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
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.
STANDARD FEATURES:
- Three wheel chassis design for easy towing
- Turbine operated
- Automatic retraction and shutdown
- Automatic cart lift at completion of runs
- Speed control for desired application rates
- Speed compensation
- Pressure gauge to determine inlet pressure
- Supply hose (2" x 20')
- Scrolled level-wind to facilitate correct tube wrapping
- Tube mis-wrap safety
- Galvanized, high sprinkler cart for clearance in tall crops
- Part circle sprinkler
- Sprinkler cart bracket for transporting
- PTO rewind for emergency hose roll up
- Stabilizer legs
- Low maintenance wheel bearings
- Easy winter draining facilities
- 1 year machine warranty and 3 year 100% poly tube warranty
OPTIONS:
- 5.5 HP or 9 HP Boost pump kit, pull or electric start
- 5.5 HP supply pump
- High speed gearing for arena or artificial turf applications
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Tube I.D. - 1.67"
- Tube length - 558'
- Machine length - 106"
- Machine width - 53"
- Machine height - 64"
- Machine weight (dry) - 880#
- Palletized weight - 1053#
| MODEL | GALLONS PER MINUTE |
INLET PSI |
NOZZLE SIZE MM |
TOTAL WIDTH FT |
IRRIGATED WIDTH (80%) FT |
MAX LENGTH FT |
ACRES PER PULL |
RETRACTION RATE (FT/HOUR) @APPLICATION DEPTH |
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| 0.25" | 0.50" | 0.75" | 1.0" | 1.5" | 2.0" | ||||||||
| MR50 (1.67" x 558') |
26 43 49 56 70 |
45 65 85 105 115 |
10 10 12 12 14 |
118 133 157 179 182 |
94 106 126 143 146 |
619 627 639 650 651 |
1.33 1.53 1.85 2.13 2.18 |
106 120 |
53 60 75 76 93 |
35 40 50 51 62 |
30 38 38 47 |
25 25 31 |
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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.
