Marani GT020B Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigator

Overview

The Marani GT020B is a turbine-driven hard hose irrigator engineered and manufactured in Italy by Marani Irrigazione, a company with a long-standing reputation for precision irrigation equipment. Designed for medium-to-large-scale agricultural irrigation, the GT020B combines a robust turbine drive system with a hot-galvanised chassis and reel to deliver consistent, reliable performance across a wide range of field conditions. Available with polyethylene hose diameters from 50 mm to 70 mm (1.97 in to 2.76 in) and hose lengths up to 250 m (820 ft), this machine is built to serve demanding irrigation schedules season after season.

What distinguishes the GT020B within the Marani hard hose irrigator range is the integration of the Computer Aqua System, which provides automated control over the irrigation run, and a turbine flanged directly onto the gearbox with an external by-pass for finely tuned flow management. The machine's hot-galvanised reel and chassis offer outstanding corrosion resistance, while the use of unadulterated raw material polyethylene hose ensures long service life under continuous field use. With configurations available for both the HYDRA and ROYAL raingun models and a broad nozzle selection, the GT020B offers genuine versatility for row crops, pasture irrigation, and general field watering across diverse agricultural operations.

Key Features & Benefits

• Turbine Flanged on Gearbox with External By-Pass: The direct flange mounting of the turbine onto the gearbox reduces mechanical losses and improves drive efficiency, while the external by-pass allows operators to precisely regulate the water flow driving the turbine without interrupting irrigation.
• Computer Aqua System: An integrated automated control system manages the travel speed and irrigation programme, reducing the need for constant manual intervention and helping to achieve uniform water application across the full hose length.
• Hot Galvanised Chassis, Turret, and Reel: All primary structural and rotating components undergo hot-dip galvanisation, providing superior long-term corrosion resistance compared to painted or cold-galvanised alternatives — a critical advantage in wet field environments.
• Polyethylene Hose from Unadulterated Raw Material: The hose is manufactured from virgin-grade polyethylene, ensuring consistent wall thickness, pressure integrity, and flexibility across the full operational life of the machine.
• Mechanical Lifting Device and Telescopic Mechanical Feet: These features allow straightforward adjustment of the machine's position and levelling on uneven ground, reducing setup time and improving stability without the need for additional equipment.
• Galvanised Raingun Trolley on Variable Track Wheels: The raingun trolley is galvanised for durability and features variable track wheel spacing, enabling it to traverse different row spacings and field surfaces without damaging crops or soil structure.
• Broad Nozzle Selection (HYDRA and ROYAL): The machine ships with two complete nozzle sets — HYDRA nozzles from Ø 12 to Ø 16 mm and ROYAL nozzles from Ø 16 to Ø 22 mm — giving operators the ability to optimise application rate and throw radius for different crop types, soil infiltration rates, and wind conditions.
• Glycerine Bath Pressure Gauge: The glycerine-damped pressure gauge provides stable, accurate pressure readings even under the vibration typical of turbine-driven operation, supporting reliable monitoring of system performance in the field.
• Power Take-Off (PTO) Compatible: Standard PTO integration allows the machine to be connected directly to a tractor, simplifying power supply management and making the GT020B compatible with standard farm machinery without additional ancillary equipment.
• Safety Guards and 165/55 R14 4F Road Wheels: Comprehensive safety guards protect moving components during operation and transport, while the dedicated road wheels allow stable towing between fields and along farm tracks.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Machine Dimensions

Diagram shows dimension reference points (A, B, C, etc.) on the machine.

Ideal Applications

• Row Crop Irrigation: The variable track raingun trolley and broad nozzle range make the GT020B well suited for maize, sorghum, sunflower, and similar row crops where precise water placement and minimal soil compaction are priorities.
• Pasture and Fodder Crop Watering: With hose lengths up to 250 m (820 ft) and high-throw ROYAL raingun configurations available, the GT020B can efficiently irrigate large expanses of pasture or fodder grass with minimal repositioning.
• Vegetable and Horticultural Production: Smaller-diameter HYDRA nozzle configurations allow gentler, controlled application rates suitable for more sensitive vegetable crops where over-application or high-pressure impact must be avoided.
• Cereal and Grain Crop Supplemental Irrigation: The Computer Aqua System enables consistent travel-speed management across long runs, supporting uniform supplemental irrigation for wheat, barley, and other cereal crops during critical growth stages.
• Mixed Farming Operations: The availability of multiple hose diameters and both HYDRA and ROYAL raingun options within the same model platform allows a mixed farming enterprise to standardise on a single machine type while adapting it to different paddocks and seasonal requirements.
• Large-Scale Field Agriculture: The hot-galvanised construction, PTO compatibility, and road-legal transport wheels make the GT020B a practical choice for large farms where the irrigator must move regularly between distant fields across varied terrain.