Last Updated on September 1, 2020
Are you searching for the best stock tank heater?
I spent my youth lugging a sledgehammer around busting ice out of our horse water tanks. It sucked, but we didn’t have tank heaters back then due to some horror stories we heard about the safety of early models. But today you can find high quality stock tank deicers that are safe and perform well.
Check the quick list below for links to customer reviews and prices for my best stock tank heater picks, or read on for the full review:
- Farm Innovators Ice Chaser Premium Floating Stock Tank Deicer and Heater
- Farm Innovators Cast Aluminum Submersible Tank Deicer
- Allied Precision Livestock Tank Heater
- Farm Innovators Submergible Bucket Heater with Attached Guard
- Farm Innovators Economical Submergible Tank De-Icer
I’ve used many stock tank heaters on my horse farm over the years and this is a product where you definitely get what you pay for. The top stock tank heaters will safely deice your water troughs in the coldest weather allowing your animals ice free water to drink at all times.
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Best Stock Tank Heater and Deicer
Whether you have horses, cattle, or sheep and goats a stock tank heater is a great tool to keep drinking water available for your animals during the cold winter months. I have reviewed the top stock tank heater and deicers for performance, safety, and durability. You will find my picks below.
Farm Innovators Ice Chaser Premium Floating Stock Tank Deicer and Heater
This is by far my favorite floating stock tank heater. It reliably deices the water and only powers on when needed with it’s built in thermostat. It has 1250 watts of power and can deice a large water trough. The water heater’s body is constructed of durable plastic and case aluminum. It has a metal safety guard for added protection.
- Floating water tank deicer
- Safe with a protective guard
- Internal thermostat powers unit on when needed
- 1250 watts
- Excellent value
Farm Innovators Cast Aluminum Submersible Tank Deicer
This is an excellent deicer that will work in metal and plastic water tanks. It features an anti-chew cord for added safety. This unit also has an internal thermostat that turns the unit on when the temperature of the water drops. Is is constructed of durable plastic and case aluminum; and the unit stayed submersed in the tank.
- Heavy duty anti-chew cord for safety
- Submersible
- Internal thermostat powers unit on when needed
- Durable cast aluminum and plastic construction
- 1500 watts
Allied Precision Livestock Tank Heater
This is a solid traditional style water tank heater. It has an adjustable thermostat that allows you to set the temp to what the conditions require. It takes up little space in the tank and secures to the side and out of the way of your animals. It has a very long cord making it a ideal if you do not have an outlet near your water tank.
- Adjustable thermostat
- Stainless steel heating element
- Sets out of the way in the tank
- Long power cord
Farm Innovators Submergible Bucket Heater with Attached Guard
This heater is not for large water tanks but is perfect for water buckets. It can heat up to five gallons and is a great option for in the barn. It is submersible with a built in thermostat that can be set between 85 and 110 degrees. It is 1000 watts and can be used in plastic, metal, and hardened rubber buckets.
- Ideal for water buckets and not large water tanks
- Thermostat
- Works with plastic and metal buckets
- 1000 watts
Farm Innovators Economical Submergible Tank De-Icer
This is an excellent submersible water tank deicer that works in metal and plastic water troughs. It stays put at the bottom and out of your animals’ way. It has a durable safety cage to ensure your horse or cattle do not damage the unit. This is an excellent value water tank heater.
- Safety cage
- Thermostat
- Stays at the bottom
- Durable
- Made in the USA
- Excellent value
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Here is the quick list with the best livestock tank heater picks one more time. To view prices and customer reviews see the links below.
- Farm Innovators Ice Chaser Premium Floating Stock Tank Deicer and Heater
- Farm Innovators Cast Aluminum Submersible Tank Deicer
- Allied Precision Livestock Tank Heater
- Farm Innovators Submergible Bucket Heater with Attached Guard
- Farm Innovators Economical Submergible Tank De-Icer
Fred is the editor of Equine Ridge. He grew up raising horses and has been riding, training, and competing for almost four decades. Fred started out performing on the AQHA and PHBA circuits. Fred trained other competitors in English and Western riding disciplines and today offers free riding lessons to youth who would otherwise not be able to afford lessons. When not working with horses he can be found backpacking or trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Email Fred at fred@equineridge.com