Introducing the Ritchie WaterMaster 1400
Smart. Tough as nails. And of course, Yellow. 🟡 .
The WaterMaster 1400 is the largest poly waterer Ritchie has ever built. Instantly recognizable by its bright yellow color, but above all designed to deliver maximum performance in your barn. The WaterMaster 1400 provides 416 liters of fresh drinking water per unit, more than enough for 250 dairy cows or 500 beef cattle.
Choose rugged top performance:
- Capacity: 416 liters
- Length: 427 cm, the longest poly waterer in the range
- Suitable for 250 dairy cows or 500 beef cattle
- Made from impact-resistant, UV-protected polyethylene
- Trough with divider reduces water waste during cleaning
- Large 3-inch drains and sloped bottom for quick and easy cleaning
- High flow thanks to rapid refill high-pressure valve
- Slim, long design ideal for placement in cross alleys of free-stall barns
- Can be installed by two people, no heavy equipment needed
- Optional electric heating: immersion heater or self-regulating heat cable
- Insulated valve housing with Ritchie waterseal prevents freezing, no cracking rubber seals
- Up to 75% lower energy use in winter compared to concrete waterers
- 10-year warranty
Strong selling points:
🟡 1. Fresh, cool water is crucial for feed intake, health, and milk production
🟡 2. Good drinking behavior reduces heat stress and boosts animal performance
🟡 3. Easier maintenance thanks to fast and simple cleaning
🟡 4. No frozen drinkers or leaking parts in winter
🟡 5. Built for farmers who demand reliability every single day
Cool Your Cow!
The WaterMaster 1400 fits perfectly within our Cool Your Cow philosophy. Optimal water quality is an essential part, but not the whole story. Combined with our effective ventilation and soaking solutions, we create cooling at cow level all year round. This reduces heat stress, improves animal health, and keeps your milk production steady and at its best. Typical Royal de Boer.
Want to know more? Feel free to contact our sales team.