New series claims increased water efficiency and streamlined maintenance.
Reinke Manufacturing has unveiled its E3 precision series center pivot system — the third generation of Reinke Electrogator center-pivot systems.
“E3 takes things to the next level,” said Mark Virus, manager of mechanical and structural engineering at Reinke Manufacturing. “It’s the first of it’s kind to have precision spacing from beginning to end.”
E3 is the first precision series of spans and end booms with uniform coupler spacing (in 30-inch and 60-inch intervals) to ensure a uniform water application rate the entire length of the system, explained Cody Bailey, director of product management for Reinke. “The goal for E3 was to be as consistent and precise as possible,” he said.
A wider distance between sprinkler locations of previous pivot models results in an increased nozzle size and more water applied to compensate. “Anytime we vary the amount of water across the machine, it impacts our ability to be uniform,” Virus explained.
The E3 precision irrigation system also includes a variety of features that provide enhanced stability, reliability, precision, and efficiency across all terrains and conditions, such as:
• Customizable configurations using precision spans from 80 feet to 220 feet in 20-foot increments and the in-demand 175-foot span, as well as precision inverted truss end booms from 10 feet to 110 feet in 10-foot increments, to maintain uniform outlet spacing regardless of span and end boom combinations.
• ReinLock, a new anti-racking truss system designed for strength to deliver tighter tolerance and maintain a consistent span crown that withstands adverse environmental conditions and challenging terrains.
• Exclusive Reinke V-ring seals on every pipe connection to eliminate water flow reduction and power precision watering.
• Unique single-leg tower design to reduce crop loss as it moves through the field.
• Maintenance-free bearings and durable materials and coatings to prevent corrosion, minimize maintenance, and eliminate the need for grease.
• ESAC, a series of Electronic Swing Arm Corners designed to irrigate corners for full-field water application accuracy.
“With all the technologies we use today and the ones coming on the horizon, E3 will help a farmer be more productive in the land they have,” said Virus
The E3 will be compatible with the latest technology from Reinke and existing technology will be adapted to marry the two, said Bailey. For example, the electric swing arm corner will also be revamped as part of the new E3 project to accommodate the new span design and new outlet spacings.
E3 will be available for sale in select markets during the 2025 growing season. To learn more about E3, or find a dealer, visit www.discoverE3.com.
