ARS 140DXR Hoof Trimmers
Product Details
Regarded as the gold standard tool for trimming goat and sheep hooves. Also a multi-purpose hand shears for pruning flowers and shrubs.
Choice of smooth or serrated blades. Comfortable handles for left and right handed users.
Benefits
- The ARS 140DXR Hoof Trimmers slice through livestock hooves easily.
- Comfortable handles. Our left hand users rave about these trimmers.
- Cutting stroke is ultra-smooth.
- Steel blades truly hold an edge.
- Gently rounded tips for cleaning manure from hooves without risk of injury to you or the animal.
Specs
- 7.5"L
- Blades: 1-3/4"L, Handles: 3.5"L (approximate size)
- Sturdy plastic handle
- Smaller than our Premier's Serrated Foot Trimmer
- Secure locking system
- Japanese steel and rounded blade tips
- The ARS 140 DXR Serrated Trimmer has a serrated blade (top side only) for improved cutting. Serrated blades slice through hard hoof horn without slippage. Improves efficiency and safety.
ARS Hoof Trimmers and Shears—Quick Comparison
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| ARS 140DXR Hoof Trimmers |
ARS Hoof Trimming Shears |
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| Tool Length | 7.5" | 8" |
| Blade Length | 1.75" | 2.25" |
| Latch mechanism | Thumb | Handle hook |
| Non-serrated? | ✔ (#769500) | ✔ |
| Serrated? | ✔ (#769501) | ✘ |
Length—How to choose?
The shape and length of the handles help determine the hand strength required to squeeze the trimmer. Maximum leverage isn’t always desired; many shepherds prefer comfortable trimmers that fit their hands for all day use.- Longer blades may reduce the # of overall cuts needed; blades longer than 2" can clear most hooves with one cut
- Shorter blades are better for precision work
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Restraint and Control
Deck Chair
Item #807501 -Hold sheep securely in a relaxed position which allows the use of both hands to trim feet, tag ears, examine and medicate.
$149.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Trimming Stand with Headpiece
Item #819600 -For grooming show sheep and goats, shearing or foot trimming. Restrains animals at a comfortable level. Galvanized steel construction.
$325.25 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Hoof Rasp
Item #752010 -Hand file for leaving a smooth finish on the hooves of your sheep, goats and horses. Coarse and fine texture.
$17.75 -
Restraint and Control
Gambrel Restrainer, large
Item #811000 -Restrain and control sheep and goats of all sizes. Fits over the animals neck and locks their front legs in place.
$17.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Premier SureFoot™ Foot Bath
Item #764001 -Durable 4 ft foot bath for hoof treatments. Often used with Premier FootCare (liquid zinc sulphate) to treat footrot and/or foot scald in sheep and goats.
$89.75 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Premier FootCare Concentrate, 1 qt
Item #770600 -Liquid Zinc Sulphate for the treatment of sheep and goat hooves. Concentrate for foot baths.
$29.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
FootCure™
Item #770710 -Copper sulphate paste for the control and treatment of hoof rot in sheep and goats.
$21.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
SureFlexx® Elastic Bandage Wrap, blue
Item #770720 -A stretchy bandage for splinting limbs or holding gauze pads and medication in place.
$2.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Kopertox®
Item #888098 -Aids in treating horses and ponies with thrush. 16 oz bottle.
$40.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Hoof 'n Heel, 16 oz
Item #780014 -An aid in the treatment of cattle, sheep & goats with foot rot due to organisms susceptible to zinc sulfate. Quick response.
$10.00
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Stephen B from Utah
These are my go to trimmers for hoof trimming on Icelandic sheep. Icelandic sheep grow hoofs at a phenomenal rate just like their wool. We trim them twice a year and probably should do it 4 times a year. Even with these trimmers it can be hard but with others it is impossible. I keep a large number of trimmers on hand as we have lots of volunteers that come help with the spring and fall shearing and we trim at the same time.
Linda C from Indiana
Best foot trimmer I believe on the market. Have purchased one in the past and will purchase one again in the future.
April S from Washington
I hate leaving only 4 stars, because I really do love these hoof trimmers. They're sharp, they hold their edge a very long time, they're heavy duty without being too huge for small hands, they are easy to grip, they're more ergonomic than others so they're easier to use, etc. I really like them, and I just bought two new pairs because they truly are the best I've tried. And I've tried a lot. I have about 8 other varieties that I never use any more because they're really problematic in some way. But despite the ARS being the best on the market, they have one significant problem that they shouldn't have.
The central nut/bolt that holds the two pieces together rusts. Now that I know that I will take better care of my new pairs by keeping some anti-rust oil on them. But I shouldn't need to go thorough this extra step. Having this feature in such an otherwise good quality trimmer is disappointing. Surely there is a rust-proof option for this nut/bolt? Maybe, maybe not?
Because of this rusty nut/bolt, the spring failed long before the handles and blades. The rusty nut/bolt creates more resistance to opening, so after only 3 years I literally have to open them manually after every cut. The spring is no longer strong enough to push them open automatically. Of course, I don't want a spring that is so strong that it makes it harder for me to close the blades for cutting, but if the resistance to opening didn't increase with rust, the spring would likely be able to do its job longer.
Ernest J from Tennessee
The wife loves these. They are the best!
Stephanie B from Texas
Love these trimmers! They are comfortable to use. This is our first time trimming our herd of 42 goats and they are holding up nicely.
