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Taurus Auto-Drafting Cattle Crush

The Taurus auto-drafting cattle crush can quickly and safely handle even the largest cattle herds. The automated drafting system is easy to use, highly configurable and can draft livestock with minimal operator intervention.

200+
An Hour


Weigh & Draft 200+ Cattle An Hour

Auto Catch 
Headbail


A World First For Cattle Handling

Save On 
Labour 


Automated Weighing & Drafting

Made in 
New Zealand


with high quality steel

Take livestock handling to the next level.

How does an auto-drafter work?

The Taurus Auto Drafting Cattle Crush uses advanced sensors and integrated components, including a weigh scale, load bars and EID reader to automate the cattle handling process.

1

Staggering the flow

The operator opens the split race gate using the wireless remote control and lets an animal into the holding area.

2

Entering the crush

The Taurus Cattle Crush will detect the animal and automatically open the entry gate. The entry gate will close once the animal is safely inside and the weigh cycle will begin.

3

Weigh cycle

The Taurus Cattle Crush will automatically read an animal's EID tag and record data on the animal, including its weight and any treatments administered.

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Exit & reset

Based on the criteria set up by the operator, the Taurus Cattle Crush will automatically open the correct drafting gate and release the animal. The gates will reset when the animal leaves the crush and the cycle will start again with the next animal.

Customised to fit your needs.

The Taurus Auto Drafting Cattle Crush Range is available in 3 different drafting modules, allowing you to maximise your cattle handling space or existing facilities. 

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Out-Of-Crush Drafter

This configuration uses the side gates of the Cattle Crush as the sorting gates. Pneumatic rams open and close the side gates automatically. This suits situations that have limited length. The yard design for this set-up needs to consider operator safety as the cattle could exit into the working area.

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Crush with 3-Way Draft Module

This configuration is called ‘in-line drafting’. The cattle leave the crush and exit through drafting gates in front which automatically open and close. This configuration is very safe and efficient to use and it provides the fastest sequence time.

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Crush with 5-Way Draft Module

For bigger operations needing to sort more than 3 ways, the crush can be configured with a 5-way drafting module.

Pneumatic  or Hydraulic?

The powered functions on the Taurus Auto Drafter give the operator full control over the entry gate, parallel squeeze, headbail and drafting gates. The hydraulic crush also features powered vet doors and a head scoop. But which option is right for you?

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Pneumatic Powered

As standard, the Taurus Auto Drafter uses pneumatic power (compressed air) to operate the various powered components. Pneumatics are more affordable than hydraulics, but produce more noise when operating. 

C1000 Headbail

Parallel Side Squeeze

Split Entry Gate

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Hydraulic Powered

The Taurus Hydraulic Cattle Crush is a world-leading Auto-Drafting System. With the ability to auto headbail catch, near-silent operation and immediate response, this system stands in a class of its own. 


 

C5000 Headbail

Hydraulic Head Scoop

Parallel Side Squeeze

Hydraulic Vet Door

Split Entry Gate

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Automatic Headbail Catch

A World First; The Taurus Automatic Headbail catch is available only on hydraulic models and allows operators to automatically catch animals in the headbail. 

When processing, the animal is automatically held and presented straight to the vet. Using the front controls, a vet can then treat the animal and release them without having to step back to the main control dashboard. This reduces the number of people and time required to process cattle, therefore saving you money and also helping keep the animals calm. 

Easy-to-use  controls.

With separate controls at the front and rear of the cattle crush and the convenient wireless remote, the Taurus cattle crush puts you in total control.

Full animal  access.


Packed with  even more.

Why buy a Taurus Auto Drafting Cattle Crush?

The Taurus Cattle Crush is an all-in-one solution and can integrate into an existing yard system with minimal effort.

Reduce Labour And Improve Operator Safety

The Taurus Cattle Crush improves operator efficiency by automating much of the livestock handling process. By automating the weighing and drafting of your cattle, you reduce the amount of labour required and minimise the operator's contact with livestock, reducing the risk of injury.

Automate Livestock Weighing And Drafting

The Taurus Cattle Crush can automatically draft your livestock with minimal operator intervention. It offers the option to draft animals from the sides of the crush or the 3 or 5-way drafting gates. Using either the Te Pari Macrotock, Gallagher TW or Tru-Test 5000 Series scales, the operator can quickly draft animals based on various criteria such as weight, sex, breed and more.

Automate Data Collection

To truly understand the well-being and profitability of your livestock, it is crucial to have precise animal tracking and data collection. The Taurus Cattle Crush provides an all-in-one solution to automatically scan an animal's EID tag and record essential data such as weight or treatments given. This data is available in the MacroStock web applications, our all-in-one data analysis tool.

Explore The Range.

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Taurus PX

Pneumatic

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Taurus HY

Hydraulic

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