Ocmis VIR4 Hydraulic Drive Hard Hose Irrigator

Overview

The Ocmis VIR4 is a professional-grade hydraulic drive hard hose irrigator manufactured by Ocmis Irrigazione, a leading Italian irrigation equipment producer renowned for precision engineering and innovative water management solutions. This advanced traveling irrigation machine is specifically engineered for large-scale agricultural operations requiring exceptional stability and the capability to handle pipes of substantial dimensions. Designed to deliver reliable performance across extensive field areas, the VIR4 combines robust construction with intelligent hydraulic systems to provide efficient water distribution for commercial farming, horticulture, and landscape irrigation projects.

What distinguishes the VIR4 from conventional hard hose irrigators is its integration of the Vario Rain system, which serves as the nerve centre of this new generation machine. The sophisticated 3-speed VR gearbox with synchronized speeds enables precise control over irrigation cycles, delivering significant water savings while maintaining optimal application rates. The comprehensive hydraulic system manages all critical functions including trolley lifting, turntable rotation, drawbar positioning, and telescopic feet adjustment, ensuring user-friendly operation with minimal pressure losses. Built on a hot galvanized chassis with epoxy resin coating and polyurethane paint finish, the VIR4 offers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance for long-term field deployment in demanding agricultural environments.

Key Features & Benefits

• Vario Rain 3-Speed Gearbox: Synchronized speed control optimizes water application rates throughout the irrigation cycle, reducing water consumption while maintaining uniform coverage and eliminating the inefficiencies associated with single-speed systems.
• Comprehensive Hydraulic Control System: Integrated hydraulic management of trolley lifting, turntable rotation, drawbar positioning, and telescopic feet eliminates manual adjustments and enables single-operator setup, significantly reducing labor requirements and improving operational efficiency.
• Enhanced Structural Stability: Purpose-engineered chassis design and reinforced framework provide superior stability when managing large-diameter hoses, preventing tipping and ensuring safe operation on varied terrain and slopes.
• Turbine with Built-in Bypass: Flanged directly to the gearbox, the integrated turbine system with bypass functionality ensures consistent performance across varying pressure conditions while protecting mechanical components from pressure spikes.
• Variable Track Raingun Trolley: Galvanized trolley mounted on adjustable track wheels accommodates different row spacing requirements and terrain conditions, providing versatile positioning options for optimal spray pattern placement.
• Triple-Layer Corrosion Protection: Hot galvanized chassis receives epoxy resin coating followed by polyurethane paint application, creating a comprehensive barrier against moisture, chemicals, and environmental degradation that extends machine lifespan significantly beyond standard painted finishes.
• Premium Polyethylene Hose: Manufactured from unadulterated raw material, the hose resists UV degradation, maintains flexibility across temperature extremes, and provides reliable performance season after season without cracking or brittleness.
• Rapid Coupling Hydraulic Connections: Quick-connect hydraulic couplings to tractor enable fast attachment and detachment, minimizing setup time and allowing efficient movement between fields or storage locations.
• Multiple Raingun Options with Complete Nozzle Sets: Includes comprehensive nozzle sets for SYNKRO (Ø16-22mm), REFLEX (Ø24-32mm), and EXPLORER (Ø28-40mm) rainguns, providing precise flow control to match specific crop requirements, soil infiltration rates, and field conditions.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Machine Dimensions

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

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Row Crop Production: Efficiently irrigates extensive fields of maize, soybeans, cotton, and vegetables where uniform water distribution across long runs is essential for consistent crop development and yield optimization.
• Pasture and Forage Management: Provides reliable irrigation for hay fields, alfalfa production, and grazing pastures where the machine's stability and variable speed control ensure even coverage across undulating terrain without erosion risk.
• Specialty Crop Cultivation: Supports high-value crops requiring precise water management, with multiple nozzle options allowing customization of droplet size and application intensity to match sensitive crop requirements.
• Orchards and Permanent Plantings: Delivers supplemental irrigation to tree crops and vineyards where the adjustable track trolley accommodates various row spacings and the synchronized gearbox prevents soil compaction from excessive travel speed.
• Land Reclamation and Establishment Projects: Suitable for establishing new agricultural land, erosion control plantings, and soil conditioning operations where robust construction withstands challenging field conditions during early development phases.
• Contract Irrigation Services: Ideal for professional irrigation contractors serving multiple clients, with rapid coupling systems and diverse hose configurations enabling quick adaptation to different field sizes, shapes, and water source locations.