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Livestock

Designed for Stock Watering Applications

Livestock water systems require dependable flow, simple operation, and long-term reliability.

Outback Solar Pumps livestock solutions are engineered to supply water from bores, dams, creeks, or tanks to troughs and storage systems using robust pump technology and intelligent control.

Applications Include:

  • CATTLE AND SHEEP WATERING
  • REMOTE PADDOCS TROUGHS
  • Large beige water tank with a solar panel in an outdoor setting
    BORE-TO-TANK PUMPING
  • Solar panel and battery system near a water source in a desert landscape
    DAM OR CREEK TRANSFER

Typical Daily Livestock Water Requirements

Approximate Daily Water Usage Per Head:

  • 40 – 80 Litres/Day

    CATTLE

  • 05 – 10 Litres/Day

    SHEEP

  • 05 – 10 Litres/Day

    GOATS

  • 30 – 45 Litres/Day

    HORSES

  • 10 – 25 Litres/Day

    PIGS

  • 0.2 – 0.5 Litres/Day

    POULTRY

Note: Water demand increases during hot weather, lactation, or high activity periods.

How Solar Livestock Water Pumping Works

  • Solar Panels Generate DC Power

  • MPPT Controller Regulates Power to the Pump

  • Water is Pumped to Tanks or Troughs

  • Float Switches Stop Pumping When Tanks Are Full

Key Benefits of Solar Livestock Watering

  • Solar panel and water pump system in a field with clear sky
    RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY
  • Solar panel and battery box on a wooden post in a dry, open field.
    AUTOMATIC OPERATION
  • LOW OPERATING COSTS
  • Solar panels and battery system in a remote desert setting with a house and vehicle.
    REMOTE LOCATIONS

Typical Livestock System Configurations

  • Bore Pumping to Elevated Storage Tanks

  • Gravity-Fed Trough Systems

  • Direct Pumping with Float Control

  • Multi-Trough Paddock Layouts

  • Dam or Creek Transfer Systems

Engineered for Harsh Environments

Solar panel and windmill in a dry, open landscape

Outback Solar Pumps livestock systems feature stainless steel pump construction, brushless DC motors, intelligent MPPT controllers, and full protection logic to ensure reliable operation in harsh outdoor environments.

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