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Irrimec Elite range of Irrigators
The Elite range of machines are designed with the
professional grower in mind who demand reliable and
easy-to-operate irrigation systems that require simple
maintenance. Greencrop are delighted to announce that
the first machines in the UK have performed very well
during the 2016 season.
he new Elite range
of machines,
currently consist of
the Elite 730 and
735 offering a
range of hose
diameters, from 100mm to
140mm, and hose length options,
up to 580m long. The intention is
to offer longer hose lengths with
the introduction of the new Elite
800 series for 2017.
The attention to detail starts with
each machine being steel shot
blasted, then painted in epoxy
anti-corrosive primer, with a final
coat of oven baked polyurethane
paint for a superb long lasting
finish. Trolleys are hot galvanized.
The drive system continues with
the proven Irrimec design. The
drum is driven from one side by a
cut gear ring positioned on the
outer diameter of the drum. Unlike
a chain drive, the hose drum is
driven by a low-torque gear drive,
which is positive and low wearing.
Drum bearings are now fitted with
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an auto lube cartridge ensuring
problem free reliability. The turbine
drive retains Irrimec’s patented
partial flow “Turbimec” system,
interchangeable for flows of 10130mc/hr at low inlet pressure.
For more durability during long
demanding irrigation periods, the
chassis’ are constructed of large
steel frames using a 5mm thick
box section. The hydraulic legs are
50% larger with built-in internal
rams for improved weather
resistance and are designed to
exert a central push against the
drum for added stability. All of the
guards are now manufactured in
steel for increased durability and
to enhance the appearance of the
machine. The gun lift frame is also
50% larger, pivoting higher on the
machine for additional strength
and reliable operation.
The Elite is supplied with a full
hydraulic system for operation of
the jack, turntable and legs with
the control levers now mounted on
its own adjustable stand at the
front of the machine. This can be
adjusted to the right or left hand
side of the drum, therefore when
turning the drum into the work
position you are always in the line
of sight to position the trolley in the
correct row, making the machine
set up easier.
The reinforced turntable gear
and hose guide has not one but
four metal bearing rollers guiding
the hose onto the drum, aiding
drum rewinding and improving
hose durability. Gun trolleys are
self-pivoting, have been made
50% stronger, are fitted with wheel
weights and have a double
support wheel for the hose.
Machines are supplied as
standard with the new
‘Dosicontrol’, a simple-to-use
computer control system that
follows a logical formula for setting
rates and delaying start/stop
times. These can also be
controlled remotely by GSM
system ‘Dosicontrol Pro’ for
improved operator and
management convenience.
The machines are available with
either a single or tandem axle
chassis, with a large range of
tyres.
For further information please
contact your nearest dealer or
contact Howard Chantry on 01328
701992 or email
[email protected]
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