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Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock Squeeze Chute

$5,750starting price#8 of 32by priceManual Squeeze ChuteArrowquip

$5,750 at Howard Stores. Headgate arrowlock ratchet. How it compares with 31 other squeeze chutes on price and specs.

How it compares

How the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock Compares

#8 of 32by price among squeeze chutes
$9,295 lessthan the middle price, $15,045
$2,850 lowest$32,850 highest
This pageArrowquip 5500 Arrowlock$5,750
VS
W-WW-W Beefmaster Standard$4,900–$6,549Lower price

W-W Beefmaster Standard: $850 less than the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

W-W Beefmaster Standard

Arrowlock ratchetHeadgateWhy it mattersSelf-catch
—LengthWhy it matters92 in.
—WeightWhy it matters1,265 lb
This pageArrowquip 5500 Arrowlock$5,750
VS
PriefertPriefert S04$5,099–$5,799Lower price

Priefert S04: $651 less than the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Priefert S04

Arrowlock ratchetHeadgateWhy it mattersHG91, manual or self-catch
—LengthWhy it matters94.5 in.
—WeightWhy it matters1,210 lb
—WarrantyWhy it matters5 years, lifetime on locks
—TailgateSplit tailgate
This pageArrowquip 5500 Arrowlock$5,750Lower price
VS
W-WW-W Beefmaster XL$5,850–$7,766

W-W Beefmaster XL: $100 more than the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

W-W Beefmaster XL

Arrowlock ratchetHeadgateWhy it mattersSelf-catch
—LengthWhy it matters114 in.
—WeightWhy it matters1,390 lb
This pageArrowquip 5500 Arrowlock$5,750Lower price
VS
Titan WestTitan West Equalizer$6,350

Titan West Equalizer: $600 more than the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Titan West Equalizer

Arrowlock ratchetHeadgateWhy it mattersTitan West 91 headgate
—WarrantyWhy it matters5 years
—SqueezeParallel squeeze
All five near the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock as a table, with store links
ModelPriceHeadgateLengthWeightWarrantyWhere to buy
W-W Beefmaster StandardPrice$4,900–$6,549HeadgateSelf-catchLength92 in.Weight1,265 lbWarranty—Where to buyCheck price at Ackerman's →
Priefert S04Price$5,099–$5,799HeadgateHG91, manual or self-catchLength94.5 in.Weight1,210 lbWarranty5 years, lifetime on locksWhere to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply →
Arrowquip 5500 ArrowlockPrice$5,750HeadgateArrowlock ratchetLength—Weight—Warranty—Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores →
W-W Beefmaster XLPrice$5,850–$7,766HeadgateSelf-catchLength114 in.Weight1,390 lbWarranty—Where to buyCheck price at Ackerman's →
Titan West EqualizerPrice$6,350HeadgateTitan West 91 headgateLength—Weight—Warranty5 yearsWhere to buyCheck price at Ackerman's →

Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.

The specs

Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock Specs

Rancher ear tagging a cow held in a squeeze chute

A typical manual squeeze chute, not the exact Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock. Photo: Loren Kerns, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

BrandArrowquip
TypeManual Squeeze Chutes
HeadgateWhat this means →Arrowlock ratchet
LengthWhat this means →Not published
WeightWhat this means →Not published
WarrantyWhat this means →Not published
Price$5,750
Checked atHoward Stores
  • Arrowquip’s lower priced Arrowlock chute

More options

More Arrowquip Options Besides the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Arrowquip has 13 products on this site. See the full Arrowquip lineup and how it compares.

Arrowquip

Arrowquip 7500 Arrowlock

$6,950

  • Headgate: 3E Arrowlock
  • Length: 104 in.
  • Weight: 1,764 lb
Check price at Howard Stores →

Arrowquip

Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87

$10,375

  • Headgate: Q-Catch
  • Length: 100 in.
  • Weight: 1,930 lb
Check price at Howard Stores →

Arrowquip

Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88

$15,350

  • Headgate: Arrowlock, 3 settings
  • Length: 145 in.
  • Weight: 2,768 lb
Check price at Howard Stores →

Arrowquip

Arrowquip 1050 Powerlock

$16,050

  • Power: Power unit sold separately
  • Headgate: Hydraulic
Check price at Howard Stores →

Where to buy

Where to Buy the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

Checked September 2026

Arrowquip

Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock

$5,750

  • Headgate: Arrowlock ratchet
Check price at Howard Stores →

The price on this page is from Howard Stores, checked September 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.

Compare the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock with any other squeeze chute, or see every model in the squeeze chute price guide.

Who it fits

Who the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock Fits

Best for

Small to mid-size herds, roughly under 150 head, where two people work cattle together. No power needed at the pens.

Where it sits

This is a entry chute by price on this site, #8 of 32. It uses a Arrowlock ratchet headgate.

Worth knowing

The warranty is not published in the listings used here; get it in writing from the dealer.

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Questions

Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock Questions

How much does the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock cost?

$5,750 at Howard Stores when checked in September 2026, which is $9,295 under the middle starting price of the 32 squeeze chutes on this site ($15,045). Pickup and shipping terms vary by store.

Is the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock expensive for a squeeze chute?

It is #8 of 32 by starting price: 7 cost less and 24 cost more. Among manual squeeze chutes alone it is #8 of 16.

What headgate comes on the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock?

Arrowlock ratchet. Besides the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock, 2 chutes here use a ratchet lock headgate, including the Arrowquip 7500 Arrowlock. How the headgate types differ.

Does the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock have a warranty?

The Howard Stores listing for the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock does not state one. Only 11 of the 32 chutes here publish a warranty, so get the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock terms from Arrowquip in writing.

How much more is a hydraulic chute than the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock?

The cheapest hydraulic chute here, the W-W Ranchmaster, starts $8,990 higher.

What costs less than the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock?

The closest cheaper options are the W-W Beefmaster Standard ($4,900–$6,549) and the Priefert S04 ($5,099–$5,799), both below the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock.

What is one step up from the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock?

Next above the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock by price: the W-W Beefmaster XL ($5,850–$7,766) and the Titan West Equalizer ($6,350).

Should I buy the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock or the W-W Beefmaster Standard?

The W-W Beefmaster Standard starts $850 lower. Headgate: Arrowlock ratchet vs Self-catch. Length: — vs 92 in. Weight: — vs 1,265 lb. See the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock and W-W Beefmaster Standard side by side.

What other Arrowquip squeeze chutes compete with the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock?

Alongside the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock, Arrowquip also sells the Arrowquip 7500 Arrowlock ($6,950), the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 ($10,375) and the Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88 ($15,350). The Arrowquip page lists 5 more next to the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock.

Where can I buy the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock?

Howard Stores lists it at $5,750.