Heated Stainless Steel Drinking Troughs | Dairy Water Systems | NexAgri
Heated Stainless Steel Water Trough for Cows
Winter Hydration Solutions

Keep Your Herd Hydrated,
Whatever the Weather

Stop losing milk production to frozen water lines. Our electrically heated stainless steel troughs maintain a perfect 10~20°C water temperature in freezing northern climates—reducing your cows' energy consumption and maximizing feed conversion rates.

Auto-Heats to 10-20°C
50mm Polyurethane Insulation
Dual-Layer 304 Stainless Steel
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Why Upgrade to Heated Troughs?

Cold water drastically limits a cow's daily intake. Providing warm water in winter is the fastest way to protect your herd's health and your bottom line.

Increase Milk Yield

Cows naturally drink more when water is between 10~20°C. More water intake directly correlates to higher feed conversion rates and increased milk production.

Lower Energy Waste

When cows drink freezing water, their bodies burn valuable calories just to stay warm. Warm water preserves their energy for producing milk, not body heat.

Zero Frost & Ice

The built-in electric heating element and automated thermostat eliminate the manual labor of breaking ice blocks during harsh winter mornings.

Extreme Durability

Constructed with a 1.5mm inner and 1.2mm outer stainless steel layer, this trough is heavy-duty enough to withstand pushing, impacts, and corrosion.

Engineered Performance

Heavy-Duty Heating System

Built to survive freezing temperatures and demanding herd environments.

Stainless Steel Trough Details
40-50mm Polyurethane Core

Thermostatic SS Troughs

"Set it. Forget it. Never break ice again."

Our advanced trough design sandwiches 40-50mm of dense polyurethane insulation between two thick layers of stainless steel. This creates a "thermos" effect. Combined with the 220V electric heating element, it maintains target temperatures with minimal electricity draw.

Auto-Fill Floater

Floater valve automatically replenishes water as cows drink.

Manual Discharge

Large manual valve allows for rapid drainage during cleaning.

1.5mm Inner Steel

Thicker inner walls prevent denting and corrosion from water exposure.

Adjustable Temp

Users can freely set the target temperature based on weather conditions.

Technical Specifications

Available in 4 standard lengths to fit any barn layout.

Model Series Length (L) Width (W) Height (H) Capacity Estimate
SST-1000 1000 mm 500 mm 600 mm Small Pens / Calves
SST-2000 2000 mm 500 mm 600 mm Standard Pens
SST-2700 2700 mm 500 mm 600 mm Medium Herds
SST-4000 4000 mm 500 mm 600 mm Large Freestall Barns

Field-Proven Results

See how NexAgri troughs protect herds in the harshest climates.

Dairy Cows at Heated Trough in Snow
Commercial Dairy, Northern Region

Eliminated Winter Milk Drops

  • • Installed: 12 x SST-4000 Units
  • • Environment: Down to -20°C ambient temp
  • • Result: Maintained target water temp with zero ice blockage
"Before upgrading, we spent hours every morning breaking ice in the old concrete tubs, and milk yields always dropped in January. These insulated NexAgri troughs keep the water steaming at 15°C all night. The cows drink aggressively even in the snow, and production stays completely stable."

Complete Your Dairy System

Individual Water Bowls

Individual Water Bowls

Perfect for tie-stall barns or isolation pens. Available in cast iron and plastic with press-valves.

Rotary Cow Brushes

Rotary Cow Brushes

Improve cow comfort, reduce stress, and stimulate blood circulation for better health.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about our heated troughs.

01 Will this consume a lot of electricity?

No. Thanks to the 40-50mm thick polyurethane insulation, the heat retention is excellent. The built-in thermostat only activates the heating element when the water temperature drops below your set point, making it highly energy-efficient even in deep winter.

02 Is it safe from electrical shocks to the cows?

Absolutely. The electrical heating components are fully sealed, grounded, and housed in a water-tight compartment isolated from the drinking basin. It is specifically designed and certified for safe livestock use.

03 How do I clean the trough?

Cleaning is fast and easy. Simply open the manual discharge valve located at the bottom to drain the water rapidly. The smooth 304 stainless steel interior can be easily scrubbed or hosed down without holding onto algae or dirt.

04 How does it refill when cows drink?

The unit comes equipped with a covered floater control valve connected to your barn's water supply line. As the water level drops, the valve automatically opens to replenish the trough, ensuring constant availability.

Get a Water System Proposal

Ensure your cows never go thirsty this winter. Tell us your barn layout and herd size, and we will recommend the correct sizes and quantities of SS Troughs for your project.

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