Horse Bucket Guide | Sizes, Flat Back vs Round, Platinum vs Silver

The Horse Bucket Guide

Buckets look simple, but the wrong size, shape, or material can create daily frustration in a barn. This guide explains bucket sizes, flat back vs round designs, and the difference between Platinum and Regular buckets so you can choose the right tool for real use.

Flat Back vs Round Buckets

Bucket shape affects stability, mounting options, and how much feed or water gets wasted.

Feature	Flat Back Buckets	Round Buckets
Design	Flat rear surface sits flush against walls or rails	Fully round, freestanding shape
Best Use	Stalls, trailers, fence or wall mounting	Pastures, turnout, carrying feed or water
Stability	More stable when hung or mounted	Easier to tip if unsecured
Waste Reduction	Less splashing and dumping	More prone to spills in active stalls

Bucket Sizes and Capacity

Choosing the right bucket size prevents overfilling, wasted feed, and unnecessary lifting.

Bucket Size	Common Uses
8–12 qt	Supplements, small feed portions, tack room use
18–22 qt	Daily feed and water buckets for stalls
24+ qt	Large horses, soaking feed, mixing mash

Platinum vs Regular Buckets

Not all buckets are built for the same workload. Choosing the right durability level matters.

Feature	Platinum Buckets	Regular Buckets
Plastic Thickness	Thicker, reinforced material	Standard-duty plastic
Cold Weather Performance	More crack-resistant in freezing temperatures	Best for moderate climates
Best For	High-use barns, professional facilities	Everyday chores and backup buckets

Browse Available Buckets

Once you know the size, shape, and durability you need, explore the available options.

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Price and service

Excellent pricing, quick shipping. Thank you!

KD‑133 HD Rake – Heavy-Duty Rake for Barns, Arenas, and Outdoor Use

Thank you, Don. We appreciate you choosing the KD-133 HD Rake and hope it’s serving you well around the barn and property. If you ever have questions or need anything, we’re here to help.

The best!

I love the quality, service and speed of order fulfillment. The products are made in the USA make it that more appealing to keep buying.

Thank you, Melissa. We really appreciate that. We’re glad the KD-127 Tote All, our service, and the speed of fulfillment all delivered for you. Supporting American-made products means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your continued support.

muck on!

As described, the mini fork is heavy duty and made to handle the job. My fault that I did not see the mini with the "adult" length handle so it's a bit short for me. PERFECT for the grandkids. Everything was first rate from order processing to shipping. Great find.

Thank you, Nadine. We’re glad to hear the KD-140 Kiddie Fork is doing exactly what it’s meant to do and that your grandkids are putting it to work. We also appreciate you calling out the handle length. It’s designed for kids, but that feedback is helpful. Thanks as well for the kind words on service and shipping.

KD-127 Tote All

Thank you, Gail. We appreciate you and the team at Benton Farm Store. Glad to hear the KD-127 Tote All is working well for your operation, and we look forward to working with you again.

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