The Briggs brand of hosereels is based on the tried and tested Ocmis range imported and adapted especially for the UK market.

Each of the highly efficient turbine powered units is packed with advanced features:

Top quality density PE hose is manufactured to resist abrasive wear and have a lower drag than lower density hoses.

Turntables are mounted on large diameter ball bearings for easy rotation.

Drums are supported by large, waterproof bearings to increase drum life.

Three or four speed operation is provided by a oil-bath gearbox fitted with tempered, hardened and rectified shafts. Shafts are designed to operate within the toughest working conditions.

The choke-flow turbine has an outlet perpendicular to the by-pass entry. The turbine impeller is then mounted directly onto the inlet shaft of the gearbox. This advanced system reduces the head losses to give a wider speed range, even when the flow and the inlet pressure of the machines are low.

A multiple compressor enables the largest irrigators to be emptied in 2-4 minutes.

Hose Reels are available in sizes to suit every farm, from 63/200 to 125/750. See technical spec for full model list.

There are also numerous options including computer control and remote telephone monitoring and control.

NEW *VR* Range of hosereels – VR4 (Replaces R3 & R4), VR5 (Replaces R4/1), VR6 (Replaces R4/2), VR7 (New Model), VR8 (Replaces R5)

This is a new range of hosereels available from Jan 2007 which supercedes the previous 'R' Range. The machines have a number of new features as detailed below.

1. It is not possible on the VR machines to PTO the hose back in with the gearbox in gear. The PTO is in neutral when the gearbox is in the drive position.
2. There is no backstop so it is not possible for the operator to put it on or take it off at inappropriate times.
3. There is an extra shaft through the gearbox which can be turned to allow the operator to manually free off the impeller in the event of a small stone or debris getting stuck between the impeller and the housing.
4. It is easier to change gear during the run if required.
5. The mechanical rotation option is without chain and the handle is built in to the chassis.
6. There is more steel in the chassis structure for improved strength.
7. Quieter operation due to no backstop.
8. Lower centre of gravity on VR4, VR5 & VR6 machines compared to old models R4/1 & R4/2.
9. Longer maximum length of hose on each model. VR4 – up to 90/500, VR5 – up to 110/470m, VR6 – up to 110/550

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