the yoke from the back of the crush, anyone got one or used one? How do they compare price wise to the bateman (£1700 +VAT the cheapest I've seen)
 

JP1

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Livestock Farmer
Looking at a new crush to do all the basics, narrowed it down to a bateman ambassador, then came across a morris standard beef crush, I like the idea of being able to close the yoke from the back of the crush, anyone got one or used one? How do they compare price wise to the bateman (£1700 +VAT the cheapest I've seen)
Think they're about £2800 and are worth every penny IMO . They include the sliding back gate - just take a look at the size of the neoprene rollers on the gate and you'll see the difference in construction
 

Overrun

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Livestock Farmer
Got one here, fantastic piece of kit. I would consider one of the best purchases we have ever made, and that's saying something! Would not hesitate spending the money on one again if needed. Vet loves it for tb testing too.
 

Purli R

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We looked for a decent crush for ages, discounted iae batemans etc as not that well thought out. Bought one made by "Glendale engineering" (Google it) and its a decent bit of kit. Especially now i've cut the fekking bar out they put in at head height, but they've altered them slightly now. They've got a morris yoke you can shut from the back, but would like them a bit longer so I can get the bar behind these long blue cows. Next on the shopping list is a head scoop...........
 

tr250

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Location
Northants
Look at a premier crush they are simple and built to withstand cattle they will be pricey and are painted because they are so heavy galv costs by weight but ours is strong and no silly mechanisms that bend some of the cheap iae Bateman etc are tinny things
 

Hampton

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BASIS
Location
Shropshire
Looking at a new crush to do all the basics, narrowed it down to a bateman ambassador, then came across a morris standard beef crush, I like the idea of being able to close the yoke from the back of the crush, anyone got one or used one? How do they compare price wise to the bateman (£1700 +VAT the cheapest I've seen)
We have a Morris one. Fantastic bit of kit.
If you have time, give Dave or Pete a ring and pop up to see them. Their whole race system is worth a look at.

With regards to yoking from the back of the crush, it depends on the cattle. It looks a good idea in theory, but you won't stop big limmie steers, Bulls or heifers from the back handle.
 
We have a iae cheftan dual width , it's about 12yrs old now but a good bit of kit , the sides can fold in for smaller animals / calves all the doors open top and bottom
The yoke comes in from the sides and can stop cows pushing through :) also put a head scoop on it

Best crush I've ever used was a dominator in NZ , could do everything from the back , sliding doors, ratchet system for sides and open/ close the yoke not sure if you could put a head scoop on though
Did look at importing one but was about £4500 before shipping :(
 

AlexH

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Mixed Farmer
We have a 35 yr old Morris, from the days when it was LP Morris, that is ready for replacement. I'm looking for a new squeeze crush, that squeezes from both sides, not ratchet or single side solutions as those just feel like a compromise.
I like the wheel mechanism of the Bateman Tamar Squeeze, but am concerned about the auto-yoke. I have a number of docile beasts, who simply walk into the crush and wait either for the yoke to be closed, or the door to be opened. If the auto-yoke needs them to push hard to activate, I don't think they would and it seems counterintuitive to have to rile them up to get them in the crush.
Have also looked at the Morris manual Hydraulic Squeeze, but am unsure about the squeeze and scoop mechanisms. How quick and easy is the scoop release, and is the hydraulic squeeze necessary, or overcomplicated?......I know a post banger will crack a walnut, but.... Also, once I have added Tru-test and EID, the Morris is a substantially more expensive option.
Would be interested to hear from anyone who owns either, with any thoughts.
Cheers
 

C.J

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Livestock Farmer
Location
South Devon
We have a 35 yr old Morris, from the days when it was LP Morris, that is ready for replacement. I'm looking for a new squeeze crush, that squeezes from both sides, not ratchet or single side solutions as those just feel like a compromise.
I like the wheel mechanism of the Bateman Tamar Squeeze, but am concerned about the auto-yoke. I have a number of docile beasts, who simply walk into the crush and wait either for the yoke to be closed, or the door to be opened. If the auto-yoke needs them to push hard to activate, I don't think they would and it seems counterintuitive to have to rile them up to get them in the crush.
Have also looked at the Morris manual Hydraulic Squeeze, but am unsure about the squeeze and scoop mechanisms. How quick and easy is the scoop release, and is the hydraulic squeeze necessary, or overcomplicated?......I know a post banger will crack a walnut, but.... Also, once I have added Tru-test and EID, the Morris is a substantially more expensive option.
Would be interested to hear from anyone who owns either, with any thoughts.
Cheers
Have you seen the Bateman Ambassador manual squeeze ,with the same wheel mechanism and a morris type yoke ?
 

AlexH

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Mixed Farmer
Have you seen the Bateman Ambassador manual squeeze ,with the same wheel mechanism and a morris type yoke ?
Hi @C.J - thanks for the reply, I did look at the Ambassador, but tended toward the Tamar for a couple of points:
I like the TB / Injection window at the front, the neck scoop, and my bulls are at the upper limit in terms of weight for the Ambassador, it's only rated for beasts to 1000Kg, the Tamar gives another 200kg to play with.
 

C.J

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Livestock Farmer
Location
South Devon
Hi @C.J - thanks for the reply, I did look at the Ambassador, but tended toward the Tamar for a couple of points:
I like the TB / Injection window at the front, the neck scoop, and my bulls are at the upper limit in terms of weight for the Ambassador, it's only rated for beasts to 1000Kg, the Tamar gives another 200kg to play with.

I priced one this time last year,but also felt my old crush had better neck access for Tb testing.
 

AlexH

Member
Mixed Farmer
@AlexH whsts the price diff between the tamar and ambassador ,is there much diff in build ? Apart from the tb area ,could they make the tamar with Morris style head yoke ? Best of both worlds

Hi @hillman - I've asked Bateman about various options, was supposed to be getting a call back last Friday...still waiting.
I've found an auto-yoke headstock that does do everything I require, ie can be used manually for more docile cattle, or those with horns. It can also be locked out of the way, when just running them through.
It's the Premier Unistock Forward Catch Headgate
I'm as I say waiting to hear back from LM Bateman to see if there's can do so too.
 

AlexH

Member
Mixed Farmer
Not go with premier squeeze then ? Looks the job , but pricey ?!? @AlexH
Not seen one in the flesh, have had a good look at the Bateman while at Livestock '15. I don't know anyone who has one that I could view. Actually only saw it as a result of someone on here recommending it. Also I like the idea of Stok Board sides, rather than metal because I want to use FDX EID, which is more susceptible to interference when there's a lot of metalwork.
 

hally

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Livestock Farmer
Location
cumbria
just installed a premier manual squeeze crush and race/forcing pen from the same company. all very well made, our little kramer struggled to lift it off the wagon. I am actually looking forward to our next big cattle day to try it out especially the forward catching yoke
 

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