Description

The Hydraulic Calf Chute for Stress-Free, Efficient Handling

Calf care is one of the most demanding parts of ranching, and using the right equipment can make all the difference in safety, speed, and animal welfare. The Hydraulic (HiQual) Calf Chute is designed to take the stress out of calf handling by combining hydraulic power with a smart dual-function design. Whether you’re branding, vaccinating, castrating, or carrying out routine checks, this chute ensures your calves are secure, calm, and easy to access.

At its core, this chute provides hydraulic-powered efficiency. Both the squeeze and headgate are operated with smooth hydraulic controls, making handling quicker and less physically demanding. The chute can also tilt up to 78 degrees, converting into a tipping table when needed. This clever feature uses gravity to calm calves, keeping their weight secure at the bottom of the chute. It reduces stress for the animal while making tasks easier for the handler.

Safety is built into every detail. The scissor-style tailgate prevents calves from backing up, offering much better control than old-style guillotine gates. Drop-down doors, fold-away bars, and a neck extender with gas-filled struts give handlers full access from multiple angles. Whether the calf is standing or tilted, you’ll have the visibility and reach needed for treatments, exams, or branding.

Built tough from 58,000 PSI high-tensile tubular steel, the chute can handle calves up to 800 lbs with ease. It’s powder-coated for durability and designed to stand up to years of ranch use. Hydraulic controls fold away for storage or transport, and an optional trailer kit makes it easy to move the chute wherever it’s needed.

For ranchers, this chute represents a major step up in efficiency. By reducing labour needs and keeping calves calmer, the chute saves time and helps improve calf health. Healthier, less-stressed calves gain weight better and grow stronger, which directly benefits herd productivity and long-term profitability.

If you’re serious about calf care, the Hydraulic HiQual Calf Chute isn’t just equipment—it’s an investment in efficiency, safety, and the welfare of your herd.

Specifications

SHQHYCFCHT-LH (Left-Handed) Weight : 1104 lbs.

SHQHYCFCHT-RH (Right-Handed) Weight : 1104  lbs.

Features

• Dual function: chute and tipping table

• Smooth hydraulic squeeze and headgate operation

• Tilts to 78° for stress-free calf restraint

• Scissor-style tailgate prevents backing

• Neck extender with gas struts for control

• Drop-down doors and fold-away bars for access

• Handles calves up to 800 lbs

• Hydraulic controls fold away for storage/transport

• Optional trailer kit for mobility

• Heavy-duty powder-coated steel construction

Benefits

✅ Faster, safer calf processing
✅ Reduces stress during handling
✅ Flexible chute + tipping table design
✅ Built tough for long-term durability
✅ Handles calves up to 800 lbs
✅ Covered by 8-year manufacturer warranty

Additional information 

• Operation: Available in left-hand or right-hand models.

• Transport: Optional trailer kit for mobile ranch use.

• Hydraulics: 25’ hose included, compatible with gas or electric power packs.

• Color options: Powder-coated in HiQual brown or Sioux Steel gold.

• Use cases: Branding, vaccinations, castration, health exams, and general calf management.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGNjL2tXMmY

Warranty

Sioux Steel Squeeze Chutes & Head Gates and HiQual Hydraulic Chute & Calf Chutes are backed by our ALL NEW industry leading 8-Year Warranty. Select Sioux Steel Working Equipment products are backed by a 3-Year Warranty, and our HiQual Heavy Duty & Range Tough and Sioux Steel Calving Pens & Bow Gates also come standard with 3-Year Warranties. Additionally, we offer a LIFETIME GUARANTEED GATE PROGRAM on all Sioux Steel 2” Victory gates, HiQual 2” Heavy Duty, Cattleman’s & Super Six gates so you can trust your equipment will last and that your purchase is from a 100+ year old company that stands behind our work.