Prattley 5 Way Sheep Auto Drafter - Swing Gate

The Prattley 5 Way Sheep Auto Drafter: More Sorting Options, Less Labour on the Job

When three way drafting isn't enough and you need to sort your mob into more groups in a single run, the Prattley 5 Way Sheep Auto Drafter with Swing Gate is the unit that gets it done. One operator can handle the entire weighing and drafting process, with the auto drafter coordinating directly with your external indicator, recorder, and load bars to run a smooth and efficient operation from start to finish. Whether you need a stationary setup in your main yards or a mobile unit that goes where the work is, both options are available.

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Why the Prattley 5 Way Sheep Auto Drafter Stands Out From the Rest

The headline number here is around 600 sheep per hour on the auto weigh function, achieved through quiet pneumatic operation that keeps animals calm and moving without the noise and disruption that slows things down. The crate design delivers improved weighing accuracy compared to simpler setups, and the rear gates feature vertical rollers that allow the gates to roll around sheep as they close. That means the following sheep can pull back without getting caught, which keeps the flow through the race consistent and reduces the kind of hold ups that eat into your throughput.

Draft Your Mob Five Ways With the Prattley 5 Way Sheep Auto Drafter

The real advantage of a 5 way drafter is how much sorting you can get done in a single run through the yards. You can draft by weight, by weight gain, from an EID tag database, or by sight using the remote for manual drafting when you need to make a call on an individual animal. Selective weighing and drafting gives you precise control over which animals go through the full weighing cycle, and the selective bypass function lets you skip weighing altogether when it's not needed. The weigh then hold function lets you stop an animal after weighing for a closer inspection before it gets drafted, and the remote override of the indicator's draft range gives you on the fly flexibility without going back to the indicator to make adjustments.

A Versatile Design That Works Across Multiple Yards

One of the more practical features of this drafter is that it's designed to eliminate the need for left or right hand operation, which means it works in multiple yard configurations without needing to be reconfigured each time. Whether you're setting it up in your main yards, at a neighbouring property, or in a temporary setup out in the paddock, the versatile design adapts to the situation. EID compatibility means it integrates with your existing tag and recording setup, and the quiet pneumatic operation promotes good stock flow regardless of where you're using it.

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