{"product_id":"travelling-sprinkler-water-tractor","title":"Travelling Sprinkler Water Tractor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis water tractor is a travelling sprinkler that offers a very cost-effective, easy-to-run way of irrigating turf. It is ideal for lawns, cricket pitches, bowling greens and other areas that need precise automated watering with an automatic stop, and is best suited to light to medium use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-propelled, with a custom watering pattern set by the route of the laid-out hose pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 speed settings: High (HI), Low (LO) and Neutral (N), for light watering, heavy watering, or a slow soak of one area when used as a static sprinkler in neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-speed transmission with automatic shut-off device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral gear for static watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied shut-off ramp stops the sprinkler automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage diameter of 5 to 14 metres, adjusted by twisting the spray arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable aluminium spray arms give a coverage width from 4.5m to 16.5m (depending on water pressure and hose diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravels up to 61 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers up to 1000m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-proof cast iron body with chip-resistant paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns on water pressures of 2.8 bar (40 psi) and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaves you having to keep moving sprinklers around day and night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with full instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSetting Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the hose pipe to a tap and lay it down the centre of the route you want to water, using wide, gradual turns where you can. Run the hose around obstacles to reach areas that might otherwise be missed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the front wheel of the water tractor at the far end of the hose, with the sprinkler pointing back towards the tap. Loop the end of the hose back on itself and connect it to the water tractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect a gear and turn on the water; the sprinkler will then follow the hose back towards the tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStopping the Water Tractor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water tractor switches itself off at any chosen point along the hose track using the supplied ramp. As the machine passes over the ramp, it presses a shut-off switch on the underside of the water tractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e a little dripping from the shut-off switch while the sprinkler is running is normal and is not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnecting to a Hose Pipe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to a 12.5mm (½ inch) inside diameter hose pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 19mm (¾ inch) hose is not recommended except for short runs, because the added weight of the hose and the water inside it can damage the internal gearbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Fitting: Snap-on Type Connector\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen unpacked, the brass screw connector at the rear moves from side to side where it joins the plastic gearbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brass screw is threaded to take a 19mm (¾ inch) diameter fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit a 19mm (¾ inch) male threaded snap-on style connector into the brass screw connector and tighten it until the sideways movement is removed. At this point the rubber seals are drawn together to stop leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis connector allows a 12.5mm (½ inch) hose pipe to be attached with a snap-on type coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note: the snap-on fittings used may be plastic or brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Fitting: Claw-Lock Coupling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water tractor can also be connected with a 19mm (3\/4 inch) male threaded claw-lock coupling screwed into the rear of the gearbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a claw-lock coupling, the thread depth is often not enough to remove the sideways movement in the brass screw connector, so a proper seal may not form and water can leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo prevent this, fit a nylon or rubber pack washer behind the claw-lock coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCricket pitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowling greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther turf areas needing precise automated watering with an automatic stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: travelling sprinkler (water tractor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: rust-proof cast iron with chip-resistant paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray arms: adjustable aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage diameter: 5 to 14 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage width: 4.5m to 16.5m (dependent on water pressure and hose diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum travel: up to 61 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum coverage: up to 1000m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum water pressure: 2.8 bar (40 psi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed settings: High (HI), Low (LO), Neutral (N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended hose: 12.5mm (½ inch) inside diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlet thread: 19mm (¾ inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage level: light to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater tractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShut-off ramp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855476527435,"sku":"TCP1396","price":314.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/9c2f3c207dfa4d76d7d594e634170d2e.jpg?v=1792074286","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/travelling-sprinkler-water-tractor","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}