Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment

What Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment does

Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment Ltd. is a Calgary, Alberta-based private manufacturer of modular livestock handling equipment, founded in 1967 by Albert and Ann Kneeshaw as Hi-Hog Pig Pens and incorporated in 1974 under its current name after pivoting from hog penning to cattle and equine equipment. The company's product portfolio spans cattle squeeze chutes (manual Parallel Axis #1550 and hydraulic #1556), crowding tubs, alleys, palpation cages, loading chutes, gates, panels and frame/gate combos, calving and calf processing equipment, bison-specific handling systems, equine stalls and round pens, livestock bale feeders and the Nifty Feed Dispenser, rodeo equipment (PRCA/CPRA-spec roping chutes), oilfield/wellhead fencing, Texas-gate cattle guards, ICC 300-2012 steel bleacher seating frames, and the proprietary Paddock Slab (#1336) permeable ground-stabilization tile. The technical backbone is the proprietary Common Connector System, a standardized modular connector that allows all panels, gates, alleys, tubs, palpation cages, loading chutes and squeeze chutes to be un-pinned, relocated and recombined into custom layouts and scaled from a single squeeze chute to a complete handling facility. Equipment is built in a 50,000 sq ft Calgary production welding shop from hi-tensile (60,000+ psi) North American steel tubing and finished with a polyester powder coat.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model. The primary channel is a network of approximately 190+ independent dealers/co-ops across Canada (AB, SK, MB, ON, BC) and US ranching states (MT, ND, WY, ID, OR, WA, KS, NE, MI, AZ, CA, WI, TX), supplemented by one international distributor (Tokki Oy in Finland). Direct sales are supported from the Calgary headquarters via toll-free (1-800-661-7002), email ([email protected]), and the company website for custom and large project work such as rodeo arenas, stockyard loading chutes, zoo/wildlife enclosures, veterinary teaching facilities, livestock auction markets and equine facilities. The in-house AutoCAD design team produces complimentary facility layouts, itemized product lists and quotes (used for thousands of designs since the early 1990s), bundling engineering service into the equipment sale. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales (equipment, modular components, replacement parts and aftermarket) plus professional services from custom one-off design and manufacturing work, with the design service largely free except for less than 1% of projects requiring extensive custom design. The company has 51-100 employees, is privately held, and has been under the Feigel family's ownership since April 2022 (acquired from the Kneeshaw family via Universe Machine Corporation).

Name

Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment

Legal name

Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment LTD

Website

https://hi-hog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment is a Calgary-based Canadian manufacturer (founded 1974) of modular cattle, bison, equine, rodeo, oilfield and bleacher handling equipment, built around its proprietary Common Connector System and sold through ~190+ independent dealers across North America and Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Handling Equipment

NAICS

Cattle Ranching and Farming (1121), Horses and Other Equine Production (112920), Hog and Pig Farming (112210)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Handling & Housing Equipment (Stalls, Headlocks, Chutes, Gates) (AFAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equestrian & Rodeo Facilities (MPAKAEAM), Stocker/Backgrounding Operations (AFAEABAB)

Keywords

• Livestock handling equipment
• Cattle squeeze chutes
• Bison handling systems
• Equine facility equipment
• Ranch fencing and gates

