Pasture Gate Accessories: Latches, Hinges and Gate Posts for Your Gate

Pasture Gate Accessories: So Your Gate Hangs and Closes Properly

Pasture gate accessories cover everything a gate needs to work, from the hinges to the latch. A gate is only as good as its fittings. If it hangs crooked or the latch springs open at every knock, even the sturdiest metal tube is of little use. With the right hinges, latches and locks you hang your gate neatly and make sure horses, cattle and sheep cannot open it themselves.

Hanging and Holding Open

A gate hangs on a post with hinge pins. You screw a gate hinge bracket with pin socket onto the gate post, and the gate is then simply lifted into place. If there is no suitable post, an adjustable metal gate post makes a solid base. To hold the gate open, a drop bolt that goes into the ground does the job. That is handy when you drive through several times in a row with the tractor and do not want the wind to slam the gate shut behind you.

Latching and Electrifying

For closing there are simple latches, stable bolts with spring catch, two way locks and lock brackets. A swing through lock lets the gate open both inwards and outwards, which saves a lot of space in narrow races. If you also want to electrify the gate, connect it to the fence with an electric gate kit or a rope lead out cable. Animals that like to lean on the gate soon learn to keep their distance. Spare rods for the Electro Gate drive-through gate are also available here.

Frequently asked questions

How do I stop horses from opening a field gate?
A stable bolt with a spring catch locks by itself and is hard to push open with a muzzle. You can also add a chain with a snap hook for extra security.

How do I stop my field gate from being lifted off its hinges?
Fit the top hinge pin the opposite way round to the bottom one, with the point facing down. The gate can then no longer simply be lifted out of its hinges.

Can I connect a metal gate directly to my electric fence?
A bare live metal gate is unpleasant for people and easily leaks current through the hinges. It is better to run an insulated strand of polywire across the gate and connect that to the fence.