Nettuno RIO - TURNABLE

Overview

The Nettuno® RIO - TURNABLE represents a sophisticated turbine-driven hard hose irrigation system designed for professional agricultural operations requiring maximum flexibility and coverage. Manufactured by Nettuno in Italy, this 360-degree turnable irrigator combines robust Italian engineering with advanced water distribution technology to deliver efficient irrigation across diverse field configurations. With hose diameter options ranging from 50 mm to 125 mm (1.97 to 4.92 inches) and lengths extending up to 250 metres (820 feet), the RIO - TURNABLE series accommodates everything from moderate orchards to expansive row crop operations, ensuring precise water application even in challenging dry conditions.

What distinguishes the RIO - TURNABLE from conventional hard hose irrigators is its complete 360-degree rotation capability mounted on a mobile galvanised frame, enabling farmers to irrigate complex field geometries without repositioning equipment. The system features a flange turbine speed control mechanism integrated with a multi-speed gearbox (four speeds on most models, single-speed on the A200* variant), allowing operators to fine-tune water application rates according to crop requirements and soil infiltration characteristics. The automatic drive disengagement system facilitates efficient rewinding through PTO or direct drum operation, whilst the leadscrew hose layering device ensures consistent hose management that extends equipment longevity and reduces operational downtime.

Key Features & Benefits

• 360-Degree Turnable Frame: Provides complete rotational freedom for irrigating irregularly shaped fields, corners, and complex terrain without requiring equipment relocation, significantly reducing labour time and improving coverage efficiency.
• Galvanised Frame with Painted Drum: Delivers superior corrosion resistance and extended equipment life even in high-humidity environments or when exposed to fertiliser-laden irrigation water, protecting your investment across multiple growing seasons.
• Flange Turbine with Multi-Speed Gearbox: Enables precise speed control and smooth compensation during operation, with four-speed options on most models allowing operators to match irrigation speed to soil type, crop stage, and precipitation rate requirements for optimal water infiltration.
• Automatic Drive Disengagement System: Streamlines the transition between irrigation and retrieval modes with automated rewinding through PTO or drum operation, reducing operator workload and enabling one-person operation of large-scale irrigation systems.
• Leadscrew Hose Layering Device: Maintains organised, uniform hose winding that prevents tangling, kinking, and premature wear, ensuring consistent deployment performance and extending hose service life by up to 40% compared to manual layering methods.
• Three-Wheel Sprinkler Trolley with Adjustable Track: Provides exceptional stability across uneven terrain whilst the adjustable track width accommodates varying row spacings, ensuring the raingun maintains optimal position and coverage throughout the irrigation cycle.
• Hydraulic Lift Operations: Featured on B200 and larger models, the manual pump-controlled hydraulic system enables effortless trolley lifting and stabiliser leg deployment, allowing rapid setup and breakdown even in soft or sloped field conditions.
• Double Water Inlet Configuration: Ensures reliable water supply with redundancy options, facilitating connection to multiple water sources or enabling uninterrupted operation during source switching, critical for maintaining consistent irrigation schedules.
• Sectoring Sprinkler with Precision Nozzles: Allows targeted irrigation control with adjustable arc patterns, preventing water waste on roads, buildings, or non-crop areas whilst maximising application efficiency within productive zones.
• Height-Adjustable Drawbar with Mechanical Jack: Accommodates diverse tractor hitch heights and field conditions whilst lateral stabiliser legs provide secure positioning during operation, preventing equipment drift on slopes or in windy conditions.

Technical Specifications

Ideal Applications

• Large-Scale Row Crop Production: Ideal for maize, soybean, cotton, and vegetable operations requiring efficient irrigation across expansive rectangular or pivot-unsuitable field configurations where the 360-degree turnable capability enables comprehensive coverage from strategic positioning points.
• Orchards and Permanent Crop Systems: Well-suited for tree fruit, nut, and vineyard operations where the adjustable track trolley navigates between rows whilst the sectoring sprinkler prevents water application on trunks and infrastructure, reducing disease pressure and maximising water use efficiency.
• Forage and Pasture Management: Excellent for hay production, silage crops, and grazing operations where the extended hose lengths and robust construction accommodate large irregular paddocks whilst the multiple speed settings enable matching application rates to varying forage growth stages and soil types.
• Seed Production and Contract Growing: Particularly valuable for high-value seed crops and specialty contract production requiring precise irrigation scheduling and uniform water distribution, with the sectoring capability enabling isolation between different varieties or production blocks.
• Supplemental Irrigation in Semi-Arid Regions: Designed for operations in areas with marginal rainfall where efficient water resource management is critical, with the turbine drive system optimising energy use whilst the robust galvanised construction withstands extended seasonal storage between irrigation campaigns.
• Reclaimed Land and Variable Terrain: Effective for newly developed agricultural land or fields with undulating topography where the adjustable drawbar, stabiliser legs, and three-wheel trolley configuration maintain stable operation across challenging gradients and uneven surfaces.

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This combination of features makes Nettuno Mobile Irrigators a top choice for efficient, durable, and user-friendly irrigation solutions.