About Arrowquip

Our story began on a family farm in Tamworth, Australia, with a simple goal: build safer cattle handling equipment. Since 1988, that vision has grown into a global movement. Today, we’re a North American manufacturer grounded in ranching values. From every weld to every customer call, our mission remains the same: deliver innovative equipment and reliable support you can count on.

ARROWQUIP TIMELINE

1988

INNOVATION BUILT FOR THOSE WHO WORK HARD.

Started on the Firth family farm in Tamworth, Australia, Arrowquip's legacy began with making, selling, and servicing game-changing agricultural equipment designed to keep work efficient.

First cattle chute by Phil Firth present day
Innovations member on top of old Arrowquip Q-Catch

2003

REVOLUTIONIZING NORTH AMERICAN EQUIPMENT.

The Firths brought their Aussie innovation and a new way of doing business to North America, setting a new standard for the industry.

2017

ELEVATING EXCELLENCE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART MANUFACTURING.

Staying focused on designing and building new products, Arrowquip moved into a cutting-edge manufacturing facility and office space.

Arrowquip's current North American headquarters
Arrowlock 88 Series Cattle Squeeze Chute

2024

REFINING THE CATTLE INDUSTRY.

The Arrowlock Cattle Chutes changed the game with up to 8x the head gate pressure and 5x the squeeze of the Q-Catch.

Now

BUILDING ON THE MOMENTUM.

We’re pushing boundaries and setting new standards in cattle handling equipment. Providing proven reliability and next-level innovation to deliver equipment that saves times, reduces stress, and maximizes efficiency for ranchers.

Ranchers working on cattle in hydraulic cattle chute

Arrowquip Through the Years

First cattle chute by Phil Firth present day
First North American Arrowquip manufacturing barn
Innovations member on top of old Arrowquip Q-Catch
Testing an old version of Arrowquip cattle chute

Core Values

Our Core Values (Persistence, Get it Done Right, Keep it Simple, and Loyalty) shape the decisions that we make as a company and are the driving force at the heart of every decision made by the Arrowquip Team. 

PERSISTENCE is never giving up. We continue to push forward despite obstacles, setbacks, or challenges.

GET IT DONE RIGHT is the mindset of action over talk. It's finishing what we started and doing it the right way, all while not waiting for someone else to solve the problem.

We KEEP IT SIMPLE by cutting out the clutter and focusing on what actually matters.

LOYALTY is standing by the industry, our customers, and our team through good times and bad.

Our Promise to Ranchers

Ranchers work hard, day in and day out, no matter the weather or circumstance. They think about their livestock and family first, and themselves last. Combined with the responsibility of working to feed the world, it’s easy for their own needs to get pushed aside. With so many lives depending on ranchers, we decided enough is enough and have made ranchers' safety our top priority.

With Arrowquip, your safety is guaranteed, or your money back.

In the cattle management industry, a blind eye has been turned to ranchers’ safety for far too long. We understand working with cattle is dangerous, and it's easy for incidents to happen. If you get injured working cattle with your Arrowquip equipment, we will give you a full refund, and you will get to keep your equipment. No questions asked. We’ve got your back.

Moving the Industry Forward

Arrowquip engineers are working hard to make high-quality, industry-leading cattle products that will help make your life easier, safer and more efficient. But it’s not just the engineers at Arrowquip that design our products, customer feedback plays a huge part in every piece of cattle handling equipment. Your feedback drives us to constantly push boundaries and improve. What changes do you want to see?

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ARROWQUIP CLIENT CARE

UNBEATABLE SUPPORT, WHEN YOU NEED IT

  • Direct access to manufacturer support
  • Dedicated team for live troubleshooting
  • Warranty parts sent out within 24 hours
  • Fast, stress-free warranty claims
  • Helpful resources to guide you through common equipment fixes

What Makes Arrowquip an Industry Leader?

At Arrowquip, innovation starts with listening. We work closely with customers like you to design equipment that solves real challenges, making your hard work easy and safe. From engineering to support, every part of our process is driven by purpose and built to lead.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Arrowquip has decades of experience designing and manufacturing innovative equipment. With the recent expansion of our product lineup, we’re building on that legacy with even more solutions for today’s ranchers.

Arrowquip equipment includes livestock handling equipment. If you are managing a herd, we have the tools to fit your operation.

Our equipment is proudly designed and manufactured in North America using North American materials, ensuring durability and service you can trust.

Arrowquip provides a full range of cattle handling equipment from cattle chutes to full handling systems. For livestock safety, we’re here to make hard work easier.

Arrowquip products can be found at local dealer locations all throughout Canada and the United States. To find your local dealer and check out our equipment in-person, look at our dealer map.

We back our equipment with industry-leading warranty to make sure you’re covered no matter what. Whether you’re investing in a cattle chute or a mower, we’ve got your back. View the full warranty details here.

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