Overview
The Irrimec MASTER MDT8/2 MP INSO is a diesel motor-pump integrated hard hose irrigator engineered to deliver high-capacity irrigation directly from open water sources without the need for existing pressurised mains or bore infrastructure. Manufactured by Irrimec in Italy, this self-contained unit combines a robust diesel engine, high-flow centrifugal pump, turbine drive system, and hose reel irrigator on a single towable chassis, enabling growers to draw water from channels, rivers, dams or bores and irrigate large paddocks with complete autonomy.
The MASTER MDT8/2 MP INSO features a twin-turbine configuration with gearbox-driven hose rewind, powered by pressurised flow generated by the machine's own onboard pump. Available in eighteen hose configurations spanning diameters from 110 mm to 150 mm and lengths from 400 m to 650 m, the unit is built on a galvanised steel chassis with heavy-duty wheels and towing hitch, optimised for mobility between irrigation sites and positioning alongside variable water sources throughout the growing season.
Key Features & Benefits
- Integrated Diesel Engine and Pump: Eliminates the need for existing mains pressure or permanent bore installations, allowing irrigation directly from any open water source with adequate depth and flow.
- Twin-Turbine Drive System: Pressurised flow from the onboard pump powers dual turbines flanged to a precision gearbox, delivering reliable hose rewind torque and consistent travel speed across all hose configurations.
- Single-Chassis Mobility: Complete engine, pump, turbine, gearbox and hose reel assembly mounted on one towable unit simplifies repositioning between paddocks, water sources or contract sites without the need to disassemble components.
- High Flow Rate Capacity: Engine and pump specification matched to support large-diameter hoses and high-volume rainguns, enabling irrigation of broadacre crops, pasture and forage at industry-leading application rates.
- By-Pass Valve Speed Control: Fine adjustment of hose retrieval speed via turbine by-pass valve ensures precise travel speed matching to soil type, crop stage and desired application depth without engine throttle changes.
- Galvanised Steel Construction: Corrosion-resistant chassis and structural components extend operational lifespan in demanding outdoor environments and proximity to water sources.
- Versatile Hose Range: Eighteen factory-configured hose diameter and length combinations accommodate diverse field geometries, flow rates and raingun sizes without custom engineering.
- Open Source Suction Capability: Pump inlet designed for direct draw from channels, rivers, dams and bores, reducing infrastructure investment and enabling irrigation from temporary or seasonal water sources.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Manufacturer |
Irrimec |
| Model |
MASTER MDT8/2 MP INSO |
| Product Type |
Motor-Pump Integrated Hard Hose Irrigator |
| Drive System |
Twin turbine, powered by integrated diesel engine-driven pump |
| Hose Diameter Range |
110 mm – 150 mm (4.3 in – 5.9 in) |
| Hose Length Range |
400 m – 650 m (1,312 ft – 2,133 ft) |
| Maximum Hose Capacity |
Ø 110 mm / 650 m (Ø 4.3 in / 2,133 ft) |
| Speed Control Method |
Turbine by-pass valve |
| Water Source Type |
Open source draw (channel, river, dam, bore) |
| Chassis Treatment |
Galvanised steel |
| Country of Manufacture |
Italy |
Available Hose Configurations
| Hose Diameter |
Hose Length |
Performance Data |
| Ø 110 mm (4.3 in) |
580 m (1,903 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 110 mm (4.3 in) |
600 m (1,969 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 110 mm (4.3 in) |
650 m (2,133 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 120 mm (4.7 in) |
460 m (1,509 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 120 mm (4.7 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 120 mm (4.7 in) |
550 m (1,804 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
450 m (1,476 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
530 m (1,739 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 125 mm (4.9 in) |
560 m (1,837 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
400 m (1,312 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
420 m (1,378 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
480 m (1,575 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 135 mm (5.3 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 140 mm (5.5 in) |
400 m (1,312 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 140 mm (5.5 in) |
420 m (1,378 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 140 mm (5.5 in) |
450 m (1,476 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
| Ø 150 mm (5.9 in) |
400 m (1,312 ft) |
Contact for performance data |
Integrated Pump & Turbine Drive Operation
The MASTER MDT8/2 MP INSO operates by using an onboard diesel engine to drive a centrifugal pump, which draws water directly from an open source such as a channel, river, dam or bore and pressurises it at the machine's own inlet. This pressurised flow is then directed through twin turbines, each flanged to a precision gearbox that converts the hydraulic energy into rotational torque, rewinding the hose reel at a controlled rate. A by-pass valve diverts a portion of the flow around the turbines, allowing the operator to fine-tune hose retrieval speed independently of engine throttle, ensuring consistent travel pace and application uniformity across varying field conditions.
The key operational advantage of this integrated configuration is complete independence from existing mains pressure or permanent bore infrastructure. The unit can be towed to any suitable water source with adequate depth and flow, positioned for optimal field coverage, and begin irrigating immediately once the pump inlet is submerged and the engine started. The twin-turbine rewind mechanism operates with the same reliability and precision as a standard turbine drive irrigator supplied by external pressure, but the entire system—engine, pump, turbine, gearbox and hose reel—is mounted on a single towable chassis, eliminating the need for separate pump installations, fixed pipelines or stationary power sources and providing unmatched flexibility for growers managing multiple paddocks or seasonal water sources.
Ideal Applications
- Paddocks Adjacent to Channels, Rivers or Dams: Draw water directly from open surface sources without the capital expense of mains connections, fixed pumps or permanent infrastructure.
- Remote Broadacre Sites Without Existing Pressure: Operate fully autonomously in locations lacking mains water or grid power, ideal for extensive pasture, forage and row crop irrigation.
- Contract Irrigation Services: Transport a complete, self-contained irrigator between client properties, eliminating reliance on variable on-site infrastructure and enabling consistent service delivery.
- Properties Drawing from Bores with Insufficient Inlet Pressure: Boost flow from low-pressure or low-yield bores to supply turbine-driven hose rewind and high-volume rainguns without separate pump stations.
- Large-Scale Forage and Row Crop Irrigation: Apply high volumes across extensive field areas using large-diameter hoses and rainguns, powered by a dedicated engine-pump unit matched to the flow demands of broadacre operations.
- Seasonal or Temporary Water Sources: Adapt to changing water availability throughout the season by repositioning the entire unit to active channels, dams or bores as water levels and access points shift.
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.
