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Concrete cattle guard form
This large cattle guard form is designed to be left in the ground, so you only have to pour concrete into this set-and-forget design for a complete installation. The rebar comes pre-installed, just pour, remove the foam inserts, and you're done. It couldn't be easier, as the form becomes part of the cattle guard and remains in the ground!
Please note this is a one-time use form. Click the following link for the reusable cattle guard form.
Features of the concrete cattle guard form:
- LLDPE Polyethylene
- Weighs 140 pounds
- Dimensions: 8' W (across the road) x 6' D (in the direction of vehicle travel)
- Uses 1-1/3 cubic yards of 4,000 psi concrete
- Can be placed above or in the ground: 6' deep pit - easy to install
- 4.5" cattle gaps and beam design prevent animals' hooves from being trapped
- HS-20 rating (32,000 lbs. per axle)
It comes pre-installed with GFRP, reinforced polymer rebar that has a tensile strength that is twice as strong as a steel rebar and is also rust and corrosion-proof. With this form, all you have to do is place it where you want it and pour your cement. Each form will use approximately 1-1/3 cubic yards of 4,000 psi concrete and create an HS-20-rated cattle guard. The rebar is 5/8" and no concrete footing or foundation is required. You can place it in the ground approximately 6 inches deep, or it can rest directly on the ground. The effective livestock deterrent design of 4-1/2" gaps that are designed for cattle and with the bottom in between each barrier, their hooves won't become trapped.
Use the following link if you're interested in the traditional steel cattle guards.
Pictures of the concrete cattle guard form
Here, a farm tractor crosses the cattle grid with a large round bale.
The form gets set directly in the ground, is then filled with cement, and says in the ground with the finished guard. Below are some of the features of this set-and-fill design.
How to make a concrete cattle guard
The great video below gives valuable insight into how to pour your own cattle guards from an actual job. It has fantastic insights from the owner of the company and plenty of tips on how to easily make your livestock barriers. Learn how easy it is, from start to finish, as you watch how it's done simply and easily
See the video at the bottom of the page for a complete overview of the entire process.
Step 1 - Place the cattle guard form where needed
Step 2 - Pour the Concrete
Using either a portable concrete mixer or a concrete delivery truck, begin filling the form with concrete. You will want to use 4,000 psi concrete with a slump (workability) factor of 7. You will need approximately 1-1/3 cubic yards for each form, and if using a truck, typically a pour of 4,000 psi is used at a slump of 6 or 7. (Slump is a measurement of concrete consistency that spans from 1- 10)
Pour 4,000 psi concrete into the form. Tap the form with a hammer as the concrete is poured to eliminate any air bubbles or gaps in the form.
Step 3 - Let the Cattle Guard Harden and Cure
How to install a concrete cattle guard video
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