BIGspring 6200 - ideal for free stalls

Miraco rates the 6200 for 200 head of beef cattle or 100 dairy cows. It holds 60 gallons and refills as animals drink, and with seven feet of open trough at a 22 inch drinking height a group can come to water at the same time.

The BigSpring is an open trough waterer, so in a freezing climate it needs heat. We recommend Miraco heat package 162, the complete kit. It pairs the 543-5 immersion water warmer with the 919-5 cable heater, so the trough, the water line and the valve are all protected, not just the water in the trough. A 240 volt heater is also an option. Run either one on a dedicated circuit with a ground fault breaker.

Lift the float to shut off the water, then pull the two large three inch drains and let the trough empty. The trough is built on a slope, so it clears out and scrubs down quickly. Put the drains plugs, part 984, back and release the float to refill.

Set the unit on a level pad with the water line coming up inside the base, bolt it down, hook up the supply line and set the float. Most people have it watering the same day. The footprint drawing and the instruction manual are both on this page, so you can pour the pad and stub the line in before the unit arrives.

Release the spring loaded clips and lift off the valve chamber cover. The valve and the float sit underneath it. No wrenches are needed, so a float adjustment or a valve change is a few minutes of work, and every part inside is listed on the BIGspring 6200 parts breakdown.

Tip: while the cover is off, check the gasket underneath it. If the gasket is damaged or missing, replace it.

That is what it was built for. The 6200 is only 22 inches wide, so it centers between stalls without taking alley room, and the flat back sits flush against a wall or a panel. A gravity fill assembly is available as an option.

The 6200 is a freight item at a shipping weight of 170 pounds. Complete the freight quote form and we will price the delivery for you. This item is available for pick-up in Grinnell, Iowa.