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Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 Squeeze Chute
$11,624 at NRS. Headgate automatic, spring-cushioned, length 111 in. How it compares with 31 other squeeze chutes on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 Compares
Priefert SC25: $2,325 less than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
Pearson Prime Manual: $1,874 less than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87: $1,249 less than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88: $3,726 more than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
All five near the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 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
Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 Specs
A typical manual squeeze chute, not the exact Tarter CattleMaster Series 9. Photo: Loren Kerns, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Tarter |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual Squeeze Chutes |
| HeadgateWhat this means → | Automatic, spring-cushioned |
| LengthWhat this means → | 111 in. |
| WeightWhat this means → | 1,650 lb |
| WarrantyWhat this means → | 1 year |
| Price | $11,624 |
| Checked at | NRS |
- Tarter’s top manual chute
- Spring-cushioned automatic headgate
More options
More Tarter Options Besides the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
Tarter has 8 products on this site. See the full Tarter lineup and how it compares.
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Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
$2,999
- Headgate: Manual or automatic
- Length: 87 to 89 in. inside
- Weight: 985 lb
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Tarter CattleMaster Series 6
$4,499
- Headgate: Manual
- Length: 105 in.
- Weight: 1,503 lb
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
Tarter
Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
$11,624
- Headgate: Automatic, spring-cushioned
- Length: 111 in.
- Weight: 1,650 lb
The price on this page is from NRS, checked September 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 with any other squeeze chute, or see every model in the squeeze chute price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 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, #15 of 32. It uses a Automatic, spring-cushioned headgate.
Worth knowing
Warranty: 1 year.
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Questions
Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 Questions
How much does the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 cost?
$11,624 at NRS when checked in September 2026, which is $3,421 under the middle starting price of the 32 squeeze chutes on this site ($15,045). Freight is quoted separately.
Is the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 expensive for a squeeze chute?
It is #15 of 32 by starting price: 14 cost less and 17 cost more. Among manual squeeze chutes alone it is #15 of 16.
What headgate comes on the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
Automatic, spring-cushioned. Besides the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9, 5 chutes here use a self-catch headgate, including the Big Valley MX-V. How the headgate types differ.
How long is the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
111 in. Of the 12 chutes with a published length, 2 run longer than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 and 9 run shorter. What length you need.
How heavy is the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
1,650 lb. It is the 5th heaviest of the 12 chutes that publish a weight. What weight tells you.
What warranty does the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 carry?
1 year. Of the 11 chutes with a published warranty, 9 cover longer than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9. Chute warranties compared.
How much more is a hydraulic chute than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
The cheapest hydraulic chute here, the W-W Ranchmaster, starts $3,116 higher.
What costs less than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
The closest cheaper options are the Pearson Prime Manual ($9,750) and the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 ($10,375), both below the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9.
What is one step up from the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
Next above the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 by price: the W-W Ranchmaster ($14,740–$21,060) and the Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88 ($15,350).
Should I buy the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 or the Priefert SC25?
The Priefert SC25 starts $2,325 lower. Headgate: Automatic, spring-cushioned vs HG25M manual. Length: 111 in. vs 108 in. Weight: 1,650 lb vs 2,122 lb. See the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 and Priefert SC25 side by side.
What other Tarter squeeze chutes compete with the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
Alongside the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9, Tarter also sells the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 ($2,999) and the Tarter CattleMaster Series 6 ($4,499).
Where can I buy the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9?
NRS lists it at $11,624.
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