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Headlocks & Headbails – Control, Comfort and Confidence in Cattle Handling
Strong, Reliable, and Designed for Safer Handling
Designed for fast and stress-free calf work
Modern beef production demands efficiency, safety and control. RPM’s Air Cattle Equipment range brings all three together, combining air-powered precision with Australian-made strength. Designed for busy yards, this system makes cattle handling faster, smoother and far less stressful for both animals and handlers.
Every product in the Air Series is built to help beef producers work smarter. Whether you are managing a family property or running large-scale operations, RPM’s air-powered systems deliver reliability you can count on, day after day. Read more
What Makes Air Equipment Different
Traditional cattle handling can be tough on both people and livestock. RPM’s Air Equipment replaces manual effort with controlled pneumatic operation. Each movement is smooth, quiet and consistent, giving producers more control with less strain.
By removing the heavy lifting and reducing yard noise, these systems promote calm handling, lower injury risk and improve overall workflow. From weighing and drafting to crush operation, every task becomes faster and safer.
With decades of on-ground experience, RPM designs each component based on real producer feedback. The result is gear that performs in tough Australian conditions and stands up to years of daily use.
Key Benefits for Beef Producers
- Low-Stress Handling: Smooth air-powered movement keeps cattle calm and responsive.
- Improved Safety: Reduces physical strain on handlers and minimises risk of accidents.
- Time Efficiency: Faster processing allows more cattle to be handled in less time.
- Durable Construction: Fully galvanised frames built to withstand Australian conditions.
- Seamless Integration: Works effortlessly with existing RPM systems for a complete handling solution.
Designed for Real Work
RPM Air Cattle Equipment is built using premium galvanised steel and high-quality air control components for long-lasting durability. The systems integrate seamlessly with existing RPM crushes, yards and weigh setups. This means producers can upgrade at their own pace without having to reconfigure their entire yard system.
Each unit is field-tested to ensure dependable performance under pressure. The user-friendly air control panels allow smooth operation, making it easier to move cattle calmly and efficiently through the yards.
Built for Australian Beef Producers
Everything about RPM’s Air Equipment is designed to make your cattle work safer, faster and more efficient. By investing in these systems, beef producers can handle livestock with confidence while improving animal welfare and productivity.
Whether you are managing herd health, weighing, drafting or treatments, air-powered precision gives you total control at the touch of a button.
RPM continues to set the benchmark for innovation in cattle handling, giving Australian producers the tools they need to work smarter and get more done with less effort.
Explore the Air Range
Discover how RPM’s Air Cattle Equipment can transform your cattle handling operation:
Ultimate Air Crush – Heavy-duty precision control for professional crush handling.
Air Calf Cradle – Gentle pneumatic restraint for efficient calf processing.
Air Drafter – Fast and accurate cattle sorting with air-powered reliability.
Air Slider – Smooth gate operation for safer livestock flow.
Safe-T-Force Air – Pneumatic control for safer crush operation and superior animal handling.
Air Headbails – Effortless control and secure head restraint powered by air precision.
Each system is designed, built and tested in Australia to meet the real needs of beef producers across the country. Read less
Why choose RPM
- Australian-Made Strength: Designed and built for the rigours of Australian beef operations.
- Animal-Friendly Design: Reduces stress and ensures cattle comfort during handling.
- Long-Term Reliability: Fully galvanised and field-tested for years of dependable use.
- Seamless Integration: Compatible with RPM crushes, weighing systems, and air modules.
In every beef operation, head control is essential for effective, low-stress handling. RPM’s range of Headlocks and Headbails gives producers secure, reliable solutions for restraining cattle safely during treatments, tagging, and veterinary work. Built tough and trusted across Australia, these systems combine strength, comfort, and precision to make cattle handling simpler and safer.
Every product in this range is crafted from fully galvanised steel and tested under real working conditions. From basic restraint units to specialised systems, RPM equipment ensures smooth operation, easy access, and long service life. Whether you’re managing a small herd or a large-scale enterprise, these tools deliver consistent results with less stress for both cattle and handlers.
Purpose-Built for Performance
RPM’s Headlocks and Headbails are designed to help beef producers manage livestock efficiently and humanely. Their strong locking systems, adjustable widths, and smooth interiors ensure firm control without causing discomfort. These units integrate seamlessly with other RPM handling systems, improving the flow of cattle through your yards and saving valuable time.
Each design reflects RPM’s commitment to animal safety and handler convenience. With practical access points and durable construction, you can rely on these systems for regular treatments, inspections, and feeding operations.
Types of Headlocks & Headbails
1. Straight Rubber
Designed for everyday use, the Straight Rubber Headbail provides secure head control with a simple, durable structure. Its robust rubber-lined sides ensure comfort for cattle while offering steady restraint during treatments or inspections.
2. Yorke Rubber
Designed for everyday use, the Straight Rubber Headbail provides secure head control with a simple, durable structure. Its robust rubber-lined sides ensure comfort for cattle while offering steady restraint during treatments or inspections.
3. Headlocks
Built for single-animal restraint, Headlocks offer precise control while maintaining animal comfort. Ideal for feeding, drenching, and health checks, they promote safe and efficient handling in any operation.
4. Horse Crush
Built for single-animal restraint, Headlocks offer precise control while maintaining animal comfort. Ideal for feeding, drenching, and health checks, they promote safe and efficient handling in any operation.
5. Indicators and Loadbars
These accessories ensure accurate weighing and data recording, helping producers monitor livestock growth and manage performance with confidence. They integrate easily with RPM’s weigh boxes and crushes for seamless operation.
What It Means for Beef Producers
For beef producers, RPM’s Headlocks and Headbails provide more than just control—they offer peace of mind. Safe handling reduces the risk of injury to both cattle and handlers, improves workflow, and keeps your operation running smoothly. With designs refined through real producer feedback, these systems deliver dependable performance season after season.
Whether you are conducting routine herd work or managing intensive operations, RPM equipment helps you do it all safely, efficiently, and confidently
Superlock Headbail
- Hydra Lock—Manual Hydraulic Locking
- The hydraulic ram allows infinite locking
- Quick and easy release when it is under pressure
- Weight – 165 kgs
- Full Walk Through
- Greasable Rose Joint Linkages
Rear Operation Kit
- The kit allows the operator to open and close the cattle head bail from a rear position
- More efficient for the operator if they are working on their own
- Can be easily bolted or welded to an existing race/crush frame
Hydra Headlock
- Heavy Duty cattle headlocks
- The top and bottom restraining arms are designed to restrict the animal from throwing their head up and down
- Ideal for when treatment on the animal’s head is required
- Weight – 30 kgs
Mugger Style Headlock
- Heavy Duty headlock
- Scoop can be adjusted along the bottom arm
- Scoop on the bottom arm prevents the amount of side-to-side movement of the animal’s head.
- The top restraining arm is designed to restrict the animal from throwing their head up
- Ideal for when treatment on the animal’s head is required (eg. mouthing, eye treatment)
- Weight – 34 kgs
Can I get panels or gates in custom sizes?
Yes. RPM can produce any size panel or gate you need.
What are “forcing” gates?
Forcing gates swing in one direction 180°, useful for guiding cattle flow in certain yard layouts.
How do race and yard bows work?
These bows are curved sections that guide cattle, often used in races. RPM builds them in widths you request.
What is the difference between portable and permanent posts?
Portable posts are ~1600 mm high for flexibility. Permanent posts have a 1830 mm height plus a 600 mm underground leg for solid installation.