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales via Dealer Network: Primary revenue stream: manufactured livestock handling, equine, rodeo, oilfield, bleacher and parks & recreation equipment sold through ~190+ independent dealers/co-ops across North America (and one in Finland). Includes sale of complete systems, modular components, replacement parts, and add-on accessories. Hardware is built to order in many cases (e.g., portable event stalls).
2. Custom Product Design & Manufacturing: Revenue from custom one-off design and production manufacturing work using Hi-Hog's 50,000 sq ft production welding shop and oversized powder coat paint booth. Includes custom stockyard loading chutes, feedlot load-in/load-out facilities, zoo/wildlife enclosures, and other client-specific builds; cases requiring extensive custom product design may carry charges (less than 1% of design projects).
3. Complimentary Design / Engineering Services: Free AutoCAD design service that produces itemized drawings, product lists and quotes — supporting equipment sales. Bundled into hardware pricing as a value-added service rather than billed separately.
4. Replacement Parts & Aftermarket Sales: Ongoing revenue from replacement parts (e.g., loading chute springs), accessories, add-on squeeze chute options, transport kits, skid frames, bleacher wood/fasteners and other consumables / upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Hi-Hog designs, manufactures, and distributes modular steel livestock handling, equine, rodeo, oilfield, and parks/recreation equipment from its Calgary, Alberta production facility, sold through ~190+ independent North American dealers (plus a Finland distributor) and direct from headquarters. The product line spans cattle and bison squeeze chutes, crowding tubs, alleys, calving pens, gates, panels, loading chutes, horse stalls, rodeo equipment, wellhead fencing, cattle guards (Texas gates), bleacher seating frames, and Paddock Slab permeable ground tiles, all unified by Hi-Hog's proprietary Common Connector System. An in-house AutoCAD team provides complimentary custom facility designs, itemized product lists, and quotes bundled with hardware sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cattle Squeeze Chutes (Manual & Hydraulic) Core cattle restraint devices offered in manual and hydraulic variants for safe, efficient livestock handling and processing; integrates with the Common Connector System and supports add-ons such as head holders, sternum bars, neck extenders, and squeeze extensions. Targeted at ranchers, feedlot operators, veterinary facilities, auction markets, and custom stockyards.
• Cattle Handling Equipment (alleys, crowding tubs, loading chutes, sorting corrals) Working alleys, crowding tubs, loading chutes, sorting corrals, and other cattle handling infrastructure used in conjunction with Hi-Hog squeeze chutes to assemble full handling systems; built from high-grade steel for ranch demands. Targeted at cattle ranchers, feedlot operators, auction markets, and veterinary facilities.
• Gates, Panels, and Frame & Gate Combos Durable livestock gates, panels, and frame-and-gate combos for corrals, pens, and handling systems on farms and ranches of any size; built for strength, safety, and easy integration into other Hi-Hog handling components. Targeted at ranchers and feedlot operators.
• Calving & Calf Processing Equipment (maternity pens, calf alleys) Calving enclosures, maternity pens, and calf processing equipment engineered for safe, controlled calving season operations; integrates with the Common Connector System. Targeted at cow-calf ranchers and veterinary teaching facilities.
• Bison Handling Equipment (manual and hydraulic bison squeeze chutes and alleys) Bison-specific squeeze chutes and handling alleys engineered with heavy-gauge steel and fully-sheeted panels to minimize distractions, improve forward movement, and reduce risk of injury to animal and handler; available in manual and hydraulic variants and integrates with the Common Connector System. Targeted at bison ranchers, wildlife parks, and zoos housing large exotic species.
• Livestock Feeding Equipment (bale feeders and Nifty Feed Dispenser) Bale feeders and an adjustable Nifty Roll Out Feed Dispenser (and Dispenser Trailer) that delivers grain, pellets, or supplements accurately and quickly to cattle while reducing feed waste. Targeted at cattle ranchers and feedlot operators.
• Equine Equipment (box stalls, round pens, portable event stalls) Solid all-welded equine box stall frames, round pens, and portable event stalls hand-crafted from North American steel tubing with an attractive polyester powder coat baked-on finish designed for bio-security, durability, and aesthetic appeal in modern equine facilities. Targeted at horse barn operators, boarding/training facilities, and equestrian event organizers.
• Oilfield / Wellhead Fencing Steel fencing panels designed for oilfield and wellhead applications to exclude livestock from energy infrastructure sites. Targeted at oilfield, gas pipeline, and utility companies.
• Paddock Slab #1336 Permeable Ground Stabilization Tile Interlocking porous ground stabilization tile with high load-bearing capacity (SLW 60 per DIN 1072, max wheel load 100 kN) used for equine arenas, paddocks, driveways, parking and event grounds to provide drainage, stability, and erosion control; sold by the pallet (156 tiles). Targeted at equine facilities, property owners, and event operators.
• Rodeo Equipment (PRCA/CPRA-spec roping chutes and arena equipment) Rodeo-specific equipment including PRCA/CPRA-spec Two Stage Roping Chutes and related arena equipment for professional rodeo events. Targeted at rodeo associations, rodeo grounds, and professional rodeo event operators.
• Custom AutoCAD System Design Service (handling systems, calving barns, horse barns, rodeo arenas, vet/teaching facilities, auction markets, zoos) In-house AutoCAD-based design service that produces accurate drawings, itemized product lists, and quotes for cattle/bison handling systems, calving barns, horse barns, rodeo arenas, veterinary/teaching facilities, auction markets, zoos, and specialty equine facilities; provided free of charge for standard designs, with charges only on projects requiring extensive custom design work. Targeted at ranchers, feedlots, rodeo associations, vet/teaching facilities, auction markets, zoos, and other capital-project buyers.
