1. On-demand water is fresh water.
Automatic waterers take the guesswork out of hydration. Your animals get clean, fresh water when they need it — and you save time and energy in the process. Ritchie trough and valve combinations are built to keep water moving. They deliver plenty of flow when animals are drinking, while minimizing stagnant water when they’re not.
Our quick-flow valves come in two sizes to match your waterer’s trough, with flow capacities designed to handle a range of supply line pressures. So, no matter your setup, you can count on consistent, reliable performance.
2. You get the best warranty in the industry.
We stand behind what we build. That’s why our polyethylene (poly) waterers are backed by a 10-year limited warranty — five years full coverage, followed by five years prorated.* Our stainless-steel troughs are covered by a 10-year, 100% warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion.
It’s simple: Reliable products should come with a warranty to match.
*Excludes Genesis product line (1-year warranty).
3. Our poly units are totally sealed.
Our heavy-duty poly waterers are fully sealed to lock out moisture and protect the insulation inside. The poly is thicker than the competition’s, and the one-piece, roto-molded design adds serious durability.
We also build in UV inhibitors to help stand up to sun, season after season.
4. Our steel troughs are made of 304 stainless steel.
There are cheaper grades of stainless steel out there, but you won’t find them in Ritchie waterers. Our steel troughs are made of 304 stainless — the ultimate in durability and corrosion resistance.
5. Ritchie waterers are heavy duty, but not heavy.
Put a Ritchie waterer up against a competitor’sconcrete unit, and the difference is clear. Our troughs won’t pit. They’re easier to clean, more efficient to heat and help keep water cleaner for your animals.
Installation is simpler, too. Two people can get a Ritchie unit in place. No heavy equipment required. And when it comes to energy use, Ritchie waterers use up to 75% less than concrete units. Less waste. More efficiency.
6. Every product is designed with animal safety in mind.
Our stainless-steel troughs feature hemmed edges for a smooth, blunt finish — no sharp spots. Our heavy-duty poly waterers are designed with rounded, curved surfaces to help prevent injury.
And every heated stainless-steel trough is tested to meet applicable U.S. and Canadian safety standards, so you can trust what your animals are drinking from.
7. Our superior sealing technology keeps cold air away from valves.
A smart design that works as hard as you do: Our water seal design eliminates the need for gaskets. That means no freezing, cracking or tearing. It keeps cold air away from the valve, the heart of your waterer.
By protecting our high-capacity valves, we’re protecting your investment.
8. Every Ritchie meets Grade A dairy recommendations.
You don’t have to search the entire Ritchie product line for a waterer that meets Grade A dairy recommendations — they all do!
9. Energy-efficient Ritchie waterers stay frost free without much cost.
Built to keep water flowing — not your energy bills climbing. Ritchie waterers are designed for efficient operation and to prevent freezing without driving up cost. See year-long energy estimates (based on $0.18 per kWh) on each product page to see just how much efficiency matters.
Backed by university and Ritchie testing and adjusted for regional conditions, these numbers highlight the advantage of poly construction and covered troughs when it comes to saving energy season after season.
10. Ritchie waterers are built to last.
Many producers may buy a Ritchie once every 20 years — and there’s a reason for that. Our waterers are built to last and proven to show up day in and day out. That kind of reliability comes from pride in workmanship and a focus on getting the details right.
Find the right fit for your operation, and you’ll see why Ritchie earns the kind of loyalty that sticks around for decades.