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
The Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub is the better heated waterer overall, rated 3.4 to 2.3. The Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub leads on value and capacity. The API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket wins on features. The API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket costs $43.67 less ($55.31 vs $98.98).
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API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket
A small heated bucket for a dog, goats or a few hens kept outdoors. It costs the most per gallon of the heated buckets here.
Amazon $55.31$55.31
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub for value ($6.19 per gallon ($98.98, 16 gal) vs $24.58 per gallon ($55.31, 2.2 gal)) and capacity (16 gal vs 2.2 gal).
- Choose the API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket for features (thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more vs thermostat).
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 HT-200 Heated Tub | API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $6.19 per gallon ($98.98, 16 gal) | 12 $24.58 per gallon ($55.31, 2.2 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 100 16 gal | 2 2.2 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 30 thermostat | 80 thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1 year warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub | API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated tub | Heated bucket |
| Capacity | 16 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon | $6.19 | $24.58 |
| Drinker | Open top | Open top |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 200 W | 50 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | No | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | - | 6 ft |
| Chew protection | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Weight | 6.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |