Choosing the right gates for your farm

When it comes to purchasing new gates there are two main things you need to understand to ensure you are choosing the right gates for your farm. One, ‘What is the main purpose for farm gates?’ and two, ‘What type of farm gate do I need?’.  To answer these questions, let's explore the key purposes for needing farm gates. 

The purpose for needing farm gates 

Having a key understanding of the purpose of needing gates is important to determine what kind of gate you choose. Let's investigate some of the main reasons you may be needing farm gates:

1. Controlling Access: Gates are a great way to control both entry and exit points to your farm. Gates can be used to regulate the movement of vehicles, machinery, and livestock. 
2. Added security: gates can help improve security when used to block off sections of land and prevent unauthorised access. This can help protect crops, livestock, and stop theft and vandalism. 
3. Managing livestock: When it comes to managing livestock, creating containment areas and pens, and pastures, gates are crucial. Helping separate animals, facilitating herding, and controlling animal movement. 
4. Safety precautions: Gates can also be used to keep livestock from hazardous areas such as roads, reducing the risk of accident or death. 
5. Functionality: Properly installed gates enhance the operations of your farm enhancing functionality and efficiency.

Considerations when choosing gates 

As well as knowing your purpose for the gates, you should also take in some considerations to help you make an informed decision.

1. Gate type: Each type of gate will have its advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to check which type of gate you want and check how well this will work on your farm. Common gate types include swing gates, sliding gates, and livestock gates. 
2. Width and size: Your gate openings will need to accommodate not only people but the passage of vehicles, livestock, and machinery. When selecting what size gate you need the gates must be wide enough to allow easy access without causing obstructions. 
3. Security: If adding security to your farm is the reason you're opting to buy gates, ensure you opt for gates with additional safety features such as locks, latches, and reinforcement. 
4. Cost: Consider your budget when it comes to purchasing and installing gates along with any additional expenses. You will want to ensure if you're on a strict budget you are also taking into account quality and durability to get long-term use and value for money out of your gates. 
5. Support and warranty: Ensure that you are choosing gates that offer warranties and which manufacturers have reliable customer support. 
6. Material: Choose a material that can withstand harsh weather and provide long-term use. Steel is a common material for gates, but you can also get aluminium, wood, and vinyl. 

By taking these factors into account, you can ensure you are selecting farm gates that align with your needs, preferences, and budget, security access control, and livestock management.

Different types of farm gates

As a farmer, having durable gates that can withstand any weather is important, which is why steel gates are our ideal recommendation. 

Let us explore the different types of steel gates available at Candoo Rural to give you a greater understanding of the different options available.

W-stay gates 

Our high standard W-stay gates are made to be strong with all joins being scalloped & welded, not crimped or flattened. Our  "W" brace gates' symmetrical design removes the need for left and right hand gates on double gateways.

The welded mesh insert features graduated horizontal wires which increase the density of the strands in the lower part of the gate to suit all sizes of animals. Wire mesh is also embedded, which improves durability and increases strength. Overall the W-stay gate is a great option providing great strength, versatility, and durability.  

Our W-stay gates come in a range of sizes starting from 10ft to 20ft and have a finish of pre-gal pipe and mesh. 

V-stay gates 

Similarly to our W-stay gates, our V-stay gates are made with all joins being scalloped and welded and feature a symmetrical design removing the need for right and left-hand gates. They also feature embedded wire mesh and Welded mesh insert features graduated horizontal wires. Our V-stay gates come in two sizes, 6ft and 8ft.

I-stay gates

Our I stay gate features all the strength building and durability components of the W stay and V stay gates and comes in a range of sizes ranging from 8ft to 16ft. 

Feral exclusion gates 

Our feral exclusion gates come with all the above features of the W, V and I stay gates providing the customer with a strong, versatile, and durable product but are designed specifically to complement feral exclusion fencing and protect against feral animals, dogs, pigs, and even smaller marsupials. Our feral exclusion gates range in size from 12ft to 16ft.

Small mesh gates 

Our small mesh gates range in size from 2.8ft - 6 ft and come with all the above features of our other gates providing a good value for money small gate. 

5 Bar gates

Last but certainly not least is our 5 bar gates. Like our above gates they are made stronger with all joins being scalloped & welded, not crimped or flattened.

All our bar gates use solid single-piece horizontal bars and the vertical pieces are in 4 smaller lengths and welded to the solid horizontal pieces to increase the strength of the gates.

5 Bar gates are ideal for cattle yards and high pressure livestock situations.

Our 5 bar gates come in a range of sizes starting from 5ft to 16ft.

Gate hardware

When it comes to purchasing your new gates, you probably also have a list of gate hardware you need to purchase alongside. Whether it be gate latches, weld on hinge sets, or gate hinge packs, we’ve got you covered!

Get in touch today!

Now that you have all the information to help you choose the right gates for your farm, whether you're ready to place your order, or just need more information, get in touch with our team and we will be more than happy to assist you. Simply call us on 03 9314 5289 or email us at sales@candoorural.com.au.