Comparing Drip and Pivots RELIABLE I DURABLE I PRECISE I ADVANCED I RESPONSIVE

You Can't Afford Not to Use Pivot Irrigation. In recent years, two effective and efficient irrigation methods have emerged as the leading technologies — drip and center pivots. People now associate distinct advantages and disadvantages with each. Some of these are true. Some are myths. So how do you make a decision between the two? You compare the facts. There are at least five important areas where you should pay special attention: • annual return on investment • initial investment costs • labor costs • water efficiency • crop versatility After fully analyzing these issues, you’ll find that...

Center Pivots Cost Less, Last Longer, and Retain Their Value. $124 When it comes to initial investment costs, center pivots are much less expensive than their drip irrigation counterparts. $66,525 $63,786 Center pivot irrigation equipment typically costs between $800 and $1,200 per hectare. Drip systems cost between 20% to 100% more. Pivots also last twice as long — 25-plus years for center pivots compared to a typical 10-15 years for drip systems. Drip Net Returns Pivot $15,500 $9,357 75% - 98% And even after 15 years, Valley pivots retain 50% of their value for resale. Drip systems? After removing...

Comparing Drip and Pivots? There Is No Comparison. Initial Cost Filter Maintenance • Pivots typically cost between $800 and $1,200 per hectare. • You must constantly monitor drip system filters, then flush or change them when necessary to prevent system failure. • Drip systems cost 20% to 100% more than pivots. Maintenance Cost • Typically filtering is not required when using a pivot or linear. • The normal, annual cost to maintain a drip system is about 7-10% of the initial investment. Life Span • On a center pivot used 2,000 hours per year, the annual maintenance cost is about 1-2% of the original...