Build the cattle-handling setup that fits your property, herd, and daily operation.
Choose a cattle loading pen for temporary or lease-property use, a larger working pen for gathering and sorting cattle, or a complete system with a crowding tub, alley, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute.
Our 20' x 30', 40' x 60', and 60' x 60' layouts are available with heavy-duty PHT Series panels or extreme-duty PBT Series panels. All cattle working pens and systems shown on this page include FREE SHIPPING.
Start with the type of cattle-handling area you need. Each layout is offered as a complete equipment package.
Choose these layouts when you need an area for loading, gathering, holding, or sorting cattle without adding a squeeze chute.
Available With PHT or PBT Panels - A compact loading pen with two sliding gate sections and two walk-through gates.
Available With PHT or PBT Panels - A large holding and sorting system with multiple working areas and ten walk-through gates.
Available With PHT or PBT Panels - Our largest holding and sorting pen, with multiple working areas and ten walk-through gates.
Choose a loading pen with a chute or a complete working pen that carries cattle through a crowding tub and alley to the squeeze chute.
Available With PHT or PBT Panels - A loading and sorting pen with an open cattle alley, sliding alley gate, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute.
Available With PHT or PBT Panels - A complete holding and sorting system with an open crowding tub, alley, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute.
Available With PHT or PBT Panels - A compact complete working pen with an open crowding tub, alley, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute.
Shop our Rancher cattle working systems to add a crowding tub, cattle alley, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute to your existing pens.
An organized holding, sorting, and loading area with two sliding gate sections for better cattle control.
This 20' x 30' cattle loading pen combines heavy-duty galvanized panels, two sliding gate sections, and two walk-through gates in a practical layout for gathering, sorting, and loading cattle.
The sliding gates allow handlers to separate sections of the pen and control cattle movement without requiring additional swing-gate clearance. Choose heavy-duty PHT Series panels or upgrade to our strongest PBT Series panels.
20' x 30' Cattle Loading Pen
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Two sliding gate sections divide the pen into manageable working areas. The gates slide along the adjoining panels, helping handlers separate groups and direct cattle through the layout without taking up the space required by traditional swinging gates.
Two 10' walk-through gates provide convenient handler access while maintaining the full panel length within the layout. The open-rail construction also provides visibility throughout the pen.
20' x 30' Cattle Loading Pen
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The loading pen ships unassembled; assembly and anchoring are required.
A large cattle holding and sorting system with multiple working areas and convenient handler access.
This 40' x 60' cattle working pen combines galvanized cattle panels and ten walk-through gates in a practical layout for gathering, separating, and sorting cattle. Interior panels divide the system into smaller working areas, helping handlers control cattle movement throughout the pen.
Ten walk-through gates provide convenient access between sections without requiring handlers to climb over panels. Choose heavy-duty PHT Series panels or upgrade to our strongest PBT Series panels.
40' x 60' Cattle Working Pen
Shown with 10' PHT Series panels
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The interior panel layout divides the 40' x 60' footprint into multiple sections for gathering, holding, and sorting cattle. Gates between the sections allow handlers to separate animals and control movement through the pen.
This package provides a complete cattle holding and sorting area without a squeeze chute, crowding tub, or working alley. Those components may be added separately if your operation requires a complete processing system.
40' x 60' Cattle Working Pen
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The working pen ships unassembled; assembly and anchoring are required.
A large cattle holding and sorting system with multiple working areas and convenient handler access.
This 60' x 60' cattle working pen combines galvanized cattle panels and ten walk-through gates in a spacious layout for gathering, separating, and sorting cattle. Interior panels divide the system into smaller working areas, helping handlers control cattle movement throughout the pen.
The larger footprint provides substantial holding capacity, while strategically placed walk-through gates allow handlers to move between sections without climbing over panels. Choose heavy-duty PHT Series panels or upgrade to our strongest PBT Series panels.
60' x 60' Cattle Working Pen
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The interior panel layout divides the 60' x 60' footprint into multiple sections for gathering, holding, and sorting cattle. Gates between the sections allow handlers to separate groups and control cattle movement throughout the working pen.
This package provides a complete cattle holding and sorting area without a squeeze chute, crowding tub, or working alley. Those components may be purchased separately if your operation requires a complete processing system.
One 6' and nine 10' walk-through gates provide convenient handler access throughout the working pen. The built-in personnel openings allow handlers to move between sections without climbing over panels while maintaining full-width cattle gates where needed.
