4 Types Of Farm Gates And How To Choose The Best One For Your ...

25, Aug. 2025

 

4 Types Of Farm Gates And How To Choose The Best One For Your ...

Gates are just as important as fencing for keeping livestock contained. Therefore, it’s crucial to choose the right type for your farming needs. Here’s a look at four different types of farm gates.

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1. Pipe gates

As the name suggests, pipe gates are made of metal tubing and designed to be lightweight, durable and easy to handle. Despite being hollow, these gates are made to withstand heavy use and can put up with large livestock pushing up against them. Ontario Wholesale Farm Direct carries pipe gatesconstructed with medium-duty 17-gauge steel, complete with a black powder-coat finish for added strength and durability.

2. Panel gates

Panel gates, or livestock panels, are typically constructed of five to seven horizontal metal bars joined together by two or three vertical bars. They come in varying degrees of security. For example, medium-duty panels are suitable for large animals like cows or horses, and light-duty panels can be used for smaller animals like sheep or goats. Panel gates can connect to other panels to create a customized enclosure for temporary or semi-permanent fencing setups.

3. Bow gates

Bow gates, or “walk-through” gates, are pre-installed on rectangular metal frames. They’re made of tubular steel and are typically used around pens, arenas and working corrals. Because bow gates don’t need to be secured to the ground, they’re easy to move from one location to another.

4. Mesh gates

Mesh gates, also known as wire gates, are made of wire mesh attached to a metal frame. The mesh provides excellent visibility and ventilation while preventing smaller animals, like sheep and goats, from putting their heads through and getting stuck.

At Ontario Wholesale Farm Direct, our farm gates come in a variety of sizes to fit your specific needs. All our galvanized farm gates are available in a selection of seven different lengths from four to 16 feet. If you’re unsure, you can ask the team at Ontario Wholesale Farm Direct to help you choose the right type of gate for your operation.

Farm gates and livestock panels in southern Ontario

If you’re looking for high-quality farm gates for sale in southern Ontario, Ontario Wholesale Farm Direct is the place to go. Our team can help you choose a gate in the right height, material and style to ensure your livestock are safe and secure. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have about our selection of wholesale farm equipment. Contact us today in southern Ontario.

Choosing the right gates for your farm - CanDoo Rural

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.

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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!

Contact us to discuss your requirements of cattle yard panels. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

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