The CattleMaster line combines the strength of stainless steel with the durability of heavy-duty poly for a heated livestock waterer that’s built to last. With thermostatically controlled heat for ice-free flow and Ritchie’s quick-refill valve, these units deliver reliable water in every season.
With Ritchie’s heavy-duty, impact resistant polyethylene casing and roto-molded construction, the CattleMaster 480 is heavily insulated for energy efficiency and uses UV inhibitors for extended life. It’s 4 feet (1.21-m) long with a 16-inch (40-cm) drinking height and waters up to 180 beef cattle or 90 dairy cows.
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Easy-access dome cover makes maintenance simple.
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Trough and hardware are manufactured from 304 stainless steel for durability and long product life.
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Unique patented water seal technology keeps cold air away from the valve.
- Part No.
- 18248
- Length
- 51in/130cm
- Width
- 23.5in/60cm
- Height
- 24.5in/62cm
- Weight
- 90lbs/41kg
- Drinking Height
- 16 inches
- Heat
- 548 W (4.6 A@120V)
- Herd Capacity
- 90 Dairy, 180 Beef
1-foot thermal tube top
2-foot thermal tube extension
2-inch plug package
3/4-inch series float
3/4-inch series float hardware package
3/4-inch valve bracket
3/4-inch valve rubber package
4-foot thermal tube top
Anchor bolts package
Cable heater
Green 3/4-inch valve series
Replace your existing valves in your larger green Ritchie automatic waterers.
Heater 120V 250W
Red 3/4-inch valve series
Stainless-steel Fenwal thermostat
White 3/4-inch valve series
CattleMaster 840
Ritchie Waterers are so well insulated that we have been recognized by electric companies and government agencies for energy efficiency. Below is the estimated cost of electricity per unit, per year.
All costs are based on a rate of 18.05 cents per kilowatt-hour. Your cost may vary. Estimates based on U.S. dollars.
Estimated annual energy cost for CattleMaster 480
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | St. Louis, Missouri | Conrad, Iowa | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Fargo, North Dakota | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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| $71.01 | $90.90 | $146.77 | $159.10 | $169.49 | $183.71 |
