Marani IT060RM Motor-Pump Integrated Hard Hose Irrigator

Overview

The Marani IT060RM is a high-capacity, motor-pump integrated hard hose irrigator engineered and manufactured in Italy by Marani Irrigazione, a specialist in professional-grade irrigation machinery. Designed for large-scale agricultural operations, this machine combines a powerful turbine-driven winding system with an integrated motor-pump unit, enabling it to function either by drawing water directly from an open canal or by operating as a conventional pump-fed system. The result is exceptional operational flexibility that few comparable machines on the market can match.

The IT060RM sits at the very top of the Marani hard hose irrigator range, representing the pinnacle of the brand's engineering capabilities in terms of size, technology, and field performance. It accommodates polyethylene hoses from 110 mm to 135 mm in diameter (4.33 to 5.31 in) and lengths up to 580 m (1,903 ft), making it one of the most capable machines in its class for covering extensive field areas in a single pass. A four-speed synchronised gearbox, hydraulic drawbar rotation, telescopic hydraulic stabiliser feet, and a hot-galvanised reinforced chassis all combine to deliver a machine built for intensive professional irrigation across diverse terrain and crop types.

Key Features & Benefits

• Integrated Motor-Pump Unit: Provides dual operational capability — the machine can pump water independently from an open canal or connect directly to an existing pressurised supply, dramatically increasing deployment flexibility across varied field conditions.
• Hydraulic Rotation and Lifting of Drawbar: The drawbar can be rotated and raised hydraulically, eliminating manual effort during positioning and significantly reducing setup time when moving between field sections.
• Telescopic Hydraulic Stabiliser Feet: Hydraulically adjustable stabiliser legs ensure the machine can be levelled securely on uneven or sloped terrain without manual shimming, improving both safety and operational precision.
• Four-Speed Synchronised Gearbox with Turbine: The four-speed gearbox with a flanged turbine and built-in by-pass allows precise control of hose retrieval speed, enabling the operator to tailor application rates to specific crop water requirements.
• Compatibility with REFLEX and EXPLORER Rainguns: Configurations are available with either the REFLEX raingun (nozzles Ø 26–30 mm) or the high-output EXPLORER raingun (nozzles Ø 32–38 mm), ensuring the correct precipitation intensity and throw radius for different field sizes and crops.
• Hot-Galvanised Chassis and Reinforced Reel: The chassis and reel are hot-galvanised for long-term corrosion resistance, and the reel is further reinforced with 16 lateral supports to withstand the mechanical stresses of handling large-diameter, heavy-duty polyethylene hose.
• Galvanised Double Water Inlet: The double water inlet — available in Bauer Ø 108 for hose diameters 100–125 mm or Bauer Ø 133 for hose diameters 135–140 mm — simplifies connection to supply lines and supports high flow rates without restriction.
• Speed Equalizer and Tachometer: These instruments allow the operator to monitor and maintain a consistent winding speed throughout the irrigation run, ensuring uniform water application along the entire hose length.
• Galvanised Raingun Trolley on Variable Track Wheels: The trolley-mounted raingun runs on variable track wheels, allowing it to adapt to different row spacings and crop configurations without modification, protecting the crop canopy during retrieval.
• High-Grade Polyethylene Hose: The hose is manufactured from unadulterated raw material polyethylene, ensuring pressure resistance, flexibility in cold conditions, and long service life under continuous agricultural use.

Technical Specifications

Available Hose Configurations

Machine Dimensions

Diagram shows dimension reference points (A, B, C, etc.) on the machine.

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Arable Crop Irrigation: The machine's long hose reach — up to 580 m (1,903 ft) — and high-flow EXPLORER raingun options make it well suited to irrigating extensive fields of maize, wheat, sugar beet, and similar broad-acre crops in a single deployment.
• Canal-Side Field Operations: The integrated motor-pump unit allows the IT060RM to draw water directly from open canals or drainage channels, making it highly effective in regions where pressurised supply infrastructure is absent or unreliable.
• Vegetable and Row Crop Production: The galvanised raingun trolley with variable track wheels allows the machine to traverse between crop rows without causing damage, making it suitable for irrigating high-value vegetable crops and market garden operations.
• Large Pasture and Forage Irrigation: With its wide throw rainguns and extended hose lengths, the IT060RM can efficiently cover large pasture areas and forage crop fields, supporting livestock farming operations that demand consistent and reliable water application.
• Sloped and Uneven Terrain: The telescopic hydraulic stabiliser feet and reinforced chassis allow the machine to be deployed securely on non-level ground, expanding its operational range to hillside vineyards, terraced fields, and undulating agricultural land.
• Intensive Commercial Farming Operations: The combination of durable hot-galvanised construction, reinforced reel, and industrial-grade polyethylene hose makes the IT060RM a reliable choice for commercial farming enterprises that operate machinery continuously across extended irrigation seasons.