Brand Comparison
Arrowquip vs Priefert Squeeze Chutes
Priefert sells lower-priced manual chutes from $3,899 through farm stores. Arrowquip starts at $5,750 with 10 to 15 year warranties, rubber floors and quieter latches.
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The Short Version
Priefert
Lower price, sold at farm stores
From $3,899
- S0191 and S04 at Tractor Supply and McCoy’s
- Made in Mount Pleasant, Texas
- 5-year warranty, lifetime on locks
Arrowquip
Longer warranty, quieter chute
From $5,750
- Manual $5,750–$15,350, hydraulic from $16,050
- Built in Manitoba, Canada
- 10–15 year warranty, lifetime on locks, floor, rump fingers
Prices last checked September 23, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Model Against Model
| Class | Priefert | Price | Arrowquip | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry manual | PriefertS0191 Economy | Price$3,899–$4,449 | Arrowquip5500 Arrowlock | Price$5,750 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Mid manual | PriefertS04 | Price$5,099–$5,799 | Arrowquip7500 Arrowlock | Price$6,950 | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
| Mid manual with vet cage | PriefertS04 + AI cage | Price$5,919–$6,619 | Arrowquip7500 with vet cage | Price$8,950 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Heavy manual | PriefertSC25 | Price$9,299 | Arrowquip8700 Q-Catch 87 | Price$10,375 | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
| Heaviest manual | Priefert— | Price— | Arrowquip8800 Arrowlock 88 | Price$15,350 | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
| Hydraulic | Prieferthydraulic upgrade for SC25 | Pricesold separately | Arrowquip1050 / 1080 Powerlock | Price$16,050 / $19,750 | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
Prices last checked September 23, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Which to Buy
Priefert fits
Smaller herds working cattle a few times a year, buyers who want to pick up locally, and budgets under $6,000.
Arrowquip fits
Buyers working cattle often, big or flighty cattle where noise matters, and anyone who wants the longest warranty in the class.
Spec Comparison: Priefert S04 vs Arrowquip 7500
| Priefert S04 | Arrowquip 7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Priefert S04$5,099–$5,799 | Arrowquip 7500$6,950 |
| Length | Priefert S0494.5 in. | Arrowquip 7500104 in. |
| Weight | Priefert S041,210 lb | Arrowquip 75001,764 lb |
| Headgate | Priefert S04HG91, manual or self-catch | Arrowquip 75003E Arrowlock ratchet |
| Floor | Priefert S04Steel floating floor | Arrowquip 7500Rubber floor |
| Side access | Priefert S04Side exit | Arrowquip 7500Removable panels |
| Warranty | Priefert S045 years, lifetime on locks | Arrowquip 750010 years, lifetime on locks, floor, rump fingers |
| Where to buy | Priefert S04Tractor Supply, McCoy’s, farm stores | Arrowquip 7500Arrowquip dealers |
Prices last checked September 23, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Where to Buy Arrowquip and Priefert
Priefert is sold at Tractor Supply and Farm and Ranch Store, often with local pickup. Arrowquip sells through dealers; Howard Stores publishes its prices.
Farm and Ranch Store
Priefert S04 and SC25, and Priefert corral packages built around the S04.
Shop at Farm and Ranch Store →Howard Stores, hydraulic
Arrowquip 1050 and 1080 Powerlock hydraulic chutes.
Shop at Howard Stores, hydraulic →Prices on this site come from these sellers’ public listings. Confirm the current price and freight with the seller before ordering.
Where Arrowquip and Priefert Differ
Warranty
Arrowquip covers the 74 and 75 series and 1050 for 10 years and the 87, 88, 107, 108 and General for 15 years. Priefert covers its chutes for 5 years. Both cover locks for life.
Noise and floor
Arrowquip uses rubber floors, poly bushings and advertises more than 100 noise-reducing points. Priefert’s S0191 and S04 use a steel floating floor; the SC25 has a cleated rubber floor.
Weight
Arrowquip chutes run 500 pounds or more heavier than the Priefert chute in the same class. Heavier chutes flex less and stay put with big cattle.
Buying
Priefert is stocked at Tractor Supply and farm stores, often with local pickup. Arrowquip sells through dealers, and prices vary by dealer.
Arrowquip vs Priefert Questions
Is Arrowquip better than Priefert?
Arrowquip chutes are heavier, quieter and carry a longer warranty. Priefert chutes cost less and are easier to find. Which is better depends on how often you work cattle and your budget.
Where are Arrowquip chutes made?
Arrowquip’s CEO says the equipment is built at the company’s head office in Manitoba, Canada, from North American parts. The company started in Australia in 1988 and moved to North America in 2003.
Where are Priefert chutes made?
Priefert is based in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Does Tractor Supply sell Arrowquip?
Arrowquip sells through its own dealer network. Tractor Supply carries Priefert, Tarter and CountyLine chutes.
What is the warranty on a Priefert squeeze chute?
5-year limited warranty, with lifetime coverage on the headgate and squeeze locks.
What is the warranty on an Arrowquip squeeze chute?
10 years on the 74 and 75 series and the 1050, 15 years on the 87, 88, 107, 108 and The General, and lifetime on locks, floor and rump fingers.