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Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
$36.99 at Tractor Supply. Fits tags Y-Tex 2-piece tags (not RFID or Tamper Evident), plier applicator. How it compares with 4 other ear tag applicators on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus Compares
Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator: $4.04 less than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact: Same starting price
Allflex Global Retract-O-Matic: $38 more than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
Allflex EID Retractomatic Applicator: $55 more than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
All five near the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus 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 Plus Specs
Hereford cow with her newborn calf, not the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus itself. Photo: Pamela (pamzpix), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Y-Tex |
|---|---|
| Type | Ear Tag Applicators |
| Fits tagsWhat this means → | Y-Tex 2-piece tags (not RFID or Tamper Evident) |
| Type | Plier applicator |
| Price | $36.99 |
| Checked at | Tractor Supply |
- Wide open throat helps prevent pinching the ear
- Nickel-plated applicator pin
More options
More Y-Tex Options Besides the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
Y-Tex has 2 products on this site. See the full Y-Tex lineup and how it compares.
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
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
Y-Tex
Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus
$36.99
- Fits tags: Y-Tex 2-piece tags (not RFID or Tamper Evident)
- Type: 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 Plus with any other calving supply, or see every model in the calving supply price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus Fits
Best for
Tagging calves at birth or working time with the tag system you already use.
Where it sits
#3 of 5 ear tag applicators by price on this site, a mid-range option.
Worth knowing
Fits tags: Y-Tex 2-piece tags (not RFID or Tamper Evident). Type: Plier applicator.
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Questions
Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus Questions
How much does the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus 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. Shipping depends on the store.
Is the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus expensive for a ear tag applicator?
It is #3 of 5 by starting price: 1 cost less and 2 cost more. Among ear tag applicators alone it is #3 of 5.
What costs less than the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus?
Only the Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator ($32.95) starts below the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus.
What is one step up from the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus?
Next above the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus 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 Plus or the Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator?
The Z Tags No Snag Feedlot Ear Tag Applicator starts $4.04 lower. Fits tags: Y-Tex 2-piece tags (not RFID or Tamper Evident) vs Z Tags No Snag tags. See the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus 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 Plus?
Alongside the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus, Y-Tex also sells the Y-Tex UltraTagger Compact ($36.99).
Where can I buy the Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus?
Tractor Supply lists it at $36.99.
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