API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket
The standard heated stall bucket for a horse or large dog. It keeps water ice-free to -20 °F for little more than a small bucket costs.
Amazon $62.71$62.71
The API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket is the better heated waterer overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket leads on value, features and capacity. The Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket costs $4.72 less ($57.99 vs $62.71).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket for value ($12.54 per gallon ($62.71, 5 gal) vs $19.33 per gallon ($57.99, 3 gal)), features (thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more vs thermostat, protected cord) and capacity (5 gal vs 3 gal).
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 | API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket | Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 54 $12.54 per gallon ($62.71, 5 gal) | 27 $19.33 per gallon ($57.99, 3 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 21 5 gal | 7 3 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 100 ice-free to -20 F | 100 ice-free to -35 F |
| Features 20% | 80 thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more | 60 thermostat, protected cord |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1 year warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket | Farm Innovators FB-80R Heated Bucket | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated bucket | Heated bucket |
| Capacity | 5 gal | 3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $12.54 | $19.33 |
| Drinker | Open top | Open top |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 115 W | 70 W |
| Ice-free to | -20 °F | -35 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | No | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Chew protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polyethylene | Recycled rubber |
| Weight | - | 6.9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |