Idrofoglia Turbocar Active G4S Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigators

Overview

The Turbocar Active G4S is a professional turbine drive hard hose irrigator manufactured by Idrofoglia, Italy's renowned specialist in advanced irrigation systems. Built to handle large-scale agricultural operations across challenging terrain, this hard hose reel irrigator combines exceptional hose capacity with an optimised four-speed transmission system, making it ideal for farms requiring reliable water distribution over extensive and uneven surfaces. With hose configurations ranging from 100 mm to 125 mm diameter and lengths extending up to 480 metres, the G4S delivers powerful irrigation performance for demanding commercial applications.

What distinguishes the Turbocar Active G4S from the standard G4 model is its enhanced hose capacity and transmission engineering specifically designed for larger coverage areas. The integrated flanged turbine drive system works in harmony with a sophisticated four-speed gearbox featuring automatic drive disengagement and speed compensation, ensuring uniform water distribution even on sloped or irregular fields. The robust galvanised and painted construction, combined with hydraulic lift operations and a three-wheel sprinkler trolley with adjustable track, provides operational flexibility and durability that agricultural professionals demand when working in challenging environmental conditions.

Key Features & Benefits

• Four-Speed Gearbox with Automatic Disengagement: Provides precise control over retrieval speed, allowing operators to match irrigation application rates to crop requirements while the automatic drive disengagement system protects mechanical components during operation and maintenance.
• Enhanced Hose Capacity Design: Optimised drum construction accommodates longer hose lengths and larger diameters compared to standard models, enabling coverage of extensive field areas in a single irrigation cycle and reducing repositioning frequency.
• Flanged Turbine with Speed Control and Compensator: The turbine drive system mounted directly on the gearbox ensures consistent retrieval speed regardless of pressure variations, maintaining uniform water application across the entire irrigated strip.
• Hydraulic Lift System with Manual Pump: Enables effortless trolley lifting and stabiliser leg operation without external power sources, facilitating rapid field positioning and transport even on soft or uneven ground conditions.
• Leadscrew Hose Layering Device: Automatically guides the hose evenly across the drum during retrieval, preventing overlapping and tangling while extending hose service life by minimising wear and mechanical stress.
• Three-Wheel Adjustable Track Trolley: The sprinkler carriage features variable track width adjustment to accommodate different row spacings and field layouts, maintaining stability while travelling over furrows and contoured terrain.
• Dual Water Inlet Configuration: Provides operational flexibility for different field layouts and water supply arrangements, simplifying connection to various pipeline systems and reducing setup time.
• Galvanised Frame with RAL 5017 Painted Components: Corrosion-resistant construction ensures long-term durability in humid agricultural environments, while the professional paint finish on mechanical parts provides additional protection and professional appearance.
• PTO Rewinding Capability: The gearbox design includes provisions for power take-off driven retrieval, offering an alternative to turbine operation for situations requiring rapid hose recovery or when water pressure is insufficient.
• Drum Rotation Control via Trolley Lift: Integrated release lever system allows drum engagement and disengagement directly from the trolley lifting mechanism, streamlining field operations and reducing the need to return to the reel unit during setup.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Field Crop Irrigation: Perfectly suited for extensive cereal, maize, soybean, and forage production where long irrigation runs and high capacity are essential for efficient water management across hundreds of hectares.
• Hilly and Contoured Terrain: The optimised transmission system and speed compensator maintain uniform application rates on slopes and uneven surfaces, making it ideal for vineyards, orchards, and farms with variable topography.
• Pasture and Grassland Management: Delivers consistent water distribution across large grazing paddocks and hay fields, with adjustable track width accommodating different field layouts and the robust construction handling repeated moves.
• Vegetable Production on Large Holdings: Suitable for commercial vegetable operations requiring precise irrigation control, with sectoring sprinkler capability enabling targeted water application to specific crop zones.
• Agricultural Operations with Limited Infrastructure: The dual inlet configuration and self-contained hydraulic lift system make it practical for farms with distributed water sources or locations where frequent repositioning between fields is necessary.
• Contract Irrigation Services: The combination of multiple hose configurations, durable construction, and efficient transport features makes the G4S an excellent choice for professional irrigation contractors serving diverse client requirements.

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