Ritchie CattleMaster 480
A big heated automatic waterer for cattle herds of up to 180 head. It has the largest trough of the automatic waterers here.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
The Ritchie CattleMaster 480 is the better heated waterer overall, rated 4.2 to 2.8. The Ritchie CattleMaster 480 leads on warranty and features. The Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer costs $1,460 less ($439.99 vs $1,899.99).
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Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer
A heated hog waterer for a fence line between two pens of up to 150 pigs. It plugs into a 120 V outlet.
Amazon $439.99$439.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ritchie CattleMaster 480 for warranty (10 years warranty vs 1.5 years warranty) and features (thermostat, insulated, hardwired, no cord vs thermostat, insulated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every automatic waterers heated waterer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ritchie CattleMaster 480 | Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $95 per gallon ($1,899.99, 20 gal) | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Capacity 15% | 100 20 gal | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Cold rating 20% | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 100 thermostat, insulated, hardwired, no cord | 50 thermostat, insulated |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10 years warranty | 30 1.5 years warranty |
Specifications
| Ritchie CattleMaster 480 | Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Automatic waterer | Automatic waterer |
| Capacity | 20 gal | - |
| Price per gallon | $95 | - |
| Drinker | Trough | Trough |
| Animals served | 180 beef cattle, 90 dairy | Up to 150 hogs |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 548 W | 500 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | Yes | Yes |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | Hardwired | - |
| Chew protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polyethylene body, 304 stainless steel trough | Galvanized steel, polyurethane foam insulation |
| Warranty | 10 years | 1.5 years |