Ritchie WaterMaster 54 #16542

• Feedlots & Backgrounding Operations – Handles high traffic with ease, allowing multiple cattle to drink at once while reducing crowding and stress.
• Pasture & Rotational Grazing Systems – Ideal for central placement between paddocks or along fence lines, giving multiple groups consistent access to fresh water.
• Dairy Operations – Supports moderate to large groups of dairy cows with fast refill rates to keep up with demand during peak drinking times.
• Split-Fence Installations – Commonly installed in fence lines to serve two pens at once, maximizing efficiency without adding additional waterers.
• Cold Weather Environments – With insulation and optional heating components, it performs well in winter conditions where freeze protection is critical.
• Medium to Large Herd Setups – Best suited for herds up to 200 head where durability, low maintenance, and consistent water availability are essential.

• All surfaces slope to drain for easy cleaning
• Finger lift service cover: no tools, springs or clips
• Constant flow optional
• Built for rugged feedlot, pasture and dairy conditions
• Water seal keeps cold air away from valve
• Fastest valve in the industry, allows lower storage volume for fresher water
• Optional Immersion heater and supply line heater available

Part No. 16542
Length 54in/137.16cm
Width 33in/83.82cm
Overall Height 28in/71.12cm
Shipping Weight 125lb/56.7kg
Drinking Height 22in/55.88cm
Capacity 18gal/68.14L
Herd Capacity 200 beef, 100 dairy

Ritchie warrants its waterers against manufacturing defect for ten years, with coverage depending on how the unit is built.

Poly units: the base, top and ball closures carry a ten year limited warranty, covered at 100 percent for the first five years, then declining 20 percent per year through the remaining five years.

Stainless steel units: the stainless trough and stainless valve chamber frame carry a ten year limited warranty, plus ten years of corrosion coverage, at 100 percent for the entire ten year period.

Parts, such as floats, valves and heating elements, are warranted for one year from the date of purchase, at 100 percent against manufacturing defect.

See your instruction manual or ritchiefount.com for complete warranty information.

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