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Product Description
Palco Crowding Tub | Model 8' | Width 96" | Cattle Operations | Sorting & Holding
DESCRIPTION
The Palco 8' Crowding Tub provides a safe, durable, and portable livestock handling solution for modern cattle operations, ranch facilities, sorting areas, and working systems. Built for demanding cattle handling and crowding applications, this tub features a rugged 1 1/2" square tubing construction and an 8' radius width for dependable performance. Its reversible design allows the holding pen entrance to be positioned on either the left- or right-hand side, improving layout flexibility. The spring-loaded crowding gate latch offers 14 locking points throughout its full sweep for controlled livestock movement. For transport, 12 drop pins allow the tub to break down into four manageable sections. The unit can connect directly to compatible crowding alleys or working chutes, while an optional wheel kit enhances portability. A Palco cutting gate or holding frame is required to complete the system and is sold separately.
Key Features
Heavy-Duty Construction Built with rugged 1 1/2" square tubing to provide a durable livestock handling structure capable of supporting demanding cattle crowding, sorting, and holding applications in ranch and commercial cattle facilities.
8' Radius Width The 8' crowding tub width provides practical working space for cattle movement while helping operators organize livestock efficiently during sorting, processing, loading, and other routine cattle handling tasks.
Portable Livestock Handling Designed for portable cattle handling, the tub separates into four sections after removing 12 drop pins, making transportation and repositioning more convenient for ranches, feedlots, and livestock operations.
Reversible Tub Design The reversible crowding tub allows the holding pen entrance to be configured on either the left-hand or right-hand side, providing greater installation flexibility for different cattle facility layouts and workflow requirements.
14-Point Gate Locking A spring-loaded latch with 14 locking points across the full sweep of the crowding gate helps operators maintain controlled gate positioning for efficient and safer livestock movement during cattle handling operations.
Direct Chute Connection The crowding tub connects directly to compatible Palco crowding alleys or working chutes, helping create an integrated cattle handling system for sorting, processing, holding, and controlled livestock movement.
Cattle Sorting Solution Engineered for cattle sorting and holding, the tub helps organize livestock before processing while supporting smoother animal flow and improved operator control in demanding ranch and livestock facility environments.
Knock-Down Design The four-piece knock-down configuration simplifies handling and transportation compared with a permanently assembled tub, making the system practical for facilities that require periodic relocation or equipment transport.
Flexible Facility Layout The left- or right-hand entrance configuration gives cattle producers flexibility when planning handling systems around existing alleys, working chutes, holding pens, and other livestock infrastructure.
Livestock Handling Safety The controlled crowding gate system supports orderly cattle movement and provides multiple gate locking positions, helping operators manage livestock flow more deliberately during sorting and processing activities.
Ranch-Ready Design The Palco crowding tub is designed for practical use in ranches, cattle operations, feedlots, and livestock facilities where dependable crowding, sorting, and holding equipment is essential.
Optional Wheel Kit An available wheel kit can improve portability and maneuverability, helping operators move the crowding tub more conveniently when facility configuration, storage, or handling requirements change.
Multiple Tub Length Options The Palco design is available in 16' or 20' lengths, allowing cattle operations to select a configuration suited to their crowding, sorting, holding, and facility-space requirements.
Complete System Compatibility The Palco livestock handling system can integrate with compatible crowding alleys and working chutes, helping operators build a coordinated cattle processing setup around their existing equipment.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Details
Brand
Palco
Product Type
Cattle Crowding Tub
Model / Configuration
8' Crowding Tub
Primary Application
Cattle Handling, Sorting & Holding
Radius Width
96"
Available Radius Widths
96" or 120"
Available Lengths
192" or 240"
Tub Height
72"
Construction
1 1/2" Square Tubing
Tub Sections
4 Knock-Down Sections
Drop Pins
12 Removable Drop Pins
Gate Latching
Spring-Loaded Latch
Gate Locking Points
14 Positions
Entrance Configuration
Reversible Left or Right Hand
Equipment Compatibility
Palco Crowding Alleys & Working Chutes
Portability Option
Wheel Kit Available
Required Additional Components
Palco Cutting Gate or Holding Frame
Cutting Gate / Holding Frame
Not Included
Hydraulic Flow Requirement
Not Applicable
Horsepower Requirement
Not Applicable
Excavator Weight Requirement
Not Applicable
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 100 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.