2026 Arrowquip Farm Equipment The General 

2026 Arrowquip Farm Equipment The General

A Hydraulic Feedlot Chute Built for Relentless Volume. Engineered to Protect Your Operation
The General Feedlot Hydraulic Cattle Chute is the heavy-duty standard for yards that never stop. As cattle get heavier, you need a chute that can take the hit. The General is built with a reinforced frame and wide squeeze opening specifically engineered to handle the 24/7 impact of 1,800 lb. animals. This is a tool built to keep your head-per-minute high and your crew safe.

Protect your highest-ROI input: implants. The Army Series Hydraulic Neck Extenders gives you 16.8 inches of neck access for quick injections and consistent reimplant rates. When your crew has better control and access, they can process cattle with the precision needed to increase your profit per head.

Every second of hesitation costs you money. With 3E technology, The General uses animal science to improve visibility and draw cattle into the chute. This flow allows your crew to process cattle up to 30% faster than other hydraulic systems.

Downtime takes away from your margin. The General is fully rebuildable with bolt-on wear parts so your crew can handle repairs on-site in minutes instead of hours.

Eliminate Friction that Frustrates Your Crew & Cattle
Fighting with equipment all day kills productivity. With the re-engineered Army Series, you get a quieter chute that replaces the traditional clatter of a processing barn. By removing the "clank and rattle" of legacy chutes, you create a professional environment that keeps cattle moving and allows your team to focus on the work instead of the machine.

Seven Drop-Down Doors on Each Side
Every second your crew spends fumbling with heavy or poorly positioned doors is a second of lost margin. These doors allow you to only have to expose the square inches you need, keeping the animal calm and secure while giving the operator a direct path.

• Seven drop-down doors on each side of chute for easier treatments

Bottom Split Doors
Lower-body work shouldn't require slowing down. The latch is up in a more ergonomic spot, which also removes a potential foot cut point.

• Split doors swing out and slam shut quietly

Full Emergency Exits
A collapsed or tripped animal in a chute is a safety hazard that can keep your crew stuck. The ability to open either side of the chute instantly is your safety valve, turning a potential loss into a quick recovery that keeps the flow on track.

Pour-On Access
Being able to quickly apply pour on is important to keeping the flow going. By taking the fork targets off the chute, you have wide-open access above the drop-down doors. This allows your crew to apply a quick, accurate spray without having to reach around structural bars, ensuring every animal is treated correctly without breaking the cadence of the line.

Shoulder Access Block Outs
For quick shoulder access that also protects cattle as they are running through the chute. Our dedicated shoulder access is engineered for high-speed branding and precise injections.

• Top 13.5" of the shoulder area can be quickly removed and put back on.

XL Vet Cage
The General’s XL Vet Cage gives your crew an extra drop-down door on both sides for even greater access to the animal. Turns your chute into a multi-purpose diagnostic station.

• Vet door swings fully out of the way to allow for seamless preg-checking or semen testing, keeping your throughput consistent regardless of the task.

Built to Be Rebuilt & Handle More
In a stationary feedlot, equipment failure usually means the line stops until welding is finished. We redesigned The General to speed up maintenance. By using modular, bolt-on components and self-lubricating wear points, maintenance can be a quick fix and a scheduled activity, not an emergency that costs your daily head-per-minute average.

High-Volume Head & Tail Gates: Replaceable Parts for Non-Stop Throughput

• All moving parts are greaseable and replaceable
• Designed with easy-to-replace components on top and bottom that glide on long-lasting nylon parts
• Nylon U-block guides for Army Series Head Gate and Tail Gate bottoms
• Rotatable wear blocks double the length of the head gate with a simple half-turn and are easy to swap out when needing to be replaced

No Metal-On-Metal Rubbing On Wear Points

• Replace a bolt instead of having to replace a drop-down door, the squeeze, or the chute
• Delrin bushings on drop-down doors
• Nylon bushings on bottom access, emergency exit, and vet doors
• No metal-on-metal rubbing makes hinge points quieter and last longer

The Rebuildable Squeeze: Replaceable Nylon Protects Your Investment

• Rollers and blocks are easy to replace and support the squeeze to hold larger cattle for longer
• Nylon pillow blocks hold the torsion tube in place
• Nylon rollers keep the squeeze suspended

Maintain Traction: Bolt-On Traction Bars and Floor for Rapid Replacement

• Quiet flooring that has good traction is essential for smooth cattle flow
• Bolt-on traction bars and rubber flooring for quick replacement 

Bolt-On Neck Extenders: Head Control That Doesn’t Falter

• Every part is replaceable, ensuring great neck access and head control is never lost
• Easy to bolt on and take off

Comfortable Controls Where You Need Them
Adjustable Swing Arm Controls

Your line cannot afford a tired crew when you need to keep a consistent pace until the job is done. By adjusting the swing arm control plate to the height of the operator, you eliminate the physical strain that can slow the line down.

