Marani GTS080C Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigator

Overview

The Marani GTS080C is a heavy-duty turbine drive hard hose irrigator engineered for large-scale agricultural irrigation across demanding field conditions. Manufactured in Italy by Marani Irrigazione — a brand long associated with precision-built hose reel systems — the GTS080C is designed to deliver consistent, reliable water distribution over extended field lengths, supporting efficient crop production across a wide range of farm types. With polyethylene hose options spanning 110 mm to 140 mm (4.33 in to 5.51 in) in diameter and field-ready lengths reaching up to 750 m (2,461 ft), this machine is built to cover serious ground.

What sets the GTS080C apart is its combination of robust hydraulic systems, a turbine-driven four-speed synchronised gearbox, and a fully hot-galvanised chassis and reel that resist corrosion across years of field use. The machine offers compatibility with both REFLEX and EXPLORER rainguns, accommodating a broad nozzle range to match varying flow and coverage requirements. The inclusion of a hydraulic rotation device, telescopic hydraulic feet, and hydraulic lifting of both the trolley and drawbar reflects a design philosophy centred on minimising operator effort while maximising field-ready uptime — exactly the kind of cost-effective, low-maintenance performance that defines the Marani approach to irrigation engineering.

Key Features & Benefits

4-Speed Synchronised Gearbox: Provides precise control over hose winding speed, allowing operators to fine-tune irrigation application rates to match varying crop water requirements and field conditions.
Turbine Flanged on Gearbox with Built-in By-pass: The turbine is directly integrated with the gearbox and includes a built-in by-pass, ensuring smooth hydraulic operation, reduced energy loss, and simplified maintenance access.
Hydraulic Lifting Device of Trolley & Drawbar: Enables effortless repositioning of the raingun trolley and drawbar without manual lifting, reducing operator fatigue and improving safety during field setup and transport.
Telescopic Hydraulic Feet: Provide stable, level machine positioning across uneven terrain, ensuring consistent hose winding tension and accurate water application throughout each irrigation run.
Hot Galvanised Chassis, Turret, and Reel: Full hot-dip galvanisation of structural components delivers long-term corrosion resistance, extending machine service life even in high-humidity or chemically active field environments.
REFLEX and EXPLORER Raingun Compatibility: The machine ships with nozzle sets for both raingun types — REFLEX nozzles from Ø 24 to Ø 32 and EXPLORER nozzles from Ø 28 to Ø 40 — providing maximum flexibility in coverage width and flow rate selection.
Galvanised Double Water Inlet with Bauer Connections: The dual water inlet supports hose diameters from 110 mm to 140 mm (4.33 in to 5.51 in) with appropriately sized Bauer couplings (Ø 108 and Ø 133), ensuring leak-free, high-flow connections across all machine configurations.
Tachometer & Glycerine-bath Pressure Gauge: Onboard instrumentation gives operators real-time monitoring of winding speed and system pressure, enabling immediate adjustments for uniform water distribution and system protection.
Speed Equalizer: Automatically compensates for the decreasing hose reel diameter as the hose winds in, maintaining a consistent travel speed for the raingun trolley and ensuring even water application from start to finish of each run.
Polyethylene Hose from Unadulterated Raw Material: Hose manufactured from virgin polyethylene raw material delivers superior pressure resistance, flexibility in cold conditions, and long service life, reducing the risk of field failures and unplanned downtime.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	Marani Irrigazione
Model	GTS080C
Product Type	Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigator
Drive System	Hydraulic turbine with built-in by-pass, flanged on gearbox
Gearbox	4-speed synchronised gearbox with power take off
Hose Diameter Range	110–140 mm (4.33–5.51 in)
Hose Length Range	450–750 m (1,476–2,461 ft)
Raingun Options	REFLEX (nozzles Ø 24–Ø 32) and EXPLORER (nozzles Ø 28–Ø 40)
Raingun Trolley	Galvanised, mounted on variable track wheels
Wheels	2 × 400/60-15.5 16 PR 6F
Water Inlet	Galvanised double water inlet; Bauer Ø 108 (hose 110–125 mm); Bauer Ø 133 (hose 135–140 mm)
Chassis Treatment	Hot galvanised chassis, turret, and reel; safety guards steel, swaged galvanised and painted
Hydraulic Functions	Hydraulic trolley lift, telescopic hydraulic feet, hydraulic rotation device, hydraulic drawbar lift
Country of Manufacture	Italy

