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 rates 4.2 among automatic waterers heated waterers; the Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub rates 3.4 among heated buckets ones. The Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub costs $1,801.01 less ($98.98 vs $1,899.99).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (automatic waterers and heated buckets), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Ritchie CattleMaster 480 | Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $95 per gallon ($1,899.99, 20 gal) | 98 $6.19 per gallon ($98.98, 16 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 100 20 gal | 100 16 gal |
| 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 | 30 thermostat |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10 years warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Ritchie CattleMaster 480 | Farm Innovators HT-200 Heated Tub | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Automatic waterer | Heated tub |
| Capacity | 20 gal | 16 gal |
| Price per gallon | $95 | $6.19 |
| Drinker | Trough | Open top |
| Animals served | 180 beef cattle, 90 dairy | - |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 548 W | 200 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | Yes | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | Hardwired | - |
| Chew protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polyethylene body, 304 stainless steel trough | Plastic |
| Weight | - | 6.8 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 1 year |