Need a waterer that keeps your cattle hydrated year-round? Thrifty King automatic livestock waterers feature a fully insulated polyethylene body that retains heat so effectively many operations make it through winter without additional heating. For those in climates with harsher winters, an optional immersion heater and supply-line heat cable can be added to provide energy-efficient frost protection.
The elliptical polyethylene design helps regulate water temperature, minimize evaporation and deter mosquitoes.
Thrifty King makes reliable, low-maintenance hydration simple in any season.
Key features
- Solid foam insulation completely sealed in impact-resistant polyethylene helps maintain water temperature.
- Keep water warm with optional electric heat, immersion heater and self-regulating heat cable.
- ThermalEqualizer design in the patented drinking well eliminates cold spots in water storage.
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Thrifty King CT1-2000
The Thrifty King CT1-2000 is a single-drink automatic livestock waterer with a drinking height of 19 inches. It's designed for small pens and herds.
Thrifty King CT2-2000
The Thrifty King CT2-2000 is a fully insulated, double-sided polyethylene livestock waterer for up to 100 beef cattle. It features a 19-inch drinking height.
Thrifty King CT4-2000
The Thrifty King CT4-2000 is a double-sided automatic waterer with four drinking areas. This unit waters up to 200 beef cattle by splitting a fence line or as a stand-alone in a feedlot or pen.
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With over a century of know-how and a drive for innovation, Ritchie is here to help livestock producers confidently care for their animals with durable premium solutions — because hydrated herds are healthier herds. And healthier herds mean better results and easier days.
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