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R52 COMPACT range of irrigation booms for agriculture and horticulture

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Ranging in structural width from 35 to 52 metres, Briggs four-wheel chassis COMPACT booms are efficient, tough, reliable and surprisingly versatile. Over 2000 4 wheel-chassis booms are in operation throughout the world.

Irrigated widths are from 35 to 72m depending on the choice of nozzle or sprinkler mounted on each end of the boom.

All are easy to operate, can be folded by one person in just a few minutes for transport and can be operated with almost any make and size of hosereel.

Uniform water application gives far more even crop growth compared to raingun systems.
Using a Briggs boom can reduce water consumption by 20% or more compared with rainguns.
High flow rates allow faster retraction, enabling large areas to be covered in less time.
Controlled droplet size reduces soil damage. Large droplets can be selected to reduce drift while fine droplets can be used to minimise damage to very delicate crops.
Less impact from small droplets also reduces soil capping and soil erosion.
Low pressure operation reduces pumping costs (less energy absorbed) and puts less strain on the pipeline.

Features

The boom can be towed and operated from both ends of the chassis saving time and greatly simplifying positioning procedure. Four wheel steering means the boom follows the tractor when being pulled into the row to keep crop damage to a minimum.
The option of ‘offset water feed’ keeps the hosereel pipe in the wheeling, alleviating traction problems during ‘pull out’ and eliminating damage to the crop. With this option the boom is pulled out with the central drawbar.
Semi-automatic locking catches mean that even the largest booms are genuinely a one person operation with no lifting or carrying.
There is a choice of Nelson pressure regulated S3030 Sprayjets or R3030 Rotators configured to suit flow rates and droplet size requirements of the soil and crop. Komet KPT or Senninger Dynamic Drive type sprinklers are also available.
Pressure regulators are used on all Nelson S3030 or R3030 nozzle assemblies ensuring a perfectly matched flow rate across all nozzles.
Ball valve control on all sprinkler/spray-jet outlets enables sections to be shut off to suit irrigation requirements and allows individual nozzles to be unblocked if necessary
Optional combination of sprinklers and spray jets on the ends of the boom to suit differing irrigated width requirements.
A choice of blanking plates, raingun mounting kits and end sprinklers give the booms incredibly good versatility.
All models are equipped with a turntable allowing the boom to be set at an angle or rotated around any obstacle during irrigation.
Simple connection to the hosereel with a robust taper lock latch assembly.
Can be used with almost any make and size of hosereel.
Self-levelling system allows the boom to remain level with the ground. This can be locked when the boom is used on side slopes.
Optional stainless steel pipework for corrosive liquids.
Optional 'hydraulic raising tower' allows the boom to work at 3.1m height (from the ground to the nozzles). This is a very strong and simple to use system with a choice of hydraulic controls.

Tough & Reliable

In the design process strength, longevity and user friendliness were the top 3 items on the brief. These booms are designed to last as long as the hosereel they are working with.
Proven lifespan of more than 20 years. Many booms from the early 1990's are still working well with well with over 20000 hours of use.
All our booms are made from steel and are fully galvanised which ensures a long life span.
All components are manufactured using modern technology and spares are readily available for any boom we have ever made.
Models currently available include the R52C/35, R52C/40, R52C/46 and R52C/52 (second number designates structural length in metres).
Options developed in conjunction with farmers around the world make the booms highly versatile.

