This cattle feed trough is made from stainless steel plate for cattle, sheep, goats, calves, horses, donkeys and fixed livestock feeding areas. Designed as a custom stainless steel feed trough, it can be configured for dry feed, forage, grain, wet feed or water use according to farm requirements. Length, width, height, trough depth, plate thickness, stainless steel grade and support frame can be customized for different barns and animal groups.
Product Overview
This stainless steel cattle feed trough is a custom long trough designed for livestock feeding and drinking areas. It is made from stainless steel plate and can be fabricated by laser cutting, bending and welding according to the required length, width, height, depth and support frame style.
The trough can be used for cattle, sheep, goats, calves, horses, donkeys and other livestock. Depending on farm needs, it can work as a feed trough, water trough, forage trough, grain trough or wet feed trough. Buyers can choose a single trough body or a trough with support frame.
Compared with a plastic feed trough, this stainless steel option is more suitable for fixed feeding areas, larger animals, outdoor farm use and long-term barn installation. It is a better choice when buyers need a stronger metal trough with custom fabrication, smooth edges, easy cleaning and stable support.
Get a food trough Recommendation
Tell us your animal type, barn layout, and quantity. We will recommend a suitable food trough configuration for your farm.
Product Features
- Stainless Steel Plate Body: The trough body is made from stainless steel plate for durable farm feeding or drinking use.
- Custom Fabrication: Length, width, height, depth, plate thickness and support frame can be customized according to farm layout.
- Laser-Cut Smooth Edges: Large laser cutting helps create cleaner cut surfaces and smoother edges.
- Bending and Welding Process: The trough body can be bent and welded to form a stable long trough structure.
- Full Welding Option: Full welding can help reduce leaking feed, wet feed or water problems during daily use.
- Easy-to-Clean Surface: Stainless steel has a smooth surface that is easier to rinse and maintain in feeding areas.
- Optional Support Frame: The trough can be supplied with a frame to match the animal feeding or drinking height.
- Feed or Water Use: It can be configured as a feed trough, forage trough, grain trough, wet feed trough or water trough by project requirement.
- Animal-Specific Lengths: Common length ranges can support sheep, goats, calves, cattle, horses and donkeys.
- Project Customization: Stainless steel grade, frame structure, frame height, mounting holes and packaging can be discussed before production.
Configuration Options
| Configuration | Best For | Main Advantage | Buyer Notes |
| Stainless Steel Trough Body Only | Existing farm frames or simple placement | Lower configuration, easier replacement | Confirm installation method |
| Stainless Steel Trough with Frame | Fixed feeding or drinking areas | Stable height and stronger placement | Confirm frame height and animal type |
| Sheep Goat Feeder Configuration | Sheep barns and goat farms | Shorter or medium lengths for small ruminants | Confirm animal count per trough |
| Calf Trough Configuration | Calf pens and supplement feeding | Suitable for young cattle feeding areas | Confirm trough height and depth |
| Large Cattle Feed Trough | Beef cattle and dairy cattle sheds | Wider and stronger trough for large animals | Confirm support frame and plate thickness |
| Horse and Donkey Trough Option | Horse stables and donkey farms | Larger size and stable frame | Confirm animal height and use type |
| Feed or Water Use Configuration | Dry feed, wet feed or drinking use | One structure can be adapted to different farm needs | Confirm welding, drainage and cleaning requirements |
| Custom Stainless Steel Option | Farm projects and distributors | Size, grade, thickness and frame can be adjusted | Confirm drawings or reference size |
Product Comparison
| Feature | Stainless Steel Cattle Feed Trough | Plastic Feed Trough | Automatic Livestock Waterer Bowl |
| Main Material | Stainless steel plate | PP polypropylene | 304 stainless steel bowl |
| Best For | Fixed feeding areas, larger animals and long-term farm use | Lightweight batch placement and flexible feeding layouts | Automatic single-point drinking |
