Ocmis VR5 Turbine Drive Hard Hose Irrigator

Overview

The Ocmis VR5 is a turbine drive hard hose irrigator manufactured by Ocmis Irrigazione, Italy's renowned producer of professional irrigation equipment. This sophisticated hose reel irrigation system features the innovative Vario Rain technology with a 4-speed synchronized gearbox, delivering precise water application across a wide range of field sizes and crop types. Available in multiple hose configurations from 100 mm to 140 mm diameter and lengths up to 500 metres, the VR5 accommodates diverse agricultural irrigation requirements with exceptional versatility and operational efficiency.

What distinguishes the VR5 within the Ocmis product range is its advanced gearbox system that serves as the nerve centre of machine operation, providing synchronized speed control for optimal water distribution. The machine achieves significant water savings through minimal pressure losses and precise application rates, whilst maintaining user-friendly operation that has made it a best-seller among agriculturalists worldwide. The turbine drive system features a built-in by-pass mechanism flanged directly to the gearbox, ensuring reliable performance season after season with reduced maintenance requirements and enhanced operational control.

Key Features & Benefits

• 4-Speed VR Gearbox with Synchronized Control: Provides precise speed regulation for accurate water application rates across varying field conditions, optimising irrigation uniformity and crop water uptake whilst reducing wastage through controlled retraction speeds.
• Turbine Drive with Integrated By-Pass: The turbine is flanged directly onto the gearbox with built-in by-pass functionality, eliminating external components and potential failure points whilst ensuring consistent power delivery throughout the irrigation cycle with minimal pressure losses.
• Dual Raingun System Options: Equipped with both REFLEX raingun (for smaller diameter hoses with nozzles 24-32 mm) and EXPLORER raingun (for larger configurations with nozzles 28-40 mm), enabling optimised water distribution patterns matched to specific field dimensions and crop requirements.
• Hydraulic Lifting and Telescopic Feet: Hydraulic trolley lifting device and telescopic hydraulic stabilising feet provide rapid field positioning and secure anchoring on uneven terrain, reducing setup time and ensuring operational stability throughout the irrigation cycle.
• Hot Galvanised Chassis with Advanced Coating: The chassis and turret feature hot galvanisation for corrosion resistance, whilst the reel receives epoxy resin coating and polyurethane paint, delivering exceptional longevity even in harsh agricultural environments with high humidity and chemical exposure.
• Variable Track Galvanised Trolley: The raingun trolley features adjustable track width mounted on galvanised construction, enabling stable travel across different crop row spacings whilst the galvanised finish ensures extended service life with minimal maintenance requirements.
• Comprehensive Instrumentation Package: Factory-equipped with speed equaliser, tachometer, and glycerine bath pressure gauge, providing operators with precise monitoring capabilities for optimising irrigation parameters and detecting operational issues before they impact performance.
• Premium Polyethylene Hose Construction: Manufactured from unadulterated raw polyethylene material, the hose resists degradation from UV exposure and chemicals whilst maintaining flexibility across temperature extremes, ensuring consistent performance and extended replacement intervals.
• Dual Water Inlet Configuration: Galvanised double water inlet system with Bauer Ø 108 connections for 100-125 mm hoses and Bauer Ø 133 for 135-140 mm hoses, providing secure leak-free connections and simplified coupling to mainline supply systems.
• Mechanical Drawbar Lifting: Mechanical lifting mechanism for the drawbar facilitates efficient field-to-field transport and simplified coupling to tractors without requiring hydraulic connections, enhancing mobility and reducing repositioning time between irrigation sets.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Machine Dimensions

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

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Field Crops: Suited to extensive maize, wheat, soybean, and grain production where long irrigation runs and efficient water application across broad acreages are essential for economical operation and uniform crop establishment.
• Fodder and Pasture Irrigation: Excellent for irrigating hayfields, silage crops, and improved pastures where the adjustable speed settings enable varied application rates to match soil infiltration characteristics and prevent runoff on grazing lands.
• Vegetable Production Systems:適用於 commercial vegetable operations growing potatoes, carrots, onions, and processing vegetables where the multiple nozzle configurations allow precise application depths tailored to different crop stages and soil moisture requirements.
• Orchard and Permanent Crop Establishment: Valuable during establishment phases of orchards and vineyards when consistent soil moisture supports transplant survival and early growth, with the variable track trolley navigating between young tree or vine rows.
• Contract Irrigation Services: Ideal for irrigation contractors serving multiple clients with diverse requirements, as the extensive configuration range and dual raingun options enable one machine to service various crop types, field sizes, and water availability conditions.
• Farm Diversification Enterprises: Supports mixed farming operations where the same irrigator must service different crop types across varying field topographies, with the telescopic feet and hydraulic systems enabling rapid repositioning and stable operation on undulating ground.