BRIGGS BOOM TECHNICAL DATA FOR R52 COMPACT RANGE OF 4 WHEEL CHASSIS BOOMS
	Boom Model
	R52C	R52C/46	R52C/40	R52C/35
Boom structural length (L)	52m (170’)	46m (151’)	40m (131’)	35m (115’)
Lane spacing (l) with no end nozzle	56m (184')	50m (164')	44m (144')	38m (128')
Lane spacing (l) with end nozzle Nelson PCS or PCR3030	60m (197')	54m (177')	48m (157')	44m (141')
Lane spacing (l) with end nozzle Nelson R55VT	72m (236)	66m (216)	60m (197')	55m (180')
Lane spacing (l) with end nozzle K1 or Luxor	N/A	71m (233')	65m (213')	60m (197')
Band width (D) (Nelson S3030/R3030 OR Komet KPT))	12m/15m (39'/49')	12m/15m (39'/49')	12m/15m (39'/49')	12m/15m (39'/49')
Flow - m³/hr (US gpm)	22 – 72 (97 – 317)	22 – 72 (97 - 317)	22 – 65 (97 – 286)	22 – 60 (97 – 264)
Operating pressure with end PCS or PCR3030 or R55VT	0.7 – 2 bar (10 – 30 psi)	0.7 – 2 bar (10 – 30 psi)	0.7 – 2 bar (10 – 30 psi)	0.7 – 2 bar (10 – 30 psi)
Operating pressure with end sprinkler K1 or Luxor	N/A	3 – 4 bar (45 – 60 psi)	3 – 4 bar (45 – 60 psi)	3 – 4 bar (45 – 60 psi)
Quantity of outlets	20	18	16	14
Folded length without drawbars – m (ft)	6.2m (20’3”)	6.2m (20’3”)	6.2m (20’3”)	6.2m (20’3”)
Folded width without removing boom sections – m (ft)	2.8m (9’6”)	2.8m (9’6”)	2.8m (9’6”)	2.5m (8’6”)
Wheelbase – m (ft)	2.9m (12’6”)	2.9m (12’6”)	2.9m (12’6”)	2.9m (12’6”)
Track width (T) – m (inch)	1.5 – 3.0m (60” – 120”)	1.5 – 3.0m (60” – 120”)	1.5 – 3.0m (60” – 120”)	1.5 – 3.0m (60” – 120”)
Height from ground to nozzle –m (in)	1.5m (60”)	1.5m (60”)	1.5m (60”)	1.5m (60”)
Height from ground to top of structure – m (ft)	2.5m (8’2”)	2.5m (8’2”)	2.5m (8’2”)	2.5m (8’2”)
Height to top with 3.1m high crop – low / high m (ft)	4.32m/5.14m (14’2”/16’10”)	4.32m/5.14m (14’2”/16’10”)	4.32m/5.14m (14’2”/16’10”)	4.32m/5.14m (14’2”/16’10”)
*Weight – kg (imp lb)	*1385 kg (3050lb)	*1370 kg (3015lb)	*1325kg (2915lb)	*1310kg (2880lb)
Turning circle – m (ft)	7.2m (23’6”)	7.2m (23’6”)	7.2m (23’6”)	7.2m (23’6”)
Figures are for reference purposes only and are not binding. We reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice. *Weights shown are for boom with Centre Waterfeed on both ends of the chassis.

CHART SHOWING BOOM TRAVEL SPEEDS FOR EXAMPLE FLOW RATES (metres/hour, feet per minute)
Boom size - lane spacing in metres (feet) Irrigation lane spacing Type of end nozzle	Pressure on boom in bar (psi)	Flow rate in m³/hr (US gpm)
			Application rate – mm / inches
			10 / 0.39	15 / 0.59	20 / 0.79	25 / 1.0	30 / 1.18
R52C - 60m (197’) 52m wide structure Nelson PCS or PCR3030 or KPT-180	2 (29)	30 (132)	50/164	33/108	25/82	20/66	17/56
		41 (180)	*68/223	45/148	34/112	27/89	23/75
		52 (229)	*86/282	58/190	43/141	35/115	29/95
R52C - 72m (236’) 50m wide structure Nelson R55VT 180 degree rotators	2 (29)	41 (180)	57/187	38/125	28/92	23/75	19/62
		52 (229)	*72/236	48/157	36/118	29/95	24/79
		65 (286)	*91/299	61/200	45/148	36/118	30/98
R52C/46 - 54m (177’) 46m wide structure Nelson PCS or PCR3030 or KPT-180	2 (29)	30 (132)	56/184	37/121	28/92	22/72	19/62
		41 (180)	*76/249	51/167	38/125	30/98	25/82
		52 (229)	*96/315	64/210	48/157	38/125	32/105
R52C/46 - 66m (216’) 46m wide structure Nelson R55VT 180 degree rotators	2 (29)	41 (150)	62/203	41/135	31/102	25/82	21/69
		52 (190)	*79/259	52/171	39/128	31/102	26/85
		65 (238)	*99/325	66/217	50/164	40/131	33/108
R52C/40 - 48m (157’) 40m wide structure Nelson PCS or PCR3030 or KPT-180	2 (29)	30 (132)	62/203	42/138	31/102	25/82	21/69
		36 (158)	*74/243	49/161	37/121	30/98	25/82
		41 (180)	*85/279	57/190	43/141	34/112	28/92
R52C/40 - 60m (197’) 40m wide structure Nelson R55VT 180 degree rotators	2 (29)	30 (132)	50/164	33/108	25/82	20/66	17/56
		41 (180)	*68/223	45/148	34/112	27/89	23/75
		52 (229)	*86/282	58/190	43/141	35/115	29/95
R52C/35 - 44m (144’) 35m wide structure Nelson PCS or PCR3030 or KPT-180	2 (29)	30 (132)	*68/223	45/148	34/112	27/89	23/75
		36 (158)	*81/267	54/177	40/131	32/105	27/89
		41 (180)	*93/305	62/203	46/151	37/121	31/102
R52C/35 - 55m (180’) 35m wide structure Nelson R55VT 180 degree rotators	2 (29)	30 (132)	55/180	36/118	27/89	22/72	19/62
		41 (180)	*74/243	50/164	37/121	30/98	25/82
		52 (229)	*93/305	62/203	47/154	37/121	32/105
These flow rates are examples only – There are a wide range of flow rates for each model. *Always check the hosereel performance to see if high speeds are attainable.

