Ease of Use

Fitted with a three-legged pivot center tower for excellent balance and support, the Minigator functions seamlessly in various field conditions. It is a robust machine that maintains a lightweight design, providing a low-impact, easy-to-operate solution.

With the option of the Kwik Tow, it is easy for the system to be moved quickly between fields using a pickup or tractor, reducing downtime.  This option is not only efficient, but designed for convenience, speed, and keeping the grower’s operation flexible. With minimal effort, the grower can adapt the system to the field where it is needed.  

Towable center pivot systems allow wheels at each tower to be rotated 90 degrees to facilitate movement from one field to another, offering flexibility for operations managing multiple fields (North Carolina State University Extension, n.d.)

Built for Efficiency

With the outlet spacings of 57-inch and 114-inch, crops receive the right amount of water where it is needed. The precision placement provides consistent water coverage and distribution across the field, improving moisture absorption and reducing waste.  

Well-designed center pivot systems can achieve distribution uniformity of 90% or higher, ensuring even water application across the field(Clemson University Extension, n.d.).  

The Minigator provides full-field coverage no matter the shape of the field. The strategic design helps maintain optimal soil conditions, ensuring the crops receive the right amount of water.

Cost-Effectiveness

There are benefits to being smaller, and the grower still receives a high-performance machine. The Minigator is specifically designed and sized for smaller fields and wells with low-flow water supplies.  

Due to its compact size, the piping is smaller and fewer materials are used compared to the large-scale pivots, resulting in the initial purchase cost being less.

The lightweight structure and streamlined design reduce the weight of the system, causing less energy usage for movement across the field.  

The Minigator is built with the same high-quality, corrosion-resistant components as the full-size pivots. It is designed for long-term durability and trouble-free service, which reduces maintenance and replacement costs over its lifespan.

Conclusion

The Minigator is a proven workhorse, no matter the shape or terrain of the field.  Growers can adapt the irrigation system to where and when it is needed with minimal effort.  Their operation remains flexible, while ensuring the crops receive the moisture required.      

With the Minigator, productivity is increased with farm able acres, leading to increased crop yield potential. The irrigation system is compact, durable and efficient.    

References

Clemson University Extension (n.d.).  Center pivot irrigation test program. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/water/programs/center-pivot-irrigation-test.html

North Carolina State University Extension (n.d.).  Selection and management of efficient center pivot and linear move irrigation systems. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/selection-and-management-of-efficient-center-pivot-and-linear-move-irrigation-systems

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