Watering
Livestock Waterer Prices Compared
An automatic cattle waterer costs $370 to $1,200 for a poly or energy-free unit and $1,100 to $2,900 for a Ritchie steel waterer. Tank de-icers cost $45 to $75.
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Waterers Most Buyers Pick
Miraco
Lil Spring Double Sided
$369.99
- Poly, two sides
- Add a 110V heater for $120.99
- Store pickup
Behlen Country
4-Hole Cattle Waterer
$899.99
- Four drinking holes
- Cattle
- Store pickup
Century
4-Hole Energy-Free
$1,099.99
- Polyethylene
- Four holes
- No electricity
Ritchie
WaterMaster 800
$1,115.99
- 52 gallons
- Steel and poly
- Ritchie’s cattle line
Prices last checked September 29, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Every Automatic Waterer Priced
Prices last checked September 29, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted. Several Ritchie models were listed out of stock at High Plains Cattle Supply.
De-Icers and Heated Buckets
The low-cost way through winter with the tanks you already have.
| Product | Fits | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Innovators 9 qt. heated bucket | Fitssmall stock | Price$41.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Farm Innovators floating de-icer 1,500W | Fitsmetal stock tanks | Price$44.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Farm Innovators sinking de-icer 1,500W | Fits70–300 gal. tanks | Price$51.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Farm Innovators 6 gal. heated bucket | Fitshorses, goats | Price$54.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Farm Innovators drain-plug de-icer 1,500W | FitsRubbermaid tanks to 300 gal. | Price$64.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| K&H Ultimate stock tank de-icer 1,500W | Fitsstock tanks | Price$71.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Farm Innovators 16 gal. heated tub | Fitssmall herds | Price$89.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| Miraco heater for Lil Spring | FitsLil Spring waterers | Price$120.99 | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
Prices last checked September 29, 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
Which Kind of Waterer
$370–$1,000
Electric poly
Miraco Lil Spring and Behlen Country waterers. Need a water line and power for a heater in winter.
$1,000–$1,200
Energy-free
Behlen Country Super 2-Hole and Century 4-Hole. Insulation and ground heat keep water open without power; they need enough cattle drinking to keep water moving.
$660–$2,900
Ritchie steel and poly
EcoFount, Thrifty King, WaterMaster and CattleMaster. Ritchie is the brand most ranches name, with the widest range of sizes.
Where to Buy a Waterer
Tractor Supply stocks the Miraco, Behlen Country, Century and Little Giant waterers and every de-icer here. High Plains Cattle Supply lists the Ritchie line.
Tractor Supply
Miraco, Behlen Country, Century, Little Giant, de-icers and heated buckets.
Shop at Tractor Supply →High Plains Cattle Supply
Ritchie EcoFount, Thrifty King, WaterMaster and CattleMaster, Miraco MiraFount.
Shop at High Plains Cattle Supply →Prices on this site come from these sellers’ public listings. Confirm the current price and freight with the seller before ordering.
Waterer Questions
How much does an automatic cattle waterer cost?
$369.99 for a Miraco Lil Spring to $2,925.99 for a heated Ritchie CattleMaster 10T. Most two to four hole cattle waterers cost $900 to $1,700.
Do energy-free waterers work in winter?
They use insulation and ground heat instead of a heater. They work where enough cattle drink often enough to keep fresh water moving through.
What is the cheapest way to keep water from freezing?
A stock tank de-icer: $44.99 to $71.99 at Tractor Supply. It runs on power and sits in the tank you already have.
Does a waterer need a frost-free water line?
Yes, for year-round use. The line has to run below the frost line up into the waterer, and installation adds to the cost.