Overview
The Irrimec MASTER MDT12 MP INSO is a diesel motor-pump integrated hard hose irrigator engineered and manufactured in Italy by Irrimec, a leading global irrigation equipment specialist. This self-contained unit combines a diesel engine, high-capacity water pump, turbine drive system, hose reel, and chassis into a single towable package, enabling operators to draw water directly from open sources such as channels, rivers, dams, or bores without relying on existing pressurised mains or bore infrastructure.
The MASTER MDT12 MP INSO is distinguished by its onboard diesel engine and pump assembly, which pressurises water at the machine's inlet and feeds it to a turbine drive system that rewinds the hose reel via a precision gearbox. Available in multiple configurations with hose diameters ranging from 125 mm to 160 mm and hose lengths extending from 450 m to 750 m, this hose reel irrigator is designed for high-flow, large-scale irrigation operations where mobility between water sources and independence from fixed infrastructure are essential.
Key Features & Benefits
- Integrated Diesel Engine & Pump: Eliminates dependence on existing mains or bore pressure infrastructure, allowing operation directly from open water sources with full self-sufficiency.
- Direct Open-Source Draw Capability: Draws and pressurises water from channels, rivers, dams, or bores on-site, enabling irrigation in remote or unserviced locations.
- Turbine-Driven Hose Reel Mechanism: The onboard pump supplies pressurised flow to a turbine flanged to the gearbox, providing reliable, torque-driven hose retrieval with precise speed control via integrated by-pass valve.
- Single-Chassis Mobility: Engine, pump, turbine, gearbox, and hose reel are mounted on one towable chassis, simplifying relocation between paddocks or water sources without the need for auxiliary equipment.
- Wide Hose Configuration Range: Accommodates hose diameters from 125 mm to 160 mm and lengths from 450 m to 750 m, suiting diverse field sizes, flow rates, and raingun requirements.
- High-Flow Operational Capacity: Engine-driven pump is sized for sustained high-volume water delivery, supporting large-diameter hoses and high-output rainguns for efficient broadacre coverage.
- Proven Italian Engineering: Manufactured in Italy by Irrimec, combining robust construction, corrosion-resistant chassis treatment, and field-tested turbine drive technology for long-term durability.
- Operational Flexibility: Ideal for contract irrigators, remote properties, and operations requiring frequent relocation to match cropping patterns or seasonal water availability.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Manufacturer |
Irrimec |
| Model |
MASTER MDT12 MP INSO |
| Product Type |
Motor-Pump Integrated Hard Hose Irrigators |
| Drive System |
Turbine drive, powered by integrated diesel engine-driven pump |
| Engine Specification |
Data not provided – contact supplier for engine model and horsepower |
| Pump Specification / Capacity |
Data not provided – contact supplier for flow rate and maximum pressure |
| Turbine Type / Gearbox |
Data not provided – contact supplier for turbine and gearbox specifications |
| Chain Drive / Transmission Details |
Data not provided – contact supplier |
| Hose Diameter Range |
125 mm – 160 mm (4.9 in – 6.3 in) |
| Hose Length Range |
450 m – 750 m (1,476 ft – 2,461 ft) |
| Maximum Hose Capacity |
Ø 160 mm × 500 m (Ø 6.3 in × 1,640 ft) |
| Speed Control Method |
Integrated by-pass valve for fine speed adjustment |
| Raingun Compatibility |
Compatible with Irrimec raingun range – contact supplier for model recommendations |
| Wheel / Cart / Towing Configuration |
Integrated chassis with towable wheeled undercarriage – full details available on request |
| Water Source Type |
Open source draw: channels, rivers, dams, bores |
| Chassis Treatment |
Data not provided – contact supplier for corrosion protection details |
| Country of Manufacture |
Italy |
Available Hose Configurations
| Hose Diameter |
Hose Length |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
650 m (2,133 ft) |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
670 m (2,198 ft) |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
720 m (2,362 ft) |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
650 m (2,133 ft) |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
720 m (2,362 ft) |
| Ø 140 mm (5.5 in) |
550 m (1,804 ft) |
| Ø 140 mm (5.5 in) |
580 m (1,903 ft) |
| Ø 140 mm (5.5 in) |
600 m (1,969 ft) |
| Ø 150 mm (5.9 in) |
450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Ø 150 mm (5.9 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Ø 150 mm (5.9 in) |
550 m (1,804 ft) |
| Ø 150 mm (5.9 in) |
580 m (1,903 ft) |
| Ø 160 mm (6.3 in) |
480 m (1,575 ft) |
| Ø 160 mm (6.3 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
Integrated Pump & Turbine Drive Operation
The MASTER MDT12 MP INSO features an onboard diesel engine that drives a high-capacity water pump mounted on the same chassis as the hose reel assembly. The pump draws water directly from an open source—such as a channel, river, dam, or bore—and pressurises it at the machine's inlet to the required working pressure. This pressurised flow is then directed to a turbine unit, which is flanged to a gearbox that rewinds the hose reel. Speed control is achieved via an integrated by-pass valve, which diverts excess flow to regulate the rate of hose retrieval. This turbine-and-gearbox rewind mechanism operates identically to that found in standalone turbine drive irrigators; the distinguishing feature of the MASTER MDT12 MP INSO is that the flow driving the turbine is generated by the machine's own onboard pump rather than supplied by external mains or bore infrastructure.
The operational advantages of this integrated design are significant. Because the unit generates its own pressure, it can be towed directly to the water source and operated without the need for existing pressurised infrastructure, making it ideal for remote locations, contract irrigation services, and properties where mains or bore capacity is limited or unavailable. The single-chassis configuration simplifies transport and setup, while the proven reliability of turbine-driven hose retrieval—powered by consistent flow from the onboard pump—ensures smooth, controllable operation across a wide range of field conditions and hose configurations.
Ideal Applications
- Paddocks Adjacent to Channels, Rivers, or Dams: Draws and pressurises water on-site, eliminating the need for mains connection or long feeder pipelines.
- Remote Broadacre Sites Without Pressurised Infrastructure: Fully self-contained diesel engine and pump enable operation in areas where no existing water supply system is available.
- Contract Irrigation Services: Single towable unit simplifies relocation between client properties and water sources, reducing setup time and auxiliary equipment requirements.
- Properties Drawing from Bores with Insufficient Inlet Pressure: Onboard pump boosts pressure to levels required for turbine drive operation and high-output raingun performance.
- Large-Scale Forage, Row Crop, and Pasture Irrigation: High-flow capacity and multiple hose configurations support efficient coverage of extensive acreage from open water sources.
- Seasonal or Temporary Irrigation Operations: Mobility and independence from fixed infrastructure allow flexible deployment to match cropping patterns and water availability throughout the season.
SPECIFICS: Model with hot galvanised ground support platform, giving 360° turntable rotation.Structure shot-blasted treated with 2 applications of powder coating epoxy anti-corrosive primer and a top coat of polyesthere paint with high shock resistence, high atmospheric resistance and long lasting.Hydraulic system which operates the support legs, jack, wheels, turntable rotation and lifts up the trolley, with hoses complete with quick couplers for connection to the hydraulic system of the tractor on turbine model, independent on the machine with auxiliary hydraulic power unit.
