Livestock Waterer · Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole Waterer
$727.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply. Single hole, capacity 11.2 gal. How it compares with 18 other livestock waterers on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole Compares
Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down: $148 less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
Ritchie EcoFount 1: $66 less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer: $172 more than the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
Ritchie WaterMaster 54: $377 more than the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
All five near the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Capacity | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down | Price$579.99 | TypePoly, two sides, bolt-down | Capacity— | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Ritchie EcoFount 1 | Price$661.99 | TypeHeated, single hole | Capacity3.5 gal. | Where to buyCheck price on Amazon → |
| Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole | Price$727.99 | TypeSingle hole | Capacity11.2 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
| Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer | Price$899.99 | TypeFour holes, cattle | Capacity— | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Ritchie WaterMaster 54 | Price$1,104.99 | TypeAutomatic | Capacity18 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole Specs
A typical automatic livestock waterer, not the exact Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole. Photo: Lene (Manisha), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Ritchie |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Automatic Livestock Waterers |
| TypeWhat this means → | Single hole |
| Capacity | 11.2 gal. |
| Price | $727.99 |
| Checked at | High Plains Cattle Supply |
More options
More Ritchie Options Besides the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
Ritchie has 9 products on this site. See the full Ritchie lineup and how it compares.
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Ritchie EcoFount 1
$661.99
- Type: Heated, single hole
- Capacity: 3.5 gal.
Ritchie
Ritchie WaterMaster 54
$1,104.99
- Type: Automatic
- Capacity: 18 gal.
Ritchie
Ritchie WaterMaster 800
$1,115.99
- Type: Steel and poly
- Capacity: 52 gal.
Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole
$1,216.99
- Type: Four holes
- Capacity: 45.5 gal.
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
$727.99
- Type: Single hole
- Capacity: 11.2 gal.
The price on this page is from High Plains Cattle Supply, checked September 2026. Farm equipment prices change between dealers, so confirm the price and freight before ordering.
Compare the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole with any other livestock waterer, or see every model in the livestock waterer price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole Fits
Type
Single hole.
Capacity
11.2 gal.
Where it sits
#8 of 19 waterers by price on this site.
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Questions
Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole Questions
How much does the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole cost?
$727.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply when checked in September 2026, which is $272 under the middle starting price of the 19 livestock waterers on this site ($999.99). Check shipping before checkout.
Is the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole expensive for a livestock waterer?
It is #8 of 19 by starting price: 7 cost less and 11 cost more. Among automatic livestock waterers alone it is #8 of 16.
What kind of waterer is the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole?
It is listed as single hole, which puts it in the single drinker group. Besides the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole, 6 others here are in that group, from the Little Giant DuraMate 4 Gallon Waterer to the Ritchie WaterMaster 1200. Waterer types explained.
How much water does the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole hold?
11.2 gal. 8 of the 11 waterers here with a listed capacity hold more.
Will the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole freeze in winter?
The Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole is not sold as heated. In freezing weather, check it daily or add a de-icer.
What costs less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole?
The closest cheaper options are the Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down ($579.99) and the Ritchie EcoFount 1 ($661.99), both below the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole.
What is one step up from the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole?
Next above the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole by price: the Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer ($899.99) and the Behlen Country Super 2-Hole Energy-Free ($999.99).
Should I buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole or the Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down?
The Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down starts $148 lower. Type: Single hole vs Poly, two sides, bolt-down. Capacity: 11.2 gal. vs —. See the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole and Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down side by side.
What other Ritchie livestock waterers compete with the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole?
Alongside the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole, Ritchie also sells the Ritchie EcoFount 1 ($661.99), the Ritchie WaterMaster 54 ($1,104.99) and the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 ($1,115.99). The Ritchie page lists 5 more next to the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole.
Where can I buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole?
High Plains Cattle Supply lists it at $727.99.
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