Hatching Time CT180SH
The larger Hatching Time cabinet, for hatcheries that want automatic humidity at 180 eggs a batch.
Amazon $1,199.99$1,199.99
The Hatching Time CT180SH is the better egg incubator overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Hatching Time CT180SH leads on humidity control and features. The GQF 1502 Sportsman wins on value. The Hatching Time CT180SH costs $190 less ($1,199.99 vs $1,389.99).
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GQF 1502 Sportsman
The long-standing American cabinet incubator for keepers hatching hundreds of eggs. It needs you to set humidity by pan and vent.
Amazon $1,389.99$1,389.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hatching Time CT180SH for humidity control (automatic humidity control vs humidity readout, water added by hand) and features (forced-air fan, temperature alarm, hatching baskets vs temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs, hatching baskets).
- Choose the GQF 1502 Sportsman for value ($4.83 per egg ($1,389.99, 288 eggs) vs $6.67 per egg ($1,199.99, 180 eggs)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cabinet, 100+ eggs egg incubator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hatching Time CT180SH | GQF 1502 Sportsman |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 21 $6.67 per egg ($1,199.99, 180 eggs) | 38 $4.83 per egg ($1,389.99, 288 eggs) |
| Humidity control 25% | 100 automatic humidity control | 40 humidity readout, water added by hand |
| Egg turning 15% | 75 automatic turning (no auto-stop stated) | 75 automatic turning (no auto-stop stated) |
| Features 20% | 55 forced-air fan, temperature alarm, hatching baskets | 40 temperature alarm, clear view of the eggs, hatching baskets |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1 year warranty | 33 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Hatching Time CT180SH | GQF 1502 Sportsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Cabinet | Cabinet |
| Chicken eggs | 180 | 288 |
| Price per egg | $6.67 | $4.83 |
| Incubation | ||
| Egg turning | Automatic | Automatic |
| Humidity control | Automatic | Readout, manual water |
| Forced-air fan | Yes | - |
| Temperature alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Clear view of eggs | - | Yes |
| Candler | No | No |
| Hatching baskets | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Maximum power | 200 W | 325 W |
| Typical power | 70 W | - |
| Weight | 49 lb | 75 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |