Livestock Waterer · Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole Waterer
$1,216.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply. Four holes, capacity 45.5 gal. How it compares with 18 other livestock waterers on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole Compares
Ritchie WaterMaster 54: $112 less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole
Ritchie WaterMaster 800: $101 less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole
Ritchie WaterMaster 1200: $438 more than the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole
Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole: $452 more than the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole
All five near the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Capacity | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie WaterMaster 54 | Price$1,104.99 | TypeAutomatic | Capacity18 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
| Ritchie WaterMaster 800 | Price$1,115.99 | TypeSteel and poly | Capacity52 gal. | Where to buyCheck price at High Plains Cattle Supply → |
| 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 → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole Specs
A typical automatic livestock waterer, not the exact Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole. Photo: David Pashley, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Ritchie |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Automatic Livestock Waterers |
| TypeWhat this means → | Four holes |
| Capacity | 45.5 gal. |
| Price | $1,216.99 |
| Checked at | High Plains Cattle Supply |
More options
More Ritchie Options Besides the Ritchie Thrifty King Four 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 Four Hole
Ritchie
Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole
$1,216.99
- Type: Four holes
- Capacity: 45.5 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 Four Hole with any other livestock waterer, or see every model in the livestock waterer price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole Fits
Type
Four holes.
Capacity
45.5 gal.
Where it sits
#15 of 19 waterers by price on this site.
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Questions
Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole Questions
How much does the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole cost?
$1,216.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply when checked in September 2026, which is $217 over the middle starting price of the 19 livestock waterers on this site ($999.99). Shipping depends on the store.
Is the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole expensive for a livestock waterer?
It is #15 of 19 by starting price: 14 cost less and 4 cost more. Among automatic livestock waterers alone it is #12 of 16.
What kind of waterer is the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole?
It is listed as four holes, which puts it in the multi-drinker group. Besides the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole, 4 others here are in that group, from the Miraco Lil Spring Double Sided to the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole. Waterer types explained.
How much water does the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole hold?
45.5 gal. 6 of the 11 waterers here with a listed capacity hold more.
Will the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole freeze in winter?
The Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole listing does not mention a heater, so plan on a de-icer or a daily check in hard freezes.
What costs less than the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole?
The closest cheaper options are the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 ($1,115.99) and the Miraco MiraFount 3354-S ($1,153.99), both below the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole.
What is one step up from the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole?
Next above the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole by price: the Ritchie WaterMaster 1200 ($1,654.99) and the Ritchie Thrifty King Six Hole ($1,668.99).
Should I buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole or the Ritchie WaterMaster 54?
The Ritchie WaterMaster 54 starts $112 lower. Type: Four holes vs Automatic. Capacity: 45.5 gal. vs 18 gal. See the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole and Ritchie WaterMaster 54 side by side.
What other Ritchie livestock waterers compete with the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole?
Alongside the Ritchie Thrifty King Four 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 Four Hole.
Where can I buy the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole?
High Plains Cattle Supply lists it at $1,216.99.
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