The 8ft ATV yard can handle up to 150 sheep, this unit is designed to be pulled by a quad bike or gator. It can be set up in under 5 mins with very little assembly, the perfect one-man operation. This yard is not road legal. The trailer unit is comprised of two alloy and plastic panel with one release gate, one guillotine gate at the front and a drop in gate at the back. The Starter unit also comes with 16 X 7ft alloy gate 8 each side.
O’ Donovan Engineering are the exclusive Irish Agents for Prattley Handling Race, Yards and handling equipment. This lightweight mobile range of handling equipment is designed with the farmer in mind. Handling your sheep in the paddock or yard has never been so easy. The new Prattley 8ft ATV Mobile Yard is no different. easy to use, pull and manage for a one-man operation.
The Benefits
Lightweight
Quick assembly
The hinge allows folding and carrying of multiple gates
Gates unfold so set up 5-10min
Easy use of unique design
Hinge capable on very uneven ground
Rounded corners to pull on the ground
Designed for animals to flow
Reduced travel time and costs on fragmented farms
Impressive strength and lifespan
Machine welded, high-grade alloy, unique bar design (extruded) and heat-treated so stronger than steel
An article on O’Donovan Engineering and Prattley handling systems from the Farming Independent
Efficiency
“It’s amazing the efficiency that you can get out of a unit if it is set-up right and utilises the right kit,”
“Obviously I’m a fan of Prattley but I also own a 20-year-old Prattley unit that has handled a million sheep during its lifetime, and is still fully operational.
Potterton also believes that farmers should adopt the approach of world-renowned animal behaviouralist, Temple Grandin, to appreciate the value of Prattley’s design.
