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Hose Reel Irrigation System

A mobile agricultural hose reel system designed to deliver water to crops during dry seasons is shown on this page.

Hose reel irrigation traveler with a large drum and hose in a field.
Hose Reel Irrigation System
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Farm Equipment for Hose Reel Crop Irrigation

Hose reel irrigation systems are mobile watering units used by farmers to protect crops during dry weather spells. The system consists of a heavy wheeled cart with a large central drum that holds hundreds of feet of durable polyethylene hose. Placed in a field, the unit unrolls the hose across crop rows to distribute controlled water across the soil.

Managing Water Supplies in Agriculture

Proper irrigation is vital for maintaining crop health and high harvest yields during periods of low rainfall. Farmers use hose reel travelers because they can be easily towed by a tractor from one field to another. As water pressure powers an internal turbine, the large drum slowly winds the hose back in, pulling a sprinkler cart across the field to water crops evenly.

Natural Colors of Agricultural Irrigation Units

  • Reel chassis: Galvanized silver metal or yellow painted steel frame
  • Large hose drum: Blue, red, or dark gray heavy plastic or steel
  • Irrigation hose: Thick black or dark green polyethylene tubing
  • System wheels: Black rubber tires on silver steel rims
Questions and answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a hose reel irrigation traveler pull itself across a field?
Water pressure flowing through the system turns an internal hydraulic drive or turbine, which slowly rotates the drum to wind up the hose and pull the sprinkler cart back toward the reel.
Why do farmers use portable hose reels instead of permanent sprinklers?
Portable hose reels can be towed to different fields as needed, allowing farmers to irrigate multiple crop areas without paying for permanent underground pipe infrastructure.
What types of crops benefit most from hose reel irrigation?
Hose reel systems are commonly used for vegetable fields, corn, potatoes, and pasture grass that require supplementary water during hot summer dry spells.
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