Ferbo FB SERIES

Overview

The Ferbo FB Series represents a professional-grade line of turbine drive hard hose irrigators engineered and manufactured in Italy for commercial agricultural operations. Designed as fixed irrigators, the FB Series combines robust galvanized construction with turbine-powered automation to deliver reliable, large-scale irrigation across extensive field applications. Available in two hose configurations—50 mm diameter with 150 m length and 63 mm diameter with 100 m length—these machines are equipped with sector-control rainguns and feature comprehensive mechanization for efficient water distribution with minimal operator intervention.

What distinguishes the FB Series within Ferbo's turbine irrigator portfolio is its flanged turbine system mounted directly on the gearbox with integrated speed control and compensator technology, enabling precise hose retrieval speeds matched to varying water pressures and field conditions. The single-speed gearbox incorporates automatic drive disengagement alongside versatile rewinding options through either manual handle operation or PTO drive, while the leadscrew hose layering device ensures uniform hose winding to prevent tangles and extend equipment lifespan. With its two-wheel sprinkler trolley featuring adjustable track width and automatic lift mechanism, the FB Series delivers the operational flexibility and durability demanded by professional irrigation contractors and large agricultural estates.

Key Features & Benefits

• Flanged Turbine with Speed Control and Compensator: Automatically adjusts retrieval speed based on water pressure fluctuations, ensuring consistent hose winding and optimal irrigation uniformity regardless of pressure variations during the watering cycle.
• Single-Speed Gearbox with Automatic Drive Disengagement: Protects mechanical components from damage by automatically disengaging when the sprinkler trolley reaches the reel, preventing over-winding and eliminating the need for constant operator monitoring.
• Multiple Rewinding Options: Provides flexibility with both manual handle rewinding for areas without tractor access and PTO-driven rewinding for rapid deployment and retrieval in larger operations.
• Leadscrew Hose Layering Device: Systematically guides hose onto the drum in even layers, preventing overlapping and tangling that can cause wear points, significantly extending hose service life and reducing maintenance costs.
• Adjustable Track Two-Wheel Sprinkler Trolley with Automatic Lift: Adapts to varying row spacings while the automatic lift mechanism raises the trolley during retrieval, reducing ground resistance and protecting crops from damage during hose retraction.
• Galvanized Chassis and Trolley Construction: Delivers superior corrosion resistance for extended operational life in humid agricultural environments, reducing rust-related failures and maintaining structural integrity across seasons.
• Lateral Staker Legs: Provide stable positioning on uneven terrain and sloped fields, preventing machine movement during operation and ensuring reliable water distribution patterns.
• Sectoring Sprinkler with Nozzle Set: Allows precise control of irrigation patterns to match field boundaries and avoid watering non-crop areas, conserving water and reducing operational costs.
• Turbine-Side Water Inlet: Optimizes water flow directly to the power source, maximizing turbine efficiency and ensuring consistent drive performance throughout the irrigation cycle.
• RAL 5021 Professional Finish: Both reel and mechanical components receive durable RAL 5021 coating for consistent appearance, UV resistance, and additional protection against weathering.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Field Crops: Perfect for irrigating extensive plantings of maize, wheat, soybeans, and other row crops where long throw distances and high flow rates maximize coverage efficiency.
• Pasture and Forage Production: Well-suited for grassland irrigation supporting livestock operations, delivering uniform water distribution across large grazing paddocks and hay production fields.
• Vegetable and Specialty Crop Farms: Effective for commercial vegetable operations requiring flexible irrigation scheduling and sectoring capability to accommodate varying crop water requirements and field boundaries.
• Orchards and Permanent Crops: Suitable for under-canopy irrigation in established fruit tree plantations where adjustable track width allows navigation between rows and sectoring prevents overwetting.
• Contract Irrigation Services: Ideal for professional irrigation contractors serving multiple farms, with robust construction, transport mobility via towbar, and versatile hose configurations matching diverse client requirements.
• Estate and Estate Farm Operations: Designed for permanent or semi-permanent installations on large agricultural estates where fixed positioning, mechanical durability, and automated operation reduce labor demands.

Fixed Irrigators Equipped With: