Casella PLSMP Motor-Pump Integrated Hard Hose Irrigators

Overview

The Casella PLSMP is a motor-pump integrated hard hose irrigator manufactured in Italy, designed to deliver autonomous irrigation capabilities for large-scale operations requiring water sourcing from channels, lakes, or other open water bodies. This advanced hose reel system combines an integrated motorpump unit with a robust two-wheel chassis, enabling a single operator to position and operate the machine efficiently across long distances without requiring external power sources or tractor PTO connections. Built on the proven PLS platform, the PLSMP features customizable motorpump configurations up to 250 HP, providing the hydraulic power necessary to manage substantial hose lengths and deliver consistent irrigation performance in demanding agricultural environments.

What distinguishes the PLSMP within the Motor-Pump Integrated Hard Hose Irrigators category is its self-contained design that eliminates dependency on external power infrastructure, making it exceptionally suited for remote fields and operations drawing water directly from natural sources. The integrated motor drives both the hose recovery system and all hydraulic movements, delivering significant energy savings compared to electrically powered alternatives while ensuring rapid deployment through simplified positioning operations. This engine-powered irrigation system combines operational independence with fuel efficiency, allowing farmers to irrigate extensive areas with minimal labour input whilst maintaining precise control over water application rates and coverage patterns through coordinated motorpump and hose reel management.

Key Features & Benefits

• Integrated Motorpump Configuration: Custom-engineered motorpump units up to 250 HP maximum power provide complete operational autonomy, eliminating the need for external power sources or tractor PTO systems whilst delivering reliable irrigation performance in remote locations.
• PLS Platform Foundation: Built upon the proven PLS design architecture, the PLSMP maintains all fundamental structural and operational advantages of Casella's established hard hose reel platform whilst incorporating specialised motorpump integration for enhanced versatility.
• Single-Operator Positioning System: Engineered for rapid deployment through simplified controls and procedures, allowing one person to position, connect, and activate the entire irrigation system in minimal time, significantly reducing labour costs and operational complexity.
• Engine-Driven Hydraulic Movements: All hose rewinding and hydraulic functions powered directly by the integrated engine achieve substantial energy savings by eliminating secondary power requirements whilst ensuring consistent torque delivery throughout the operational cycle.
• Direct Water Source Capability: Purpose-designed for drawing water directly from channels, lakes, ponds, and other open water sources, providing irrigation flexibility for farms without pressurised water infrastructure or where water access points are distant from power supplies.
• Two-Wheel Long-Distance Chassis: Robust dual-wheel configuration enables stable transport across extended distances and varied terrain conditions, facilitating movement between fields and water sources without requiring specialised towing equipment.
• Application-Specific Customisation: Motorpump specifications tailored to individual customer requirements ensure optimal performance matching specific water source characteristics, pressure needs, hose lengths, and crop irrigation demands.
• Fuel-Efficient Operation: Consolidated power delivery from a single engine source for both pumping and hose recovery functions maximises fuel efficiency compared to systems requiring multiple power inputs, reducing operational costs throughout the irrigation season.

Technical Specifications

Hydraulic System & Operation

The PLSMP's integrated motorpump system represents a comprehensive approach to autonomous irrigation, where a single engine simultaneously powers water pumping from the source and drives all hydraulic functions required for hose reel operation. This consolidated power delivery architecture eliminates the inefficiencies inherent in systems requiring separate power inputs for pumping and recovery, as the engine's output is optimised specifically for the combined demands of water delivery and hose management. The hydraulic recovery system receives consistent power throughout the irrigation cycle, ensuring reliable rewinding performance regardless of hose extension length or terrain gradients, whilst the motorpump component is customised to match the specific characteristics of the water source—whether drawing from low-pressure channels requiring higher flow rates or lifting from deeper lake levels demanding greater pressure generation.

Operationally, the PLSMP delivers exceptional efficiency for farms irrigating from natural water sources distant from electrical infrastructure, as the entire system operates independently once positioned and fuelled. A single operator can transport the machine to the water source using the robust two-wheel chassis, connect the inlet, deploy the hose to the desired irrigation starting point, and activate the system through straightforward controls—all without requiring external power connections or tractor PTO engagement during operation. This operational simplicity extends to maintenance requirements, as the integrated design consolidates service points and eliminates the complexity of coordinating multiple power systems. Fuel consumption remains efficient due to the optimised power delivery for combined pumping and hydraulic functions, whilst operational noise levels are managed through contemporary engine technology, making the PLSMP suitable for irrigation schedules that may extend into evening hours without causing disturbance to nearby operations or residential areas.

Ideal Applications

• Remote Field Irrigation from Natural Water Sources: The PLSMP's complete operational independence makes it the optimal solution for farms drawing irrigation water from channels, streams, lakes, or ponds located away from electrical infrastructure, providing reliable performance without utility connections.
• Large-Scale Row Crop Production: Customisable motorpump configurations up to 250 HP support the substantial water delivery requirements of extensive field crops including maize, soybeans, cotton, and vegetables, whilst the integrated engine ensures consistent hose recovery across long irrigation runs.
• Multi-Field Operations with Distant Water Sources: The two-wheel chassis and self-contained design facilitate efficient movement between multiple fields served by a central water source, allowing one machine to service extensive acreage without requiring infrastructure investment in each location.
• Seasonal High-Intensity Irrigation: Fuel-efficient operation and consolidated maintenance requirements make the PLSMP economically viable for operations requiring intensive irrigation during peak growing seasons, particularly where electricity costs or availability constraints make electric systems impractical.
• Pasture and Forage Irrigation: The ability to position quickly and operate autonomously suits rotational grazing systems and forage production where irrigation timing flexibility maximises grass growth, whilst the robust construction withstands continuous seasonal use in pastoral environments.
• Orchard and Vineyard Supplemental Irrigation: Precise positioning capabilities combined with customisable pressure delivery allow for targeted supplemental irrigation in permanent crop systems, with the motorpump configuration optimised for the specific pressure and flow requirements of these applications.
• Contract Irrigation Services: The PLSMP's portability, operational simplicity, and independence from site-specific infrastructure make it an excellent choice for contractors providing irrigation services across multiple properties with varying water source characteristics and field layouts.

Standard Equipment

• Special machine -keeping the basic features of the mod. PLS to be supplemented with a motor-pump conceived according to the customer’s needs up to a max power of 250 HP.
• Thanks to this coupling a single operator can position the system in a short time through very simple operations.
• A further energy saving is achieved since the rewinding hose and hydraulic movements are controlled by the engine.
• Ideal hose reel to take the water directly from channels or lakes.