Available Hose Configurations

Hose Diameter	Hose Length	Raingun	Nozzle Range (Ø mm)	End Hose Code	Performance Data
110 mm (4.33 in)	700 m (2,297 ft)	REFLEX	24 / 26 / 28	D	110VR7_1700.pdf
110 mm (4.33 in)	750 m (2,461 ft)	REFLEX	24 / 26 / 28	C	110VR7_1750.pdf
120 mm (4.72 in)	620 m (2,034 ft)	EXPLORER	30 / 32 / 34	J	120VR7_1620.pdf
125 mm (4.92 in)	550 m (1,804 ft)	EXPLORER	32 / 34 / 36	H	125VR7_1550.pdf
125 mm (4.92 in)	600 m (1,969 ft)	EXPLORER	32 / 34 / 36	J	125VR7_1600.pdf
135 mm (5.31 in)	460 m (1,509 ft)	EXPLORER	34 / 36 / 38	B	135VR7_1460.pdf
140 mm (5.51 in)	450 m (1,476 ft)	EXPLORER	36 / 38 / 40	A	140VR7_1450.pdf

Machine Dimensions

GTS080C Dimensions

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

A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
364 cm (143.3 in)	412 cm (162.2 in)	370 cm (145.7 in)	352 cm (138.6 in)	235 cm (92.5 in)	243 cm (95.7 in)	318 cm (125.2 in)	350 cm (137.8 in)

Ideal Applications

Broadacre Crop Irrigation: The GTS080C's long hose configurations — up to 750 m (2,461 ft) — make it well suited to irrigating large paddocks of grain, maize, sunflower, or soybean crops where extended run lengths reduce the number of machine relocations required per field.
Fodder and Pasture Production: Consistent water distribution across wide wetting widths supports uniform pasture growth and high-yield fodder crop production, particularly on farms where consistent stand establishment is critical to livestock feed supply.
Vegetable and Horticultural Crops: Adjustable nozzle sizing across both REFLEX and EXPLORER rainguns allows operators to fine-tune precipitation rates and droplet size to suit sensitive vegetable crops where canopy damage or soil compaction must be minimised.
Sugar Cane and Industrial Crops: The larger hose diameter options (135–140 mm / 5.31–5.51 in) and high-flow EXPLORER raingun nozzles (up to Ø 40) are designed to handle the high-volume water delivery requirements typical in sugar cane and other high-demand industrial crop irrigations.
Undulating and Irregular Terrain: The telescopic hydraulic feet and variable-track raingun trolley wheels allow stable machine deployment and even hose winding on sloped or uneven field surfaces where fixed-track machines would struggle to maintain consistent performance.
Farm Operations Requiring Low-Maintenance Reliability: The hot-galvanised structural components, virgin polyethylene hose, and robust hydraulic systems collectively reduce ongoing maintenance demands, making the GTS080C a strong fit for remote or large-scale operations where minimising downtime is a priority.