The panel-and-clamp construction allows the working pen to be expanded or reconfigured as your operation changes. Additional panels, gates, alleys, crowding tubs, and squeeze chutes may be purchased separately.
60' x 60' Cattle Working Pen
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The working pen ships unassembled; assembly and anchoring are required.
A complete holding, sorting, and cattle-processing area in one organized layout.
This 20' x 30' cattle loading pen combines a spacious holding and sorting area with a heavy-duty open cattle alley, sliding alley gate, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute. The layout gives cattle a direct path from the holding pen through the alley to the squeeze chute.
The sliding alley gate helps control cattle movement between sections, while two walk-through gates provide convenient handler access throughout the pen. Choose heavy-duty PHT Series panels or upgrade to our strongest PBT Series panels.
20' x 30' Cattle Loading Pen With Squeeze Chute
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This package provides the equipment needed to gather, sort, and guide cattle into the working alley and squeeze chute. Open rails maintain visibility throughout the pen and alley, while the walk-through gates allow handlers to move between working areas without climbing over panels.
Unlike our cattle working systems with crowding tubs, this loading-pen layout uses a sliding alley gate to control access between the holding area and alley. It is a practical choice for operations that want a complete working pen without adding a sweep tub.
20' x 30' Cattle Loading Pen With Squeeze Chute
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The loading pen ships unassembled; assembly and anchoring are required.
A complete cattle holding, sorting, and processing system built into one organized layout.
This 40' x 60' cattle working pen combines a large, divided holding and sorting area with a 180° open crowding tub, 10' straight open alley, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute.
Interior panels and gates help handlers separate cattle and direct them toward the crowding tub. From the tub, cattle move through the single-file alley and into the squeeze chute for routine processing, treatment, and livestock management. Choose heavy-duty PHT Series panels or upgrade to our strongest PBT Series panels.
40' x 60' Cattle Working Pen With Squeeze Chute
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The 40' x 60' footprint is divided into multiple sections for gathering, holding, and sorting cattle. Gates between the sections allow handlers to separate groups and control movement toward the crowding tub and working alley.
Twelve walk-through gates provide convenient access throughout the system without requiring handlers to climb over panels. Open rails maintain visibility through the working pen, crowding tub, and alley.
The open crowding tub uses a locking sweep gate to guide cattle toward the alley entrance. Two 10' open alley panels create a fixed-width, single-file path between the crowding tub and squeeze chute.
The Top Hand Squeeze Chute features a self-catch headgate that opens fully inward and outward. Split upper and lower access doors on both sides provide access to the animal, while dual emergency access helps handlers respond when needed.
40' x 60' Cattle Working Pen With Squeeze Chute
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The working pen, crowding tub, and alley ship unassembled; assembly and anchoring are required.
A complete cattle-working setup designed to help move cattle smoothly from the holding pen to the squeeze chute.
This 20' x 30' cattle working system combines a spacious holding and sorting area with a 180° open crowding tub, 10' straight open alley, and Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute. The layout creates an organized path through the system while providing handlers with convenient walk-through access and open-rail visibility.
The same equipment package can be assembled in either a left- or right-hand configuration, allowing you to choose the direction that best fits your property, livestock flow, and existing facilities.
20' x 30' Cattle Working System — Left-Hand Setup
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20' x 30' Cattle Working System — Right-Hand Setup
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The drawings below show the two available assembly configurations. Both layouts use the same equipment package and provide the same working area, cattle flow, and access points.
Left-Hand Layout
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Right-Hand Layout
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The 20' x 30' working system gives you the equipment needed to gather, sort, and guide cattle into the working alley and squeeze chute. Heavy-duty galvanized PHT panels form the holding area, while five walk-through gates give handlers practical access throughout the system.
The locking sweep gate in the 180° open crowding tub helps guide cattle toward the straight alley. Open rails maintain visibility and access as animals approach the Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute for routine processing, treatment, and livestock management.
Left- or Right-Hand Setup: This system can be assembled in either configuration. Select the layout that provides the best cattle flow and access for your operation.
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Video Note: The video shows the left-hand configuration. The same equipment package can also be assembled in a right-hand configuration.
Looking for the right cattle working pen, squeeze chute, cattle corral, or livestock handling system? Explore answers to common questions about choosing cattle handling equipment for your farm or ranch. Red River Arenas offers heavy-duty cattle working equipment and complete systems built to help ranchers work cattle safely and efficiently.
