PATENTED PRODUCT - IE NO: S87120 UK NO: GB2596454 AUS NO: 2020255297 EU NO: EP3945794. PATENT PENDING - NZ NO: 781270
Cotter Crate Sheep + Lamb Handler (IE)
Qualifies for TAMS Grant
Option 1: Cotter Crate Standard Unit with 3-way drafting
Apply for:
1. Portable sheep handling race with wheels (incl footbath)
Reference cost: €3,847.75
Amount you should receive: €3,847.75 x 60% = €2,308
Option 2: Cotter Crate Standard Unit with 3-way drafting + weigh bars
Apply for:
1. Portable sheep handling race with wheels (incl footbath)
Reference cost: €3,847.75
2. Sheep weighing scales
Reference cost €826.89
Amount you should receive: (€3,847.75 + €826.89) * 0.6 = €2,805
Option 3: Cotter Crate Standard Unit with 3-way drafting + weigh bars + EID reader
Apply for:
1. Portable sheep handling race with wheels (incl footbath)
Reference cost €3,847.75
2. Sheep weighing scales
Reference cost: €826.89
3. EID tag reader and software
Reference cost: €710
Amount you should receive: (€3,847.75 + €826.89 + €710) * 0.6 = €3,230
Option 4: Cotter Crate Standard Unit with 3-way drafting + weigh bars + EID reader + SmartWorm software
Apply for:
1. Portable sheep handling race with wheels (incl footbath)
Reference cost: €3,847.75
2. Sheep weighing scales
Reference cost: €826.89
3. PDA EID reader and management software package
Reference cost: €1,820
Amount you should receive: (€3,847.75 + €826.89 + €1,820) * 0.6 = €3,896
PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER. Send A 50% deposit to order, remaining 50% due on delivery.
To place an order, forward 50% of the cost of your selected Cotter Crate model (as shown above) to the following bank account:
Account Name: Cotter Agritech Limited
Bank Address: Bank of Ireland, The Square, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, Ireland
IBAN: IE90 BOFI 9041 3026 6700 29
BIC: BOFIIE2D
SWIFT/Sort Code: 90-41-30
Account Number: 26670029
We will confirm receipt of the deposit by email and will put your order into production.
Benefits
Why own a Cotter Crate? 'cause it makes life easy!
Handling sheep is physically demanding. Many farmers suffer back & knee strain which impacts on their ability to continue doing sheep work. Sheep farmers are turning to sheep handlers to make life easier & reduce labour.
The COTTER CRATE eases the physical burden from Sheep+Lamb handling and allows farmers carry out multiple tasks at the same time because it's so fast and easy. It gives you the tools to do everything you need to do - reducing the time spent handling sheep and the number of handling events.
What's Included
Every crate includes the following:
- Lead in ramp
- Anti-backing flaps
- Clamp section
- Weigh bars
- XL side
- Dose holder
- Extension platform
A one year complimentary subscription of the SmartWorm TST app is also included.
Delivery
Lead time is 10-12 weeks from receipt of 50% deposit.
Delivery is by palletised freight and is INCLUDED in the cost for the Island of Ireland. The cost of delivery is EXCLUDED for all other regions (delivery quote can be provided in advanced of ordering). The crate is shipped on 2x double euro pallets.
The unit comes fully assembled and ready to operate unless otherwise advised. Follow our video tutorials for optimal set up and operation guides.
Which Cotter Crate is right for me?
Who it’s for
The Cotter Crate is designed for sheep farmers who want faster, safer, lower effort handling without compromising performance or data capture. It suits everyone from small flock owners who want to take the physical strain out of routine work, through to progressive operators using weight and performance data to drive profit, efficiency, and genetic improvement.
What it delivers
The Cotter Crate combines physical handling efficiency with integrated live-weight measurement as standard. This removes the need for separate weighing setups, reduces repeated handling events, and allows every yarding to generate usable data.
Key benefits include:
- Reduced physical effort and improved safety
The clamping system take the strain out of sheep handling, keeping the operator out of the race and reducing fatigue and injury risk. - Less handling, lower stress, better performance
By doing more in a single pass, sheep spend less time in yards and more time grazing. Reduced stress translates directly into improved growth rates and overall performance. - Faster throughput and fewer yardings
Integrated weighing means no stop-start workflows. You get more done in the same time and reduce how often sheep need to be brought in across the year. - Weight-driven decision making
Live weights enable accurate drafting for slaughter timing, tighter weight specifications, and improved margins per lamb. - Precision parasite control and reduced drug use
The built-in weigh bars allow seamless use with the Automed weight based dosing gun and the SmartWorm TST app. Together, these tools routinely deliver up to 70% reductions in medication use while maintaining performance and welfare. - Future-proofed for performance recording and breeding
Integrated weights support performance recording for genetic selection, allowing farmers to identify animals that grow well with lower intervention.
What’s included
- On-ramp with two sets of anti-backing flaps
- Clamping section
- Four integrated 1 ton stainless steel weigh bars fitted into the mid-frame of the crate
- XL side wall
- Dose holder
- Extension platform
The weigh bars are fully compatible with all major weigh head brands including TruTest, Gallagher, Te Pari, and Shearwell.
We offer 4 different mobility options:
1. Fixed unit
To be bolted into handling yards
2. Hand wheel kit
Four (4) wheels for the onramp, two (2) for the offramp, and the wheel kit for the crate to facilitate movement by hand
3. Small road-legal trailer
L = 4,65 m W = 1,90 m. Enough space to move the Cotter Crate full system only. Approved for all European roads (CoC). The crate is bolted to a frame that can slide from the trailer. The trailer works with the help of a tilt system. It takes only a few seconds to slide the frame with the attached crate from the trailer. The frame can be winched onto the trailer using a winch system. The trailer is unrestrained and has a maximum permissible weight of 750 kg, meaning you can tow it with a regular car licence.
4. Large road-legal trailer
L = 5,95m W = 1,90m. Same design but larger trailer which has sufficient space for the full crate system plus up to twenty four (24) 7ft hurdles and one (1) 7ft diamond gate for making a mobile yard. Approved for all European roads (CoC). The trailer is restrained and has a maximum permissible weight of 1350 kg.
What customers think
Hear from Steven Johnston from Ballymena, Co. Antrim on his 3 favourite things about the Cotter Crate.
What MORE customers think
Hear from Ger Harney from Ardrahan, Co. Galway on what he loves about the Cotter Crate.
Trusted by the industry
Cotter Crate is used by some of Ireland and the UK's best sheep farmers
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Lead time
Current lead time is 10-12 weeks from receipt of a 50% deposit
Warranty and Returns
The Cotter Crate comes with a 3 year warranty.
We do not accept returns of goods except under warranty conditions or otherwise agreed.
Read more here
Where to buy
All Cotter Crates are sold directly by us. No dealers mean we can offer a highly competitive price and deliver the highest level of customer service.
