A fully engineered center pivot irrigation system for 200 acres is a turnkey irrigation solution that delivers uniform, efficient water application across a large field with minimal labor. This package includes site survey and grading, pivot foundation and control tower, spans/towers with drive units, full sprinkler package (pressure regulators, nozzles or LEPA/rotor packages), pump and power system, filtration and piping, controls and telemetry (remote monitoring), installation, testing and operator training. Center pivots are ideal for row crops, pastures, fodder, and high-value field crops where reliable, scheduling-based irrigation drives yield and reduces water waste.

Why choose a center pivot for 200 acres?

• High coverage with low per-acre cost: larger pivot systems typically reduce per-acre installation cost compared with smaller systems or some micro-irrigation options. On a 200-acre layout the equipment scale improves economics and operational efficiency.

• Uniform application & crop flexibility: modern sprinkler packages (pressure-regulated nozzles, rotors, LEPA) provide excellent distribution uniformity across canopies and growth stages.

• Lower labor & automated scheduling: programmable controllers and telemetry (e.g., KOMTRAX / ProductLink style) let you run schedules, monitor performance, and reduce daily field checks.

What the “Complete Installation” includes (detailed)

1. Site survey & design

   • Topographic and soil survey, field boundary and obstruction mapping, GPS layout for pivot center point and over-hang if corner systems are used. Determines pump site, pipeline routes, and electrical runs.

2. Civil works & foundations

   • Anchor/central pivot foundation and concrete pad; tower footings where required; access roads and trenching for supply/return piping and power cabling.

3. Pivot machine & spans

   • Commercial pivot (span lengths and number of spans sized to irrigate ~200 acres). Includes galvanized spans, tower boxes, drive gearboxes, wheel assemblies, slip clutches and safety switches.

4. Hydraulic/electrical drive & control panel

   • Electric or hydraulic motor drives per tower; main control panel at pivot point with remote telemetry package and local manual override.

5. Pump station & power supply

   • Sizing the pump to meet peak system flow (see flow calculations below), with either grid electric service, generator, or diesel prime mover. Includes suction and discharge piping, valves, manometers and filtration.

6. Piping, filtration & pressure regulation

   • Main delivery line from pump to pivot; filtration (sand media or screen filters) to protect nozzles; pressure regulators and pressure sensing points.

7. Sprinkler package

   • Choice of spray nozzles, rotators or LEPA depending on crop, wind and soil. Nozzle mapping and pressure regulators are selected so application rate and droplet size are optimized for uniformity.

8. Testing, commissioning & training

   • Static and dynamic pressure tests, run-in irrigation, verification of application uniformity, operator training and handover documentation.

9. Optional extras

   • Corner systems (to irrigate square field corners), fertigation injection pumps, soil moisture sensors, flow meters, anti-freeze packages for cold climates.

Technical design highlights & sizing (how we size a 200-acre pivot)

• Irrigated area & pivot length: A true circular pivot covers πr². To irrigate ~200 acres you typically use a pivot of ~945–970 m length (varies with overhang and corner systems). Design optimizes spans (e.g., 6–8 tower spans) for structural integrity and transportability.

• Flow rate & pump sizing: Required flow depends on target application depth and hours per day. Example: if crop ET peak = 8 mm/day and you target a 75% application efficiency with 18 operating hours, flow per hectare ≈ 4–5 m³/hr; scaled to 200 acres (≈81 ha) that could mean pump flows in the tens to low hundreds of m³/hr. Exact pump sizing uses local ET, operating window, nozzle package and pressure losses.

• Operating pressure & nozzles: Pressure regulators (6–25 psi options) and nozzle selection control droplet size and trajectory; low-pressure packages reduce energy cost. LEPA/low-pressure options can reach application efficiencies ~95% in low-wind, high-reflectance situations.

Typical installation timeline

• Site survey & permitting: 1–2 weeks (permits vary by region).

• Civil & electrical prep: 2–4 weeks (depends on trenching and power runs).

• Pivot erection & mechanical work: 1–2 weeks.

• Pump installation, piping & controls: 1–2 weeks.

• Testing & commissioning: 2–4 days.
  Total: ~6–10 weeks from survey to operational (typical, dependent on weather and permit lead times).

Crop & soil considerations

• Crops suited: corn/maize, wheat, cotton, alfalfa, vegetables, pastures and many other field crops. Pivot spacing, nozzle package and application depth are tuned per crop growth stage.

• Soil infiltration: heavy clay soils need slower application rates or LEPA/low-energy packages to avoid runoff; sandy soils may need higher frequency with lower depths. Soil moisture monitoring improves scheduling and water use efficiency.

Maintenance & lifetime

• Routine inspections: wheel alignment, gearbox oil levels, electrical connections, nozzle condition and filter cleaning.

• Major service intervals: tower gearbox and drive checks every season; bearings and structural inspections per manufacturer schedule. With proper maintenance a pivot can operate 10–20+ years, offering strong long-term ROI compared to manual irrigation.

Return on Investment (ROI) & benefits

• Higher yields & reliability: consistent water scheduling can significantly increase crop yields and reduce crop failures from drought stress.

• Labor savings & scalability: automation reduces labor time and lets a single operator manage large acreage.

• Water efficiency: modern packages with pressure regulators, LEPA/rotator heads and good scheduling deliver high distribution uniformity—saving water and energy vs. poorly managed systems.

Next steps & how we deliver

1. Free site assessment & quote: we visit, measure slope, soil and water source.

2. Detailed design: pump sizing, nozzle package, power/utility plan.

3. Turnkey contract: fixed bid including supply, civil, electrical, erection, testing and training.

4. After-sales support: spare parts kit, annual service plans and remote monitoring option.