| Main Use | Feed, forage, grain, wet feed or water by configuration | Feed, forage, grain, wet feed or water by farm requirement | Water only |
| Structure | Long trough body, optional frame | Molded plastic trough, optional frame | Bowl body with float valve |
| Weight Position | Heavier and more fixed | Lighter and easier to move | Small and wall/fence mounted |
| Cleaning | Smooth stainless surface, easy to rinse | Easy to move and rinse | Bowl and valve need routine cleaning |
| Customization | Length, depth, plate thickness, material grade and frame | Size, color, bottom design and frame | Cover type, drain outlet, hose and valve options |
| Recommended Buyer | Farms needing durable fixed troughs and custom fabrication | Farms needing economical batch troughs | Farms needing automatic drinking points |
Technical Specifications
| Item | Available / Reference Specification |
| Product Type | Stainless steel cattle feed trough / stainless steel livestock feed trough |
| Material | Stainless steel plate |
| Optional Stainless Steel Grade | 201 / 304 stainless steel can be discussed by project requirement |
| Processing Method | Laser cutting, bending and welding |
| Structure | Long trough body, optional support frame |
| Use Type | Feed trough, water trough, forage trough, grain trough or wet feed trough |
| Configuration | Trough only or trough with support frame |
| Suitable Animals | Cattle, sheep, goats, calves, horses, donkeys and other livestock |
| Customizable Items | Length, width, height, trough depth, plate thickness, stainless steel grade, frame structure, frame height and packaging |
Available Size References
| Type | Reference Size / Length |
| 0.5 m Sheep Trough | 50 × 32 × 18 cm |
| Sheep Trough Common Lengths | 0.5 m / 1 m / 2 m / 3 m |
| Calf Trough Common Lengths | 1.2 m / 1.5 m / 2 m / 3 m |
| Large Cattle Trough Common Lengths | 0.85 m / 1.2 m / 1.6 m / 2 m / 3 m |
| Configuration Method | Single trough body or trough with support frame |
Custom Fabrication References
| Custom Item | Available Direction | Buyer Notes |
| Length | Standard reference length or custom length | Match animal group size |
| Width and Height | Customizable | Match barn layout and feeding position |
| Trough Depth | Custom depth available | Important for wet feed or water use |
| Plate Thickness | Customizable | Choose by animal size and use intensity |
| Stainless Steel Grade | 201 / 304 stainless steel option | Confirm budget and corrosion resistance requirement |
| Support Frame | Angle steel, square tube, round tube or customer-specified frame | Confirm feeding height and floor condition |
| Edge Treatment | Folded edge, rolled edge, rounded edge or smooth edge processing | Improve cleaning and animal contact safety |
| Mounting Holes | Available by project requirement | Useful for fixed installation |
| Packing | Standard export packaging or custom packaging | Confirm loading and shipment needs |
Note: Final stainless steel grade, plate thickness, trough depth, support frame structure, frame height, packaging and loading quantity should be confirmed before quotation.
Applications
- Cattle Shed Feeding: Suitable for beef cattle and dairy cattle feeding areas that need a stronger fixed trough.
- Sheep Barn Feeding: Shorter stainless steel troughs can be used for sheep group feeding.
- Goat Farm Feeding: Can work as a goat feed trough for forage, grain, pellets and mixed feed.
- Calf Supplement Feeding: Suitable for calf feeding areas where easy cleaning and fixed placement are required.
- Horse Stable Feeding: Larger stainless steel troughs can be configured for horse feeding or water use.
- Donkey Farm Feeding: Suitable for donkey feeding areas that need a stable metal trough.
- Farm Fence Feeding Areas: Can be installed along fences, pens or fixed feeding lines.
- Wet Feed or Water Use: With proper welding and configuration, the trough can be used for wet feed or water.
- Long-Term Fixed Feeding Zones: Suitable for barns, stables and project farms that need durable feeding equipment.
Recommended Reading
Use these guides to better understand feeding equipment selection, animal-specific feeding routines, and waste control before choosing a stainless steel trough.
- Hay Feeder vs Feed Trough: Which One Reduces Waste on Your Farm?
- Goat Feeders vs Sheep Feeders: What Changes in Daily Feeding?
- Cattle Feeders: What Changes by Animal Type and Farm Routine?
