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This feeder ships on a 68-inch × 68-inch pallet (5 feet 8 inches square), with up to five feeders on one pallet. Small-quantity shipments can be expensive. Request a delivered freight quote before ordering.
280-Gallon Liquid Supplement Lick Feeder for Cattle
This 280-gallon polyethylene lick feeder provides cattle access to compatible liquid feed supplements using rotating lick wheels. The rugged tank features a domed lid, grooved base and ribbed construction for use in pasture or feedlot settings. Choose the two-wheel configuration or a four-wheel configuration to match your feeding setup.
This feeder is available to order. The standard configuration includes two 24-inch lick wheels and mounting brackets; a four-wheel option provides additional feeding points. Browse our livestock lick tanks and request a delivered freight quote with your preferred wheel configuration and quantity.
Specifications
- Capacity: 280 gallons.
- Feeder diameter: 61 inches.
- Overall height with lid: 38.5 inches.
- Base height: 20 inches.
- Weight: 77 pounds with two wheels; 84 pounds with four wheels.
- Includes two 24-inch lick wheels and mounting brackets; supports an optional four-wheel configuration.
Feeder Design and Daily Use
The concave, grooved base positions the wheels near the bottom of the tank to help collect liquid as the level falls. Check the remaining contents and refill as needed; the design does not guarantee that every drop will be extracted.
The domed lid is intended to discourage cattle from standing on the feeder. Raised wheel brackets help direct rain and snow away from the openings, but regular checks for weather entry, contamination, and damage are still needed.
Use liquid supplements compatible with the tank and labeled for the intended animals. Follow the supplement supplier's feeding and intake-monitoring directions. The feeder provides access to supplement; it does not guarantee intake, prevent deficiencies, or establish health and production outcomes.
Cleaning and Replacement Wheels
Place the feeder on a stable site with access for refilling and inspection. Check caps, wheels, brackets, and the tank body regularly. Follow the manufacturer's and supplement supplier's cleaning and handling instructions.
View the two-wheel lick wheel kit to order replacement wheels or add two feeding positions to a compatible feeder. Check your feeder model and mounting hardware before ordering.
Lick Feeder Photos and Dimensions
Feeder in Production
Feeder in a Pasture
Dimension Diagram
Lick Wheel
Two Feeders Prepared for Shipment
How Rotating Lick Wheels Deliver Liquid Supplements
Each lick wheel rotates through liquid supplement in the reservoir and brings a coating of feed to the surface as cattle turn the wheel. This allows animals to access a compatible liquid product without pouring it into an open trough. It is important to use formulations approved for this type of feeder and follow the supplement supplier's directions for use and intake monitoring.
The grooved tank base helps direct liquid toward the wheels as the reservoir level drops. It does not guarantee that the tank empties completely or that every animal consumes the same quantity.
Choosing Two or Four Lick Wheels
The two-wheel version includes two 24-inch wheels with the required mounting brackets. The four-wheel configuration provides additional feeding locations around the same 280-gallon tank, which may be useful where more animals seek access at once. A greater wheel count does not increase the tank's storage capacity or guarantee adequate access for every herd size.
Consider the number of animals, expected use, available space and your supplement supplier's intake recommendations. For additional feeding positions or replacement wheels, view the two-wheel lick wheel kit.
Placing the Lick Tank in a Pasture or Feedlot
Choose relatively firm, level ground where cattle can approach the wheels safely from the intended sides. Avoid persistently muddy spots and locations that collect runoff. Leave space for refilling, checking the lid and servicing the wheels, and observe herd behavior to identify crowding or limited access.
The feeder measures 61 inches in diameter and 38.5 inches tall with its lid. Allow for those dimensions when choosing a location. For delivery, plan for the larger 68-by-68-inch shipping pallet.
Supplement Compatibility and Intake Monitoring
This feeder is intended for compatible liquid feed supplements, not dry mineral blocks or loose granular mineral. Follow the supplement manufacturer's recommendations for cattle class, feeding rate, weather conditions and transition between formulations. The feeder supplies access to liquid supplement; it does not regulate each animal's exact daily intake.
Check the liquid level routinely and compare consumption with the recommended feeding program. If use is unexpectedly high or low, assess the formulation, wheel condition, animal access and the advice of your livestock nutrition professional.
Cleaning and Maintaining the Tank and Lick Wheels
Regularly examine the wheels, brackets, tank walls and domed lid for wear, contamination, loose hardware and weather damage. Remove residue and clean using methods compatible with the polyethylene tank and the supplement being fed. Keep the wheel openings clear and verify that the wheels rotate freely.
Although the lid and elevated wheel arrangements help manage exposure, no outdoor feeder is immune to rain, snow, debris or animal damage. Inspect more frequently after storms or changes in pasture conditions.
Freight Quotes and Quantity Orders
The 61-inch-diameter feeder ships on a 68-by-68-inch pallet. Up to five feeders can ship on one 68-by-68-inch pallet. Ordering multiple feeders together may reduce freight cost per unit; ask about quantity pricing and the total delivered cost.
Contact Barn World with the quantity, preferred wheel configuration, delivery ZIP code, and unloading requirements. Call, chat, or email Sales@BarnWorld.com for a quote.