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
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.
STANDARD FEATURES:
- Heavy duty two wheel chassis design for easy towing
- Turbine operated
- Rotating Turntable
- 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:
- 9 HP boost pump kit, pull start
- 13 HP supply pump
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Tube I.D. - 1.90"
- Tube length - 660'
- Machine length - 132"
- Machine width - 58"
- Machine height - 75"
- Machine weight (dry) - 1420#
- Palletized weight - 1730#
| 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" | ||||||||
| MR58RL (1.9 x 660') |
40 48 67 75 90 |
55 75 95 115 125 |
12 12 14 14 16 |
132 156 172 194 192 |
106 125 138 155 154 |
726 138 746 757 756 |
1.75 2.11 2.36 2.69 2.67 |
73 74 94 93 85 |
49 49 63 62 57 |
37 37 47 47 43 |
25 25 35 31 29 |
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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.
