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Agricultural · slurry · livestock

Slatted Lids.

Lift one out. Hose underneath. SSAFO done.

Precast lift-out slatted covers for slurry channels and reception pits. Cast to BS EN 12737 with a slip-resistant grid finish on the top face. Standard, midi and mini catalogue sizes, plus bespoke spans to 6m. Cattle and sheep profiles. Catalogue lead time 2-4 weeks.

A slatted lid is a precast concrete cover that closes off a slurry channel while letting cattle dung fall through into the storage below. The slat openings are 38 mm (1.5in) wide for cattle, 25 mm (1in) for sheep. WCCP slats are cast to BS EN 12737 with cast-in lifting eyes so the lid lifts straight out for inspection.

We cast and deliver across England and Wales from the Holsworthy yard, with installation crews available for full SSAFO retrofits.

  • · BS EN 12737
  • · Lift-out design
  • · Slip-resistant top
  • · Cattle + sheep slot
  • · Bespoke to 6m (19'8")
  • · 2–4 week lead
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Hero shot — lift-out slatted lid being craned into a slurry channel, top-down or three-quarter view, taken at the Holsworthy yard or on a Devon dairy

Specification

Sizes, slot widths and spans.

Catalogue sizes for the common dairy, beef and sheep channel widths. Bespoke spans, slot widths and reception pit lids quoted on application.

Variant Dimensions Style Typical use
Standard Slatted Lid 3000 × 1200 × 175mm (9ft10in × 3ft11in × 7in) Cattle slat profile · slip-resistant top Main slurry channels — full cubicle housing
Midi Slatted Lid 2400 × 1000 × 150mm (7ft10in × 3ft3in × 6in) Cattle slat profile · slip-resistant top Smaller dairy and beef channels
Mini Slatted Lid 1800 × 800 × 125mm (5ft11in × 2ft7in × 5in) Sheep / calf slat profile Sheep, calf and youngstock channels
Reception Pit Lid Bespoke to opening Solid or slotted · sealed gasket Slurry reception pits and pump chambers
Channel Closure Slab To suit channel width Solid lift-off cover Closing off unused channel runs

Lifting eyes are cast in to every lid as standard. We supply the chain bridle to suit on request — or use a standard 4-leg sling and shackles from your tractor.

Where they go

Common applications.

From a dairy parlour reception pit to a 200-head fully-slatted beef finishing shed, the same precast lid system covers the channel and lifts out for cleaning.

  • · Dairy cubicle housing with under-slat slurry storage
  • · Beef finishing units on fully-slatted floor systems
  • · Sheep handling pens and lambing sheds with channel drains
  • · Calf rearing units with slatted lying areas
  • · Slurry reception pits at parlour and robot end of shed
  • · Channel closures where flow direction has been changed
  • · Retro-fitting slatted covers over existing scrape channels

Standards & references

Cast to current best practice.

BS EN 12737:2008+A1:2011
Precast concrete products — floor slats for livestock. Slot widths, surface finish, loading.
SSAFO Regulations 2018
Silage, Slurry & Agricultural Fuel Oil — storage standards and inspection access.
BS 5502-50:1993
Buildings for agriculture — slurry storage and handling structures.
BS 8500-1:2023
Concrete specification — sulphate-resisting C40/50 mix for slurry contact.

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Send channel width, span and stocking — we will quote inside 24 hours.

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Common questions

What people ask about slatted lids.

Five questions we answer most weeks. If yours is not here, ring the yard.

What standard do the slats meet? +

All our slatted lids are cast to BS EN 12737:2008+A1:2011 — the European standard for precast concrete livestock slats. That covers slat opening width (typically 38mm/1.5in for cattle, 25mm/1in for sheep), surface finish, structural performance and the safe working load. Each batch is tested at the yard and traceable by cast date.

Why lift-out rather than fixed? +

Lift-out lids let you access the channel for cleaning, repair and inspection without breaking concrete. SSAFO 2018 requires every storage facility to be inspectable for leaks — fixed slabs make that genuinely difficult. Our standard lid lifts with a tractor and chain through cast-in lifting eyes.

How slip-resistant is the top? +

We cast a textured grid pattern into the top face of every cattle slat — the so-called "Surefoot" finish. BS EN 12737 requires a minimum surface roughness; our finish exceeds it. The texture stays sharp for 15+ years in normal dairy use.

Can you cast bespoke sizes? +

Yes — slurry channels are rarely two of a kind, especially in retro-fit work. Send us channel width, span between bearings and the loading you need (typically 5kN/m² imposed for cattle, 2kN/m² for sheep) and we will cast to suit. Bespoke runs to 6m (19ft8in) span on twin-tee profiles.

What is the lead time? +

Catalogue sizes ship in 2 to 4 weeks. Bespoke spans and reception pit lids run 4 to 6 weeks. Civils-grade gasketed lids for sealed pits go to 6 weeks for the cure cycle.

How would you like it?

Supply-only or fitted — Slatted Lids

Fitted (supply + install)

Supply + install crew

Lead time: 4–6 weeks (incl. site slot)

  • Everything in supply only
  • Two-man install crew with HIAB
  • Bedding-mortar set onto channel ledges
  • Channel construction and waterproofing
  • Slurry handling system fit-out

. Bespoke spans, reception pit lids and gasketed sealed covers priced individually — send channel sketch and stocking and we'll come back within a working day.

Ready to spec it?

Send us channel width, span and stocking type. Quote and lead-time same day.

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