Chute specs
Hydraulic Chute Power Options Explained
How hydraulic squeeze chutes get their power, what each option needs at your pens, and which models use which.
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Hydraulic Chute Power Options: Every Model Sorted
32 squeeze chutes on this site. The bar shows where each group sits between the lowest and highest price.
220V electric
$14,740 to $30,516
Runs off single-phase 220V, like a dryer outlet. Quiet, steady power.
- W-W Ranchmaster$14,740
- Titan West Cattleman’s$16,350
- Silencer Ranch Extended$22,527
- Silencer Ranch$23,319
- Silencer HD Wide Body Extended$30,516
220V three phase
$17,945
Needs three-phase service, which most farms do not have.
- W-W Super Pro$17,945
Gas engine
$20,500 to $23,500
Runs anywhere, no wiring. Louder and needs fuel and upkeep.
- Salt Creek Standard, 8 ft$20,500
- Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft$23,500
Electric, gas or tractor
$16,875
Choose electric, gas or run off tractor hydraulics.
- Arrowquip 1070 Q-Power$16,875
Power unit extra
$16,050 to $26,050
Power pack is priced separately. Add it to the chute price.
- Arrowquip 1050 Powerlock$16,050
- Arrowquip 1080 Powerlock$19,750
- Arrowquip The Major$26,050
Not listed
$21,200 to $32,850
Power setup not published; ask the dealer.
- Titan West Cattle Care$21,200
- W-W Bull Master$22,079
- Pearson Prime XL$24,780
- Arrowquip The General$32,850
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
How to choose
How to Choose: Hydraulic Chute Power Options
Why it matters
Hydraulic Chute Power Options: Why It Matters
Power at the pens
An electric unit needs the right voltage run to the pens. Check before you order, not after.
Total price
A power pack sold separately can add thousands to the listed chute price.
Noise and cattle
Electric motors run quieter than gas engines, which keeps cattle calmer in the chute.
The details
Hydraulic Chute Power Options: The Details
A hydraulic chute uses a pump to move the headgate, squeeze and tailgate. That pump needs a power source: an electric motor, a gas engine, or the hydraulics on a tractor.
The power spec tells you what you need at the working pens. It is also where a lot of surprise cost hides, because some chutes list the power unit as an add-on.
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Questions
Hydraulic Chute Power Options: Questions
What power does a hydraulic squeeze chute need?
Most run from a 220V electric motor, a gas engine, or tractor hydraulics. The listing on each model page says which, and some let you choose.
Can a hydraulic chute run on 110V?
The chutes on this site list 220V, gas or tractor power. A standard 110V outlet will not run them.
What is three-phase power?
A type of electric service used by factories and some large farms. Most homes and farms have single-phase. A three-phase chute motor needs three-phase service or a phase converter.
Is gas or electric better for a hydraulic chute?
Electric is quieter and needs less upkeep where power is available. Gas works anywhere and suits pens with no electric service.
Can I run a chute off my tractor?
Some chutes, such as the Arrowquip 1070, offer a tractor hydraulics option. You need a tractor with rear remotes and enough flow.
Why is the power unit sold separately?
Makers price the power pack apart so buyers can pick the motor or engine they need. Add it to the chute price when you compare.
How much horsepower does a chute pump need?
The listings here run from 5 hp electric to 7.5 hp power packs. Follow the maker’s spec for your model.
Does a hydraulic chute work in winter?
Yes, but cold thickens hydraulic oil. Makers recommend the right oil grade for your climate and letting the pump warm up.
Which squeeze chutes are listed as “220V electric”?
W-W Ranchmaster ($14,740–$21,060). Titan West Cattleman’s ($16,350). Silencer Ranch Extended ($22,527). Silencer Ranch ($23,319). Silencer HD Wide Body Extended ($30,516).
Which squeeze chutes are listed as “220V three phase”?
W-W Super Pro ($17,945–$25,633).
Which squeeze chutes are listed as “Gas engine”?
Salt Creek Standard, 8 ft ($20,500). Salt Creek Magnum, 9 ft ($23,500).
Which squeeze chutes are listed as “Electric, gas or tractor”?
Arrowquip 1070 Q-Power ($16,875).
Which squeeze chutes are listed as “Power unit extra”?
Arrowquip 1050 Powerlock ($16,050). Arrowquip 1080 Powerlock ($19,750). Arrowquip The Major ($26,050).
Which squeeze chutes are listed as “Not listed”?
Titan West Cattle Care ($21,200). W-W Bull Master ($22,079–$28,306). Pearson Prime XL ($24,780). Arrowquip The General ($32,850).
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