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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

The RPM Edge for Beef Producers

At the heart of every cattle yard stands the cattle crush — the vital piece of equipment that ensures safe, efficient, and low-stress livestock handling. RPM’s Australian-made cattle crushes are designed for strength, operator safety, and animal welfare. Built from fully galvanised steel, they provide the durability and reliability needed to withstand the toughest rural conditions.

 

Each crush is engineered for ease of operation, giving you total control during drafting, weighing, or veterinary work. With smooth operation, adjustable features, and quiet mechanisms, RPM crushes make handling livestock simpler and safer for both the animal and the operator.

 

Types of RPM Cattle Crushes

 

  • Ultimate Cattle Crush: The premium model built for high-performance operations. It offers maximum strength, advanced headbail control, and superior operator safety; perfect for large-scale producers needing efficiency and durability in every session.

 

  • All-Rounder Cattle Crush: A versatile and practical choice for everyday handling. It delivers reliability and ease of use for all general cattle management tasks, making it ideal for medium to large herds.

 

  • Innovator Cattle Crush: Designed for flexibility and simplicity, the Innovator offers excellent functionality for smaller operations. It combines robust construction with user-friendly controls to make daily handling smoother and safer.

 

  • Vetless Cattle Crush: A streamlined, low-maintenance option designed for straightforward cattle handling without built-in vet access. It’s perfect for producers who require strength and control for routine operations without additional features.

The RPM Advantage

  • Fully galvanised Australian steel construction
  • Low-stress design for better animal welfare
  • Smooth, quiet operation for improved control
  • Range of models to suit different workloads
  • Designed and built for Australian conditions

 

With RPM’s range of cattle crushes, you get equipment that works as hard as you do; ensuring safety, efficiency and reliability in every yard!

The Ultimate Cattle Crush - Built for the Toughest Jobs

When you’re running serious livestock numbers, you need cattle handling equipment that can keep up. That’s why beef producers across Australia have trusted the RPM Ultimate Cattle Crush for over 30 years.

 

Built extra heavy-duty, the Ultimate is designed to handle the high demands of commercial beef production and feedlots. It’s tough, reliable, and made to last, no matter how hard you push it.

The Ultimate Cattle Crush

  • Heavy duty crush using high tensile galvanised steel
  • Small feedlot/large commercial operation
  • Parallel double sided squeeze
  • Rose joint bearing linkage
  • Hydra Lock Headbail and Squeeze
  • Weight – 715kgs

The Allrounder Cattle Crush

Tried, tested and trusted for over 30 years, the RPM Allrounder is our most popular commercial cattle crush – and it’s performance explains why.

 

Built from galvanised high-tensile steel, the Allrounder is engineered for durability and continuous use in demanding livestock operations. With standard features including a parallel squeeze, full vet access, and smooth hydraulic headbail operation, it delivers the efficiency, control, and safety serious producers require.

 

Whether you’re running a commercial beef setup or managing the family farm, the Allrounder is built to suit operations of all sizes. It’s a smart investment in quality gear that saves time, boosts safety, and stands up to the toughest jobs.

The Allrounder Cattle Crush

  • Galvanised steel
  • Most popular commercial model
  • Producers large and small
  • Parallel double sided squeeze
  • PRose joint bearing linkage
  • Hydra lock bale squeeze
  • Weight – 650 kgs

The Innovator Cattle Crush

Looking for quality cattle handling gear that’s durable, safe, and affordable? The RPM Innovator Cattle Crush is your go-to. Designed for small to medium producers and family-run farms, the Innovator is a new-generation, entry-level crush that delivers reliability without cutting corners.​

 

Just because it’s entry-level doesn’t mean it’s cheap. There’s no imported junk here – the Innovator is built to the same high Australian standards as the rest of the RPM range, using galvanised high-tensile steel for strength that lasts.

 

Fully engineered with the latest design technology, including CAD and finite element analysis, the Innovator provides long-lasting durability, safety, and efficiency in a neat, solid, and complete package. It’s proof that you can have a quality cattle crush to handle your herd safely and efficiently without paying a premium price.

The Innovator Cattle Crush

  • Race Bow – 820 W x 2260 H (50 x 50 x 2mm)
  • Medium Yard Bow – 1330 W x 2260 H (50 x 50 x 2.5mm)
  • Large Yard Bow – 2260 W x 2260 H (50 x 50 x 2.5mm)

Vetless Innovator Cattle Crush

Just getting started or running only a few head? The RPM Vetless Innovator Cattle Crush is the perfect entry-level cattle crush for hobby farmers and small-scale producers who want quality cattle handling gear without the hefty price tag.​

 

Don’t let the “entry-level” label scare you – there’s no compromise on quality. While it has a few fewer features than other RPM Vet Cattle Crushes, the Vetless Innovator is built from galvanised high-tensile steel right here in Australia. Fully engineered to the same tough standards using CAD and structural analysis technology, it’s designed to last for years, providing reliable and safe cattle handling.

The Innovator Cattle Crush

  • Medium duty crush using high tensile galvanised material
  • 115x42mm oval rail gates for anti-bruise operation
  • Rose joint bearing linkage
  • Hydra lock headbail with infinite locking
  • Anti-backing bar
  • Bottom bayonet squeeze
  • Offside and Nearside available
  • Weight – 440 kgs

CATTLE CRUSH BENEFITS

Every strong cattle yard is only as good as the parts that make it up. RPM’s Cattle Yard Components provide beef producers with durable, modular options that let you build or expand a yard system tailored to your needs. From panels and gates to bows, posts, and yard connectors, we manufacture each component to stand up to heavy use in real cattle operations.

 

Whether you’re setting up a new yard or upgrading existing infrastructure, our components are designed for flexibility and strength. You get the freedom to configure your handling system how you need it, all with parts that match in quality and function.

HYDRA LOCK RAM

  • Infinite locking to safely hold your cattle
  • Ease of opening due to hydraulic system
  • Quiet open so there are no loud noises to spook the cattle and quick release when the job is done

POWER LOCK LINKAGE SYSTEM

  • 30% more locking power to keep the beast safely secure
  • Reduces effort for operator reducing stress and fatigue
  • Quicker action to speed up production and safely

ROSE JOINT LINKAGES

  • Greasable with long life for less maintenance
  • Reduces friction, wear and tear for a longer life
  • Adjustable length to suit the working operations
  • Weight – 39 kgs

HYDRA SQUEEZE

  • Infinite holding positions to accommodate different size cattle
  • Easy of opening for quick and safe production
  • Quiet to avoid spooking cattle and injuries, plus quick operation

SPLIT GATES

  • Both sides of all crushes for safe and quick access
  • Allows full access both sides for increased safety for operator and beast, plus save time
  • Easy to use slam handles, ideal for busy operators

SELF-LOCKING REAR DOOR

  • Push shut to keep cattle secure
  • Ease of operation to help production flow
  • Cam handle for easy and safe operation

ANTI-BACKING BAR

  • Safely moves animal forward to reduces injury concerns
  • Safe Pregnancy Testing for smaller animals
  • Easy movable bar to suit the operators needs

VET SECTION

  • Slam shut handles for quick operation to protect the operator and stop the beast from hurting itself
  • Safely testing for pregnancy

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