Marani ITS080C Hydraulic Drive Hard Hose Irrigator

Overview

The Marani ITS080C is a large-scale hydraulic drive hard hose irrigator engineered by Marani Irrigazione, one of Italy's most respected names in professional irrigation equipment. Designed to serve plots of significant size, this machine combines powerful hydraulic operation with practical field usability, making it a compelling solution for farmers and agricultural contractors who need reliable, efficient coverage across extensive land areas. The ITS080C accommodates polyethylene hose diameters ranging from 110 mm to 150 mm (4.33 in to 5.91 in) and hose lengths from 350 m to 750 m (1,148 ft to 2,461 ft), placing it firmly in the high-capacity segment of the hard hose irrigator market.

What sets the ITS080C apart is its fully integrated hydraulic system, powered directly from a tractor's power take-off and connected via rapid couplings — no separate power source required on the field. The machine features hydraulic lifting of the trolley, hydraulic rotation of the turntable, hydraulic lifting of the drawbar, and telescopic hydraulic feet, all working together to minimise manual effort during setup and repositioning. A 4-speed synchronised gearbox with an integrated turbine and built-in by-pass ensures precise reel winding speed control, while compatibility with both REFLEX and EXPLORER rainguns gives operators flexibility to match irrigation performance to specific crop and soil requirements. With a hot-galvanized chassis and reel, and safety guards made of swaged galvanized painted steel, this machine is built to endure the demands of intensive agricultural use across seasons.

Key Features & Benefits

• Fully Hydraulic Operation: Hydraulic lifting of the trolley, rotation of the turntable, lifting of the drawbar, and telescopic hydraulic feet all reduce manual labour during deployment, repositioning, and pack-up — especially valuable on large plots where time efficiency is critical.
• 4-Speed Synchronised Gearbox: The four-speed gearbox with synchronisation provides consistent and accurate hose retrieval speeds, allowing precise control of water application rates across the full length of the hose run.
• Turbine Flanged on Gearbox with Built-in By-pass: The integrated turbine design simplifies the drivetrain and ensures smooth hydraulic energy transfer from water flow to reel movement, while the built-in by-pass protects the system during pressure fluctuations.
• Dual Raingun Compatibility — REFLEX and EXPLORER: The ITS080C is configured with either the REFLEX raingun (nozzles Ø 24 to Ø 32) or the EXPLORER raingun (nozzles Ø 28 to Ø 40), giving operators the ability to select optimal throw radius and application intensity for different field conditions.
• Hot-Galvanized Chassis and Reel: The hot-dip galvanization of both the chassis and reel provides robust corrosion resistance, extending the machine's service life even under repeated exposure to water, fertilisers, and outdoor conditions.
• Wide Hose Diameter Range: Compatibility with polyethylene hose diameters from 110 mm to 150 mm (4.33 in to 5.91 in) enables the machine to be configured for a broad spectrum of flow rates and operating pressures, suiting varied water source capacities.
• Tachometer and Speed Equalizer: The inclusion of a tachometer and speed equalizer allows operators to monitor and maintain consistent retrieval speed, contributing to uniform water distribution across the irrigated strip.
• Glycerine Bath Pressure Gauge: The dampened pressure gauge provides stable, readable pressure monitoring even under field vibration, supporting accurate irrigation management and system protection.
• Galvanized Double Water Inlet: The double water inlet, available in Bauer Ø 108 for hose diameters 100–125 mm and Bauer Ø 133 for hose diameters 135–150 mm, facilitates easy connection to supply pipelines and supports high-flow operational requirements.
• Galvanized Raingun Trolley on Variable Track Wheels: The variable track wheel system on the raingun trolley accommodates different row spacings and field surface conditions, reducing crop damage and ensuring stable end-gun positioning throughout the irrigation run.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Machine Dimensions

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

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Arable Farming: The ITS080C's extended hose lengths — up to 750 m (2,461 ft) — and wide coverage capacity make it well suited to irrigating broad arable fields growing cereals, maize, sunflowers, and similar row crops.
• Commercial Vegetable Production: Precise water application control via the synchronised gearbox and speed equalizer supports uniform irrigation essential for high-value vegetable crops grown at commercial scale.
• Forage and Pasture Irrigation: Large flow capacity configurations with the EXPLORER raingun and wider nozzles are effective for maintaining consistent soil moisture across extensive forage grass and pasture areas.
• Agricultural Contracting Operations: The machine's hydraulic self-setup features — including automatic turntable rotation, trolley lifting, and telescopic feet — reduce setup time between fields, increasing daily output for irrigation contractors working across multiple farms.
• Sugar Beet and Industrial Crop Irrigation: The higher-diameter hose configurations (135–150 mm / 5.31–5.91 in) with EXPLORER rainguns provide the high flow rates and wide throw distances needed for water-intensive industrial crops grown over large surface areas.
• Orchards and Tree Crop Estates: Where field geometry and access routes permit, the variable track raingun trolley and flexible end-hose configurations allow adaptation to orchard irrigation requirements with minimal crop interference.