Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket
A 3 gallon rubber heated bucket for goats, sheep and ponies in the hardest winters. The rubber body survives kicks that crack plastic.
Amazon $57.99$57.99
The Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket is the better heated waterer overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket leads on value. The API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket wins on features. The API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket costs $2 less ($55.99 vs $57.99).
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API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket
A small flat-back heated bucket for a dog, goat or stall pony. It hangs flat on a wall and stows its cord in summer.
Amazon $55.99$55.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket for value ($19.33 per gallon ($57.99, 3 gal) vs $22.40 per gallon ($55.99, 2.5 gal)).
- Choose the API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket for features (thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more vs thermostat, protected cord).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every heated buckets heated waterer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket | API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 27 $19.33 per gallon ($57.99, 3 gal) | 18 $22.40 per gallon ($55.99, 2.5 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 7 3 gal | 4 2.5 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 100 ice-free to -35 F | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 60 thermostat, protected cord | 80 thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1 year warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket | API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated bucket | Heated bucket |
| Capacity | 3 gal | 2.5 gal |
| Price per gallon | $19.33 | $22.40 |
| Drinker | Open top | Open top |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 70 W | 75 W |
| Ice-free to | -35 °F | - |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | No | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | - | 6 ft |
| Chew protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Material | Recycled rubber | Plastic |
| Weight | 6.9 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |