Choosing the right centre pivot is about more than just moving water. It’s about finding a system that fits your land, your crops and the realities of farming conditions. The Agrico G3 centre pivot was developed with exactly this in mind. Let’s unpack the system feature by feature, showing how flexibility and strength come together to form a reliable irrigation solution.
At the heart of every pivot is the centre structure. The Agrico G3 offers three different centre options to suit different preferences and applications. Farmers can choose between compact or sloping centre options, a three-leg centre for added stability, or the four-leg centre which offers an easy replacement, even for other brands.
Each centre option works seamlessly with Agrico’s Basic and Advanced Rain control panels, allowing farmers the level of automation and control they prefer.
The G3 pivot’s performance across large areas is driven by its carefully engineered span options. With pipe diameters of 127 mm, 165 mm and 194 mm, and span lengths ranging from 40.3 m up to 67 m, the system can comfortably irrigate fields of up to 200 hectares.
Durability is built into every span, with a minimum zinc coating of 100 microns providing long-term corrosion resistance. Nozzle spacing also plays a critical role in irrigation uniformity, with standard spacing of 3.35 m or an alternative 2.24 m option for more precise water application. Together, these design choices ensure consistent water distribution and the structural integrity of your system.
Agrico’s G3 tower design focuses on stability and a long lifespan. Windsaver technology spreads the wheels further apart, improving balance and reducing the risk of wind-related tipping, a key consideration in exposed farming areas.
Two tower height options are available to accommodate different crops: a standard height offering 3.2 m crop clearance, and a high-clearance option providing 3.85 m.
Theft remains a reality on many farms. The G3 pivot addresses this with integrated protection features. Cablesaver technology stores cables safely inside the pipe, Wheelsaver technology protects the wheels, and Motorsaver enclosures reduce theft risk at the centre drive. These built-in measures help protect critical components and reduce downtime and replacement costs.
For farmers looking to irrigate more land without major additional investment, the G3 overhang offers a cost-effective solution. Overhangs are available in 3.35 m increments, from 6.7 m up to 30 m, allowing your irrigation radius to be extended far more affordably than adding an extra tower.
Each overhang is fitted with Agrico’s patented Autoflush valve, which automatically flushes dirt and debris from the pipeline at the start and end of every irrigation cycle. This protects the system from blockages and protects the system in the long-term.Â
The Agrico G3 centre pivot offers flexibility where it matters, strength where it counts, and technology that supports smarter irrigation. The G3 is truly designed to adapt to the realities of modern farming, delivering reliable irrigation, season after season.
Contact Agrico, let’s find your perfect fit.
 For more information on these features, watch our G3 Tech Talk series on Youtube.Â
Elke druppel water wat op die plase Kromvlei en Vrede, in die distrik Piketberg gebruik word, tel. As deel van die Karsten-groep se boerdery, word watertoediening op beide plase wetenskaplik en met deeglike beplanning aangepak. Hul vennoot in dié proses, is Agrico.
Wanneer ’n bielie van ’n implement deur die grond sny soos ’n warm mes deur botter, kan dit enige boer se hart vinniger laat klop. Hierdie implement is die Agrico T1250-skeurploeg, wat gedurende die Hoopstad Groentoer aan boere gedemonstreer is.
Van pasraam tot plaasgereed: ontdek hoe Agrico se HSD’s in Suid-Afrika vervaardig word met plaaslike vakmanskap, gevorderde tegnologie en deeglike toetsing. Elke implement begin as ’n idee, word in detail ontwerp, vervaardig van kwaliteit staal, en saamgestel om optimale prestasie en duursaamheid te verseker. Agrico se plaaslike ingenieurs verstaan die uitdagings van Afrika-plase, wat beteken dat elke HSD nie net robuust en betroubaar is nie, maar ook die trots van plaaslike vervaardiging dra.
Choosing the right centre pivot is about more than just moving water. It’s about finding a system that fits your land, your crops and the realities of farming conditions. The Agrico G3 centre pivot was developed with exactly this in mind. Let’s unpack the system feature by feature, showing how flexibility and strength come together to form a reliable irrigation solution.
Terwyl drupbesproeiing ’n gewilde opsie vir sitrusboerderye is, is die regte besproeiingstelsel die een wat vir die spesifieke boer wérk. Vir die Endulini-boerdery van Pietie Ferreira in die Gamtoosvallei en die Sondagsriviervallei is die bestuurspraktyke wat met mikrobesproeiing gepaard gaan, die wenresep.
In die Pandamatenga-distrik in noordelike Botswana wys Panda Potatoes hoe doeltreffende besproeiingstegnologie ’n boerdery kan omskep. Waar klimaat en grondtoestande uitdagings bied, vorm waterbestuur en betroubare Agrico-spilpunte die kern van hul suksesvolle aartappelproduksie.
