Squeeze Chute · Tarter
Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 Squeeze Chute
$2,999 at Tractor Supply. Headgate manual or automatic, length 87 to 89 in. inside. How it compares with 31 other squeeze chutes on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 Compares
Big Valley MX-V: $149 less than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
Priefert S0191 Economy: $900 more than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
CountyLine Standard Auto: $1,000 more than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
Tarter CattleMaster Series 6: $1,500 more than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
All five near the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 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
Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 Specs
A typical manual squeeze chute, not the exact Tarter CattleMaster Series 3. Photo: Loren Kerns, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Tarter |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual Squeeze Chutes |
| HeadgateWhat this means → | Manual or automatic |
| LengthWhat this means → | 87 to 89 in. inside |
| WeightWhat this means → | 985 lb |
| Rated cattle size | Up to 1,200 lb |
| WarrantyWhat this means → | 1 year |
| Price | $2,999 |
| Checked at | Tractor Supply |
- The lowest priced new squeeze chute on the site
- Ordered with a manual or automatic headgate at the same price
More options
More Tarter Options Besides the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
Tarter has 8 products on this site. See the full Tarter lineup and how it compares.
Tarter
Tarter CattleMaster Series 6
$4,499
- Headgate: Manual
- Length: 105 in.
- Weight: 1,503 lb
Tarter
Tarter CattleMaster Series 9
$11,624
- Headgate: Automatic, spring-cushioned
- Length: 111 in.
- Weight: 1,650 lb
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
Tarter
Tarter CattleMaster Series 3
$2,999
- Headgate: Manual or automatic
- Length: 87 to 89 in. inside
- Weight: 985 lb
The Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 is sold on Amazon. Compare the Amazon price and shipping with Tractor Supply before you order.
The price on this page is from Tractor Supply, checked September 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 with any other squeeze chute, or see every model in the squeeze chute price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 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, #2 of 32. It uses a Manual or automatic headgate.
Worth knowing
Warranty: 1 year.
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Questions
Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 Questions
How much does the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 cost?
$2,999 at Tractor Supply when checked in September 2026, which is $12,046 under the middle starting price of the 32 squeeze chutes on this site ($15,045). Pickup and shipping terms vary by store.
Is the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 expensive for a squeeze chute?
It is #2 of 32 by starting price: 1 cost less and 30 cost more. Among manual squeeze chutes alone it is #2 of 16.
What headgate comes on the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
Manual or automatic. Besides the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3, 2 chutes here use a switchable headgate, including the Priefert S0191 Economy. How the headgate types differ.
How long is the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
87 to 89 in. inside. Of the 12 chutes with a published length, 11 run longer than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 and 0 run shorter. What length you need.
How heavy is the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
985 lb. It is the 10th heaviest of the 12 chutes that publish a weight. What weight tells you.
What warranty does the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 carry?
1 year. Of the 11 chutes with a published warranty, 9 cover longer than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3. Chute warranties compared.
How much more is a hydraulic chute than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
The cheapest hydraulic chute here, the W-W Ranchmaster, starts $11,741 higher.
What costs less than the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
Only the Big Valley MX-V ($2,850–$4,462) starts below the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3.
What is one step up from the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
Next above the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 by price: the Priefert S0191 Economy ($3,899–$4,449) and the CountyLine Standard Auto ($3,999).
Should I buy the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 or the Big Valley MX-V?
The Big Valley MX-V starts $149 lower. Headgate: Manual or automatic vs CL-5 self-catch. Length: 87 to 89 in. inside vs 98 in. Weight: 985 lb vs 924 lb. See the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3 and Big Valley MX-V side by side.
What other Tarter squeeze chutes compete with the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
Alongside the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3, Tarter also sells the Tarter CattleMaster Series 6 ($4,499) and the Tarter CattleMaster Series 9 ($11,624).
Where can I buy the Tarter CattleMaster Series 3?
Tractor Supply lists it at $2,999, and it is also sold on Amazon.
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