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 3.4. The API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket leads on features. The Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub wins on value and capacity. The API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket costs $36.27 less ($62.71 vs $98.98).
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Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub
A 16 gallon heated tub for horses or a small flock of sheep, at the lowest price per gallon here. Its maker gives no cold rating.
Amazon $98.98$98.98
Which should you buy?
- Choose the API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket for features (thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more vs thermostat).
- Choose the Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub for value ($6.19 per gallon ($98.98, 16 gal) vs $12.54 per gallon ($62.71, 5 gal)) and capacity (16 gal vs 5 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 HT-200 Heated Tub |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 54 $12.54 per gallon ($62.71, 5 gal) | 98 $6.19 per gallon ($98.98, 16 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 21 5 gal | 100 16 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 100 ice-free to -20 F | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 80 thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more | 30 thermostat |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1 year warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| API 20FB 20 Quart Heated Bucket | Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated bucket | Heated tub |
| Capacity | 5 gal | 16 gal |
| Price per gallon | $12.54 | $6.19 |
| Drinker | Open top | Open top |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 115 W | 200 W |
| Ice-free to | -20 °F | - |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | No | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Chew protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polyethylene | Plastic |
| Weight | - | 6.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |