MORRISSEY HYDRAULIC CRUSH
QUIET - SAFE - EFFICIENT
The battery-powered, solar alternative that ensures silent, efficient cattle handling, regardless of location.
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So, you want a new powered cattle crush, but you don’t have electricity in your yards?
let’s face it, a lOUD generator thundering in the background all day causes you stress as much as it does your cattle.
With everything on your plate, your cattle crush shouldn’t add to your worries.
Are you:
- A large cattle station facing the challenge of using loud generators in remote areas, causing stress for your cattle and difficulties for your team?
- A stud operation having trouble handling large bulls in your crush with inadequate vet space and a difficult catch?
- A family-run farm finding yard work slow and inefficient, despite relying on family help, because of fixed, stationary crush operations?
- A feedlot running regular inductions on animals with varying temperaments and are worried about the safety of your staff and animals?
Introducing the Morrissey Hydraulic Crush: a solar-powered, quiet crush alternative, eliminating the need for high cost, loud traditional power sources.
Being the
world's first battery powered crush, its unique design is centred around minimizing stress and improving efficiency, offering a smarter way to handle cattle, and ensuring operator and animal safety whilst reducing costs.
Experience The Difference
Stress-Free Cattle Handling
The 12-volt lithium battery powers the hydraulic unit, creating a low-noise, low-stress environment for both animals and operators.
Buy Once, Use Forever
The modular construction allows for easy part replacement. Just unbolt, replace with the corresponding part and its good as new.
Full Animal Control
The combination of the independent top and bottom squeeze, rubber head bail and neck extension control all body, neck and head movement, immobilizing the animal.
Multitasking Made Easy
With up to 20m of range, the remote-control design offers users unparalleled freedom of movement throughout the yards, reducing reliance on labour.
See what other cattle farmers are saying!
We couldn’t be happier. The crush has made our job pretty much effortless. A regular comment made by others, is how quiet it is, which definitely improves the low stress handling of cattle in the yards.
The parallel squeeze function is very useful when treating bulls that are difficult to restrain in the head bale, and also when marking calves.
Our annual rainfall is 2000mm or 80 inches per year, so as you can imagine we have quite a few wet and overcast days. In spite of this, we have never had a power failure when handling cattle for the whole day and for consecutive days.
I couldn’t guess how many thousands of cattle we have put through the crush in the past five years, only ever having to replace a battery once.
Tim Rogers
11th April 2024
Angus and Angus x Wagyu Breeder
One Tree Partnership - Ebor, NSW.
Rick Downes
16th April 2024
Trade Cattle Operation
Strathmore Station - Durong, QLD.
In 2001 my family started another cattle business and my priority switched to ensuring my family was safe from the dangers of working with cattle. That’s when I started building hydraulic cattle crushes.
After four years of trials, I knew we had a great product on our hands. I decided that selling the design was best and thought of the Morrissey Family first since they were well-known in the industry and were not currently manufacturing crushes.
Working with Morrissey and Co. confirmed we made the right choice. They are good at what they do and care about their staff. Not long after, they showed me plans to continue developing the crush further. I'm proud to see that they are taking what I started to new heights.
Greg Rolfe
4th April 2024
Designer of the Original Prototype
Rolfe Designs - Ebor, NSW.
FEATURES
The World's First Solar Powered Crush
With its unique design, the crush's hydraulic unit is powered by a 12-volt lithium battery, whilst continually receiving solar input from the connected 350W solar panel.
This creates a low-noise environment for efficient processing whilst also allowing the crush to be both portable and used in even the most remote locations.
Safe and Easy Head Access
Once the animal's neck is caught, operators can utilise the neck extension to pull the animal's head forward to your desired distance.
Key Benefits:
- Immoblises the animal's head - removing the need for a chin bar or scoop.
- Easy access to inoculation sites in the neck and behind the ear.
- There's no need for the operator's arms to be inside the crush, reducing the risk of injury.
Anti-Slip & Added Comfort
The thick rubber matting on the floor and head bail provides added comfort for the cattle, reducing noise and providing a low-stress environment. Additionally, the rubber is designed to be anti-slip.
Key Benefits:
- Reduces slipping injuries
- Rubber moulds to the animal's neck, restricting movement and head slippage.
- Catches bulls more effectively by restricting their ability to slip out of the head bail.
Maximum Safety, Zero Compromises
Incorporating an independent top and
bottom squeeze, the Morrissey Hydraulic
Crush will immobilise animals of
any size, whether it's your largest bull or smallest calf.
With the ability to set the crush in a "V" formation, the squeeze also controls the animal's pace through the crush, ensuring a good catch every time and a safe environment for all.
Operate With Ease
Controlling the back gate, squeeze, head bail and neck extension, the remote allows command over all key crush functions.
Are you finding it hard to get labour or often using the crush by yourself? With up to 20m of range, users can easily operate the crush whilst performing other tasks anywhere in the yards.
Durability and Longevity
Boasting up to 6mm thick Australian steel, this crush is as durable as it comes, but let's face it, general wear and tear is inevitable.
However, our laser-cut, bolted design ensures the crush will last you a lifetime. Constructed in modules, all elements are interchangeable and can be easily replaced.
Additionally, all bearings, hydraulic fittings etc. are standard off-the-shelf. Just pop into your local hardware store or hydraulic specialist.
FAQs
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