Precision Irrigation Saves Water And Money

Precision Irrigation Saves Water And Money The new Electrogator 3 (E3) center pivot system from Reinke promises to use water and fertilizer more efficiently. Greater uniformity means the crop gets exactly what it needs, not more, not less. The goal is to reduce inputs and increase outputs. “The E3 is the first truly precision irrigation system,” says Ken Goodall of Reinke. “It features advanced nozzles and spacing systems with 98% uniformity, eliminating water and fertilizer waste.” He adds that the E3 is the first center pivot system that encompasses all span links with consistent coupler spacing from the beginning of the machine to the end. It’s available in 30 or 60-in. intervals in 20-ft. increments from 80-ft. to 220-ft. systems. “This provides uniform application across the entire field,” says Goodall. “In the past, we depended on overlap from two sprinklers on either side. With E3, we get better uniformity with fewer devices and avoid heavy applications of water in wheel tracks.” In addition to spacing and more precise sprinkler placement, the E3 features extra trussing with ReinLock. ReinLock uses an anti-racking, 5-pt. hub with a single bolt, maintaining a consistent span crown with optimum retention and stress transfer. “The Electrogator has always been a strong machine, with a wider base more resistant to tipping over,” says Goodall. “With the new ReinLock trussing system, it’s much stronger.” Other features include maintenance-free bearings and a multi-directional pivot flex joint. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Reinke, P.O. Box 566, Deshler, Neb. 68340 (ph 402-365-7251; irrigation@reinke.com; www.reinke.com).

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