Palco 985 Chute w/Palp Cage

Overview

This chute is designed for operations where livestock flow, operator access and durability matter most. With its built‑in palpation cage, dual side exits and fold‑down panels, this chute streamlines handling of cattle in feed‑lots, ranches or commercial livestock environments.

Palco’s 985 series is built with heavy‑duty structural steel, a manual headgate with reversible controls, dual side exits and branding windows, plus an optional Rumber® floor for improved traction and quieter operation. Its thoughtful design reduces stress on both the animals and the operator, resulting in safer, faster handling sessions.

Key Features & Benefits

Technical Specifications

Applications & Uses

In a feed‑lot environment, this chute excels in processing large volumes of cattle with reduced bottlenecks. The integrated palpation cage allows veterinary procedures, pregnancy checks and AI operations without moving animals to separate stations—reducing handling time and stress.

On a ranch or commercial cattle operation, the Palco 985 offers unmatched versatility. The optional Rumber® flooring ensures quiet, stable footing while reducing the risk of slipping and lowering maintenance costs compared with conventional steel floors. The dual exits and fold‑down panels add operator flexibility during sorting, branding or medicating activities.

For operations upgrading their handling infrastructure, this chute fits seamlessly into modern systems. If you are building or optimizing a chute system, we invite you to view our complete range of chutes, along with additional products from the Palco brand, all engineered to deliver professional-grade performance, durability, and reliability year after year.