CHART SHOWING LANE SPACING BETWEEN RUNS (M) AND PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS ON THE BOOM (BAR)

End Nozzle Type

Boom Model

nozzle

PCS3030

PCR3030

R55VT

Jumbo teso

K1 teso

Luxor

R52C/35

38m

*2 bar

44m

*2 bar

44m

*2 bar

55m

*2bar

55m

3 – 3.5 bar

60m

3.5 – 4 bar

60m

3.5 – 4 bar

R52C/40

44m

*2 bar

48m

*2 bar

48m

*2 bar

60m

*2bar

60m

3 – 3.5 bar

65m

3.5 – 4 bar

65m

3.5 – 4 bar

R52C/46

50m

*2 bar

54m

*2 bar

54m

*2 bar

66m

*2 bar

66m

3 – 3.5 bar

71m

3.5 – 4 bar

71m

3.5 – 4 bar

R52C

56m

*2 bar

60m

*2 bar

60m

*2bar

72m

*2bar

*The pressure requirement of 2 bar assumes all the standard nozzles are fitted with 1.4 bar pressure regulators.

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Options

Blanking plate with or without end sprinkler

Allows the boom width to be reduced to avoid awkward obstacles.

K1 End sprinkler

The option of a low trajectory impact sprinkler on each end of the boom gives up to 35% increase in lane spacing. Can not be used on the R52C/52 boom

Nelson R55VT end part circle rotator

Nelson R55VT part circle rotator can increase the lane spacing by 10-12 metres on each end of the boom. Droplet size is generally heavier than the S3030 or R3030 nozzles.

Luxor turbine drive end sprinkler

SIME Luxor turbine drive end sprinkler. Requires a minimum of 3 bar on the sprinkler but has a smoother drive system than the K1 end sprinkler. (Can not be used on the R52C/52)

Slurry splash plate nozzles

Available for liquids with a higher dry matter content.

The offset water feed

Keeps the hosereel pipe in the wheeling, making setting up easier and reducing damage to the crop.

Clamp on stopfin

For stopping the hosereel at the end of the run. Sizes available from 75mm to 125mm.

Filter cone and housing

Available in 3, 3.5 or 4" sizes with Bauer couplings. Filter should be used between the flexible hosereel supply pipe and the inlet fitting on the hosereel.

Large wheel

Option (11.5/80-15.3) mainly used for all year round irrigation for dirty water or slurry irrigation

Turf wheels

Allow the boom to be used on large scale turf farms and amenity applications without damage to the turf.

Manual raingun mounting kit

Used in two different ways:
1. To irrigate an area that cannot be reached with the sprayjets or rotators and then manually divert the water back to the boom for the remainder of the irrigation run.
2. To allow the operator to use a raingun for the ...

Hydraulic raising tower

Essential for tall crops such as maize.
Hydraulic lift systems are available in two versions.
This system allows the operator to open the boom at a low, manageable height and then hydraulically lift the boom. The ‘high lift’ system has three lif...

Electro hydraulic power pack

A self-contained 12 volt electro hydraulic power pack mounted on the boom chassis, can be used to operate the hydraulic boom lift systems or hydraulic turntable. It speeds up deployment of the boom by removing the need to connect hydraulic hoses to t...

Hydraulic turntable

The option of a ‘hydraulic turntable’ (to be used in conjunction with the hydraulic raising tower) enables the operator to rotate the boom when it is in the raised or lowered position.