{"product_id":"shoof-mk2-tailwell-tail-trimmer-drill-attachment","title":"Shoof MK2 TailWell Tail Trimmer Drill Attachment","description":"Shoof MK2 TailWell Tail Trimmer Drill Attachment \u003cp\u003eThe Shoof MK2 TailWell Tail Trimmer is a drill-powered attachment for trimming the tails of milking cows, fitted to any suitable cordless drill of 14 volts or better via its chuck shank. It is designed for dairy farmers, herd managers and stock handlers who want to tidy tail switches quickly during milking rather than setting up a separate handling session.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach tail takes only 3-4 seconds, the action is quiet and smooth, and the oscillating outer blade runs over a fixed inner blade so there is no risk of injury to operator or animal. The drill is not provided. Browse more yard and livestock kit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable and yard equipment collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrims in 3-4 seconds per tail\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast enough to fit into the normal milking routine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits standard cordless drills\u003c\/strong\u003e — chuck shank mounting, 14V or better producing approx. 1,000rpm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe oscillating blade system\u003c\/strong\u003e — outer blade moves over a fixed inner blade, so there is no risk of injury to man or cow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated neck strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps the unit hands-free between cows.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet in use\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth cutting action helps keep cattle settled.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo pre-cutting required\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles the tail switch even when very dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable blades\u003c\/strong\u003e — replacement blade sets are available separately.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMK2 TailWell Tail Trimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrill attachment tail trimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrill required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCordless, 14 volts or better, approx. 1,000rpm (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChuck shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutting system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOscillating outer blade over fixed inner blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3-4 seconds per tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLubrication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt start of use, then every 80-100 tails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHands-free carry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated neck strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the chuck shank securely into a cordless drill of 14 volts or better, running at approximately 1,000rpm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace the neck strap over your head so the trimmer can hang hands-free between animals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply lubrication to the blades before you begin trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBring the trimmer to the tail switch and run the drill; each tail takes around 3-4 seconds. No pre-cutting is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRe-apply lubrication every 80-100 tails to keep the cutting action smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean the blades after use and store the unit dry. Fit a replacement blade set when the edges dull.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a drill included with the Shoof MK2 Tail Trimmer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The drill is not provided. The trimmer fits by chuck shank into any suitable cordless drill of 14 volts or better producing approximately 1,000rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to trim one tail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 3-4 seconds per tail, which means it can be done during milking without slowing the routine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for the cow and the operator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outer blade oscillates over a fixed inner blade, so there is no risk of injury to man or cow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to pre-cut the tail switch first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Pre-cutting is not necessary, even if the tail switch is very dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should the blades be lubricated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply lubrication at the start of operation and re-apply every 80-100 tails.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the blades be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Replacement blade sets are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoof produces practical livestock husbandry and handling equipment used on dairy and beef units worldwide, with a focus on tools that make routine parlour and yard tasks quicker and safer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is a drill included with the Shoof MK2 Tail Trimmer?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The drill is not provided. 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