Rolling "Water Wagon" Works Great On Pasture

Rolling "Water Wagon" Works Great On Pasture LIVESTOCK Feeding Equipment 23-3-13 "Our new rolling water wagon can be easily moved from pasture to pasture. We think it's the most practical watering system anywhere for farmers who practice rotational grazing," says Vernon Geigley, Christiana, Pa. The wagon rides on three 12-in. wheels and can be pulled by hand or behind a pickup. It consists of a 125-gal. Rubbermaid tub that mounts inside a steel frame. It comes equipped with a fill hose fitting float so it can be hooked up to a water supply line. Adjustable stands on back make it easy to level the tank. The front caster wheel mounts on its own subframe. The tow handle comes off by pulling a pin and stores on front of the tank. To tow the wagon behind a pickup you pull a pin to remove the front wheel and replace it with a ball hitch (optional). "Many farmers practicing rotational grazing place a 20 or 25-gal. tank in each of their pastures. The problem is that the tanks don't have enough capacity. The cows all want to drink at the same time and can knock the tanks over trying to get at the water," says Geigley. "The rubber tank is 18 in. high and sits about 4 to 6 in. off the ground so it's low enough to slip under most electric fence lines. The bottom of the tank may rub the ground on uneven terrain, but if it hits something it'll lift up off the ground and won't get damaged." Sells for $499 plus S&H. An optional mineral feeder that mounts on back of the tank sells for $100 plus S&H. The ball hitch sells for $45 plus S&H. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Country Meadows, 1134 Georgetown Rd., Christiana, Pa. 17509 (ph 717 786-1475).

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