Reinke Manufacturing unveils E3, precision series of center pivot systems

October 9, 2024

Reinke Manufacturing today unveiled the patented E3, a precision series of center pivot systems.

The company says the E3 is the first precision series of spans and end booms with uniform coupler spacing (in 30” and 60” intervals) to ensure a uniform water application rate the entire length of the system, exceeding previous water uniformity benchmarks according to the USDA Center Pivot Evaluation and Design (CPED).

The E3 precision irrigation system includes a variety of new features that provide enhanced stability, reliability, precision and efficiency across all terrains and conditions, such as:
· Customizable system configurations using precision spans from 80’ to 220’ in 20’ increments and the in-demand 175’ span, as well as precision inverted truss end booms from 10’ to 110’ in 10’ increments, to maintain uniform outlet spacing regardless of span and end boom combinations.
· ReinLock, a new anti-racking truss system designed for superior strength to deliver tighter tolerance and maintain a consistent span crown that withstands adverse environmental conditions and the most 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.

Russ Reinke, first vice president at Reinke, says that with this latest model, the company set up several objectives to focus on.

“We’ve been in business since building center pivot since 1968. We’ve always prided ourselves on innovation,” Reinke told New AG International. “So, when it came time to look at a new model, we wanted to make sure that we built upon our current models. And we wanted to maintain and improve on those characteristics, such as the rugged, reliable, durable design. We wanted to continue providing innovation and ease of operation.

“We also wanted to keep it clean in design, and we wanted to have reduced maintenance,” Reinke adds. “We already have one of the longest warranties in the industry which falls into that category and we’re very proud of that. But there’s always room to improve. We’re focused on that, as well as the impact on the crop environment which also fell under the category of the uniformity of the water distribution across the whole product.”

From an environmental condition standpoint, the new E3 is made to operate not just on flat tabletop fields, but also under significant slopes and grades. This gives farmers options, such as the ability to expand their acreage and provide economic viability to their operation. It also offers farmers expanded opportunities when dealing with different soil types.

“Farmers have anything from sand to heavy clay and everything in between. Those all play into the types of crops that are grown, the water application rates, the infiltration rates, and how well they can utilize that soil for the crop they’re trying to grow,” Reinke explains. “This system allows farmers to operate in varying climate conditions and still give them some stability in what they will produce.”

The E3 is built to offer additional options when dealing with varying crop types, short, tall, high density, low density, and other factors inherent during a growing season. In addition, the new system contributes to the economic viability of the farm.

“A farmer’s livelihood depends on taking care of their land and the resources they have. But yet, they have to work within the constraints of various government regulatory agencies,” says Reinke. “What we’ve done is make our system as easy as possible for farmers to meet those needs and meet those demands. We look at the technology that’s available and the new technology and the latest technology and what fits what doesn’t, what’s economically feasible, what isn’t. And all of this just provides a means of managing their risk and the risk and variables of farming along with providing a meaningful life experience at the same time.”

E3 will be available for sale in select markets during the growing season 2025.

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