Idrofoglia Turbocar Smart G2 Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigators

Overview

The Turbocar Smart G2 from Idrofoglia represents Italian excellence in turbine drive hard hose irrigation technology, designed specifically for medium-sized agricultural operations requiring reliable, high-performance water distribution. This advanced irrigator combines a robust galvanised frame construction with sophisticated mechanical systems to deliver precise irrigation control across a wide range of field configurations. Manufactured in Italy, the Turbocar Smart G2 offers multiple hose diameter options from 70 to 90 mm and lengths extending up to 400 metres, making it adaptable to diverse crop types, field geometries, and water pressure conditions.

What distinguishes the Turbocar Smart G2 as the flagship model in the Smart line is its advanced 3-speed gearbox system with automatic drive disengagement, providing operators with unprecedented control over retrieval speed and irrigation intensity. The machine features a height-adjustable drawbar for optimal tractor connectivity, a leadscrew hose layering device ensuring consistent winding patterns, and mechanical trolley lift operations that simplify field positioning. Equipped with either Royal or Twin series rainguns depending on configuration, and supported by a 3-wheel sprinkler trolley with adjustable track width, this irrigator delivers professional-grade performance with user-friendly operation for farms seeking to optimise water efficiency and labour productivity.

Key Features & Benefits

• 3-Speed Gearbox with Automatic Disengagement: Provides precise control over hose retrieval speed, allowing operators to adjust application rates according to crop requirements, soil infiltration rates, and weather conditions while the automatic drive disengagement protects mechanical components from damage.
• Height-Adjustable Drawbar System: Ensures optimal connection to various tractor models and sizes, improving field manoeuvrability and reducing strain on both the machine and towing vehicle during transport and positioning operations.
• Leadscrew Hose Layering Device: Automatically guides the hose during retrieval to create uniform, overlapping layers on the reel, preventing tangling, extending hose life, and ensuring smooth deployment for the next irrigation cycle.
• Galvanised Frame with RAL 5017 Painted Components: Combines corrosion-resistant galvanised steel construction with durable powder-coated mechanical parts, delivering long-term structural integrity even in harsh agricultural environments with high moisture and chemical exposure.
• Flanged Turbine with Speed Control and Compensator: Water-driven turbine system maintains consistent retrieval speed regardless of pressure fluctuations, ensuring uniform water application across the entire irrigation run without operator intervention.
• 3-Wheel Sprinkler Trolley with Adjustable Track: Provides stable support for the raingun while allowing track width adjustment to match crop row spacing, minimising soil compaction and crop damage during irrigation operations.
• Mechanical Trolley Lift and Staker Leg Operations: Simplifies field setup and breakdown with mechanical systems that eliminate the need for hydraulic connections, reducing complexity and maintenance requirements while improving reliability.
• PTO Rewinding Capability: Offers the option to power hose retrieval through tractor power take-off, providing faster rewinding when needed and enabling operation in low water pressure situations where turbine drive may be insufficient.
• Complete Raingun Package with Nozzle Set: Includes sectoring sprinkler with matched nozzles optimised for the hose configuration, eliminating guesswork in setup and ensuring proper hydraulic performance from the first irrigation.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Ideal Applications

• Medium-Scale Row Crop Production: Excellent for maize, soybean, cotton, and vegetable operations ranging from 20 to 80 hectares where reliable irrigation control and labour efficiency are essential for maintaining consistent yields.
• Pasture and Forage Management: Well-suited to irrigating grasslands, alfalfa, and hay fields where the adjustable track trolley minimises crop damage and the sectoring raingun allows partial-circle coverage near fence lines and infrastructure.
• Orchards and Vineyards: Effective for under-canopy or over-canopy irrigation in permanent crops where the 3-speed gearbox enables slow retrieval speeds for high application depths on mature trees with significant water demands.
• Mixed Farming Operations: Ideal for diversified farms rotating between different crop types and field sizes, where the multiple configuration options and adjustable features accommodate varying irrigation requirements throughout the growing season.
• Contract Irrigation Services: Perfect for professional irrigation contractors serving multiple clients, as the robust Italian construction, mechanical simplicity, and PTO rewinding option ensure reliability under intensive use across diverse field conditions.
• Specialty Crop Production: Suitable for high-value crops like seed production, processing vegetables, and nursery operations where precise water control and the ability to adjust application rates contribute to quality and marketability.

Standard Equipment