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Feature Title	Feature	Benefit
Turbine & Gearbox Assembly	Water-powered turbine flanged directly onto the gearbox with an integrated by-pass valve, driven entirely by line water pressure.	Eliminates the need for external power or fuel — the machine operates reliably in remote fields using only the energy from the irrigation water supply.
4-Speed Synchronized Gearbox	A four-speed synchronized gearbox with a speed equalizer controls hose retrieval rate across varying field conditions.	Precise speed control across four selectable ratios ensures consistent irrigation application depth regardless of field terrain or pressure fluctuations.
Multiple Nozzle Options	Supplied with two complete nozzle sets — REFLEX raingun nozzles from Ø24 to Ø32 mm and EXPLORER raingun nozzles from Ø28 to Ø40 mm.	Wide nozzle range gives operators flexibility to match water output and throw distance to crop type, field size, and available pressure without purchasing additional accessories.
Hydraulic Lifting & Feet	Hydraulic trolley lifting device combined with telescopic hydraulic feet provide fully powered positioning and levelling of the machine.	Reduces physical effort during setup on uneven ground, allowing one operator to quickly level and stabilise the unit for accurate, consistent water distribution.
Hydraulic Drawbar Rotation	Hydraulic rotation device with hydraulic lift of the drawbar enables powered hitching and field positioning from the tractor seat.	Saves significant time during relocation between irrigation runs and reduces operator strain, especially across large multi-bay fields.
Hot-Galvanized Construction	Chassis, turret, and reel are all hot-dip galvanized, with safety guards fabricated from swaged galvanized and painted steel.	Full galvanization throughout the machine's structure provides maximum long-term corrosion resistance, protecting the investment even under continuous exposure to water, mud, and UV.
Dual Water Inlet System	Galvanized double water inlet accommodates Bauer Ø108 couplings for hose diameters 110–125 mm and Bauer Ø133 for hose diameters 135–140 mm.	Compatibility with multiple standard hose sizes and Bauer fittings allows the machine to integrate into existing farm water supply infrastructure without costly adapters.
Unadulterated PE Hose	Polyethylene hose manufactured exclusively from unadulterated raw material with no recycled or secondary-grade compounds.	Virgin-grade polyethylene delivers superior pressure resistance, flexibility, and service life, reducing the risk of hose failure and unplanned downtime during the irrigation season.
Galvanized Raingun Trolley	Raingun trolley is hot-dip galvanized and mounted on variable track wheels for stable field travel during retrieval.	Adjustable track width and durable galvanized construction ensure the trolley tracks cleanly through varying row spacings and soil conditions without tipping or binding.
Built-In Tachometer	An onboard tachometer monitors and displays the hose winding speed in real time during operation.	Enables operators to verify and maintain the correct retrieval speed at a glance, ensuring accurate application rates are consistently achieved without guesswork.

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Feature Title

Feature

Benefit

Turbine & Gearbox Assembly

Water-powered turbine flanged directly onto the gearbox with an integrated by-pass valve, driven entirely by line water pressure.

Eliminates the need for external power or fuel — the machine operates reliably in remote fields using only the energy from the irrigation water supply.

4-Speed Synchronized Gearbox

A four-speed synchronized gearbox with a speed equalizer controls hose retrieval rate across varying field conditions.

Precise speed control across four selectable ratios ensures consistent irrigation application depth regardless of field terrain or pressure fluctuations.

Multiple Nozzle Options

Supplied with two complete nozzle sets — REFLEX raingun nozzles from Ø24 to Ø32 mm and EXPLORER raingun nozzles from Ø28 to Ø40 mm.

Wide nozzle range gives operators flexibility to match water output and throw distance to crop type, field size, and available pressure without purchasing additional accessories.

Hydraulic Lifting & Feet

Hydraulic trolley lifting device combined with telescopic hydraulic feet provide fully powered positioning and levelling of the machine.

Reduces physical effort during setup on uneven ground, allowing one operator to quickly level and stabilise the unit for accurate, consistent water distribution.

Hydraulic Drawbar Rotation

Hydraulic rotation device with hydraulic lift of the drawbar enables powered hitching and field positioning from the tractor seat.

Saves significant time during relocation between irrigation runs and reduces operator strain, especially across large multi-bay fields.

Hot-Galvanized Construction

Chassis, turret, and reel are all hot-dip galvanized, with safety guards fabricated from swaged galvanized and painted steel.

Full galvanization throughout the machine's structure provides maximum long-term corrosion resistance, protecting the investment even under continuous exposure to water, mud, and UV.

Dual Water Inlet System

Galvanized double water inlet accommodates Bauer Ø108 couplings for hose diameters 110–125 mm and Bauer Ø133 for hose diameters 135–140 mm.

Compatibility with multiple standard hose sizes and Bauer fittings allows the machine to integrate into existing farm water supply infrastructure without costly adapters.

Unadulterated PE Hose

Polyethylene hose manufactured exclusively from unadulterated raw material with no recycled or secondary-grade compounds.

Virgin-grade polyethylene delivers superior pressure resistance, flexibility, and service life, reducing the risk of hose failure and unplanned downtime during the irrigation season.

Galvanized Raingun Trolley

Raingun trolley is hot-dip galvanized and mounted on variable track wheels for stable field travel during retrieval.

Adjustable track width and durable galvanized construction ensure the trolley tracks cleanly through varying row spacings and soil conditions without tipping or binding.

Built-In Tachometer

An onboard tachometer monitors and displays the hose winding speed in real time during operation.

Enables operators to verify and maintain the correct retrieval speed at a glance, ensuring accurate application rates are consistently achieved without guesswork.