Overview

Why the Bull Hay Feeder Is the Heavy-Duty Cattle Feeder Your Ranch Needs

Feeding cattle isn’t just about dropping a bale in the pasture. It’s about efficiency, cost savings, and keeping your animals safe and healthy. For ranchers managing large herds and powerful livestock, standard equipment often doesn’t cut it. That’s why the Bull Hay Feeder was built — a heavy-duty cattle feeder designed to withstand the power of bulls, cows, and steers while protecting your investment in hay.

This feeder is built from the ground up for strength. With a frame made of 2″ steel tubing and 1.5″ slant bars, it’s engineered to endure constant pressure from heavy animals without bending, breaking, or tipping. Coated in Sioux Steel’s signature Prairie Gold powder finish, it resists rust and weather damage year after year. This isn’t a short-term solution — it’s a livestock feeder made to last.

The design also directly addresses hay waste, which is one of the biggest costs on any ranch. Its tapered top diameter and integrated hay shield keep hay inside the feeder, where it belongs, instead of on the ground where it gets trampled or spoiled. The hay shield also prevents calves from climbing in and contaminating the feed, keeping your hay clean and edible.

Capacity is another major advantage. With a generous 8.5′ diameter and 15 feeding openings, this cattle feeder hay system allows multiple animals to feed at once without crowding. That reduces competition at feeding time and ensures consistent nutrition across your herd. By fitting large round bales, it also reduces the frequency of refills — saving you time and labor every single day.

Animal safety hasn’t been overlooked. The feeder is designed with smooth fits, rounded edges, and a carefully integrated kick shield to eliminate sharp points. That means less risk of cuts or bruises while feeding, protecting both your animals and your veterinary budget.

From a financial standpoint, this feeder quickly pays for itself. By minimizing hay waste and extending the usable life of each bale, it significantly lowers feeding costs. Add in the long-term durability, and it’s clear that this feeder is a smart investment for serious ranchers.

Finally, versatility is built in. Whether you need it in a pasture, feedlot, or pen, the Bull Hay Feeder adapts easily. Shipped in three bolted sections, it’s simple to transport, move, and assemble wherever you need it most.

In short: the Bull Hay Feeder isn’t just a feeding tool. It’s a ranch management solution — cutting waste, saving labor, keeping hay clean, and standing up to the toughest livestock. For anyone running a large herd, this cattle feeder is a piece of equipment you can’t afford to skip.

Specifications

SB853HF2 (3 sections) Weight : 282lbs.

S227816PG (1 section) Weight : 94lbs.

Features 

• Heavy-duty 2″ steel tubing construction

• Rust-resistant powder-coated finish

• Tapered design reduces hay waste

• Integrated hay shield keeps feed clean

• 15 feeding openings, 8.5′ diameter

• Ships in 3 bolted sections for easy handling

Benefits 

• ✅ Reduces hay waste

• ✅ Withstands heavy livestock use

• ✅ Feeds more animals at once

• ✅ Saves labor and refills

• ✅ Keeps hay clean and protected

• ✅ Long-lasting, rust-resistant build

Additional information 

• Setup: Ships in three bolted sections for easy transport and assembly.

• Durability: Powder-coated finish ensures long-lasting protection against weather.

• Efficiency: Large capacity reduces labor and feeding frequency.

• Animal Safety: Rounded edges and smooth connections reduce risk of injuries.

• Versatility: Effective in pastures, pens, or feedlots.

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.