Lateral Move Irrigation

 

 

When fields have only a moderate gradient, Zimmatic Lateral Move systems are an attractive alternative to centre pivot irrigation.

Because they travel in a straight line, they can bring up to 98% of square or rectangular fields into full production. Some models can also be towed or pivoted to handle adjacent fields.

The laterals have been engineered to suit a wide choice of water supply methods, including hose-fed, enclosed pipeline and ditch-fed.


A Zimmatic Lateral Move can irrigate fields up to 320 acres (130 ha) with 98% coverage. It can put more of your field to work, virtually eliminating idle land, while allowing you to combine maximum irrigation coverage with a uniform watering pattern over your entire field.

Zimmatic Lateral Moves are a top choice for growers of high-value crops, and can be used as a management tool for providing precise control of water and chemical usage.

Zimmatic Lateral Moves are ideal for conversions from flood irrigation, proven to get more benefit from less water and to reduce pumping costs. In addition, their modular design allows them to be factory-tailored to your specific application.

GrowSmart controls can be linked to Lateral Move systems to schedule operations, and the Voice Command provides remote monitoring and control where required, to minimise time and labour costs.