Ferbo GH SERIES

Overview

The Ferbo GH Series represents a professional-grade range of turbine drive hard hose irrigators, engineered and manufactured in Italy for large-scale agricultural irrigation operations. These mobile reel irrigators feature a 360° turntable design with hydraulic wheel lift capability, combining robust construction with precise water distribution control. Available in multiple hose diameter and length configurations ranging from 90mm to 125mm diameter and 220m to 480m length, the GH Series delivers exceptional versatility for farms requiring efficient coverage across varying field sizes and crop types.

What distinguishes the GH Series from conventional hose reel irrigators is its advanced turbine-driven system with a flanged turbine mounted directly on the gearbox, incorporating speed control and compensation for consistent retrieval rates under varying hydraulic conditions. The 4-speed gearbox provides mechanical drive disengagement and includes provisions for rewinding through PTO as well as rewinding outside the drum, offering operators multiple control options depending on field conditions. The hydraulic system integrates quick-connect couplers for tractor attachment with five dedicated control levers managing rotation, independent wheel lift, jack operation, trolley lift, and stabiliser legs, ensuring precise positioning and operational control throughout the irrigation cycle.

Key Features & Benefits

• 360° Turntable with Hydraulic Wheel Lift: Enables precise positioning and manoeuvring in tight field corners and irregular plot shapes, with hydraulic control eliminating manual handling and reducing operator fatigue during field transitions.
• Flanged Turbine with Speed Control and Compensator: Maintains consistent hose retrieval speed regardless of pressure fluctuations, ensuring uniform water distribution across the entire irrigation path and preventing over or under-watering in different field sections.
• 4-Speed Gearbox with Multiple Drive Options: Provides operational flexibility with mechanical drive disengagement, PTO rewinding capability, and out-of-drum rewinding, allowing operators to adapt to varying field conditions, tractor availability, and seasonal requirements.
• Leadscrew Hose Layering Device: Automatically guides hose onto the reel in precise, even layers, preventing tangling, kinking, and uneven winding that can damage hose integrity and reduce operational lifespan.
• Five-Lever Hydraulic Control System: Offers independent management of rotation, right and left wheel lift, jack positioning, trolley height, and stabiliser legs from the tractor cab, streamlining setup and adjustment procedures without requiring the operator to leave the vehicle.
• Digital Hour Metre: Tracks cumulative operating hours for maintenance scheduling, equipment lifecycle management, and operational cost analysis, helping operators optimise service intervals and maximise equipment reliability.
• Adjustable Track Sprinkler Trolley: Two-wheel trolley design with variable track width accommodates different row spacings and crop configurations, reducing crop damage during irrigation passes and improving water placement accuracy.
• Double Water Inlet Configuration: Provides connection flexibility for different water sources and allows quick changeover between hydrant locations without complex plumbing modifications, reducing setup time between irrigation cycles.
• Differential Chassis Treatment Options: Galvanised frames on GH, GHs, and GHA models provide maximum corrosion resistance, whilst painted options on GHB and GHC configurations offer aesthetic consistency with specific fleet requirements, all with RAL 5021 painted reels and mechanical components.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Field Crops: Ideal for irrigating extensive plantations of maize, wheat, soybeans, and other row crops where consistent water distribution across long irrigation runs maximises yield uniformity and resource efficiency.
• Pasture and Forage Production: Well-suited for maintaining productive grasslands and fodder crops, with adjustable track width minimising surface compaction and the turbine drive ensuring gentle water application that preserves soil structure.
• Industrial Crops: Effective for cotton, sugar beet, and tobacco cultivation where precise water management directly impacts fibre quality, sugar content, and leaf characteristics, with the digital hour metre supporting irrigation scheduling protocols.
• Vegetable Production on Large Holdings: Suitable for extensive vegetable growing operations requiring mobile irrigation capability across multiple fields, with the 360° turntable facilitating efficient repositioning between plots of varying configurations.
• Orchard and Vineyard Under-Canopy Irrigation: The adjustable track trolley and sectoring sprinkler enable targeted water delivery beneath tree and vine canopies, reducing foliar disease pressure whilst maintaining root zone moisture.
• Land Reclamation and Erosion Control: The multiple speed settings and compensator system allow controlled water application rates on sloping or degraded soils, supporting revegetation projects and soil stabilisation initiatives.

Mobile Irrigators 360° Turntable With Hydraulic Wheel Lift, Equipped With: