{"product_id":"concrete-cattle-guard-form-in-ground","title":"Cattle Guard Form - Discontinued","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSee the video and installation pictures below\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"height: 1px; background-color: #333; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cmark\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTHIS FORM IS UNAVAILABLE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PRODUCTION START DATE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEE THE \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/concrete-cattle-guard-form-reusable\" title=\"reusable cattle guard form\"\u003eREUSABLE CATTLE GUARD FORM\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"height: 1px; background-color: #333; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConcrete cattle guard form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe rebar comes pre-installed\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is a one-time use form. Click the following link for the \u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cemet cattle guard form\" href=\"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/concrete-cattle-guard-form-reusable\"\u003ereusable cattle guard form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures of the concrete cattle guard form:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLLDPE Polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 140 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8' W (across the road) x 6' D (in the direction of vehicle travel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 1-1\/3 cubic yards of 4,000 psi concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be placed above or in the ground: 6' deep pit - easy to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5\" cattle gaps and beam design prevent animals' hooves from being trapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHS-20 rating (32,000 lbs. per axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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, with the bottom in between each barrier, their hooves won't become trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse the following link if you're interested in the traditional \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/livestock-supplies\/?cat_link=34FC881A-D2E1-406E-87A8-8DBB9B0985A0\"\u003esteel cattle guards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePictures of the concrete cattle guard form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere, a farm tractor crosses the cattle grid with a large round bale.\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_concrete.jpg?v=1770822004\" alt=\"Tractor on a concrete cattle guard with a large bale of hay\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe form gets set directly in the ground, is then filled with cement, and is set in the ground with the finished guard. Below are some of the features of this set-and-fill design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to make a concrete cattle guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSee the video at the bottom of the page for a complete overview of the entire process.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eStep 1 - Place the cattle guard form where needed\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"121\" width='500\"' alt=\"concrete form ground preparation diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/cattle-guard-form-ground-preparation-e1705622254839.jpg\"\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep 2 - Pour the Concrete\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e 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) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"148\" width=\"500\" alt=\"side cut-away view of installed cattle guard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/how-to-pour-your-own-concrete-cattle-guard-e1705622311198.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eStep 3 - Let the Cattle Guard Harden and Cure\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBlock the opening from vehicles and foot traffic until the concrete has hardened. Pack the soil you removed during site prep around the cattle guard to create a ramp effect around the form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to install a concrete cattle guard video\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ek1RQ6JsQxk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall, email, or chat with Barn World today if you =have questions, need help, or if there's anything we can assist with, and we'll be happy to help\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cattle Guard Forms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46858943758581,"sku":"Texan","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/unnamed_a10b56f9-c6fd-4f7c-8cce-611d591f22f5.jpg?v=1759246610","url":"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/concrete-cattle-guard-form-in-ground","provider":"Barn World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}