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Briggs - Model R18 to R40 -Hosereel Mounted Booms for Agriculture and Horticulture
Designed and built to the same high standards as Briggs` larger models, the R18, R24, R30 and R40 mounted booms allow a lane spacing of 18 - 48 metres (other widths in between those shown are available on request). For ease of operation the booms are transported on the reel and a fixed hydraulic lift system has been developed to transport the booms safely. All models give accurate and uniform water distribution under a wide range of conditions, with a controlled droplet size to match the crop. The booms operate at low pressure (0.6 - 4 bar) and can apply from 14 to 50 cubic metres per hour.
- The rear wheels of the boom can be set from 1.5 to 4.4m wide so that all the wheels are in a tractor wheeling.
- The boom is fully mounted on the hosereel, making transportation very simple.
- Genuine one person operation. From fully open to fully folded takes one operator 2 – 3 minutes.
- There is a choice of Nelson S3000 Sprayjets or R3000 Rotators configured to suit flow rates and droplet size requirements of the soil and crop.
- Pressure regulators are used on all Nelson S3000 or R3000 nozzle assemblies ensuring a perfectly matched flow rate across all nozzles.
- Ball valve control on all sprinkler/spray-jet outlets enables sections to be shut off to suit irrigation requirements and allows individual nozzles to be unblocked if necessary.
- Optional combination of sprinklers and spray jets or drop pipes and spray jets to suit wide headlands and irregular shaped fields.
- A choice of blanking plates, raingun mounting kits and end sprinklers give the booms exceptional versatility.
- All models are equipped with a turntable allowing the boom to be set at an angle or rotated around any obstacle during irrigation.
- In the design process strength, longevity and user friendliness were the top 3 items on the brief. These booms are designed to last as long as the hosereel they are working with.
- Proven lifespan of more than 20 years. Many booms from the late 1990`s are still working well with well with over 15000 hours of use.
- All our booms are made from steel and are fully galvanised which ensures a long life span.
- All components are manufactured using modern technology and spares are readily available for any boom we have ever made.
- Models currently available include the R18, R24, R30 & R40 (numbers designate structural length in metres).
- Options developed in conjunction with farmers around the world make the booms highly versatile.
- Smaller tubes than the R46 booms to work at lower flow rates.
- *These booms must be folded around the drum of the hosereel for transportation between irrigation runs.
- The R18, R24 and R30 booms can be equipped with hydraulic lift for tall crops. This is not available on the R40 or R46 booms.
- The R18 to R40 range of booms can be fully rotated around obstacles in fhe field.
- Generally designed to mount on to smaller hosereel machines compared to the R46 - Guide below
- R18 - smallest hosereel 63/150, largest hosereel 82/400
- R24 - smallest hosereel 63/250, largest hosereel 82/400
- R30 - smallest hosereel 75/300, largest hosereel 90/500
- R40 - smallest hosereel 90/350, largest hosereel 110/500
* If the option to upgrade the chassis is taken, the boom can then be moved from run to run in the open position.
Offset (Asymetric) Waterfeed
For crops where you can not have the PE pipe in the middle of the row, an alternative chassis can be supplied with offset (asymetric) waterfeed - left or right. (Right hand is shown in the photo) Track width can be set from 1.5 to 2.2m. NOTE: Only available with a 2.2m or 2.5m centre section on the boom.
Blanking plate
Blanking plate with or without end sprinkler allows the boom width to be reduced to avoid awkward obstacles.
End sprinklers
The option of a low trajectory impact sprinkler on each end of the boom gives up to 35% increase in lane spacing (not available on R40)
Nelson R55VT end part circle rotator
Nelson R55VT part circle rotator can increase the lane spacing by 10-12 metres on each end of the boom. Droplet size is generally heavier than the S3000 or R3000 nozzles.
Dribble pipe
The dribble pipe option provides precise irrigation without wetting the crop. Drop pipe spacing can be engineered to suit individual planting systems. Each drop tube has a Nelson pressure regulator, nozzle and dropper with weight to allow precise inter row irrigation.
Slurry splash plate nozzles
Available for liquids with a higher dry matter content.
Lift frame kits
Available for the range of Ocmis, Marani & Irtec hosereel machines
Filter cone and housing
Available in 3, 3.5 or 4" sizes with Bauer couplings. Filter should be used between the flexible hosereel supply pipe and the inlet fitting on the hosereel.
Dual Nozzle Clip
Holds two sizes of nozzle so that the boom can quickly be set to a different flow rate by swapping nozzles.
Turf wheels
Ideal for turf growers and amenity applications.
Hydraulic lift system
Essential for tall crops or working over obstacles.
Electro-hydraulic powerpack
Makes raising and lowering the hydraulic lift system much easier than a hand pump system. (not available on R40)
Three point linkage pulling out bar
Necessary for pulling out booms where the PE pipe is laid down in the wheeling behind one of the tractor wheels.
Manual raingun mounting kit
Used in two different ways:
- To irrigate an area that can not be reached with the sprayjets or rotators and then manually divert the water back to the boom for the remainder of the irrigation run.
- To allow the operator to use a raingun for the whole run or part of a run – if there is an obstacle in the way or a narrow part of the field to irrigate.