Customization Options
| Custom Option | Available Choices | Buyer Notes |
| Length | 0.5 m, 1 m, 1.2 m, 1.5 m, 1.6 m, 2 m, 3 m or custom length | Confirm animal group size |
| Width and Height | Customizable by farm layout | Confirm feeding position and animal size |
| Trough Depth | Custom depth available | Important for feed type and water use |
| Plate Thickness | Customizable by budget and use intensity | Confirm large animal or fixed outdoor use |
| Stainless Steel Grade | 201 / 304 stainless steel option | Confirm corrosion resistance requirement |
| Support Frame | Angle steel, square tube, round tube or custom frame | Confirm feeding height and floor condition |
| Frame Height | Customized by animal size | Useful for cattle, horses, sheep and goats |
| Edge Treatment | Rounded edge, folded edge or rolled edge processing | Confirm animal safety and cleaning needs |
| Mounting Holes | Available by project requirement | Useful for fixed installation |
| Water Use Design | Welding, depth, drainage and cleaning structure can be discussed | Confirm if the trough will be used mainly for water |
| Packaging | Standard export packaging or customized packaging | Suitable for distributors and project buyers |
| OEM Support | Label, packaging and batch supply options | Confirm artwork and MOQ before production |
Why Choose Our Product
- Clear Product Positioning: This page targets buyers looking for a stainless steel cattle feed trough, not a plastic trough, heated water trough or automatic drinking bowl.
- Custom Size Support: Length, width, depth and frame height can be adjusted according to animal type and farm layout.
- Material Options: 201 or 304 stainless steel can be discussed based on project budget and corrosion resistance needs.
- Stable Frame Configuration: Support frame structure can be designed for cattle, sheep, goats, calves, horses or donkeys.
- Feed or Water Flexibility: The trough can be configured for dry feed, forage, wet feed, grain or water use.
- Clean Fabrication Details: Laser cutting, bending, smooth edge processing and welding can support safer daily feeding use.
- B2B Project Support: Product photos, size confirmation, drawing discussion, packaging advice and export communication are available.
- Application Matching: Tell us your animal type, feeding group size and installation position. We will suggest a suitable trough configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
This stainless steel cattle feed trough can be used for cattle, sheep, goats, calves, horses, donkeys and other livestock.
Yes. It can be configured for dry feed, forage, grain, wet feed or water according to farm requirements and welding details.
Common project options can include 201 or 304 stainless steel. Final material grade should be confirmed according to budget, corrosion resistance needs and farm environment.
Yes. Length, width, height, trough depth, plate thickness and support frame can be customized according to animal type and barn layout.
Yes. It can be supplied as a single trough body or with a support frame. The frame height and structure can be configured by project requirement.
Reference options include 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m and 3 m sheep troughs; 1.2 m, 1.5 m, 2 m and 3 m calf troughs; and 0.85 m, 1.2 m, 1.6 m, 2 m and 3 m large cattle troughs. One confirmed reference sheep trough size is 50 × 32 × 18 cm.
It depends on the farm use. Stainless steel troughs are better for fixed feeding areas, larger animals and long-term use, while plastic feed troughs are lighter and more economical for flexible batch placement.
Please provide animal type, feeding group size, trough length, width, depth, stainless steel grade, plate thickness, support frame requirement, quantity, packaging needs and destination market.
Related Livestock Equipment
- For lightweight batch feeding layouts: Plastic feed troughs are suitable for sheep, goats, calves and flexible farm feeding areas. View Plastic Feed Troughs →
- For automatic drinking points: Automatic livestock waterer bowls help provide controlled water supply with a float valve system. View Automatic Waterer Bowls →
- For winter water supply: Heated livestock water troughs help reduce freezing problems in cold climates. View Heated Water Troughs →
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About Us
- Experience: 10 years of livestock equipment manufacturing since 2016, with a 5,000m² production facility and 8 production lines.
- Quality Standards: 304 food-grade stainless steel on all water-contact surfaces. 240-hour salt spray testing on galvanized components.
- Customization: Custom-length fabrication is our standard — tell us your pen dimensions and we build accordingly.
- Support: CAD layout drawings, assembly manuals, pre-shipment photos and videos for your approval. Remote video guidance and spare parts support included.
