Livestock Waterer · Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole Waterer
$1,668.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply. Six holes, capacity 55 gal. How it compares with 18 other livestock waterers on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole Compares
Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole: $452 less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole
Ritchie WaterMaster 1200: $14 less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole
Ritchie CattleMaster 1440: $467 more than the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole
Ritchie CattleMaster 10T: $1,257 more than the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole
All five near the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Capacity | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole | Price$1,216.99 | TypeFour holes | Capacity45.5 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
| Ritchie WaterMaster 1200 | Price$1,654.99 | TypeAutomatic | Capacity60 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
| Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole | Price$1,668.99 | TypeSix holes | Capacity55 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
| Ritchie CattleMaster 1440 | Price$2,135.99 | TypeSteel trough | Capacity60 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
| Ritchie CattleMaster 10T | Price$2,925.99 | TypeHeated steel trough | Capacity50 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 Six Hole Specs
A typical automatic livestock waterer, not the exact Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole. Photo: David Pashley, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Ritchie |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Automatic Livestock Waterers |
| TypeWhat this means → | Six holes |
| Capacity | 55 gal. |
| Price | $1,668.99 |
| Checked at | High Plains Cattle Supply |
More options
More Ritchie Options Besides the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole
Ritchie has 9 products on this site. See the full Ritchie lineup and how it compares.
Ritchie
Ritchie EcoFount 1
$661.99
- Type: Heated, single hole
- Capacity: 3.5 gal.
Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
$727.99
- Type: Single hole
- Capacity: 11.2 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.
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole
Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole
$1,668.99
- Type: Six holes
- Capacity: 55 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 Six Hole with any other livestock waterer, or see every model in the livestock waterer price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole Fits
Type
Six holes.
Capacity
55 gal.
Where it sits
#17 of 19 waterers by price on this site.
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Questions
Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole Questions
How much does the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole cost?
$1,668.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply when checked in September 2026, which is $669 over the middle starting price of the 19 livestock waterers on this site ($999.99). Check shipping before checkout.
Is the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole expensive for a livestock waterer?
It is #17 of 19 by starting price: 16 cost less and 2 cost more. Among automatic livestock waterers alone it is #14 of 16.
What kind of waterer is the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole?
It is listed as six holes, which puts it in the multi-drinker group. Besides the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole, 4 others here are in that group, from the Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided to the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole. Waterer types explained.
How much water does the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole hold?
55 gal. 3 of the 11 waterers here with a listed capacity hold more.
Will the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole freeze in winter?
The Ritchie Thrifty King Six 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 Six Hole?
The closest cheaper options are the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole ($1,216.99) and the Ritchie WaterMaster 1200 ($1,654.99), both below the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole.
What is one step up from the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole?
Next above the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole by price: the Ritchie CattleMaster 1440 ($2,135.99) and the Ritchie CattleMaster 10T ($2,925.99).
Should I buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole or the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole?
The Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole starts $452 lower. Type: Six holes vs Four holes. Capacity: 55 gal. vs 45.5 gal. See the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole and Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole side by side.
What other Ritchie livestock waterers compete with the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole?
Alongside the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole, Ritchie also sells the Ritchie EcoFount 1 ($661.99), the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole ($727.99) and the Ritchie WaterMaster 54 ($1,104.99). The Ritchie page lists 5 more next to the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole.
Where can I buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole?
High Plains Cattle Supply lists it at $1,668.99.
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