Livestock Waterer · Ritchie
Ritchie EcoFount 1 Waterer
$661.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply. Heated, single hole, capacity 3.5 gal. How it compares with 18 other livestock waterers on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Ritchie EcoFount 1 Compares
Behlen Country Calf, Sheep and Goat Waterer: $112 less than the Ritchie EcoFount 1
Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down: $82 less than the Ritchie EcoFount 1
Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole: $66 more than the Ritchie EcoFount 1
Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer: $238 more than the Ritchie EcoFount 1
All five near the Ritchie EcoFount 1 as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Capacity | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behlen Country Calf, Sheep and Goat Waterer | Price$549.99 | TypeElectric | Capacity— | Where to buyCheck price at Tractor Supply → |
| 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 → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Ritchie EcoFount 1 Specs
A typical automatic livestock waterer, not the exact Ritchie EcoFount 1. Photo: Lene (Manisha), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Ritchie |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Automatic Livestock Waterers |
| TypeWhat this means → | Heated, single hole |
| Capacity | 3.5 gal. |
| Price | $661.99 |
| Checked at | High Plains Cattle Supply |
More options
More Ritchie Options Besides the Ritchie EcoFount 1
Ritchie has 9 products on this site. See the full Ritchie lineup and how it compares.
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Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole
$727.99
- Type: Single hole
- Capacity: 11.2 gal.
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Ritchie WaterMaster 54
$1,104.99
- Type: Automatic
- Capacity: 18 gal.
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Ritchie WaterMaster 800
$1,115.99
- Type: Steel and poly
- Capacity: 52 gal.
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Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole
$1,216.99
- Type: Four holes
- Capacity: 45.5 gal.
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Ritchie EcoFount 1
Ritchie
Ritchie EcoFount 1
$661.99
- Type: Heated, single hole
- Capacity: 3.5 gal.
The Ritchie EcoFount 1 is sold on Amazon. Compare the Amazon price and shipping with High Plains Cattle Supply before you order.
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 EcoFount 1 with any other livestock waterer, or see every model in the livestock waterer price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Ritchie EcoFount 1 Fits
Type
Heated, single hole.
Capacity
3.5 gal.
Where it sits
#7 of 19 waterers by price on this site.
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Questions
Ritchie EcoFount 1 Questions
How much does the Ritchie EcoFount 1 cost?
$661.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply when checked in September 2026, which is $338 under the middle starting price of the 19 livestock waterers on this site ($999.99). Some stores offer in-store pickup.
Is the Ritchie EcoFount 1 expensive for a livestock waterer?
It is #7 of 19 by starting price: 6 cost less and 12 cost more. Among automatic livestock waterers alone it is #7 of 16.
What kind of waterer is the Ritchie EcoFount 1?
It is listed as heated, single hole, which puts it in the heated or electric group. Besides the Ritchie EcoFount 1, 2 others here are in that group, from the Behlen Country Calf, Sheep and Goat Waterer to the Ritchie CattleMaster 10T. Waterer types explained.
How much water does the Ritchie EcoFount 1 hold?
3.5 gal. 10 of the 11 waterers here with a listed capacity hold more.
Will the Ritchie EcoFount 1 freeze in winter?
The Ritchie EcoFount 1 uses electric power to keep water open, so run a protected line to it before winter.
What costs less than the Ritchie EcoFount 1?
The closest cheaper options are the Behlen Country Calf, Sheep and Goat Waterer ($549.99) and the Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided Bolt-Down ($579.99), both below the Ritchie EcoFount 1.
What is one step up from the Ritchie EcoFount 1?
Next above the Ritchie EcoFount 1 by price: the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole ($727.99) and the Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer ($899.99).
Should I buy the Ritchie EcoFount 1 or the Behlen Country Calf, Sheep and Goat Waterer?
The Behlen Country Calf, Sheep and Goat Waterer starts $112 lower. Type: Heated, single hole vs Electric. Capacity: 3.5 gal. vs —. See the Ritchie EcoFount 1 and Behlen Country Calf, Sheep and Goat Waterer side by side.
What other Ritchie livestock waterers compete with the Ritchie EcoFount 1?
Alongside the Ritchie EcoFount 1, Ritchie also sells the Ritchie Thrifty King Single Hole ($727.99), 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 EcoFount 1.
Where can I buy the Ritchie EcoFount 1?
High Plains Cattle Supply lists it at $661.99, and it is also sold on Amazon.
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