ShearMaster / CrutchMaster Combo

Perkinz ShearMaster/CrutchMaster Combo — Smarter, Easier, More Profitable Shearing

The Perkinz ShearMaster is a cost-effective, shearer-friendly alternative to traditional woolsheds, designed to eliminate the catching pen and open up the possibility of multi-purpose shed use.

Instead of relying on catching pens, the ShearMaster uses a proven race delivery system to bring sheep directly to the shearer, drastically reducing the distance sheep need to be dragged.

Why It Makes Sense

Physics is clear: it takes far less time and effort to drag a sheep half a metre than 3 to 4 metres.

Let’s say you’re shearing 250 sheep averaging 80kg.

In a traditional shed, you’re dragging 20,000kg of sheep across the board — often 3–4 metres each. That’s nearly 1,000 metres of dragging in one day.

With the ShearMaster? Sheep arrive at the shearer’s side — so you’re only dragging half a metre. Multiply that over days and mobs, and you’re saving serious energy and strain.

And crutching? That involves even more sheep movement, so the benefits multiply.

Efficient Sheep Flow — Less Waiting, More Shearing

  Saves time - quicker sheep flow, faster tallies
  Saves energy - less physical strain on shearers
  Saves Money - reduced shed size and infrastructure
  Multi-purpose - works in new builds or retrofit woolsheds

One standout feature of the ShearMaster is its long race system. A five-stand setup can hold 35 to 40 sheep, around 7 to 8 sheep ready for each shearer, reducing the need to constantly refill from forcing pens and keeping your shed running smoothly.

The long race also lines up sheep in the right direction, so shearers don’t waste time turning animals around.

Efficient Sheep Flow = Consistent Work

The ShearMaster’s long race system keeps sheep flowing and shearers working.

A 5-stand setup holds 35–40 sheep, meaning 7–8 sheep per shearer are ready to go at all times. That means fewer stops to refill the race, and more shearing per hour.

No-Hands Race Latch — Work Smarter, Not Harder.

The innovative no-hands race latch lets shearers release sheep simply by leaning their hip against the flap. No fiddly latches or gates, just easy, safe, and quick sheep release.

Upright Crutching Made Easy

Drop the height of the shearing board and attach Perkinz CrutchMaster cradles, and the ShearMaster transforms into an upright crutching system; no bending, no dragging, just efficient, comfortable crutching.

Save Space and Maximise Your Investment

The ShearMaster requires less space than traditional sheds, allowing you to build smaller new sheds or retrofit existing ones. With less sheep grating needed, many sheds become multi-purpose spaces, perfect for storing farm equipment when you’re not shearing.

Designed by a Shearer, For Shearers

The ShearMaster is built around the needs of shearers, not just engineers. The simple goal? To create a cost-effective, innovative system that makes shearing, crutching, and upright crutching safer, faster, and easier.

Ready to Take Control?

If you’re a farmer who wants easier, more profitable wool harvesting with better control over weather, labour costs, and capital expenditure, the Perkinz ShearMaster is for you.

Enquire now to get your Info Pack and Price List - discover how the ShearMaster will save you time, reduce stress, and make your money work harder.

Australia                                                     New Zealand

 1-800-750-584                                     021 445 920

  wayne@perkinz.com.au                     wayne@perkinz.co.nz

Above shows a 5 stand ShearMaster in action in July 2023