Marani Hydraulic Soft Hose Drum

Overview

The Marani Soft Hose Drum is a professional-grade hydraulic hose reel system designed and manufactured by Marani Irrigazione in Italy. This advanced hydraulic soft hose drum system provides efficient, tractor-powered winding and unwinding of flattenable irrigation hoses, accommodating hoses up to 1500 metres (4921 feet) in length. Engineered for versatility, the system is capable of handling liquids of any type and kind, making it suitable for diverse agricultural and liquid transfer applications across large-scale operations.

What distinguishes this soft hose drum model is its robust hydraulic motor system that connects directly to tractor hydraulics, eliminating the need for manual winding and dramatically reducing labour requirements. The precision winding mechanism ensures even hose distribution across the drum width, preventing tangling and extending hose service life. Built on a heavy-duty frame construction designed to withstand demanding field conditions, the drum accommodates flattenable hoses of various diameters and materials. The system's hydraulic drive provides smooth, controllable winding speeds, whilst the drum's generous capacity and universal hose compatibility make it an invaluable tool for operations requiring frequent hose deployment and retrieval across extensive irrigation zones or liquid transfer applications.

Key Features & Benefits

Hydraulic Drive System: Connects directly to tractor hydraulics for effortless, powered winding and unwinding, eliminating manual labour and significantly reducing the time required to deploy or retrieve long hose lengths across large irrigation areas.
Exceptional Hose Capacity: Accommodates flattenable hoses up to 1500 metres (4921 feet) in length, providing the reach necessary for extensive field coverage without requiring multiple hose changes or repositioning of water sources.
Universal Hose Compatibility: Designed specifically for flattenable soft hoses of any diameter, offering maximum flexibility to match hose specifications to specific application requirements, from lightweight irrigation to heavy-duty liquid transfer operations.
Controlled Winding Mechanism: Hydraulic motor provides smooth, adjustable speed control during winding and unwinding operations, ensuring even hose distribution on the drum and preventing damage to the hose material through controlled tension management.
Robust Frame Construction: Heavy-duty Italian-engineered frame withstands the rigours of agricultural field use, providing stable support for fully loaded drums whilst maintaining manoeuvrability for transport between irrigation sites or storage locations.
Multi-Purpose Liquid Handling: Engineered for use with liquids of any type and kind, extending functionality beyond irrigation water to include liquid fertilisers, crop protection chemicals, effluent, slurry, and other agricultural liquids requiring efficient distribution.
Quick Hose Changeover: Drum design facilitates straightforward hose replacement or exchange, allowing operators to switch between different hose types or lengths to match varying field conditions, crop requirements, or seasonal application needs.
Portable Design: Mobile configuration enables easy transport between fields, paddocks, or storage facilities, maximising equipment utilisation across multiple irrigation zones and reducing capital investment in fixed infrastructure.
Operator-Friendly Controls: Simplified hydraulic control system integrates seamlessly with standard tractor hydraulics, requiring minimal operator training whilst providing precise control over winding speed and direction for safe, efficient operation.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	Marani Irrigazione
Model	Soft Hose Drum
Product Type	Hydraulic Soft Hose Drum / Reel
Drive System	Hydraulic Motor (Tractor-Powered)
Hose Type Compatibility	Flattenable Soft Hoses
Maximum Hose Length	Up to 1500 m (4921 ft)
Compatible Hose Diameters	Any Diameter (Flattenable Hoses)
Liquid Compatibility	All Liquid Types
Frame Construction	Heavy-Duty Steel
Mounting Type	Mobile/Portable
Control Method	Tractor Hydraulic Controls
Country of Manufacture	Italy

Ideal Applications

Large-Scale Agricultural Irrigation: Efficiently manages flattenable hose deployment across extensive field areas, providing flexible water distribution for row crops, broadacre farming, pasture irrigation, and seasonal crop production requiring frequent hose repositioning.
Liquid Fertiliser Distribution Systems: Facilitates controlled application of liquid nutrients across large agricultural operations, with the versatility to handle various fertiliser formulations whilst maintaining efficient hose management for multiple field locations.
Water Transfer and Storage Management: Enables efficient liquid movement between reservoirs, storage tanks, dams, or water sources, providing a mobile solution for water relocation during drought management, tank filling, or irrigation system supply operations.
Crop Protection and Chemical Application: Supports precise distribution of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides through flattenable hose systems, offering the mobility and hose capacity needed for comprehensive crop protection programmes across diverse field layouts.
Effluent and Slurry Management: Handles the challenging requirements of dairy and livestock operations, managing the distribution of effluent, slurry, and organic liquid fertilisers to paddocks and pastures whilst accommodating the extended hose lengths required for large farm operations.
Temporary and Seasonal Irrigation Systems: Provides a flexible solution for operations requiring portable irrigation infrastructure, enabling rapid deployment and retrieval of hose systems to match changing crop patterns, seasonal water availability, or variable field utilisation throughout the growing year.

