Australia’s biggest solar diesel pump for irrigation up and running
You are looking at the biggest solar/diesel pumping system ever put into operation in Australia and it’s also a fully accredited power station on a family farm It’s all about improving farm viability by lowering energy costs as science merges with agriculture to make affordable cleaner and greener electricity. The home to Australia’s newest renewable […]
Franklin reaps the benefit of adding solar drive to pumps
Franklin now distributes one of the most dynamic drive methods available for solar pumping. And many change over customers are thrilled with how it provides a quieter and clean energy method of moving and pumping water. Known as the FHOTON SolarPAK, this system utilises Franklin’s proven solar technology with the latest FHOTON solar drive that […]
Power Equipment delivers efficient Yanmar irrigation package
Power Equipment irrigation packs now include the latest Yanmar engines from 5.5 to55kW (7.5 to 75hp) and a range of standard and optional extras, including several different control panels. The irrigation packs are straight forward to set up and deliver a long working life. Yanmar builds engines that are clean, quiet, powerful and fuel efficient. […]
Murray Irrigation and how it became a globally advanced water-delivery system
At the upcoming 2018 Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition, irrigators have a unique opportunity to hear how Australia’s largest private environmental and irrigation water-delivery company, Murray Irrigation, transformed itself from infrastructure dating to the 1930s and 1940s, into being one of the world’s most advanced water-delivery systems. The biennial event – that includes the […]
Gates release industry first multi-purpose hose
Gates’ Multi Master SD MegaFlex multi-purpose hose line meets a broad range of industrial hose requirements. Gates Australia is part of the Gates Corporation, a global, diversified industrial manufacturer of power transmission and fluid power solutions. With the introduction of this multi-purpose hose line it will combine three distinct applications: fuel transfer, hydraulic return and […]
Irrigators pumped up with John Deere irrigation power
Irrigation is the lifeblood of many Australian farms, and more often than not a John Deere engine is the heart that pumps that life-giving water. John Deere diesel engines deliver high-output performance and reliability to ensure irrigation pumps keep the water flowing when it is vitally needed in extreme conditions. When it comes to keeping […]
Franklin adds solar drive to pump range
Franklin Electric was established in Australia in 1962 to support the water industry and since then the company has evolved from an electric motor supplier to a water systems supplier. Franklin’s distribute one of the most dynamic drive methods available for solar pumping. It provides a quiet and clean energy method of moving and pumping […]
Silvan releases handy 300 litre capacity compact spray unit
For those smaller jobs where or where more precise spraying is required Silvan Australia has responded with a new 300 litre capacity Smoothflo Squatpak spray unit combination. It is compact and fully equipped with a 12-volt electric pressure pump and a choice of a 30-metre hand wind up or 15 metre swivelling spring retraction hose […]
Irrigators hit the social media waves
South Canterbury irrigators are launching a new question and answer campaign on social media to get more city people up to speed with farming in New Zealand. Source: Stuff NZ Waitaki Irrigators Collective (WIC) policy manager Elizabeth Soal said there seemed to be a widening gap between rural and urban communities and social media had the potential to […]
Brown Brothers Layne Bowler
As Brown Brothers Engineers is the exclusive nationwide distributor for Layne Bowler vertical turbine pumps in Australia and New Zealand it carries a comprehensive range of pump components including column and shafting. Source: AFDJ eNews The company’s engineering facilities allow the prompt build of Layne Bowler products and Brown Brothers’ Melbourne facility has full testing […]