Overview
The Irrimec MASTER MM3 is a professional-grade turbine drive hard hose irrigator manufactured in Italy, designed to deliver reliable water-powered irrigation across large agricultural areas. This water-powered reel system utilises the energy of the flowing irrigation water to automatically rewind the hard hose, eliminating the need for external power sources or fuel. Available in hose diameters ranging from 110 mm to 160 mm and lengths extending from 400 m to 750 m (1,312 to 2,461 ft), the MASTER MM3 provides flexible coverage solutions for medium to large-scale farming operations requiring efficient hose reel irrigator technology.
What distinguishes the MASTER MM3 within the turbine drive hard hose irrigator category is its robust Italian engineering, featuring a precision water-powered turbine system that converts irrigation flow into consistent rewinding torque. The unit incorporates a durable gearbox and chain drive transmission, ensuring smooth and controlled hose retrieval at speeds directly proportional to water flow rate. Built on a galvanised chassis with optimised weight distribution, the MASTER MM3 offers exceptional stability during operation and transport, whilst its integrated hose guide system ensures even winding and extended hose life across diverse field conditions.
Key Features & Benefits
- Water-Powered Turbine Drive: Eliminates all fuel costs and electricity requirements by harnessing irrigation water pressure to power the rewinding mechanism — ideal for remote paddocks and off-grid locations without access to external power sources.
- Energy-Independent Operation: Requires no engines, motors, or external power infrastructure, reducing operational complexity and eliminating dependency on fuel supply chains whilst ensuring consistent performance regardless of location.
- Flow-Proportional Speed Control: Rewinding speed automatically adjusts in direct proportion to water flow rate, with integrated by-pass valve allowing fine-tuned speed adjustment to match field conditions and irrigation requirements.
- Low Maintenance Design: Simple mechanical turbine system with fewer moving parts than engine-driven alternatives results in reduced maintenance intervals, lower servicing costs, and extended operational lifespan with minimal downtime.
- Precision Chain Drive Transmission: Heavy-duty chain and gearbox assembly delivers reliable torque transfer from turbine to hose reel, ensuring smooth, consistent rewinding performance even under varying pressure conditions.
- Integrated Hose Guide System: Automated hose guide ensures even layer-by-layer winding onto the reel drum, preventing tangling, reducing hose wear, and extending the service life of your irrigation hose investment.
- Galvanised Chassis Construction: Corrosion-resistant galvanised steel frame withstands harsh agricultural environments, providing long-term structural integrity and protection against weather, chemicals, and field conditions.
- Versatile Configuration Range: Multiple hose diameter and length combinations accommodate diverse irrigation requirements from intensive horticulture to extensive pasture irrigation, with capacities suited to operations from 40 to 100+ hectares.
- Silent Operation: Water-powered drive system operates virtually silently compared to diesel or petrol engine alternatives, reducing noise pollution and allowing irrigation scheduling without disturbing livestock, residential areas, or wildlife.
- Minimal Operating Costs: Zero fuel consumption, minimal lubrication requirements, and simple mechanical design combine to deliver the lowest per-hectare operating costs in the hard hose irrigator category over the machine's lifespan.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Irrimec |
| Model |
MASTER MM3 |
| Product Type |
Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigator |
| Drive System |
Water-Powered Turbine |
| Turbine Type |
Geared Turbine (TG Series) |
| Transmission |
Chain Drive with Precision Gearbox |
| Hose Diameter Range |
110-160 mm (4.33-6.30 in) |
| Hose Length Range |
400-750 m (1,312-2,461 ft) |
| Maximum Hose Capacity |
750 m of Ø 110 mm hose (2,461 ft of 4.33 in hose) |
| Speed Control Method |
Flow-Proportional with By-Pass Valve Adjustment |
| Power Source |
Irrigation Water Pressure (No External Power Required) |
| Chassis Treatment |
Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel |
| Country of Manufacture |
Italy |
Available Hose Configurations
| Configuration Model |
Hose Diameter |
Hose Length |
Typical Coverage Area |
| 110 TG |
110 mm (4.33 in) |
650 m (2,133 ft) |
Up to 85 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 110 TG |
110 mm (4.33 in) |
700 m (2,297 ft) |
Up to 90 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 110 TG |
110 mm (4.33 in) |
750 m (2,461 ft) |
Up to 95 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 120 TG |
120 mm (4.72 in) |
570 m (1,870 ft) |
Up to 70 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 120 TG |
120 mm (4.72 in) |
600 m (1,969 ft) |
Up to 75 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 120 TG |
120 mm (4.72 in) |
630 m (2,067 ft) |
Up to 80 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 120 TG |
120 mm (4.72 in) |
650 m (2,133 ft) |
Up to 85 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 120 TG |
120 mm (4.72 in) |
