WaterMaster 600 Ritchie Waterer

The Ritchie WaterMaster 600 (Part No. 18171) is a heavy-duty automatic livestock waterer designed to provide fresh, clean water for large herds in demanding dairy, feedlot, and pasture environments. Featuring a one-piece, fully insulated polyethylene body, this waterer withstands harsh weather, resists damage from livestock, and requires significantly less winter energy than traditional concrete units. Its narrow, deep trough design makes it especially well-suited for dairy barn crossovers and alleyways, while the sloped interior and large drain allow for fast, hassle-free cleaning. With a herd capacity of up to 250 beef cattle or 125 dairy cows, the WaterMaster 600 is built to keep animals hydrated and producers focused on more important chores than scrubbing water tanks.

Country of Origin
Made in the U.S.A.

Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 18171
• Brand: Ritchie
• Series: WaterMaster 600
• Product Type: Automatic Livestock Waterer
• Length: 72" (182.88 cm)
• Width: 24" (60.96 cm)
• Overall Height: 28.5" (72.39 cm)
• Drinking Height: 24" (60.96 cm)
• Water Capacity: 28 Gallons (105.99 L)
• Shipping Weight: 132 lbs (59.87 kg)
• Herd Capacity: Up to 250 Beef Cattle or 125 Dairy Cattle
• Body Construction: One-piece fully insulated polyethylene
• Trough Design: Narrow, deep trough ideal for dairy crossovers and alleyways
• Energy Efficiency: Uses up to 75% less winter energy than comparable concrete waterers
• Drainage System: All surfaces slope to a large drain for rapid emptying and cleaning
• Valve Protection: Water seal helps keep cold air away from the valve assembly
• Service Access: Finger-lift service cover requires no tools, springs, or clips
• Valve Performance: Features one of the industry's fastest refill valves for fresher water with lower storage volume
• Optional Features:
  • Constant flow kit (sold separately)
  • Immersion heater
  • Supply line heater
• Application: Feedlots, dairy barns, pastures, and livestock facilities
• Durability: Designed for rugged livestock environments and hoof traffic

Ideal For

• Dairy barns with crossover lanes and alleyway installations
• Feedlots requiring reliable, high-capacity watering systems
• Pastures supporting large beef or dairy herds
• Producers seeking easier cleaning and lower winter operating costs
• Anyone who would rather spend five minutes cleaning a waterer than thirty—and have happier cattle while they're at it.