A Hard Hose irrigator, also known as a Hose Reel machine consists of a polyethylene (PE) pipe coiled on a steel ‘cotton reel’. Attached to the PE is either a trolley and raingun or a boom structure with small sprinklers. The cotton reel is stationed at one end of the field and a tractor is connected to the trolley and used to unwind the PE pipe from the cotton reel and position the trolley at the opposite end of the field. Pressurized water is supplied to the cotton reel, which drives a water turbine and gearbox to retract the trolley and irrigate the field.
WaterForce are New Zealand’s leading supplier and agent for Ocmis Hard Hose irrigators (from Modena, Italy).
We stock a full range of Ocmis machines suitable for the New Zealand market.
Also in stock, is a range of foldable booms built specifically to suit the OCMIS range of irrigators. The booms range in size from 24 to 64 metres (or lane spacing’s up to 90m) and are perfectly suited to high wind situations or farmers looking for precision application.
Our team of engineers can work with you to determine the best irrigation method to suit your property. Our consulting process considers the complete irrigation system, including;