680 m (2,231 ft) |
Up to 88 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 125 TG |
125 mm (4.92 in) |
550 m (1,804 ft) |
Up to 70 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 125 TG |
125 mm (4.92 in) |
600 m (1,969 ft) |
Up to 78 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 125 TG |
125 mm (4.92 in) |
650 m (2,133 ft) |
Up to 85 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 135 TG |
135 mm (5.31 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
Up to 65 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 135 TG |
135 mm (5.31 in) |
530 m (1,739 ft) |
Up to 70 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 135 TG |
135 mm (5.31 in) |
560 m (1,837 ft) |
Up to 75 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 135 TG |
135 mm (5.31 in) |
600 m (1,969 ft) |
Up to 80 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 140 TG |
140 mm (5.51 in) |
450 m (1,476 ft) |
Up to 55 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 140 TG |
140 mm (5.51 in) |
480 m (1,575 ft) |
Up to 60 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 140 TG |
140 mm (5.51 in) |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
Up to 65 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 140 TG |
140 mm (5.51 in) |
540 m (1,772 ft) |
Up to 70 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 150 TG |
150 mm (5.91 in) |
400 m (1,312 ft) |
Up to 50 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 150 TG |
150 mm (5.91 in) |
430 m (1,411 ft) |
Up to 55 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 150 TG |
150 mm (5.91 in) |
480 m (1,575 ft) |
Up to 62 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 160 TG |
160 mm (6.30 in) |
400 m (1,312 ft) |
Up to 52 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
| 160 TG |
160 mm (6.30 in) |
440 m (1,444 ft) |
Up to 58 ha depending on raingun and pressure |
Turbine Drive System & Operation
The MASTER MM3 employs a sophisticated water-powered turbine system that converts the kinetic energy of flowing irrigation water into mechanical torque for automatic hose rewinding. As water flows through the turbine housing en route to the raingun, it drives precision-engineered turbine blades that rotate in proportion to flow rate. This rotational energy is transmitted through a robust gearbox and chain drive assembly to the hose reel drum, pulling the hose and raingun cart back towards the irrigator at a controlled, consistent speed. An integrated by-pass valve allows the operator to divert a portion of the flow around the turbine, providing fine adjustment of rewinding speed to match field length, terrain, and desired application depth without mechanical complexity or electronic controls.
The operational advantages of this turbine drive approach are substantial for agricultural enterprises. With zero fuel consumption, the MASTER MM3 eliminates ongoing diesel or petrol costs whilst operating silently — a significant benefit for operations near residential areas, during night irrigation, or in sensitive livestock environments. The mechanical simplicity of the water-powered system translates to minimal maintenance requirements, with no engine servicing, oil changes, or spark plug replacements needed. Reliability is inherently tied to water pressure rather than temperamental combustion engines, ensuring consistent performance season after season. For remote fields beyond practical electricity supply or where fuel logistics are challenging, the energy independence of turbine drive technology provides unmatched operational freedom, allowing irrigation to proceed wherever water supply infrastructure exists without dependency on external power sources or fuel delivery schedules.
Ideal Applications
- Remote Agricultural Fields: Perfect for paddocks and fields without electricity infrastructure or where fuel delivery is impractical, as the water-powered system requires only water supply to operate independently.
- Pasture and Forage Production: Cost-efficient irrigation solution for large pasture areas where low per-hectare operating costs and minimal maintenance are essential for profitable livestock support systems.
- Broad-Acre Row Crops: Suitable for maize, soybean, cotton, and vegetable production where long irrigation runs and uniform water distribution are required across extensive field areas with consistent performance.
- Organic and Sustainable Farming Operations: Aligns with sustainability goals by eliminating fossil fuel consumption, reducing carbon footprint, and minimising environmental impact whilst maintaining high irrigation efficiency.
- Sports Turf and Golf Course Irrigation: Silent operation makes turbine drive ideal for irrigation scheduling during play hours or residential proximity without noise disturbance, whilst delivering precise coverage control.
- Horticultural and Nursery Applications: Flow-proportional speed control enables precise irrigation timing for specialty crops requiring accurate water application depths and consistent coverage patterns.
- Multi-Site Contract Irrigation Services: Contractors benefit from zero fuel costs and minimal maintenance when moving equipment between client properties, maximising profitability across diverse irrigation contracts.
SPECIFICS: Turbine driven, model 10/50 - 25/120. 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.
