Author Topic: Anybody built their own cattle grid? (Read 3138 times)

Creagan · « **on:** January 11, 2015, 03:20:52 pm »

I'm putting up a new house and would like a cattle grid at the top of the driveway, partly to avoid the need for a gate but mainly to intercept water that will run off the public road and wash away all my gravel.
I'm amazed at the cost of these things though- best part of £2k for a new one. Ouch.

Wondering if it would be practical to build one, using a blockwork foundation and galvanised steel pipes or RSJs. Anybody done this?

Womble · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2015, 03:47:23 pm »

I'm surprised it's as much as that. Could you put a sketch together and send out to local steelwork manufacturers to see if they can do it any cheaper? (you'd want it galvanized too).

mab · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2015, 08:02:51 pm »

Ouch!

I'd be looking to see if I could find some old railway tracks at scrap value.

YoungRasher · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2015, 08:26:55 pm »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Cattle-Grid-10x74-Farm-Livestock-Tractor-Vehicle-Drive-Way-Access-/281559789029?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item418e456de5

Stellan Vert · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2015, 10:10:17 pm »

Thank you Young Rasher

That is really neat,

SV

Creagan · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2015, 08:41:31 am »

Quote from: YoungRasher on January 11, 2015, 08:26:55 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Cattle-Grid-10x74-Farm-Livestock-Tractor-Vehicle-Drive-Way-Access-/281559789029?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item418e456de5

Yes I saw that (ebay saved search) but postage could be a bit problematic