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Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact
$36.99 at Tractor Supply. Fits tags Y-Tex All-American visual, insecticide and RFID 2-piece tags, compact plier applicator. How it compares with 4 other ear tag applicators on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact Compares
Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator: $4.04 less than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact
Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus: Same starting price
Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic: $38 more than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact
Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator: $55 more than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact
All five near the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact 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
Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact Specs
Hereford cow with her newborn calf, not the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact itself. Photo: Pamela (pamzpix), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Y-Tex |
|---|---|
| Type | Ear Tag Applicators |
| Fits tagsWhat this means → | Y-Tex All-American visual, insecticide and RFID 2-piece tags |
| Type | Compact plier applicator |
| Price | $36.99 |
| Checked at | Tractor Supply |
- Quick-release design for fast application
More options
More Y-Tex Options Besides the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact
Y-Tex has 2 products on this site. See the full Y-Tex lineup and how it compares.
Y-Tex
Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
$36.99
- Fits tags: Y-Tex 2-piece tags (not RFID or Tamper Evident)
- Type: Plier applicator
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact
Y-Tex
Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact
$36.99
- Fits tags: Y-Tex All-American visual, insecticide and RFID 2-piece tags
- Type: Compact plier applicator
The price on this page is from Tractor Supply, checked October 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact with any other calving supply, or see every model in the calving supply price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact Fits
Best for
Tagging calves at birth or working time with the tag system you already use.
Where it sits
#2 of 5 ear tag applicators by price on this site, a mid-range option.
Worth knowing
Fits tags: Y-Tex All-American visual, insecticide and RFID 2-piece tags. Type: Compact plier applicator.
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Questions
Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact Questions
How much does the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact cost?
$36.99 at Tractor Supply when checked in October 2026, which is right at the middle price of the 5 ear tag applicators on this site. Check shipping before checkout.
Is the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact expensive for a ear tag applicator?
It is #2 of 5 by starting price: 1 cost less and 2 cost more. Among ear tag applicators alone it is #2 of 5.
What costs less than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact?
Only the Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator ($32.95) starts below the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact.
What is one step up from the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact?
Next above the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact by price: the Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic ($74.99) and the Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator ($91.99).
Should I buy the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact or the Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator?
The Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator starts $4.04 lower. Type: Compact plier applicator vs Plier applicator. Fits tags: Y-Tex All-American visual, insecticide and RFID 2-piece tags vs Z Tags No Snag tags. See the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact and Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator side by side.
What other Y-Tex ear tag applicators compete with the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact?
Alongside the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact, Y-Tex also sells the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus ($36.99).
Where can I buy the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact?
Tractor Supply lists it at $36.99.
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