Model	A	B	ØC	D	ØE	Weight
AT 1300	1670	2200	400	1750	1300	250 kg.
AT 1500	1670	2200	400	1890	1580	280 kg.

Without soft hose and discs

Standard Equipment

Hot galvanised frames and chassis
Option: coupling CAT. 3 with special bushing and ball joints
Standard: quick coupling CAT.2

Model	Ø	Maximum meters without disk	Maximum meters for each disk	Number of disks	Number if lines
AT 1300	90	800	80	8*	8
	102	720	80	6**	7
	127	640	80	5***	6
	152	500	80	5***	6
AT 1500	90	1200	120	8*	8
	102	950	120	6**	7
	127	780	100	5***	6
	152	700	100	5***	6

* with joint Bauer 89 or Ferrari 80
with joint Bauer 108 or Ferrari 100
* with joint Bauer 133 or Ferrari 120

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Feature Title	Feature	Benefit
Hydraulic Motor Drive System	Tractor-powered hydraulic motor with integrated gear-wheel mechanism provides controlled winding and unwinding of layflat hose.	Eliminates manual labour and ensures consistent hose tension during retrieval, saving time and reducing physical strain on operators.
Hot-Galvanized Frame Construction	Heavy-duty steel frame and drum with hot-dip galvanization treatment throughout all structural components.	Delivers exceptional corrosion resistance for decades of reliable operation in wet irrigation environments and harsh outdoor conditions.
High Capacity Drum	Holds up to 1500 metres of layflat irrigation hose with capacity varying based on hose diameter selection.	Covers extensive field areas from a single reel position, minimizing repositioning frequency and maximizing irrigation efficiency across large properties.
Universal Frame Design	Single frame platform accommodates multiple drum sizes without requiring separate base units or mounting equipment.	Reduces capital investment by allowing drum upgrades or replacements without purchasing entirely new reel systems as irrigation needs change.
Adjustable Disc Configuration	Drum engineered to operate with or without side discs based on hose type and operator preference.	Provides flexibility to match different layflat hose characteristics and winding preferences, optimizing hose protection and retrieval speed.
Variable Diameter Compatibility	Accommodates multiple layflat hose diameters on the same drum with adjustable capacity specifications.	Supports diverse irrigation applications from a single investment, allowing operators to switch between crop types or field requirements without equipment changes.
Hydraulic Hose Guide Option	Optional hydraulic arm automatically guides layflat hose onto the drum during retrieval with consistent alignment.	Prevents hose tangling and uneven winding that causes premature wear, extending hose lifespan and eliminating manual guide adjustments during operation.

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Feature Title

Feature

Benefit

Hydraulic Motor Drive System

Tractor-powered hydraulic motor with integrated gear-wheel mechanism provides controlled winding and unwinding of layflat hose.

Eliminates manual labour and ensures consistent hose tension during retrieval, saving time and reducing physical strain on operators.

Hot-Galvanized Frame Construction

Heavy-duty steel frame and drum with hot-dip galvanization treatment throughout all structural components.

Delivers exceptional corrosion resistance for decades of reliable operation in wet irrigation environments and harsh outdoor conditions.

High Capacity Drum

Holds up to 1500 metres of layflat irrigation hose with capacity varying based on hose diameter selection.

Covers extensive field areas from a single reel position, minimizing repositioning frequency and maximizing irrigation efficiency across large properties.

Universal Frame Design

Single frame platform accommodates multiple drum sizes without requiring separate base units or mounting equipment.

Reduces capital investment by allowing drum upgrades or replacements without purchasing entirely new reel systems as irrigation needs change.

Adjustable Disc Configuration

Drum engineered to operate with or without side discs based on hose type and operator preference.

Provides flexibility to match different layflat hose characteristics and winding preferences, optimizing hose protection and retrieval speed.

Variable Diameter Compatibility

Accommodates multiple layflat hose diameters on the same drum with adjustable capacity specifications.

Supports diverse irrigation applications from a single investment, allowing operators to switch between crop types or field requirements without equipment changes.

Hydraulic Hose Guide Option

Optional hydraulic arm automatically guides layflat hose onto the drum during retrieval with consistent alignment.

Prevents hose tangling and uneven winding that causes premature wear, extending hose lifespan and eliminating manual guide adjustments during operation.