We continue to be
family owned & operated since 1968
The business has grown significantly since Vernon P. Hofer and Joe Danny Hofer started Rural Manufacturing on Vernon’s family farm back in ’68. Hog farrowing crates were the main output of the plant in the beginning. As more equipment was developed and demand increased, employees were hired to help with the manufacturing process. In 1976, the company moved to the current location along US Highway 81 just north of Freeman, South Dakota.
Today, Rural Manufacturing proudly involves the next generations of family.
We Are Proud to be
one of the largest independently owned
livestock & equipment dealers in the nation
Rural Manufacturing produces a full line of livestock equipment and is a dealer for over 30 leading livestock equipment manufacturers. We also custom manufacture a variety of products for other businesses.
a RURAL MANUFACTURING product
PRO SERIES Portable Chute Side Crowding Tub & Alley
Features
- Tub diameter choice of 16 or 20 feet
- Alley adjusts from 19 to 30 inches in width with one control
- Full-length catwalk on working side, partially removable for road travel
- Palpation door with lock for any alley position
- One piece construction for minimal noise
- Straight Alley tub has 16 foot long alley
Manufactured and available at our Freeman, South Dakota location
or FOR-MOST Livestock Equipment dealers.
a RURAL MANUFACTURING product
PRO SERIES Portable Wheel Corral
Features
- Optional alley bow gate with spring latch for easy sorting of animals up the side of the corral
- Brackets for holding protable corral panels on each side
- Loops welded on so you can make a side pen to come off either or both of the 4-foot walk-through gates
- No tools required, break-away bumper pull hitch for transport
- Low maintenance “no flat” casters and foam filled 13 inch tires
Corral Capacity
60 cow/calf pairs
140 head at 850 lbs
Manufactured and available at our Freeman, South Dakota location
or FOR-MOST Livestock Equipment dealers.
AG LEADER • OUTBACK GUIDANCE
Precision GPS
Our products and solutions for tractor guidance, mapping and precision spraying for agriculture have solid industry reputations built on award-winning technology and commitment to customer service. Let us help you seamlessly connect your equipment and tasks year-round so your operation runs more efficiently than ever before.
a RURAL MANUFACTURING product
PRO SERIES Portable Chute Side Crowding Tub & Alley
- Tub diameter choice of 16 or 20 feet
- Alley adjusts from 19 to 30 inches in width with one control
- Full-length catwalk on working side, partially removable for road travel
- Palpation door with lock for any alley position
- One piece construction for minimal noise
- Straight Alley tub has 16 foot long alley
Manufactured and available at our Freeman, South Dakota location
or FOR-MOST Livestock Equipment dealers.
a RURAL MANUFACTURING product
PRO SERIES Portable Wheel Corral
Features
- Optional alley bow gate with spring latch for easy sorting of animals up the side of the corral
- Brackets for holding protable corral panels on each side
- Loops welded on so you can make a side pen to come off either or both of the 4-foot walk-through gates
- No tools required, break-away bumper pull hitch for transport
- Low maintenance “no flat” casters and foam filled 13 inch tires
Corral Capacity
60 cow/calf pairs
140 head at 850 lbs
Manufactured and available at our Freeman, South Dakota location
or FOR-MOST Livestock Equipment dealers.
AG LEADER • OUTBACK GUIDANCE
Precision GPS
Our products and solutions for tractor guidance, mapping and precision spraying for agriculture have solid industry reputations built on award-winning technology and commitment to customer service. Let us help you seamlessly connect your equipment and tasks year-round so your operation runs more efficiently than ever before.
we prioritize
customer satisfaction & prompt service
VALUE
We bring you the best quality brands available based on reliability and ease of operation. We have thousands of customers who drive to us for our low prices. We work on volume to pass the savings on to you. We realize you can always find less expensive options, but they may not bring the same level of satisfaction.
SAVINGS
Shop 24/7 online — save the trip and have it delivered. We offer a large inventory with most products in stock and ready for shipment. Browse ahead of time and call for product availabililty before visiting us in person. You’ll find the same prices online as in store with free shipping on a variety of products.
SECURITY
All website orders are processed securely through Square or PayPal — two well-established and reputable credit card processors. Additionally, your credit card information is not saved in our database, and we don’t share your personal informantion with third parties.
our sales staff is knowledgeable & friendly
Call us today
1-605-925-7135
Hours of Operation*
MON — FRI
9:00am — 5:00pm
CST
SAT
9:00am — 12:00pm
CST
SUN
CLOSED for faith & family
*Hours subject to change
depending on commitments to family,
our own farms and the local community.
Call ahead before your visit.
Location
820 North US Highway 81
Freeman, South Dakota
