Squeeze Chute · Arrowquip
Arrowquip The Major Hydraulic Chute
$26,050 at Howard Stores. 7.5 hp power pack, adds $5,700, headgate hydraulic. How it compares with 31 other squeeze chutes on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Arrowquip The Major Compares
Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft: $2,550 less than the Arrowquip The Major
Pearson Prime XL: $1,270 less than the Arrowquip The Major
Silencer HD Wide Body Extended: $4,466 more than the Arrowquip The Major
Arrowquip The General: $6,800 more than the Arrowquip The Major
All five near the Arrowquip The Major as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Power | Headgate | Warranty | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft | Price$23,500 | PowerHonda gas engine | HeadgateHydraulic | Warranty— | Where to buyCheck price at Salt Creek → |
| Pearson Prime XL | Price$24,780 | Power— | HeadgateHydraulic | WarrantyNot published | Where to buyCheck price at Linn Post and Pipe → |
| Arrowquip The Major | Price$26,050 | Power7.5 hp power pack, adds $5,700 | HeadgateHydraulic | Warranty— | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
| Silencer HD Wide Body Extended | Price$30,516 | Power5 hp, 220V | HeadgateHydraulic | WarrantyNot published | Where to buyCheck price at AL Silencer → |
| Arrowquip The General | Price$32,850 | Power— | HeadgateHydraulic | Warranty— | Where to buyCheck price at Howard Stores → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Arrowquip The Major Specs
A typical hydraulic squeeze chute, not the exact Arrowquip The Major. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Arrowquip |
|---|---|
| Type | Hydraulic Squeeze Chutes |
| PowerWhat this means → | 7.5 hp power pack, adds $5,700 |
| HeadgateWhat this means → | Hydraulic |
| WarrantyWhat this means → | Not published |
| Price | $26,050 |
| Checked at | Howard Stores |
- Power pack adds $5,700
More options
More Arrowquip Options Besides the Arrowquip The Major
Arrowquip has 13 products on this site. See the full Arrowquip lineup and how it compares.
Arrowquip
Arrowquip 7500 Arrowlock
$6,950
- Headgate: 3E Arrowlock
- Length: 104 in.
- Weight: 1,764 lb
Arrowquip
Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87
$10,375
- Headgate: Q-Catch
- Length: 100 in.
- Weight: 1,930 lb
Arrowquip
Arrowquip 8800 Arrowlock 88
$15,350
- Headgate: Arrowlock, 3 settings
- Length: 145 in.
- Weight: 2,768 lb
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Arrowquip The Major
Arrowquip
Arrowquip The Major
$26,050
- Power: 7.5 hp power pack, adds $5,700
- Headgate: Hydraulic
The price on this page is from Howard Stores, checked September 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Arrowquip The Major with any other squeeze chute, or see every model in the squeeze chute price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Arrowquip The Major Fits
Best for
Herds past about 150 head, one-person operations, and anyone working cattle often enough that speed and less effort pay back the extra cost.
Where it sits
This is a top chute by price on this site, #30 of 32. It uses a Hydraulic headgate.
Worth knowing
The warranty is not published in the listings used here; get it in writing from the dealer. Power: 7.5 hp power pack, adds $5,700.
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Questions
Arrowquip The Major Questions
How much does the Arrowquip The Major cost?
$26,050 at Howard Stores when checked in September 2026, which is $11,005 over the middle starting price of the 32 squeeze chutes on this site ($15,045). Freight is quoted separately.
Is the Arrowquip The Major expensive for a squeeze chute?
It is #30 of 32 by starting price: 29 cost less and 2 cost more. Among hydraulic squeeze chutes alone it is #14 of 16.
What headgate comes on the Arrowquip The Major?
Hydraulic. Besides the Arrowquip The Major, 15 chutes here use a hydraulic headgate, including the W-W Ranchmaster. How the headgate types differ.
Does the Arrowquip The Major have a warranty?
The Howard Stores listing for the Arrowquip The Major does not state one. Only 11 of the 32 chutes here publish a warranty, so get the Arrowquip The Major terms from Arrowquip in writing.
What powers the Arrowquip The Major?
7.5 hp power pack, adds $5,700. 2 other hydraulic chutes here use the same setup, such as the Arrowquip 1050 Powerlock. Power options explained.
What costs less than the Arrowquip The Major?
The closest cheaper options are the Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft ($23,500) and the Pearson Prime XL ($24,780), both below the Arrowquip The Major.
What is one step up from the Arrowquip The Major?
Next above the Arrowquip The Major by price: the Silencer HD Wide Body Extended ($30,516) and the Arrowquip The General ($32,850).
Should I buy the Arrowquip The Major or the Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft?
The Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft starts $2,550 lower. Power: 7.5 hp power pack, adds $5,700 vs Honda gas engine. See the Arrowquip The Major and Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft side by side.
What other Arrowquip squeeze chutes compete with the Arrowquip The Major?
Alongside the Arrowquip The Major, Arrowquip also sells the Arrowquip 5500 Arrowlock ($5,750), the Arrowquip 7500 Arrowlock ($6,950) and the Arrowquip 8700 Q-Catch 87 ($10,375). The Arrowquip page lists 5 more next to the Arrowquip The Major.
Where can I buy the Arrowquip The Major?
Howard Stores lists it at $26,050.
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