• With a 180-degree pivot and a height range of 37.9 to 49.9 inches, the control plate adapts to your crew’s workflow

The General Specifications

Engineered for High Volume. Designed to Be Rebuilt.
Built for the heaviest feedlot environments with a reinforced frame and easy-to-replace bolt-on wear parts, The General is engineered for a long life. With the chute features plus the direct support you get from your Arrowquip dealer, you can keep cattle running smoothly.

• 2-Year Warranty
• Modular bolt-on wear parts eliminate welding and extend the service life of the chute

Total Control to Maximize Your Head-Per-Minute
Handle cattle with the same precision, from aggressive steers to small calves with a squeeze range designed for 300 lb. to 1,800 lb. animals. The General’s hydraulically operated squeeze, head gate, and tail gate give you smooth, responsive control for safe and efficient cattle handling. The General delivers the responsive power needed for nonstop processing in a stationary barn.

• Squeeze adjusts from 31.5" wide to 10.6" to securely hold large animals to smaller calves
• 3E curtain-style Head Gate improves flow and uptime by letting cattle see more light and eliminating moving parts on the floor
• Head Gate track built with 1/4" plate steel for enhanced strength
• Upgraded heavy-duty linkage drive with more force, speed, and strength for fewer missed catches
• Rubber cushions on the Head Gate help eliminate bruising on the shoulders
• Upgraded hydraulics keep the squeeze in perfect sync
• American-made ball joints in bottom cylinders and linkages
• Torsion tube ensures an even hold along the length of the animal
• All frame construction is made with 3/16" thick wall high-strength steel tubes and oversized 3/8" frame gussets for 3-dimensional reinforcement

Unlimited Access to Maximize Your Processing Speed
Maximize your crew’s speed and safety with exceptional access. The General is designed to make high-pressure processing faster and safer, ensuring every injection and treatment is done with accuracy and minimal downtime. From easy-to-remove wear parts to removable access points and emergency exits, every element is built to support smoother movement and reduce the risk of injury for all involved.

• 16.8" of neck access with Army Hydraulic Neck Extenders
• 7 drop-down side access panels per side, each providing 13" of access
• Removable 13.5" front block out for quick shoulder branding
• Complete emergency side exit and swing-out bottom access doors
• Pour on access provided along length of squeeze frame
• XL vet cage with 180° swing-out doors that allow for entry and exit on both sides of the chute for maximum crew maneuverability

Built for Rapid Maintenance & Cattle Stability
The unobstructed floor design eliminates manure buildup and provides the permanent traction necessary to keep cattle moving confidently. Minimize the risk of animal injury and the labor cost of cleaning. From the interlocking steel frame to the true rubber floor, The General was designed to outlast and outperform the "other guys." Our team of engineers worked countless hours ensuring this heavy-duty hydraulic cattle working chute is designed for longevity.

• True Infinity Rubber Floor covers the full chute, front to back and side to side, protecting hooves
• Unobstructed floor allows manure to work its way out for easier cleanout
• 10 strategically placed 1" traction bars come standard for excellent traction
• Center frame rail added to reinforce Army-grade floor
• Built-in mount brackets for easy scale installation or bolting to concrete
• No metal-on-metal parts reduce noise and animal stress
• Ground-level hose routing options for routing lines under concrete
• Swing arm pivots 180 degrees with 12" adjustable height (37.9 - 49.9")

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The Reinforced Frame Built for Consistent Processing
Built with thick steel tubes and reinforced gussets, this frame is engineered to withstand the 24/7 impact of heavy cattle in permanent barn setups.

Move More Cattle with Better Visibility
The barred design uses natural cattle behavior to draw animals into the chute. By reducing stress and hesitation, The General ensures a consistent flow to keep your crew moving.

Exceptional Neck Access for Precise Injections
Improve your implant success rate with synchronized hydraulic neck extenders. By providing head control and more inches of precision access, this system minimizes missed implants and maximizes return per head.

Three Ways to Secure Aggressive Steers & Small Calves
The General features independent top and bottom squeeze functions. Operators can choose A-squeeze, V-squeeze, or parallel squeeze to safely support each animal and maintain momentum.

Designed to Replace the Parts, Not the Chute
Stop waiting on a welder. High-wear components are designed as bolt-on parts, allowing your crew to handle repairs on-site with 50-60% less downtime. This design keeps your barn running and extends the life of the chute.