Valley Irrigation, The Leader in Precision Irrigation, introduces a new center drive that delivers the perfect combination of speed and power.
The new Valley X-Tec advanced DC drive motor uses FastPass technology and operates up to twice the speed of a standard, high-speed AC center drive motor. The motor design provides constant torque at any speed, providing growers with unmatched control and additional options to maximize crop yields.
The patented alignment technology and robust DC motor keep the pivot moving at a smooth, consistent pace, even over varied terrain.
“We are doing a lot of research on how to increase yield,” says grower Galen Grimm of Northeast Kansas, where his pivots operate on hilly terrain. “The X-Tec plays into that because it provides totally uniform application and has the flexibility to run at different speeds for varying situations. The water application under that pivot is completely consistent, because it moves so smoothly.”
The drive technology allows the Valley X-Tec to move at speeds as low as 1 RPM – just 1% of maximum motor speed – or ramp up to a fast 136 RPM, giving growers the abilities to gain consistent application at any speed and to take on even the toughest terrain.
For more information, visit valleyirrigation.com.