Milking Buckets and Milk Containers: Mouth Sizes, Lids and Supply Scope

Buyer summary: The 25 L stainless steel bucket lists a 175 mm mouth; the 25 L and 32 L PC buckets list 190 mm mouths. The plastic lid has a 175 mm bucket-mouth reference and two 19 mm ports. The 32 L PC bucket does not include a lid. These values support separate bucket, lid and seal checks; they do not certify a matched assembly.

Compare milking collection buckets, separate lids and seals, and quarter-milker collection containers. Choose the exact container, then confirm the lid, sealing profile, connections and supplied parts. For buckets used to feed calves, use the separate feeding-equipment guide linked below.

Prepare a quotation checklist

Compare the mouth as well as the volume

Both TUB-00010 and TUB-00011 list 25 L, but their mouth diameters are 175 mm and 190 mm respectively. Their base diameters and heights also differ. The 32 L PC bucket shares a listed 190 mm mouth with the 25 L PC version but has a larger 380 mm base and a listed 485 mm height. A common mouth dimension still requires a lid and seal-profile check; equal volume is not a fit statement.

Keep material options attached to the correct SKU

TUB-00010 lists 304 or 201 stainless steel as material options. State which option you want quoted rather than assuming every bucket is 304. TUB-00011 and TUB-00012 list polycarbonate. These material labels do not establish food-contact certification, cleaning chemistry, temperature limits or pressure/vacuum ratings. Request product-specific documents and instructions if your purchase depends on those requirements.

Check the plastic lid reference before pairing it with a bucket

TUB-00013 lists a PC lid, a 175 mm bucket-mouth reference, two ports, a 19 mm listed port diameter and a rubber sealing ring. The fact that it is plastic does not establish fit to the 190 mm PC buckets. Even where a bucket lists 175 mm, confirm the rim, seal and connection arrangement rather than presenting one shared dimension as a validated pairing.

Order lids, rings and ports as separate requirements

TUB-00012 explicitly lists the lid as not included. Specify any lid, seal or fittings separately. TUB-00015 and TUB-00016 are stainless steel lids with two and three ports respectively; their table entries do not establish a port diameter or compatible bucket model. TUB-00014 identifies a bucket lid sealing ring without full dimensional or material specifications. Send the current parts or measured drawings for a fit review.

Distinguish a collection container from a complete assembly

VAC-00001 lists 8 L capacity, a PP lid and a PE container body. MIL-00003 lists plastic containers in 8 L and 12 L options. Neither capacity entry establishes that every hose, fitting or complete quarter-milking assembly is included. These are equipment procurement descriptions, not treatment instructions or a claim of clinical performance. Confirm the lid, port and supplied-part details for the chosen configuration.

Compare the listed specifications

Values below belong to the linked product code. A field marked not listed requires confirmation for that SKU; it is not filled from another model.

Milking bucket dimensions and material options

Milking bucket dimensions and material options — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification 25 L Stainless Steel Milking Bucket
ERV-DF-TUB-00010
25 L Polycarbonate Milking Bucket
ERV-DF-TUB-00011
32 L Polycarbonate Milking Bucket
ERV-DF-TUB-00012
Capacity 25 L 25 L 32 L
Material options 304 or 201 stainless steel Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Base diameter 305 mm 325 mm 380 mm
Mouth diameter 175 mm 190 mm 190 mm
Wall thickness 1.0 mm 7.0 mm 7.0 mm
Height 465 mm 470 mm 485 mm
Weight 3.40 kg 3.40 kg 4.1 kg
Material Not listed; confirm for this SKU Polycarbonate (PC) Polycarbonate (PC)
Appearance Not listed; confirm for this SKU Transparent body Transparent body
Volume indication Not listed; confirm for this SKU Graduated scale Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Lid supply Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not included; specify separately

Separate lids and sealing ring

Separate lids and sealing ring — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification Plastic Milking Bucket Lid
ERV-DF-TUB-00013
Milking Bucket Lid Sealing Ring
ERV-DF-TUB-00014
Two-Port Stainless Steel Milking Bucket Lid
ERV-DF-TUB-00015
Three-Port Stainless Steel Milking Bucket Lid
ERV-DF-TUB-00016
Material Plastic Not listed; confirm for this SKU Stainless steel Stainless steel
Component type Milking bucket lid Bucket lid sealing ring Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Plastic type Polycarbonate (PC) Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Bucket mouth reference 175 mm Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Lid ports 2 Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Listed port diameter 19 mm Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Sealing ring material Rubber Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Ports Not listed; confirm for this SKU Not listed; confirm for this SKU 2 3

Quarter-milker collection containers

Quarter-milker collection containers — product-specific catalogue fields
Specification 8 L Quarter Milker Collection Container
ERV-DF-VAC-00001
Plastic Quarter Milker Container
ERV-VI-MIL-00003
Capacity 8 L Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Lid material Polypropylene (PP) Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Container material Polyethylene (PE) Not listed; confirm for this SKU
Capacity options Not listed; confirm for this SKU 8 L; 12 L
Material Not listed; confirm for this SKU Plastic

Quotation checklist

  • Exact bucket or container SKU and capacity option
  • Material option, mouth and base diameter, height and installation-space requirements
  • Lid reference, rim/seal profile, port count and connection dimensions
  • Whether the quotation includes the lid, ring, tubing and fittings; keep each component explicit
  • Required product documentation and model-specific cleaning instructions
  • Quantity per item and destination country

Frequently asked purchasing questions

Will a lid fit both 25 L buckets?

The listed mouths differ: 175 mm for the stainless steel TUB-00010 and 190 mm for the PC TUB-00011. Confirm the exact lid, sealing profile and bucket rather than assuming fit from capacity.

Does the 32 L PC bucket include a lid?

No. TUB-00012 lists the lid as not included; specify it separately and confirm the 190 mm mouth and sealing arrangement.

Is the plastic lid automatically suitable for the PC buckets?

No such match is established. TUB-00013 has a 175 mm mouth reference, while the two PC bucket records list 190 mm mouths. Material alone does not establish fit.

Do the stainless steel lids have a 19 mm port diameter?

The 19 mm entry belongs to TUB-00013. The TUB-00015 and TUB-00016 tables list port counts, not a diameter. Confirm their connections separately.

Is this the calf milk feeding-bucket guide?

No. This guide concerns milking collection equipment and separate components. Use the existing calf bucket and multi-teat feeder comparison when sourcing feeding equipment.

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