A reliable livestock watering setup starts with choosing a trough that suits your animals, paddock layout and water supply. Concrete troughs are a practical long-term option for farms and rural properties because their weight, strength and stability make them well suited to permanent installations.
Bennett’s supplies concrete water troughs in several round sizes as well as a larger oblong model. Here is what to consider before deciding which option is right for your property.
Why Choose a Concrete Water Trough?
Concrete troughs are designed for demanding outdoor conditions. Unlike lightweight options, they are difficult for livestock to shift or overturn and remain stable when the ground becomes wet or muddy. Their solid construction also makes them suitable for exposed paddocks and high-use watering points.
- Stable and difficult to move: useful around cattle, horses and other large livestock.
- Low-maintenance construction: concrete handles everyday knocks and changing weather conditions.
- Suitable for permanent watering points: ideal where fencing, pipework and stock movement are already planned.
- Multiple sizes available: choose a capacity and footprint that matches the number and type of animals using it.
Available Round Trough Sizes
Round troughs allow animals to approach from several directions and work well in open paddocks or shared watering areas. Bennett’s available dimensions include:
- 3 ft round: 600 mm high × 900 mm diameter.
- 4 ft 6 in round: 700 mm high × 1,370 mm diameter.
- 5 ft 6 in round: 700 mm high × 1,670 mm diameter.
- 6 ft 6 in round: 700 mm high × 1,970 mm diameter.
When an Oblong Trough Makes Sense
The oblong trough measures 2,570 mm long × 1,020 mm wide × 645 mm high. Its extended shape provides a longer drinking edge, which can be helpful where several animals need access at once or where the trough must fit along a fence line.
Consider access for delivery equipment, the position of existing water lines and whether livestock can safely circulate around the trough. A firm, level base will help the trough remain stable and make the surrounding area easier to manage.
Water Supply and Float-Valve Options
A trough should refill at a rate that matches expected demand. Bennett’s troughs can be supplied with an optional ball valve and float to help maintain the water level automatically. Your pipe size, available pressure and distance from the supply point will influence how quickly the trough recovers during busy periods.
Questions to Ask Before Ordering
- How many animals will use the trough at peak times?
- Will animals approach from every side or mainly from one direction?
- Is the proposed location accessible for delivery and placement?
- Is the ground level, stable and well drained?
- Does the existing water supply provide adequate pressure and flow?
Get Advice on the Right Trough
Bennett’s supplies concrete water troughs for rural and agricultural properties across Nowra, the Shoalhaven, Ulladulla, Wollongong and the Southern Highlands. Speak with the team about your property, livestock and preferred installation location before ordering.
