Pasture Gates Adjustable: Set the Width and Close Your Entrance Safely
An adjustable gate fits neatly into the gap in your fence, without any cutting or welding. Here you will find extendable metal field gates for your pasture.
Pasture Gates Adjustable: The Gate That Fits Your Opening
Pasture gates adjustable in width let you match the gate to the gap in your fence while fitting it. The gate has a fixed frame and an extendable section that you slide out to the right length and bolt tight. The entrance then closes flush, without leaving a wide gap that lambs, calves or goats could slip through. The gates are made of robust steel tube and are built to cope with daily use on the farm.
When an Adjustable Gate Pays Off
Existing entrances are rarely built to the exact centimetre. Old posts lean, and new posts end up a little further apart than planned. An adjustable gate evens out these differences. If you later move a post or fit the gate somewhere else, you simply set the width again. For horse paddocks, cattle pastures and sheep fields this is very convenient, because you do not have to have a gate made to measure. It also means one gate can serve several entrances over the years.
Setting and Fixing It Properly
First measure the clear distance between the posts and extend the gate to that width. Leave only a small gap on the closing side so the gate swings freely but no animal can squeeze through. Then tighten the bolts firmly and check them again after the first few weeks, because joints can settle at the start. A latch on the opposite side keeps the gate closed. Once everything is set, the gate needs little more than an occasional look at the fixings.
Frequently asked questions
Is an adjustable gate as stable as a fixed one?
Yes, as long as the bolts are tightened properly, because the tubes slot into each other and carry the load together. The gate is at its most stable when you do not extend it right to its limit.
Can I use two adjustable gates as a double gate?
Yes, for wide entrances you hang one gate on each post and let them meet in the middle. A drop bolt into the ground holds one leaf in place and the other closes against it.
Is an adjustable field gate suitable for sheep and goats?
Yes, what matters is the spacing between the rails and the gap to the ground. If it is too large for small animals, run an extra strand of polywire along the bottom or attach a mesh panel.
Adjustable Field Gates for Every Gap in the Fence
Hardly any farm entrance has exactly the size shown in a catalogue. That is precisely what the adjustable pasture gate is for. Its extendable section can be set to the width of your opening while fitting, leaving only a narrow gap between gate and post. This is handy when old posts lean or when you want to move the gate to another spot later. Once you have found the right width, you tighten the bolts and the gate holds just like a fixed model. It works just as well for horse paddocks as for cattle and sheep pastures. You can close wide entrances with two gates hung as a double gate. Together with a sturdy gate post and a latch, you get an entrance you can comfortably pass through with a wheelbarrow, a feed trolley or a tractor.