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Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
$74.99 at Valley Vet. Fits tags allflex Global tags, automatic retracting applicator. How it compares with 4 other ear tag applicators on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic Compares
Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator: $42.04 less than the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact: $38 less than the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus: $38 less than the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator: $17 more than the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
All five near the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Fits tags | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator | Price$32.95 | TypePlier applicator | Fits tagsZ Tags No Snag tags | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Vet → |
| Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact | Price$36.99 | TypeCompact plier applicator | Fits tagsY-Tex All-American visual, insecticide and RFID 2-piece tags | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus | Price$36.99 | TypePlier applicator | Fits tagsY-Tex 2-piece tags (not RFID or Tamper Evident) | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic | Price$74.99 | TypeAutomatic retracting applicator | Fits tagsAllflex Global tags | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Vet → |
| Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator | Price$91.99 | TypeAutomatic retracting applicator | Fits tagsAllflex HDX and FDX EID tags, Ultra Electronic ID tags | Where to buyCheck price at Valley Vet → |
Prices last checked October 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic Specs
Hereford cow with her newborn calf, not the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic itself. Photo: Pamela (pamzpix), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Allflex |
|---|---|
| Type | Ear Tag Applicators |
| Fits tagsWhat this means → | Allflex Global tags |
| Type | Automatic retracting applicator |
| Price | $74.99 |
| Checked at | Valley Vet |
- Retracts the pin out of the ear before the animal can react
- Jaw swivels 360 degrees for use from either side
More options
More Allflex Options Besides the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
Allflex has 2 products on this site. See the full Allflex lineup and how it compares.
Allflex
Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator
$91.99
5.0 of 5 from 2 reviews at Valley Vet
- Fits tags: Allflex HDX and FDX EID tags, Ultra Electronic ID tags
- Type: Automatic retracting applicator
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
Allflex
Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic
$74.99
4.9 of 5 from 9 reviews at Valley Vet
- Fits tags: Allflex Global tags
- Type: Automatic retracting applicator
The price on this page is from Valley Vet, checked October 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Allflex sells the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic through dealers, so the price above is a dealer listing. The closest model you can order online is the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact at $36.99 from Tractor Supply.
Compare the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic with any other calving supply, or see every model in the calving supply price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic Fits
Best for
Tagging calves at birth or working time with the tag system you already use.
Where it sits
#4 of 5 ear tag applicators by price on this site, a top option.
Worth knowing
Fits tags: Allflex Global tags. Type: Automatic retracting applicator.
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Questions
Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic Questions
How much does the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic cost?
$74.99 at Valley Vet when checked in October 2026, which is $38 over the middle starting price of the 5 ear tag applicators on this site ($36.99). Some stores offer in-store pickup.
Is the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic expensive for a ear tag applicator?
It is #4 of 5 by starting price: 3 cost less and 1 cost more. Among ear tag applicators alone it is #4 of 5.
What costs less than the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic?
The closest cheaper options are the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact ($36.99) and the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus ($36.99), both below the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic.
What is one step up from the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic?
Next above the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic by price: the Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator ($91.99).
Should I buy the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic or the Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator?
The Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator starts $42.04 lower. Type: Automatic retracting applicator vs Plier applicator. Fits tags: Allflex Global tags vs Z Tags No Snag tags. See the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic and Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator side by side.
What other Allflex ear tag applicators compete with the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic?
Alongside the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic, Allflex also sells the Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator ($91.99).
Where can I buy the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic?
Valley Vet lists it at $74.99.
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