CATTLE HEAD BAILS & HEADLOCKS
RPM Cattle Head Bails & Headlocks Built for Safe, Fast Capture
Catching cattle safely comes down to what's holding them at the crush. A head bail that's slow to lock, hard to release under load, or missing the option to add a headlock for treatment work puts both the handler and the animal at risk every time stock goes through the race. A cattle head bail needs to lock fast, release just as fast under pressure, and give you the option to fit a headlock when treatment calls for it. RPM Livestock Equipment manufactures a full range of Australian-made head bails and headlocks, engineered from Australian steel to handle the pressure of everyday cattle work.
The Headbails and Headlocks produced by RPM Livestock Equipment are designed to quickly and safely capture cattle without injury to the animal or operator. Built from tough Australian steel, our cattle head bail and cattle headlocks have become the go-to choice for producers, with many switching from other brands to a genuine RPM head bail and Head lock on their crush.
The RPM cattle head bail uses a manual hydraulic locking system designed for quick capture and release. A rear-operating option is available for increased operator safety, ensuring the beast is held securely and is accessible for treatment.
Superlock Headbail
The Superlock Headbail is RPM's primary head bail, running on a Hydra Lock manual hydraulic system so you can capture and release cattle in one smooth motion, even under load.
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Hydra Lock hydraulic locking with infinite adjustment
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Quick, easy release even under pressure
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Full walk-through design
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Greasable rose joint linkages for long-term smooth operation
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Powerlock system - 30% more power for less operator effort
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Nearside and offside operation available (confirm before ordering)
Weight: 165kg
Optional extras (not included in the standard model): straight rubber-lined doors or yoke-style doors, Hydra Cattle Headlock or Mugger Headlock, and Rear Operation Kit.
Rear Operation Kit
Add kit to the Superlock Headbail
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The kit allows the operator to open and close the cattle head bail from a rear position
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More efficient for the operator if they are working on their own
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Can be easily bolted or welded to an existing race/crush frame
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Note: Pipe extension not included
Hydra Headlock
The Hydra Headlock is a heavy-duty headlock built for treatment work on the animal's head. The top and bottom restraining arms stop the animal throwing its head up and down, so it's ideal whenever the head needs to stay still. A manual hydraulic ram gives infinite locking, with a quick-release handle on top of the ram for instant release under pressure. Full walk-through design, and it bolts onto the Superlock headbail or an existing concertina-style headbail (Superlock headbail sold separately).
Weight: 30kg.
Note: The bottom arm can be interchanged with a mugger (scoop) arm.
Mugger Style Headlock
The Mugger Style Headlock uses an adjustable scoop on the bottom arm to limit side-to-side head movement, while the top restraining arm stops the animal from throwing its head up - ideal for mouthing and eye treatment. A manual hydraulic ram gives infinite locking, with a quick-release handle for instant release. Full walk-through design, and it bolts onto the Superlock headbail (sold separately).
Weight: 34kg.
Note: The bottom arm can be interchanged with a Hydra Headlock (pipe) arm.
Why Choose RPM Head Bails & Headlocks
Every component in RPM's range, from the Superlock Headbail to the Rear Operation Kit, is designed to bolt onto the same base unit, so you can build a complete head bail and headlock setup from a single supplier or add to what you already run. Custom configurations- nearside or offside, standard or yoke-style doors - are available across the range, and our team can talk you through the right combination for your yard.
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