BIGspring 6300 - Miraco automatic Waterer

Miraco rates the 6300 for 300 head of beef cattle or 150 dairy cows. It holds 110 gallons, the most of any BigSpring, and gives twelve feet of open trough at a 22 inch drinking height in a footprint that is still only 22 inches wide.

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 bottom drain and let the trough empty. The trough clears out and scrubs down quickly. Put the drain 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 6300 parts breakdown.

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

Yes. Miraco calls for a neck rail on the 6300 to keep cattle from standing in the water. Twelve feet of open trough is a lot of water surface, and a rail keeps the water clean and cuts down on how often you drain and scrub. A 10 inch to 12 inch stem wall is recommended.

The 6300 is a freight item at a shipping weight of 275 pounds. Complete the freight quote form and we will price the delivery for you. This item is available for pick-up in Grinnell, Iowa.