The best cattle squeeze chute for a small farm or ranch should be durable, easy to operate, and designed to make working cattle safer and more efficient. For many smaller cattle operations, a manual or self-catch squeeze chute provides an excellent balance of performance, reliability, and value. Red River Arenas offers the Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute, a heavy-duty cattle chute designed for smoother cattle flow, safer handling, and easier everyday ranch use.
A complete cattle handling system may include a cattle squeeze chute, sweep tub or crowding tub, cattle alley, palpation cage, gates, and heavy-duty cattle panels. The right livestock handling equipment depends on your herd size, available space, and how frequently you work cattle. Red River Arenas offers individual cattle handling equipment as well as complete cattle working systems, making it easier to build a setup that fits your operation.
A cattle squeeze chute is used to safely restrain cattle during routine livestock management, including vaccinations, veterinary care, tagging, and other procedures. A well-designed squeeze chute helps improve safety for both cattle and handlers while making it easier to work livestock efficiently. The Red River Arenas Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute is designed for dependable everyday use on farms, ranches, and cattle operations.
A self-catch squeeze chute can be a great choice for ranchers who frequently work cattle with limited help. A self-catching headgate is designed to secure the animal as it enters the chute, helping make cattle handling more efficient. The Red River Arenas Top Hand Self-Catch Squeeze Chute is built for ranchers looking for a durable, practical cattle handling solution with headgates that open fully in and fully out to help improve cattle flow.
For smaller farms and ranches, choosing the right cattle chute depends on how often you work cattle, your herd size, available space, and whether your cattle handling setup needs to be moved. Look for durable construction, easy operation, and a design appropriate for your cattle operation. Red River Arenas can help you choose a squeeze chute or complete cattle working system based on the way you work cattle.
The terms cow chute and cattle chute are often used broadly to describe equipment that guides or restrains livestock. A cattle squeeze chute specifically restrains an animal so it can be safely worked, while a cattle alley or loading chute is primarily designed to guide cattle from one area to another. A complete cattle working system often combines a squeeze chute, alley, crowding area, and cattle pens to create a more efficient livestock handling setup.
A cattle corral is an enclosed livestock handling area used to gather, sort, separate, load, and work cattle. An effective cattle corral design may include holding pens, sorting gates, a sweep tub or crowding area, cattle alley, and squeeze chute. Red River Arenas offers cattle working pen layouts and livestock handling equipment that can be used to create an efficient cattle corral system for your farm or ranch.
The right cattle working pen size depends on the number of cattle you handle, your available space, and how you plan to use the system. Red River Arenas offers multiple cattle working pen layouts, including 20' x 30', 40' x 60', and 60' x 60' options. Larger or customized cattle working systems can be configured based on your ranch, herd size, and livestock handling needs.
Yes. Red River Arenas cattle working pen layouts can be customized to better fit your property, herd size, and livestock handling needs. Whether you need a compact cattle working pen for a smaller operation or a larger cattle corral and handling system for a growing ranch, our team can help you choose a layout and equipment setup that works for your operation.
If you are building a new livestock handling facility, purchasing a complete cattle working system can simplify the process and help ensure the components work together efficiently. If you already have cattle pens or corrals, you may only need to add or upgrade individual equipment such as a squeeze chute, sweep tub, cattle alley, or palpation cage. Red River Arenas offers both complete cattle working systems and individual livestock handling equipment.
Red River Arenas sells cattle squeeze chutes, cattle working pens, cattle panels, gates, and livestock handling equipment for farms, ranches, and cattle operations. Whether you are upgrading an existing cattle corral or purchasing a complete cattle working system, you can shop Red River Arenas cattle equipment online or contact our team for help choosing the right setup for your operation.
Start by considering your herd size, how often you work cattle, the number of people typically helping, and the space available for your cattle pens. From there, choose cattle handling equipment that promotes smoother cattle flow and makes handling safer and more efficient. Red River Arenas offers complete cattle working systems, squeeze chutes, and customizable cattle pen layouts to help ranchers build a setup around the way they actually work cattle.
Contact Red River Arenas to discuss your cattle operation, available space, and livestock handling needs. Our team can help you choose a cattle working pen, squeeze chute, cattle corral, or complete livestock handling system and provide pricing for the equipment that best fits your ranch. Call 1-800-343-1026 to speak with our team.
Shop cattle squeeze chutes, cattle working pens, and complete livestock handling systems from Red River Arenas, or call our team to find the right setup for your ranch.
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