Sports Turf Applications
SPORTS TURF WATERING SOLUTIONS
Automatic sports field irrigation has never been easier! The Micro Rain line of travelers offers a cost effective, portable method for effective sports turf irrigation.
Coaches, landscape managers, and groundskeepers have added pressure these days when it comes to turf maintenance. More emphasis is being placed on turf being properly maintained for looks and to help today's athletes avoid serious injury. It's called proactive management and with the addition of a Micro Rain traveling irrigation system, the results can be significant. These machines are designed to be extremely user friendly, have unparalleled performance, and operate completely unattended. They are a great alternative to in-ground irrigation systems which are typically more expensive, higher maintenance, and have sprinkler heads that often need to be repaired, causing damage to the field. Proven turf management programs that include aeration, fertilization, and a Micro Rain irrigation system with its uniform water applications will ensure your field has a "softer feel" and healthier look.
SETUP STEPS
Setting up the Micro Rain system is quick and simple. The reel is positioned at one end of the field and the sprinkler cart is towed to the opposite end. Only the sprinkler cart travels the field at your desired speed, applying water evenly and preventing any soil compaction. All models are completely turbine driven, utilizing all of the water that enters the system. Shut down is automatic upon completion of an application setting.
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- Step 1: Move machine into position
- Step 2: Raise hitch to anchor machine
- Step 3: Pull anti-reverse out and put gearbox in neutral to unroll hose
- Step 4: Pull sprinkler cart out
- Step 5: Adjust speed control for application rate
- Step 6: Traveler automatically shuts off at end of watering
POPULAR MICRO RAIN SIZES FOR SPORTS TURF
MR25
Stop hand watering and dragging leaky sprinklers when you could spend your time being more productive! Micro Rain traveling sprinkler reels operate totally unattended and automatically shut off when finished. The MR25 attaches to a 3/4 inch garden hose and is very maneuverable by hand. Uses include watering smaller youth fields, baseball and softball infields, and lawns around buildings. Requires 3 to 12 gallons per minute water flow, producing wetted areas up to 210 feet long and 90 feet wide. Keep your fields in top shape with Micro Rain! read more »
MR32
The MR32 is utilized on small fields or larger fields where two settings are acceptable. The two wheel design is easily moved by hand or can be adapted to tow with an optional hitch kit. Operates from a 1 inch line (or 3/4" garden hose if flow and pressure are adequate) and requires 7 to 20 gallons per minute water flow, producing wetted areas up to 300 feet long and 120 feet wide. The MR32 is a great choice for smaller athletic fields or even larger fields when your budget may not justify the larger volume machines. View the full performance chart for coverages and application rates. read more »
MR32 Ultra Drive
The MR32 Ultra Drive utilizes dry cell battery technology that powers a small 12-volt motor to retract the hose. Simply charge the battery, move the unit to any operating location and begin watering for up to eight hours of continuous operation. This system does not require any water flow or pressure to retract the hose, meaning any water source from 3 to 30 gallons per minute is adequate. Low pressure is not a problem with the Ultra Drive! read more »
MR43
The MR43 is widely used on all types of sports turf applications. This unit is capable of covering football fields in a single pass down the center when adequate flow and pressure is provided. The MR43 with the 5.5 horsepower Honda boost pump provides maximum coverage of up to 450 feet long and 150 feet wide. Flow rates range from 15 to 50 gallons per minute. read more »
MR43 Engine Drive
Cool, rinse, and water in conditioners and disenfectants on your artificial sport field in minutes with the new MR43E high speed engine drive traveling irrigator. read more »
MR50
The MR50, 58, and 63 utilize the same chassis and drum size in our large line, and feature automatic cart lift at the completion of a run. The 558 feet hose length on the MR50 is convenient for irrigating longer runs with wetted lengths up to 650 feet. A 5.5 or 9 HP booster kit may be added to increase pressure and performance. Common applications for the MR50 include golf course fairways, driving ranges, cemeteries, wildlife food plots, and municipal parks. read more »
MR58
The MR58 carries 460 feet of tube length, and is a good fit for many applications. With flows up to 100 gallons per minute, the MR 58 is capable of watering up to 2 acres in a single pass! This model is widely used for larger sports fields, hobby farms, parks, polo fields, and more. A powerful 9 HP booster kit may be added for attaining maximum coverage. read more »
MR63
The MR63 is capable of delivering the largest volumes in Micro Rain line! This model boasts a large diameter 2.1 inch hose that is 328 feet in length. If large amounts of water are available for use, the MR63 can utilize up to 140 gallons per minute for the serious irrigator. Uses for the MR63 include football fields with both natural and artificial surfaces where large amounts of water need to be applied in a short amount of time. Vegetable farms, sod farms, and equestrian facilities with large arenas also benefit from the MR63’s ability to irrigate over 200 feet widths and up to 450 feet in length. read more »
MR58RL
The MR58RL is equipped with all of the great features of the Micro Rain line, and also includes a rotating base and heavy galvanized frame and chassis. The rotating base allows the user to position the machine in the center of the area to be irrigated, rotate the reel 90 degrees and make an initial pull with a 660 feet hose in one direction and upon completion, rotate the reel 180 degrees and make another pull in the opposite direction for a total of up to 1320 feet total length in a single setting! This model is now the largest in the Micro Rain line capable of effectively irrigating up to 25 acres in a wide variety of settings. read more »
High speed gearing combinations are available on all models for faster retraction rates when used for germinating grass seed or cooling artificial turf grass fields.
Our friendly staff is waiting to provide you with information on how to adapt your water source to accommodate a Micro Rain watering system. Giving your field the proper care is only a phone call away!
Demonstration videos can be found in the downloads section.
