Ferbo GHC SERIES

Overview

The Ferbo GHC Series represents a premium line of turbine drive hard hose irrigators designed for professional agricultural operations requiring maximum versatility and operational efficiency. Manufactured in Italy by Ferbo, these mobile irrigation systems feature a 360° turntable with hydraulic wheel lift capabilities, providing exceptional manoeuvrability and precise positioning across diverse terrain. Available in ten configurations with hose diameters ranging from 125 mm to 160 mm (4.92 to 6.30 inches) and lengths extending from 350 metres to 650 metres (1,148 to 2,133 feet), the GHC Series delivers comprehensive coverage for medium to large-scale irrigation projects.

What distinguishes the GHC Series from standard hose reel irrigators is its sophisticated painted chassis treatment with RAL 5021 finish on both the frame and mechanical components, combined with a fully hydraulic control system offering five separate functions. The turbine drive system incorporates a flanged turbine mounted directly on a four-speed gearbox with speed control and compensator, ensuring consistent rewinding performance across varying water pressures. Advanced features including a leadscrew hose layering device, digital hour meter, and mechanical drive disengagement with PTO rewinding capability position this series as a professional-grade solution for demanding irrigation applications.

Key Features & Benefits

• 360° Turntable with Hydraulic Wheel Lift: Provides complete rotational freedom and hydraulic-assisted positioning, enabling rapid field transitions and precise alignment without manual labour, significantly reducing setup time between irrigation cycles.
• Painted RAL 5021 Chassis and Components: Factory-applied professional paint finish on frame, reel, and mechanical parts delivers superior corrosion resistance and extended service life compared to galvanised-only alternatives, particularly in humid or chemically active agricultural environments.
• Four-Speed Gearbox with Multiple Drive Modes: Offers precise speed selection for varying irrigation requirements, with mechanical drive disengagement, PTO rewinding capability, and out-of-drum rewinding functionality providing operational flexibility for different field conditions and crop types.
• Flanged Turbine with Speed Control and Compensator: Maintains consistent hose retrieval speed regardless of water pressure fluctuations, ensuring uniform water application rates throughout the irrigation cycle and preventing over-watering or under-watering at field edges.
• Leadscrew Hose Layering Device: Automatically guides the hose during rewinding to create even, organised layers on the drum, preventing hose damage, extending hose life, and ensuring trouble-free deployment on subsequent irrigation passes.
• Comprehensive Hydraulic Control System: Five independent control levers manage rotation, left and right wheel lift, jack positioning, trolley lift, and stabiliser legs, all operated via quick-connect couplings to tractor hydraulics for complete remote control from the operator's seat.
• Adjustable Track Sprinkler Trolley: Two-wheel trolley configuration with variable track width accommodates different crop row spacing and field conditions, whilst the trolley lift function allows raising the sprinkler for clearance over tall crops during irrigation.
• Digital Hour Meter: Provides accurate tracking of operational hours for maintenance scheduling, performance documentation, and operational cost analysis, supporting preventative maintenance programmes and equipment management.
• Double Water Inlet Configuration: Offers connection flexibility for different water sources or dual-line setups, with included 4-metre supply hose featuring female ball joint connection for quick, leak-free attachment to supply lines.
• Height-Adjustable Drawbar with Stabiliser Legs: Ensures compatibility with various tractor hitch heights whilst lateral stabiliser legs provide rock-solid stability during operation and prevent movement on sloped terrain or in windy conditions.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Row Crop Production: Perfect for maize, soybean, cotton, and vegetable operations requiring extended reach and precise water application across expansive fields with adjustable trolley track for different row spacings.
• Forage and Pasture Irrigation: Excellent for alfalfa, clover, and grass production where long hose lengths deliver comprehensive coverage and the sectoring raingun capability enables precise watering of irregular field shapes whilst avoiding roadways and structures.
• Orchard and Vineyard Establishment: Ideal for young tree and vine irrigation during establishment phases where adjustable trolley height and sectoring capability provide targeted water delivery without damaging developing canopies.
• Custom Irrigation Contracting: Well-suited for professional irrigation service providers requiring versatile, transportable equipment capable of serving multiple clients with varying field sizes, the hydraulic positioning system enabling rapid setup and efficient operation.
• Mixed Farming Operations: Versatile solution for diversified agricultural enterprises with multiple crop types and field configurations, where the range of hose diameter and length options allows matching equipment capacity to specific field requirements.
• High-Value Specialty Crops: Appropriate for potato, onion, and other intensive vegetable production where consistent water application and operational reliability directly impact crop quality and yield, with the digital hour meter supporting precise irrigation scheduling.

Mobile Irrigators 360° Turntable With Hydraulic Wheel Lift, Equipped With: