The Ritchie 3 Cattle Fountain features a big-throated valve to keep the water flowing fresh and clean, even when demand is at its heaviest—and it’s built with the reliability Ritchie is known for.
  • Heavy-duty steel construction
  • Heating elements attached directly to trough for efficiency
  • Electric or gas heat
  • Cable heater provides extra supply line protection
  • Optional thermal cover (for 5 Cattle only)
  • Trough is 304 stainless for durability
The superior energy-efficient design and adjustable disc thermostat lock in heat during the winter and keep water cool and clean in the summer.
  • Full-throated valve refills quickly and automatically
  • Thermal caps minimize heat loss in winter, keep water cool and reduce algae growth in summer
  • Plastic drink well helps insulate water and keep thermal cap in place
  • Cable heater provides extra supply line protection
  • Stainless steel hold-downs
 
 Model Part# Length
(in/cm)
Base Width
(in/cm)
Base
Drinking
Height (in/cm)
Wt (lbs) Capacity Type
of Heat
Trough
Capacity
(gal/liters)
 3 Cattle Fountain 16743 28.5/72.39 17/43.18 26/66.04 87 100 cattle Electric or Gas 10/37.8
 Commander 1 16751 20/50.8 16/40.64 16/40.64 48 30 cattle Electric 3.5/13.2
 Commander 2 16758 32/81.28 16/40.64 16/40.64 71 60 cattle Electric 6.2/24.5