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Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 Squeeze Chute
$10,375 at Howard Stores. Headgate Q-Catch, length 100 in. How it compares with 31 other squeeze chutes on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 Compares
Priefert SC25: $1,076 less than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
Pearson Prime Manual: $625 less than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
Tarter CattleMaster Series 9: $1,249 more than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88: $4,975 more than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
All five near the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Headgate | Length | Weight | Warranty | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priefert SC25 | Price$9,299 | HeadgateHG25M manual | Length108 in. | Weight2,122 lb | Warranty— | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| Pearson Prime Manual | Price$9,750 | HeadgatePearson | Length— | Weight— | WarrantyNot published | Where to buyCheck price at Linn Post and Pipe → |
| Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 | Price$10,375 | HeadgateQ-Catch | Length100 in. | Weight1,930 lb | Warranty15 years | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
| Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 | Price$11,624 | HeadgateAutomatic, spring-cushioned | Length111 in. | Weight1,650 lb | Warranty1 year | Where to buyCheck price at NRS → |
| Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88 | Price$15,350 | HeadgateArrowlock, 3 settings | Length145 in. | Weight2,768 lb | Warranty15 years | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 Specs
A typical manual squeeze chute, not the exact Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87. Photo: Loren Kerns, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Arrowquip |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual Squeeze Chutes |
| HeadgateWhat this means → | Q-Catch |
| LengthWhat this means → | 100 in. |
| WeightWhat this means → | 1,930 lb |
| WarrantyWhat this means → | 15 years |
| Price | $10,375 |
| Checked at | Howard Stores |
- Q-Catch automatic headgate
- 15-year warranty
More options
More Arrowquip Options Besides the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
Arrowquip has 13 products on this site. See the full Arrowquip lineup and how it compares.
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Arrowquip 7500 Arrowlock
$6,950
- Headgate: 3E Arrowlock
- Length: 104 in.
- Weight: 1,764 lb
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Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88
$15,350
- Headgate: Arrowlock, 3 settings
- Length: 145 in.
- Weight: 2,768 lb
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Arrowquip 1050 Powerlock
$16,050
- Power: Power unit sold separately
- Headgate: Hydraulic
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
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Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
$10,375
- Headgate: Q-Catch
- Length: 100 in.
- Weight: 1,930 lb
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 8700 Q-Catch 87 with any other squeeze chute, or see every model in the squeeze chute price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 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 mid-range chute by price on this site, #14 of 32. It uses a Q-Catch headgate.
Worth knowing
Warranty: 15 years.
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Questions
Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 Questions
How much does the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 cost?
$10,375 at Howard Stores when checked in September 2026, which is $4,670 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 8700 Q-Catch 87 expensive for a squeeze chute?
It is #14 of 32 by starting price: 13 cost less and 18 cost more. Among manual squeeze chutes alone it is #14 of 16.
What headgate comes on the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
Q-Catch. Besides the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87, 5 chutes here use a self-catch headgate, including the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9. How the headgate types differ.
How long is the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
100 in. Of the 12 chutes with a published length, 6 run longer than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 and 5 run shorter. What length you need.
How heavy is the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
1,930 lb. It is the 3rd heaviest of the 12 chutes that publish a weight. What weight tells you.
What warranty does the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 carry?
15 years. Of the 11 chutes with a published warranty, 0 cover longer than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87. Chute warranties compared.
How much more is a hydraulic chute than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
The cheapest hydraulic chute here, the W-W Ranchmaster, starts $4,365 higher.
What costs less than the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
The closest cheaper options are the Priefert SC25 ($9,299) and the Pearson Prime Manual ($9,750), both below the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87.
What is one step up from the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
Next above the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 by price: the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 ($11,624) and the W-W Ranchmaster ($14,740–$21,060).
Should I buy the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 or the Priefert SC25?
The Priefert SC25 starts $1,076 lower. Headgate: Q-Catch vs HG25M manual. Length: 100 in. vs 108 in. Weight: 1,930 lb vs 2,122 lb. See the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 and Priefert SC25 side by side.
What other Arrowquip squeeze chutes compete with the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
Alongside the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87, Arrowquip also sells the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock ($5,750), the Arrowquip 7500 Arrowlock ($6,950) and the Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88 ($15,350). The Arrowquip page lists 5 more next to the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87.
Where can I buy the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87?
Howard Stores lists it at $10,375.
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