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The Benchmark in Low-Stress,

High-Efficiency Cattle Handling

SILENCER® sets the industry standard for livestock handling equipment, combining precision engineering and a design shaped by close observation of the animal’s flight zone and behaviour. Built to perform in the toughest environment, SILENCER® Crushes make cattle work safer, faster, quieter, and more efficient — all while reducing stress on animals and maximising staff safety.

Why Choose SILENCER®?

Custom-Built to Your Operation: Choose from 7 models and a wide range of optional features to best suit your processing operation.
Engineered for Strength: A superior mainframe designed to withstand the toughest environments - backed by our 10-year structural guarantee.
Quiet Operation: Features our patented Noise Reduction System (NRS) and low-pressure hydraulic system, providing a very low stress working environment.

Return-on-Investment

SILENCER® efficiency delivers measurable, long-term returns:

Lower Labour Costs: Many facilities report a 50% reduction in labour processing costs.
Fewer Injuries: Reduced staff and animal injuries. Often these are the result of poorly designed equipment.
Improved animal welfare: By applying correct and gentle restraint (body control) this significantly reduces animal stress and bruising.
Shrinkage Reduction: Significantly lower shrinkage - one of the highest hidden costs in livestock production.
Long Working Life: SILENCER® have in many facilities, processed over 1 million head of cattle - and they’re still going strong!

SILENCER® Hydraulic Crush.
Our innovative modules and systems are designed for easy installation into new or existing facilities, enhancing functionality and efficiency.

SILENCER® Hydraulic Turret
Gate

Innovative technology and safety which removes the need for staff to be in with the cattle in this high impact area.

An advanced gate design which shuttles through the turret, re-positioning itself behind waiting animals
Zero physical interaction between humans and animals, always ensuring the safety of the operator
Eliminates the need to swing a gate back on to waiting animals
Remote Control operation from up to 30 metres

Full Automation System

Auto-drafting based on pre-recorded data (weight, breed, sex, etc.) from your weigh indicator.
Remote access option to pre-set and receive weight results

Remote Control Systems

Remote Control options for SILENCER® Crush functions
Compatible with: Turret Gate™, Race Gate Modules, Draft Gate Modules, Hydro Gates.

SILENCER® Weighing Solutions

Overhead Scales:

Heavy-duty I-beam frame with hydraulics to lift the crush for easy cleaning.
Compatible with Gallagher and Tru-Test indicators.

Scale Load Bars & Weigh Feet:

Option to mount either Gallagher or Tru-Test Load bars or Weigh Feet
Scale brackets pre-mounted on Silencer Crush for easy installation

Why SILENCER® Doesn’t use a Kick Gate

One of the first things people notice about the SILENCER® Hydraulic Crush is that it doesn’t have a traditional kick gate.

The SILENCER® Hydraulic Crush takes a smarter approach and it’s because it doesn’t need one.

The SILENCER®’s unique lower squeeze system gently and securely controls the animal’s body, preventing backward movement and kicking — all while keeping both the operator and the animal calm and safe. For added versatility, SILENCER® also offers optional hydraulic kick bars that fold behind the animal’s back legs, providing extra control when needed without compromising the design or flow.

This is not a new or experimental design.

This is a proven system that has made the SILENCER® the top-selling hydraulic crush in the U.S. for over 20 years, trusted by thousands of producers worldwide.

SILENCER® RFID POLY Panel

Option to mount POLY Panel on forward right side of Silencer Crush to mount RFID Reader.

SILENCER® Draft Gate Modules

Option of 3, 5, or 7-Way Draft Gates Modules. Narrow or wide width option.
Hydraulic controls levers mounted on Silencer Crush

SILENCER® Adjustable Race-Way Modules

Adjustable side-panels for different size animals
Select number of modules for desired length race
Optional Forward Assist

SILENCER® Forward Assist

Hydraulics guide animals smoothly through the system
Moves cattle easier
Improves cattle flow

SILENCER® Adjustable

Double Race-Way Modules

Hydraulicly Adjustable Sides for different size animals

Dual Race module with transition module into a single race.
Adjustable Hydraulic Fold Gate

SILENCER® Hydraulic Race-Gate Modules
Take control of your cattle handling with precision and ease.

Flexible Operation: Control Race gates with hydraulic levers or upgrade to convenient remote-control operation.
Seamless Integration: Mounts perfectly behind SILENCER® Race Modules for a smooth, efficient setup.
Retrofit Ready: Easily upgrade your existing race to experience the safety and efficiency of Silencer hydraulic gates.
Experience smarter, safer, and better cattle flow with SILENCER® Hydraulic Race-Gate Modules.

SILENCER® Fold Gate Modules

Hydraulic or Manual Fold Gate option
Remote Control option
Seamlessly mount behind Silencer Race Modules.

SILENCER® Hydra-Gate Modules

SILENCER® Hydra-Gate Modules - the perfect combination of safety, efficiency, and control. Designed with hydraulic remote-operation, these gates can be opened or closed from up to 20 metres away—keeping staff safe and out of the pressure zone while maintaining smooth livestock flow. With multiple gate lengths available and flexibility to configure each gate to open left or right, the Hydra-Gate integrates seamlessly into new or existing yard design. When safety and efficiency matter most, SILENCER® sets the standard.