Rite Farm Products 5' x 5' Aluminum Mobile Broiler Chicken Tractor

Raising meat birds on pasture calls for a chicken tractor that can handle repeated moves from one batch to the next. The Rite Farm Products 5' x 5' Aluminum Mobile Broiler Chicken Tractor is a fully welded aluminum meat bird tractor designed for raising broilers with more than 25 square feet of internal space. Its lightweight 34-pound construction, ski-style feet, cable and handle system make it practical for one person to reposition, while the aluminum frame is designed for long-term use under normal conditions.

This mobile chicken tractor is sized for up to 20 meat birds at 1.25 square feet per bird or 17 birds at 1.5 square feet per bird. The design also makes everyday feeding and harvest handling straightforward, with access for a feed trough through the door or feeders through the top. When processing day arrives, the ball bungees can be released so birds can be transferred from the tractor to a transport crate without having to chase them around the enclosure.

Key Features

• Fully Welded Aluminum Frame: The welded aluminum construction provides a durable structure designed for repeated seasonal use, making it a practical choice for meat bird growers who want to avoid recurring repairs associated with some wood-based tractor designs.
• Over 25 Square Feet of Internal Space: Provides room for up to 20 meat birds at 1.25 square feet per bird or 17 birds at 1.5 square feet per bird, helping growers select a stocking level that fits their management approach.
• Lightweight 34-Pound Design: The relatively light overall weight makes the tractor manageable for one person to move across the pasture or growing area.
• Stainless Steel Cable and PVC Handle: The included 8-foot, 1/8-inch stainless steel cable with a 12-inch PVC handle gives one person a convenient way to reposition the tractor without lifting the entire frame.
• 5-Gallon Bucket Support Brace: The included 90-degree corner brace helps keep the frame square while also providing a place to hold a 5-gallon water bucket. It can be positioned at the top or bottom of the frame so the bucket can sit inside or outside the tractor.
• 18-Mil PVC-Coated Tarp: The custom-cut tarp provides overhead coverage and includes a 5-year warranty. Removing the tarp when the tractor is not in use helps limit unnecessary exposure to the weather.
• Easy-Access Feeding and Harvest Design: Feed troughs can be inserted through the coop door, while feeders can also be loaded through the top by removing a few ball bungees. The same access design helps simplify moving birds into transport crates at harvest.

Designed for Meat Bird Management

A broiler chicken tractor needs to work around the rhythm of a meat bird operation, from daily feeding and watering through final harvest. This model combines a lightweight aluminum frame with a simple panel clamp assembly system, making it easier to set up and reposition as birds move through their growing period.

The tractor uses four welded aluminum ski-style feet that add 2 inches to the 20-inch panel height and can be used in either forward or reverse. A center frame adds another inch and helps with rain runoff. Together, these details create a mobile enclosure that is straightforward to move while providing the structure needed for routine broiler management.

The door can also be used when birds need access beyond the tractor itself. If free-ranging beyond the enclosure, a separate predation plan is necessary. The manufacturer specifically recommends considering options such as portable hot-wire step-in fencing or livestock guardian dogs.

Specifications

• Product Type: Mobile broiler/meat bird chicken tractor
• Brand: Rite Farm Products
• Overall Footprint: 60 inches wide; 63.25 inches long without feet and 68.625 inches long with feet
• Overall Height: Approximately 23 inches assembled
• Panel Size: 60 inches long x 20 inches high
• Internal Space: More than 25 square feet
• Recommended Capacity: Up to 20 meat birds at 1.25 square feet per bird, or 17 birds at 1.5 square feet per bird
• Frame: 1-inch aluminum frames with 1.25-inch welded strapping spaced 2 inches apart and welded at each junction
• Feet: Four welded aluminum ski-style feet
• Center Frame: Adds 1 inch for rain runoff
• Tarp: Custom-cut 18-mil PVC-coated tarp with 5-year warranty
• Moving System: 1/8-inch stainless steel cable, 8 feet long, with 12-inch PVC handle
• Weight: 34 pounds
• Assembly: Panel clamp system
• Manufactured: Saltillo, Texas, USA

What's Included

• Fully welded aluminum chicken tractor panels and frames
• One 90-degree corner brace for frame support and 5-gallon bucket placement
• Custom-cut 18-mil PVC-coated tarp
• 1/8-inch stainless steel, 8-foot moving cable
• 12-inch PVC handle
• Welded aluminum ski-style feet

Know Before You Buy

• Water Bucket: The 5-gallon bucket shown in product information is not included.
• Predator Management: If birds are allowed outside the tractor, a separate predation plan is required. Portable electric fencing or livestock guardian dogs are examples provided by the manufacturer.
• High-Wind Areas: Because the tractor weighs 34 pounds, additional hammer-in, drill-in, or step-in anchors may be needed in high-wind environments.
• Tarp Care: The tarp is intended to be attached during use and removed when the tractor is not in use. The manufacturer identifies the 5-inch ball bungees as the primary consumable component that may need seasonal replacement.
• Feeders: Feed troughs can be inserted through the coop door, while feeders can also be inserted through the top after removing several ball bungees.
• Bird Capacity: The recommended capacity is based on 1.25 or 1.5 square feet per meat bird. Choose the stocking level appropriate for the space-per-bird approach being used.

For growers comparing mobile poultry housing options, explore our chicken tractor collection to see additional movable poultry housing designs. The chicken coops with wheels collection is another option when a mobile setup for laying hens is the goal.