Posted 10/26/2016 19:56 (#5601849 - in reply to #5601782) Subject: RE: Manual vs Self-catch headgates
Southwest OK
Manual. Much easier on cattle, and less likely to break or wear out.
I would vote for the arrow. If it's hard to release, adjust your linkages. If it's hard to squeeze, clean and lubricate it. I fought mine the first 50 head. The next 1,000 have been trouble free.