Casella 40 T - 50 T Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigators

Overview

The Casella 40 T - 50 T is a turbine-driven hard hose reel irrigator manufactured in Italy, designed to deliver efficient and reliable irrigation across medium to large-scale agricultural operations. This hard hose reel system utilises water flow through a turbine mechanism to power the hose rewinding process, eliminating the need for external power sources or hydraulic engines. The model designation indicates its capacity range, accommodating hose configurations from 40 mm diameter with up to 130 metres of hose, to 50 mm diameter with up to 170 metres, making it suitable for diverse field layouts and irrigation requirements.

What distinguishes the 40 T - 50 T within the Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigators category is its high-efficiency turbine and gearbox system that converts water pressure directly into mechanical rewinding power. Operating effectively with a minimum pressure of 3.5 Bar and maximum of 8 Bar, this system offers fully adjustable rewinding speeds from 0 to 40 metres per hour, providing precise control over irrigation application rates without consuming external energy. The compact chassis design features optimum weight distribution across the wheel assembly, while the integrated hoseguide ensures perfect hose rewinding alignment throughout operation, reducing wear and extending hose lifespan.

Key Features & Benefits

• Turbine and High-Efficiency Gearbox: Converts water flow directly into rewinding power, eliminating electricity costs and providing energy-independent operation ideal for remote fields without access to external power supplies.
• Fully Adjustable Rewinding Speed (0-40 m/h): Enables precise control over irrigation application rates to match crop water requirements and soil infiltration capacities, optimising water distribution efficiency and preventing runoff or ponding.
• Wide Operating Pressure Range (3.5-8 Bar): Accommodates varying water source pressures while maintaining consistent rewinding performance, making the system adaptable to different pumping configurations and field conditions.
• Automatic Stop at Work Completion: Prevents hose over-rewinding and equipment damage by automatically halting operation when the trolley reaches the reel, reducing operator supervision requirements during extended irrigation cycles.
• Compact Dimensions with Optimised Weight Balancing: Enhances manoeuvrability across fields and reduces soil compaction while maintaining stability during operation, particularly beneficial when repositioning between irrigation sets.
• Integrated Hoseguide System: Ensures uniform hose layering on the reel drum throughout rewinding, preventing hose twisting, overlapping, or misalignment that can cause premature wear and operational interruptions.
• Adjustable Sector Irrigator with Multiple Nozzle Diameters: Allows customisation of spray pattern, throw distance, and application rate to match field geometry and crop requirements without changing rainguns or major components.
• Minimal Maintenance Requirements: The turbine drive system features fewer moving parts compared to engine-powered alternatives, reducing maintenance intervals, spare parts inventory, and long-term operational costs.

Technical Specifications

Turbine Drive System & Operation

The Casella 40 T - 50 T employs a water-powered turbine drive system that harnesses irrigation water flow to generate mechanical power for hose rewinding. As pressurised water passes through the turbine assembly, it rotates precision-engineered blades that transmit torque through a high-efficiency gearbox to the hose reel drum. This direct conversion of hydraulic energy to mechanical rotation eliminates the need for electric motors, diesel engines, or PTO connections, providing completely energy-independent operation. The system maintains consistent rewinding speed and torque across the entire operating pressure range of 3.5 to 8 Bar, ensuring uniform irrigation application regardless of variations in water source pressure or hose length remaining on the reel.

Operational advantages of the turbine drive configuration include zero fuel consumption, minimal noise generation during operation, and significantly reduced maintenance requirements compared to engine-powered alternatives. The fully adjustable rewinding speed control allows operators to precisely match travel speed to crop water requirements and soil infiltration rates, optimising irrigation efficiency while preventing water waste through runoff. The automatic stop mechanism engages when the travelling trolley reaches the reel, eliminating the need for constant operator supervision and preventing hose over-rewinding. The compact chassis design with optimised weight distribution enhances field manoeuvrability while reducing soil compaction, and the integrated hoseguide ensures proper hose layering throughout rewinding cycles to extend hose service life and maintain consistent performance over multiple seasons.

Ideal Applications

• Medium to Large Field Crops: The 40-50 mm hose capacity range and adjustable rewinding speeds make this turbine-driven system ideal for irrigating cereals, maize, soybeans, and other row crops where zero energy costs and operational independence provide significant economic advantages over engine-powered alternatives.
• Remote Agricultural Areas: Turbine drive technology eliminates dependency on electrical power infrastructure or fuel supplies, making the 40 T - 50 T particularly suitable for fields without grid access or where fuel logistics present challenges.
• Supplemental Irrigation Systems: The wide operating pressure range (3.5-8 Bar) and automatic operation capabilities allow integration with existing water sources of varying pressures, providing reliable supplemental irrigation during critical growth periods without major infrastructure modifications.
• Organic and Sustainable Farming Operations: Zero fossil fuel consumption and minimal environmental impact align with organic certification requirements and sustainability objectives, while reducing the carbon footprint of irrigation activities.
• Pasture and Forage Production: The robust construction and minimal maintenance requirements suit continuous seasonal operation for pasture irrigation, where reliability and low operational costs are essential for economically viable livestock feed production.
• Vegetable Production Fields: Adjustable rewinding speeds and sector irrigation capabilities enable precise water application to match different vegetable crop requirements throughout various growth stages, optimising yield and quality.
• Cost-Sensitive Operations: Elimination of energy costs, reduced maintenance requirements, and simple operation make turbine-driven systems economically attractive for operations where minimising input costs is essential to profitability.

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