Livestock Waterer · Ritchie
Ritchie WaterMaster 800 Waterer
$1,115.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply. Steel and poly, capacity 52 gal. How it compares with 18 other livestock waterers on price and specs.
How it compares
How the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 Compares
Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer: $216 less than the Ritchie WaterMaster 800
Ritchie WaterMaster 54: $11 less than the Ritchie WaterMaster 800
Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole: $101 more than the Ritchie WaterMaster 800
Ritchie WaterMaster 1200: $539 more than the Ritchie WaterMaster 800
All five near the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 as a table, with store links
| Model | Price | Type | Capacity | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
Prices last checked September 2026. Freight is extra unless noted.
The specs
Ritchie WaterMaster 800 Specs
A typical automatic livestock waterer, not the exact Ritchie WaterMaster 800. Photo: Russel Wills, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Brand | Ritchie |
|---|---|
| TypeWhat this means → | Automatic Livestock Waterers |
| TypeWhat this means → | Steel and poly |
| Capacity | 52 gal. |
| Price | $1,115.99 |
| Checked at | High Plains Cattle Supply |
More options
More Ritchie Options Besides the Ritchie WaterMaster 800
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 Thrifty King Four Hole
$1,216.99
- Type: Four holes
- Capacity: 45.5 gal.
Where to buy
Where to Buy the Ritchie WaterMaster 800
Ritchie
Ritchie WaterMaster 800
$1,115.99
- Type: Steel and poly
- Capacity: 52 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 WaterMaster 800 with any other livestock waterer, or see every model in the livestock waterer price guide.
Who it fits
Who the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 Fits
Type
Steel and poly.
Capacity
52 gal.
Where it sits
#13 of 19 waterers by price on this site.
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Questions
Ritchie WaterMaster 800 Questions
How much does the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 cost?
$1,115.99 at High Plains Cattle Supply when checked in September 2026, which is $116 over the middle starting price of the 19 livestock waterers on this site ($999.99). Some stores offer in-store pickup.
Is the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 expensive for a livestock waterer?
It is #13 of 19 by starting price: 12 cost less and 6 cost more. Among automatic livestock waterers alone it is #11 of 16.
What kind of waterer is the Ritchie WaterMaster 800?
It is listed as steel and poly, which puts it in the single drinker group. Besides the Ritchie WaterMaster 800, 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 WaterMaster 800 hold?
52 gal. 4 of the 11 waterers here with a listed capacity hold more.
Will the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 freeze in winter?
Nothing in the High Plains Cattle Supply listing says the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 is heated. Ask the dealer about a heater kit before winter.
What costs less than the Ritchie WaterMaster 800?
The closest cheaper options are the Century 4-Hole Energy-Free Waterer ($1,099.99) and the Ritchie WaterMaster 54 ($1,104.99), both below the Ritchie WaterMaster 800.
What is one step up from the Ritchie WaterMaster 800?
Next above the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 by price: the Miraco MiraFount 3354-S ($1,153.99) and the Ritchie Thrifty King Four Hole ($1,216.99).
Should I buy the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 or the Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer?
The Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer starts $216 lower. Type: Steel and poly vs Four holes, cattle. Capacity: 52 gal. vs —. See the Ritchie WaterMaster 800 and Behlen Country 4-Hole Cattle Waterer side by side.
What other Ritchie livestock waterers compete with the Ritchie WaterMaster 800?
Alongside the Ritchie WaterMaster 800, 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 WaterMaster 800.
Where can I buy the Ritchie WaterMaster 800?
High Plains Cattle Supply lists it at $1,115.99.
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