Valley Oaks Specializes
in hydraulic chutes for the serious rancher. Our primary line of Silencers
is the Deluxe which includes the features we have found are essential
to fast and efficient cattle handling: live bottom,hydraulic head restraint,
neck access sidegates on both sides, louvres on drop bars, neck bar, and
hydraulic unit.
A dual side exit allows the chute to be used for fitting. Wedge rear taildoors guarantee a snug fit to entrance alley.
Electronic scales as well as installation are available.
Extended SILENCER is available in Ranch, Heavy Duty or Commercial Pro models.
Designed for operations with mature cattle and for veterinarians for A.I., semen checking, preg checking, embryo transfer....the extended chute allows operator to step in behind the animal. Because the palpation door is located inside the chute, the need to back up cattle with the old-type alley palp door is eliminated, meaning animals experience less stress since a door is not slammed in their faces to force them away from the chute and back into the alley, which compromises good flow to the chute. The extended chute promotes operator safety, since the operator isn't exposed to the accidental closing of palp gate while palpating.
The tilt bottom swings down and out of operator's way. The extended length of the hydraulically operated tilt chute provides room for bull testing and cow palpation, yet adapts to hold even 300 weight cattle. The tilt chute controls are remote so that operator can adjust chute even when an animal is laid on it's side.
SILENCER Headgate - SILENCER'S free-standing headdoors with adjustable neck extension bars.
This unit offers an economically priced solution to connecting to the end of an alleyway. The headdoor is designed for smaller operations desiring a hydraulic chute for safety and efficiency in handling animals. Works well for reimplanting.
Low profile scale mounts keep scale low to ground for increased flow in and out of the chute.
SILENCER power supplies include the top of the line Baldor 5hp electric motor and Vickers industrial hydraulic vane pump: available in 220 single and 3 phase; standard equipped with oil breather/fill cap, spin on filter and reservoir in a self-contained unit. The Honda 5.5hp gas pump for use in remote operations is equipped with dual spool valve with pressure relief, reservoir, oil filter, female quick couplers. The gas carrying package includes handles for easy transportation.