Overview
The Irrimec MASTER MT15 is a turbine drive hard hose irrigator engineered by Irrimec, Italy's leading manufacturer of precision irrigation equipment. This water-powered reel system harnesses the energy of the irrigation water supply itself to drive the hose retrieval mechanism, eliminating the need for fuel, electricity, or external power sources. Designed for medium to large-scale agricultural operations, the MASTER MT15 accommodates hose diameters from 82 mm to 125 mm and hose lengths extending up to 450 metres, delivering reliable coverage across extensive paddocks, pastures, and row crop fields through its robust turbine-driven gearbox assembly.
What distinguishes the MASTER MT15 within the turbine drive hard hose irrigator category is its versatile configuration range, offering nineteen distinct hose diameter and length combinations to match diverse field layouts and water delivery requirements. The turbine mechanism flanges directly onto a precision gearbox that converts water pressure into controlled, consistent hose rewinding speed, whilst the integrated hose guide system ensures even layering during retrieval. The galvanised chassis construction provides exceptional corrosion resistance for extended service life in demanding outdoor environments, and the engineered cart platform delivers stable mobility across varied terrain, making the MASTER MT15 an ideal hose reel irrigator for operations prioritising energy independence and low operating costs.
Key Features & Benefits
- Water-Powered Turbine Drive: Eliminates all fuel and electricity costs by harnessing irrigation water pressure to drive the rewinding mechanism — ideal for remote paddocks without grid access or fuel infrastructure, delivering complete energy independence.
- Nineteen Hose Configuration Options: Accommodates five hose diameters (82, 90, 100, 110, 120, 125 mm) across multiple length options up to 450 metres, allowing precise matching of irrigator capacity to field dimensions, crop water requirements, and available water pressure.
- Precision Gearbox and Chain Drive Transmission: Converts turbine rotation into controlled, consistent hose retrieval speed through engineered gear ratios and robust chain drive, ensuring uniform travel rates and predictable irrigation application depths across the entire run length.
- Integrated Speed Control Via By-Pass Valve: Fine-tunes hose rewinding speed by regulating water flow through the turbine, enabling operators to adjust travel rate in response to changing soil infiltration rates, crop stages, or topography without mechanical adjustments.
- Galvanised Chassis Construction: Hot-dip galvanised steel frame resists corrosion from continuous water exposure, fertiliser residues, and harsh weather conditions, significantly extending service life and reducing maintenance frequency compared to painted finishes.
- Engineered Hose Guide System: Guides the rewinding hose onto the reel drum in uniform, even layers, preventing tangling, reducing hose wear, and ensuring smooth deployment for the next irrigation cycle without manual intervention.
- Low Maintenance Operation: Water-powered turbine design features fewer moving parts than engine-driven systems, eliminating spark plugs, carburettors, fuel filters, and oil changes — reducing maintenance time and long-term ownership costs.
- Silent, Vibration-Free Performance: Turbine operation produces minimal noise and no exhaust emissions, supporting operator comfort during extended irrigation sessions and meeting environmental standards for sensitive locations near residential areas or protected habitats.
- Stable Cart and Platform Design: Purpose-built chassis and wheel configuration ensure safe transport between irrigation sets, stable operation on uneven terrain, and secure positioning during high-pressure watering without tipping or lateral movement.
- Reliable Performance Tied to Water Pressure: Turbine speed directly correlates with water flow rate, providing consistent, predictable operation that self-adjusts to available supply pressure, simplifying operational management across varying hydrant locations or elevation changes.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Irrimec |
| Model |
MASTER MT15 |
| Product Type |
Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigator |
| Drive System |
Water-Powered Turbine |
| Turbine Type |
TG Series Turbine with Integrated Gearbox |
| Transmission |
Chain Drive with Precision Gear Reduction |
| Hose Diameter Range |
82-125 mm (3.23-4.92 in) |
| Hose Length Range |
230-450 m (755-1,476 ft) |
| Maximum Hose Capacity |
Ø 125 mm × 270 m (Ø 4.92 in × 886 ft) |
| Speed Control Method |
Integrated By-Pass Valve (Water Flow Regulation) |
| Raingun Compatibility |
Medium to High Flow Rate Rainguns (Manufacturer Recommendations Apply) |
| Chassis Treatment |
Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel |
| Wheel Configuration |
Heavy-Duty Cart with Agricultural Tyres |
| Water Inlet Connection |
Flanged Inlet (Size Varies by Hose Diameter) |
| Country of Manufacture |
Italy |
Available Hose Configurations
| Hose Diameter |
Hose Length |
Model Designation |
Compatible Rainguns |
| Ø 82 mm (3.23 in) |
380 m (1,247 ft) |
82 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 82 mm (3.23 in) |
400 m (1,312 ft) |
82 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 82 mm (3.23 in) |
450 m (1,476 ft) |
82 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 90 mm (3.54 in) |
350 m (1,148 ft) |
90 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 90 mm (3.54 in) |
370 m (1,214 ft) |
90 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 90 mm (3.54 in) |
420 m (1,378 ft) |
90 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 90 mm (3.54 in) |
450 m (1,476 ft) |
90 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 100 mm (3.94 in) |
320 m (1,050 ft) |
100 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 100 mm (3.94 in) |
350 m (1,148 ft) |
100 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 100 mm (3.94 in) |
400 m (1,312 ft) |
100 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 110 mm (4.33 in) |
300 m (984 ft) |
110 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 110 mm (4.33 in) |
330 m (1,083 ft) |
110 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 110 mm (4.33 in) |
350 m (1,148 ft) |
110 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 120 mm (4.72 in) |
240 m (787 ft) |
120 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 120 mm (4.72 in) |
270 m (886 ft) |
120 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 120 mm (4.72 in) |
300 m (984 ft) |
120 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 125 mm (4.92 in) |
230 m (755 ft) |
125 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 125 mm (4.92 in) |
250 m (820 ft) |
125 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
| Ø 125 mm (4.92 in) |
270 m (886 ft) |
125 TG |
Contact for raingun recommendations |
Turbine Drive System & Operation
The MASTER MT15 turbine drive system harnesses the kinetic energy of the irrigation water supply to power the hose retrieval mechanism without requiring fuel, electricity, or external power sources. As pressurised water enters the irrigator, it flows through the turbine assembly — a precision-engineered rotor flanged directly onto the gearbox input shaft. Water pressure spins the turbine blades, and this rotational energy transfers through the gearbox's reduction gears to drive the chain transmission connected to the reel drum. Rewinding speed is directly proportional to water flow rate, providing inherently consistent performance tied to the hydraulic supply. The integrated by-pass valve allows operators to fine-tune retrieval speed by diverting a portion of the water flow around the turbine, enabling precise adjustment of travel rate to match soil infiltration characteristics, crop water requirements, or changing field topography without mechanical intervention or engine throttle adjustments.
This water-powered operation delivers significant operational advantages for agricultural enterprises. Energy independence eliminates all fuel procurement, storage, and consumption costs, whilst removing the need for electrical infrastructure or generator support in remote paddock locations. Turbine drive systems produce minimal noise and zero exhaust emissions, supporting operator comfort during extended irrigation cycles and meeting environmental compliance requirements in sensitive areas. Maintenance demands are substantially reduced compared to engine-driven reels — no spark plug replacements, carburettor cleaning, fuel filter changes, or oil servicing are required. The turbine's direct mechanical coupling to water pressure ensures reliable, predictable performance across varying hydrant locations and elevation changes, automatically adjusting speed in response to available supply conditions. This simplicity, combined with the corrosion-resistant galvanised construction, makes the MASTER MT15 an exceptionally low-maintenance, cost-efficient solution for operations seeking long-term irrigation reliability without ongoing power input expenses.
Ideal Applications
- Remote Paddocks Without Grid Access: Water-powered turbine operation eliminates the need for electricity supply or fuel delivery infrastructure, enabling reliable irrigation in distant fields where conventional power sources are unavailable or cost-prohibitive to install.
- Pasture and Forage Irrigation: Long hose runs from 230 to 450 metres deliver efficient coverage across extensive grazing paddocks, whilst the low operating cost structure (no fuel consumption) supports economical water application for grass, clover, and forage crop production.
- Row Crop and Field Crop Production: Uniform, controlled hose retrieval speed ensures consistent water application depths along maize, soybean, potato, and vegetable rows, supporting even crop development and optimised yields without fuel expense or engine maintenance interruptions.
- Sports Turf and Golf Course Maintenance: Silent, vibration-free turbine operation allows irrigation during daytime hours without disturbing players or neighbouring properties, whilst precise speed control delivers the uniform moisture distribution essential for premium turf quality.
- Horticulture and Nursery Operations: Flow-controlled rewinding speed enables gentle, measured water application across nursery beds, orchard blocks, and specialty crop plantings, with the flexibility to adjust travel rate as plant canopy and water demand evolve through the growing season.
- Organic and Sustainable Farming Systems: Zero-emission, fuel-free operation aligns with organic certification requirements and sustainability objectives, reducing the carbon footprint of irrigation operations whilst maintaining high-efficiency water delivery.
- Multi-Farm or Contract Irrigation Services: Durable galvanised construction and low-maintenance turbine design support reliable performance across multiple properties and diverse cropping systems, minimising downtime and service calls that impact contractor profitability and client satisfaction.
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 coa tof polyesthere paint with high shock resistence, high atmospheric resistance and long lasting.
