water rat
Water level monitor
water level sensor
water tank level sensor
trough sensor
remote water tank level monitoring
water tank monitor
remote water tank level indicator
water tank sensor
water rat
Water level monitor
water level sensor
water tank level sensor
trough sensor
remote water tank level monitoring
water tank monitor
remote water tank level indicator
water tank sensor
water rat
Water level monitor
water level sensor
water tank level sensor
trough sensor
remote water tank level monitoring
water tank monitor
remote water tank level indicator
water tank sensor

$8 per device/month (ex GST)

Your monthly fee covers the SIM card and network connectivity for your device. Farmo runs it all so you're not chasing a separate phone plan.

On top of that, you get the Farmo App, up to 5 users, unlimited email alerts, 20 SMS alerts per device, and scheduled reports — all included, no add-ons required.

Water Rat (Trough and Tank Sensor)

$599.00 AUD
$599.00 AUD
Tax included.

Stop wasting time and fuel on constant trough checks. The Water Rat is a battery-powered floating trough sensor that monitors water levels 24/7, not just when you are on site. Receive real-time alerts when a trough is running low or goes dry, so you can respond early and help protect your stock.

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Cellular NB-IoT
IP68 Waterproof
1+ Year Battery Life (User Replaceable)
Email & SMS Notifications

Manual trough checks are a time-consuming but necessary part of livestock management. Any kind of failure can put your stock at risk within hours. Farmo's Water Rat is designed to improve on your manual checks by floating in the trough and providing constant data on water availability. It's Australia’s award-winning “world's easiest to set up trough water sensor” and can be moved from trough to trough as you move your livestock. Historical data is available on the Farmo App so you can see which troughs are not keeping up throughout the day, leading to animals waiting around for a drink and missing expected weight gains.

30-day Free Trial

Sometimes you just need to see it, to believe it. Try the device on your site for 30 days. If, for any reason, you are not happy, return it to us free of charge for a full refund. 

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Data Includes

  • Status (Empty / Not Empty)
  • Timeline
  • GPS Location

Alerts

  • Empty 
  • Empty for specified time period

Farmo technology is not intended to replace human oversight but can allow much more frequent monitoring and provide historical insights for analysis.

Simply activate the sensor in the Farmo App, drop the Water Rat into your trough, or tether it to a tank. The internal sensor measures the angle of the float to determine water status, instantly transmitting a "Low Water" alert to your phone and your team the moment the level drops.

Assembly Instructions
Product dimensions 20cm Height x 14cm Diameter
Sensor type 9-axis Accelerometer, GPS
Capacity Any
Connectivity Cellular (NB-IoT/Cat-M1)
Network coverage required Yes. Telstra (default), Optus and International
Waterproof IP68
Battery type LiSoCl2 14aH
Battery lifespan More than 1 year
Subscription required Yes

Farmo devices are covered by a 12 month back-to-base warranty. After the standard warranty period expires we apply a pro-rata warranty up to 24 months.

Tank or trough should be free of objects that could catch, hold or prevent the Water Rat tilting. Clean and dry before changing battery.

How Our Customers Use Farmo to Stay Ahead

Eliminate Unnecessary ‘Water Runs’

Stop driving for hours just to check if troughs are full; check your water levels on your phone and save time and fuel every single day.

Prevent Stock Loss

Avoid the disaster of livestock going without water. Get email or SMS alerts the moment a trough goes dry.

Plug-and-Play Setup

No technicians or complex wiring. Simply throw the Water Rat in the trough and start getting data straight away.

Only Monitor the Troughs in Use

With a GPS on board, you can easily pick up the Water rat and move it when you shift the livestock. The location will update automatically on the App.

$8 per device/month (ex GST)

farmo app subscription

Purchase your device once, then choose a monthly subscription per device for connectivity, data, alerts, and app access. Each plan includes the Farmo App, access for up to 5 users, all connectivity fees, unlimited email alerts, 20 SMS alerts per device each month, scheduled reports, and data downloads. 

The Farmo App Experience

Two notifications for 'Creek Water Rat' with icons and timestamps on a light blue background

Live Water Level Visibility

See every Water Rat across your property in one place. Quickly identify which water points need attention and plan your run efficiently.

Phone screen displaying a notification from 'Farmo' about water level meter status.

Real Time Alerts

Get notified instantly when water levels drop. Configure SMS or email alerts to each member of your team.

Graphical interface showing a status indicator with 'OK' and 'Empty' labels over a period of 30 days.

Water Level History

Track trends over time to spot issues that need attention. Turn data into smarter water management decisions.

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FAQs

Yes, as long as there’s mobile network coverage (Telstra by default) the device will work. It’s built tough for use in remote or rugged farm conditions.

Yes. Alerts are fully configurable in the Farmo App. For example, you can set the "time since empty" alert to trigger instantly (0 minutes) or with a delay, such as 10 minutes, so the trough would need to remain empty for 10 minutes before triggering an alert.

Yes. Because of its floating design and rugged shell, cattle will quickly leave it alone once they realise they can’t push or rub on it like a fixed object. Also Cattle find it hard to pick it up — it’s like apple bobbing!

Absolutely. The Water Rat is completely portable. If you rotate stock to a different paddock, simply bring the sensor with you and drop it in the new trough and let the onboard GPS update its location on the App.

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