• Cattle Guards / Texas Gates (10', 14', 18' widths, modular) Modular cattle guard / Texas gate assemblies in 10', 14', and 18' road widths that bolt end-to-end for wider installations; manufactured from new, clean tubing with a powder coat paint finish, available with no sills, single sills, or double sills; rated for axle loads up to 12,520 lbs with optional compatible smooth ride bars (Item #3825). Targeted at ranchers, oilfield, gas pipeline, and utility companies.
• Bleacher Seating Frames (5-Row and 10-Row, ICC 300-2012 compliant) 5-Row and 10-Row modular 16' steel bleacher frame packages built to ICC 300-2012 standards with optional skid bases; sold per configuration with capacity up to ~190 people (5-Row) and ~375 people (10-Row with stairs); Canadian Building Code-compliant stair configuration (one set of stairs per two continuous 16' sections). Targeted at agricultural societies, rodeo grounds, parks, and fairgrounds.
• Parks and Recreation Equipment Steel equipment products for parks, recreation areas, and community grounds within Hi-Hog's broader equipment line. Targeted at parks departments, recreation operators, and community facility buyers.
• #1574 Multi-Use Transport Trailer (for squeeze chutes and S-Alley panels) Trailer designed to transport any Hi-Hog hydraulic or manual cattle or bison squeeze chute (and optional System Transport Rack for S-Alley panels); includes a 2,000 lb auto-locking winch, spring-loaded quick-hooks, 7-1/4" ground clearance, 2" ball hitch, and SAE Class 3 rating at 5,000 lbs M.G.T.W. Targeted at ranchers and operators who move handling equipment between sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000 lb M.G.T.W. tow rating on #1574 Multi-Use Transport Trailer (Class #3 hitch)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nifty Livestock Equipment Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHi-Hog manufactures and sells the Nifty Feed Dispenser and Dispenser Trailer on behalf of Nifty Livestock Equipment Ltd. (12 E Hwy, Veteran, Alberta); the product is listed in Hi-Hog's livestock feeding equipment line and Nifty is also represented as an authorized Hi-Hog dealer in the dealer network.
• Ag in Motion (Glacier FarmMedia Limited Partnership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHi-Hog exhibits at the Ag in Motion outdoor farm expo, hosting live cattle handling demonstrations at the "Livestock Central" feature; Hi-Hog's hydraulic and manual squeeze chutes are demonstrated on live cattle. Event typically held July 21–23.
• AutoCAD (design tooling partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationHi-Hog's in-house design team uses AutoCAD to produce the complimentary facility layouts, itemized product lists and quotes provided to customers; thousands of designs have been prepared with AutoCAD since the early 1990s.
• Tokki Oy (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTokki Oy of Tohmajarvi, Finland is Hi-Hog's named international distributor serving the Finnish market; the partnership extends Hi-Hog's reach beyond North America.
• Foster's Seed and Feed Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of many independent Canadian Hi-Hog dealers located in Beaverlodge, Alberta; resells Hi-Hog equipment and provides local customer service.
• Agland Coop (Wolf Point, Montana)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Hi-Hog dealer located at #300 US Highway 2, Wolf Point, Montana; resells Hi-Hog equipment across the US ranching belt.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pearson Livestock Equipment: Family-owned US manufacturer of cattle handling equipment, squeeze chutes, alleys and corrals; competes in the same North American dealer/ranch distribution model as Hi-Hog.
• Priefert Ranch Equipment: Texas-based manufacturer of cattle squeeze chutes, panels, gates, alleys and rodeo equipment — directly competes with Hi-Hog across the same North American ranch customer base with comparable modular livestock handling systems.
• Arrowquip: Canadian manufacturer of cattle squeeze chutes (manual and hydraulic), alleys and crowding tubs; competes head-to-head with Hi-Hog in the Canadian and US ranch markets with similar modular product lines.
• Powder River Livestock Equipment: Long-standing US brand of livestock panels, squeeze chutes, gates and handling systems; competes with Hi-Hog in the same North American ranching distribution channels.
• Silencer / Real Industries (Stampede): US-based manufacturer of hydraulic and manual cattle squeeze chutes with similar modular handling systems; directly comparable product line to Hi-Hog's cattle handling equipment.
• WW Livestock Systems (Woods West): Manufacturer of cattle squeeze chutes, hydraulic chutes, alleys and complete handling systems competing directly with Hi-Hog in North American ranch and feedlot markets.

Broad incumbents

• Tarter USA: Major US farm and ranch equipment manufacturer producing cattle panels, squeeze chutes, gates and livestock handling systems at significantly larger scale than Hi-Hog, with overlapping dealer channels.
• Sioux Steel Company: Diversified US steel products manufacturer with a livestock equipment line including panels, gates and handling systems; broader industrial portfolio but overlaps with Hi-Hog's ranch customer base.
• Behlen Country / Behlen Industries: Large diversified US manufacturer of livestock equipment, panels, gates and farm/ranch infrastructure; broader portfolio than Hi-Hog but directly overlaps on cattle handling and ranch products.

Emerging players

• Linn Post & Pipe Inc. US manufacturer and distributor of livestock panels, squeeze chutes and corral systems with a strong catalog and online direct channel; partial overlap with Hi-Hog's product categories and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hihogranchequip
• Facebookfacebook.com/HiHog.LivestockEquipment

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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