Marani GT022B Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigator

Overview

The Marani GT022B is a turbine drive hard hose irrigator engineered and manufactured in Italy by Marani Irrigazione, one of Europe's most respected names in agricultural irrigation technology. Designed for large-scale field irrigation, this reel machine combines robust construction with precision water distribution, making it a dependable solution for farms requiring consistent, high-capacity coverage across extensive cultivated areas. The GT022B is available with polyethylene hose diameters ranging from 63 mm to 82 mm (2.48 in to 3.23 in) and hose lengths from 180 m to 300 m (591 ft to 984 ft), accommodating a broad range of field geometries and crop water requirements.

What sets the GT022B apart is its turbine-driven winding mechanism flanged directly onto a 3-speed gearbox with a built-in bypass, delivering precise and adjustable travel speed throughout the entire retrieval cycle. The machine's fully hot-galvanised chassis, turret, and reel provide exceptional resistance to corrosion and harsh field conditions, while the speed equaliser ensures uniform water application from start to finish. Whether paired with the HYDRA raingun for medium-range applications or the ROYAL raingun for extended throw distances, the GT022B reflects Marani Irrigazione's philosophy that a truly effective hose reel is one that delivers performance and reliability at a compelling operational cost.

Key Features & Benefits

• 3-Speed Gearbox with Turbine Integration: The turbine is flanged directly onto the gearbox with a built-in bypass, allowing operators to select from three travel speeds to precisely match application rate to crop and soil type, eliminating under- or over-irrigation.
• Hot-Galvanised Chassis, Turret, and Reel: All primary structural components undergo hot-dip galvanisation, providing long-term protection against rust and corrosion even in demanding environments with hard water or chemically treated irrigation sources.
• Speed Equaliser: Compensates for the natural change in hose winding radius as the drum fills, maintaining a consistent travel speed throughout the entire irrigation run and ensuring uniform water distribution across the full field length.
• Mechanical Lifting Device and Telescopic Feet: The integrated mechanical lifting device simplifies coupling and decoupling from the tractor, while telescopic mechanical feet provide stable, level positioning on uneven or sloped terrain.
• Polyethylene Hose from Unadulterated Raw Material: The hose is manufactured from virgin-grade polyethylene, ensuring maximum flexibility, pressure resistance, and longevity without degradation from recycled material impurities.
• Galvanised Double Water Inlet: The dual water inlet design offers flexible connection options to suit different farm water supply configurations, reducing setup time and improving versatility across multiple field locations.
• Galvanised Raingun Trolley on Variable Track Wheels: The raingun trolley is mounted on variable track wheels, allowing it to adapt to different row spacings and field surface conditions without compromising stability or raingun positioning.
• Glycerine-Bath Pressure Gauge: The dampened pressure gauge provides stable, readable pressure readings in the field, allowing operators to monitor and adjust system pressure accurately even during tractor vibration or pump pulsation.
• Comprehensive Nozzle Sets Included: The GT022B ships with a full set of HYDRA nozzles (Ø 12 to Ø 16) and ROYAL nozzles (Ø 16 to Ø 22) as standard, giving operators immediate flexibility to optimise throw radius and flow rate for different crops and conditions.
• Power Take-Off Drive: The PTO-driven system connects directly to the tractor, eliminating the need for a separate engine, reducing mechanical complexity, and lowering long-term maintenance costs.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Machine Dimensions

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

Ideal Applications

• Arable and Cereal Crops: The GT022B's long hose lengths and wide nozzle selection make it well suited for irrigating large, open fields of wheat, maize, and similar row crops where extended runs and uniform coverage are essential.
• Vegetable and Market Garden Production: The adjustable travel speed and comprehensive nozzle set allow operators to fine-tune application rates for water-sensitive vegetable crops, reducing the risk of disease or soil compaction.
• Pasture and Forage Irrigation: With high-flow ROYAL raingun configurations and large-diameter hose options, the machine delivers the volume needed to maintain productive pastures and forage fields during dry periods.
• Industrial and Energy Crops: Crops such as sugar beet, sunflower, and biomass grasses benefit from the GT022B's ability to cover long field lengths in a single run, reducing the number of machine repositions required per irrigation cycle.
• Orchards and Soft Fruit: The HYDRA raingun configurations with medium-range nozzles are suitable for use in orchard blocks and soft fruit plantations where targeted, lower-intensity application is preferred.
• Multi-Field Farm Operations: The machine's tractor-mounted PTO drive, mechanical lifting device, and variable-track raingun trolley make it straightforward to transport and deploy across multiple fields within a single farm operation, maximising equipment utilisation.