Squeeze Chute · Behlen
Big Valley MX-V (Behlen) Squeeze Chute
$2,850–$4,462 at Farm and Ranch Store. Headgate CL-5 self-catch, length 98 in. How it compares with 31 other squeeze chutes on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Big Valley MX-V Compares
Tarter CattleMaster Series 3: $149 more than the Big Valley MX-V
Priefert S0191 Economy: $1,049 more than the Big Valley MX-V
CountyLine Standard Auto: $1,149 more than the Big Valley MX-V
Tarter CattleMaster Series 6: $1,649 more than the Big Valley MX-V
All five near the Big Valley MX-V as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Headgate | Length | Weight | Warranty | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Valley MX-V | Price$2,850–$4,462 | HeadgateCL-5 self-catch | Length98 in. | Weight924 lb | Warranty— | Where to buyCheck price at Farm and Ranch Store → |
| Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 | Price$2,999 | HeadgateManual or automatic | Length87 to 89 in. inside | Weight985 lb | Warranty1 year | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon → |
| Priefert S0191 Economy | Price$3,899–$4,449 | HeadgateHG91, manual or self-catch | Length90 in. | Weight976 lb | Warranty5 years, lifetime on locks | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| CountyLine Standard Auto | Price$3,999 | HeadgateAutomatic | Length— | Weight— | Warranty— | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Tarter CattleMaster Series 6 | Price$4,499 | HeadgateManual | Length105 in. | Weight1,503 lb | Warranty— | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Big Valley MX-V Specs
A typical manual squeeze chute, not the exact Big Valley MX-V. Photo: Loren Kerns, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Behlen |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual Squeeze Chutes |
| HeadgateWhat this means → | CL-5 self-catch |
| LengthWhat this means → | 98 in. |
| WeightWhat this means → | 924 lb |
| WarrantyWhat this means → | Not published |
| Price | $2,850–$4,462 |
| Checked at | Farm and Ranch Store |
- Built by Behlen and sold under the Big Valley name
- Lightest chute on the site at 924 lb
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- Lock: Pos-o-lock
- Manual ratchet: $1,470 at Farm and Ranch Store
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- Type: Electric
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Where to buy
Where to Buy the Big Valley MX-V
Behlen
Big Valley MX-V
$2,850–$4,462
- Headgate: CL-5 self-catch
- Length: 98 in.
- Weight: 924 lb
The price on this page is from Farm and Ranch Store, checked September 2026. Sale and regular prices both appear where the store shows both. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Big Valley MX-V with any other squeeze chute, or see every model in the squeeze chute price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Big Valley MX-V Fits
Best for
Small to mid-size herds, roughly under 150 head, where two people work cattle together. No power needed at the pens.
Where it sits
This is a entry chute by price on this site, #1 of 32. It uses a CL-5 self-catch headgate.
Worth knowing
The warranty is not published in the listings used here; get it in writing from the dealer.
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Questions
Big Valley MX-V Questions
How much does the Big Valley MX-V cost?
$2,850–$4,462 at Farm and Ranch Store when checked in September 2026, which is $12,195 under the middle starting price of the 32 squeeze chutes on this site ($15,045). Ask about delivery when you order.
Is the Big Valley MX-V expensive for a squeeze chute?
It is #1 of 32 by starting price: 0 cost less and 31 cost more. Among manual squeeze chutes alone it is #1 of 16.
What headgate comes on the Big Valley MX-V?
CL-5 self-catch. Besides the Big Valley MX-V, 5 chutes here use a self-catch headgate, including the W-W Beefmaster Standard. How the headgate types differ.
How long is the Big Valley MX-V?
98 in. Of the 12 chutes with a published length, 7 run longer than the Big Valley MX-V and 4 run shorter. What length you need.
How heavy is the Big Valley MX-V?
924 lb. It is the 12th heaviest of the 12 chutes that publish a weight. What weight tells you.
Does the Big Valley MX-V have a warranty?
The Farm and Ranch Store listing for the Big Valley MX-V does not state one. Only 11 of the 32 chutes here publish a warranty, so get the Big Valley MX-V terms from Behlen in writing.
How much more is a hydraulic chute than the Big Valley MX-V?
The cheapest hydraulic chute here, the W-W Ranchmaster, starts $11,890 higher.
Is the Big Valley MX-V the cheapest squeeze chute here?
Yes, it has the lowest starting price of the 32 on this site.
What is one step up from the Big Valley MX-V?
Next above the Big Valley MX-V by price: the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 ($2,999) and the Priefert S0191 Economy ($3,899–$4,449).
Should I buy the Big Valley MX-V or the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
The Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 starts $149 higher. Headgate: CL-5 self-catch vs Manual or automatic. Length: 98 in. vs 87 to 89 in. inside. Weight: 924 lb vs 985 lb. See the Big Valley MX-V and Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 side by side.
Where can I buy the Big Valley MX-V?
Farm and Ranch Store lists it at $2,850–$4,462.
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