{"product_id":"cattle-guard-8-long","title":"Cattle Guard - 8' Long","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=34FC881A-D2E1-406E-87A8-8DBB9B0985A0\"\u003eShop All Cattle Guards Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCall, chat, or email Sales@BarnWorld.com for a quote with shipping today!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCattle Guard Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cattle guards are 8' long (across the road) by 6' or 8' deep (in the direction of travel) and are available with optional wings. They may also include removable or integral boxes, as shown in the pictures below. If you need a different length, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/collections\/cattle-guards\" title=\"Cattle guards with round top rails\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esee all of our round-top rail cattle guards here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wings allow you to tie your fencing directly to the cattle grid to prevent your livestock from 'sneaking around' the ends. The integral box is welded to the entire perimeter to help keep dirt from creeping in underneath and into the vaulted area when installed directly on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e Grid Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" X 11.5 lbs. Channel Support Beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Rail in 3.5\" outside diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate gap between rail walls is 3.11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray enamel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop rail ends are sealed with 12-gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuards are fully welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated load carrying capacity 12 tons per axle - fully loaded semis, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCattle guard options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCattle crossings can be designed for many different uses and come with optional wings and steel skirts for a variety of uses. Take a look at the descriptions and pictures below to choose what is best for your site. If you're looking for a high-speed traffic solution, take a look at the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/?page_id=2333\u0026amp;cat_link=6663706F-36FC-4229-A4BD-14D8F87E9BE9\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/collections\/cattle-guards-flat-rails\" title=\"Cattle crossings with flat top rails\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eflat top rail guards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you have any questions or if we can help with your project, please let us know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxed Cattle Guard - no foundation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box-style cattle guard is the round top rail grid with a steel skirt welded around the perimeter (see picture below). This design allows it to lie directly on the ground and helps prevent dirt from creeping in underneath. It is very useful in non-traditional installations that don't warrant a foundation and may be set directly on the ground without a concrete footing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not needing a traditional concrete foundation, some customers will bury railroad ties in the ground to anchor the grid and prevent movement. A bed of crushed gravel underneath the installation is also highly recommended to help prevent water drainage erosion from degrading the surrounding area. A flat ground surface is also required to prevent the guard from walking away from its original position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow Traffic and Remote Area Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis feature is especially popular in low-traffic areas such as cell phone towers and lonely pumping stations that don't see that many visitors. Simply set it on the ground, push dirt up against it to build a vehicle ramp, and once tied to your fencing, you'll have an effective livestock barrier without pouring any cement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction Site Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boxed guards are also very popular at construction sites as equipment wash racks or 'rumble strips' to get vehicles clean before entering a public roadway. Contractors also like to use them to preserve job-site entrances and access points from being torn up and turned into a muddy mess by heavy equipment. They can also be considered 'portable' since they are not tied to any footings and may be moved by simply lifting them out of place and taking them to the next job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelow is a picture of the boxed cattle guard.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Boxed-Cattle-Guard.jpg\" alt=\"cattle grate with box\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemovable Box Cattle Guard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature allows you to physically remove the entire cattle guard without disturbing its surrounding installation. This is especially useful in areas that collect a lot of debris that can find its way to the open area underneath. Removing the grate makes cleaning it out much easier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/cattle_guard_removable_box_001-e1775052003759_263e91ee-8d7c-441f-bc96-f73e48101aca_480x480.jpg?v=1775052431\" alt=\"A cattle guard being removed from its ground installation box.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a picture of the side of the cattle guard inside the 'removable box' frame. The holes in the cattle guard accept the upright wings as shown in the pictures below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/cattle-guard-side-connection-holes-e1686614678370.jpg\" alt=\"cattle guard side view\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCattle Guard Wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wings are necessary to connect your fence line to the cattle guard. It transitions the upright fencing to the horizontal grid to ensure your cows don't just step around a fence post connecting the two. The steel triangles have a vertical post to make a direct connection to fencing and provide a secure transition to your pasture perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpec Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cattle-Guard-Wing-6-ft.pdf\"\u003eCattle Guard Wing for 6' Guards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cattle-Guard-Wing-8-ft.pdf\"\u003eCattle Guard Wing for 8' Guards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/cattle_guard_wings_attached.jpg?v=1770822615\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eCattle Guard Foundation Diagram\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis schematic is a general guideline for a generic foundations plan. A contractor familiar with the local site conditions, such as freezing levels, drainage, etc., should be consulted for a proper installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"cattle crossing foundation diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Cattle-Guard-Foundation-Upd.jpg\" alt=\"footing diagram for cattle crossing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"Cattle Guard\", \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/cattle_guard_removable_box_001-e1686614081315.jpg\", \"description\": \"Heavy duty cattle guard\", \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Barn World\" }, \"offers\": { \"@type\": \"Offer\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/cattle-guards\/?product_link=cattle-guard-8-foot-by-6-foot-cattle-guards\", \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\", \"price\": \"\", \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\", \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\" } } \u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee Products","offers":[{"title":"Cattle Guard 8 x 6 - private use","offer_id":46921809887477,"sku":"CG-8-6","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cattle Guard 8 x 8 - private use","offer_id":46921809920245,"sku":"CG-8-8","price":2449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/round_rails_cattle_guard.jpg?v=1759496651","url":"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/cattle-guard-8-long","provider":"Barn World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}