Sugarcane Production

Growing Sugarcane with Center Pivots and Linears

As a sugarcane grower, managing your resources to maximize your profitability is top of mind. Center pivots and linears from Valmont_® Irrigation will help eliminate common problems found when using other methods of irrigation to grow sugarcane, as well as provide you with the best cost value. Contact your local Valley dealer today to see how Valley equipment is designed and engineered with the sugarcane grower in mind.

Product Features
Product Advantages
Irrigation Comparison
Crop Clearance Profiles

Reliability	We offer a network of dealers worldwide with a reputation built on rugged, durable equipment.
Labor savings	We make water management easy! 15-25 Valley center pivots can be operated and managed by one technician.
Cost effectiveness	Center pivots and linears offer a lower installed equipment cost per acre compared to other forms of irrigation. Once installed, Valley center pivots and linears have a low operating cost.
Dependability	Center pivots and linears do the work when you need it done…any time, day or night. Valley equipment handles all terrain, from heavy clay to light, sandy soil.
Crop clearance	Center pivots and linears are designed with two high-profile clearance options: 3,7 meters or 4,5 meters. These options allow you to obtain adequate clearance for growing a profitable sugarcane crop.
Heavy-duty construction	Center pivots and linears are designed and engineered to handle the dense, wet growth of sugarcane fields.
Adaptability	Center pivots and linears can be designed to operate efficiently on fields of varying sizes and terrain.
Precision application	Center pivots and linears apply the exact amount of water when and where it is needed.

Efficient water usage	Center pivots and linears minimize waste and evaporation through timely and precise irrigation applications.
Uniform coverage	Center pivots and linears irrigate uniformly throughout the entire field.
Low-pressure density	Center pivots and linears save on the cost of energy and enhance your profitability. Center pivot and linear equipment require water pressure similar to that of drip irrigation.
Chemigation option	Center pivots and linears protect both natural resources and your crop. They apply chemicals and fertilizers inexpensively, accurately, and at any stage of the crop growth.

Eliminate These Common Problems

Drip Method (surface or buried wire)

Filter maintenance
Plugging
Root intrusion
Damage from equipment and animals
Algae growth
Equipment re-installation at replant

Overhead Solid Set Method (hand move)

Poor water use efficiency
Poor water application uniformity
High pressure requirements

Big Gun

High energy costs
Poor water use efficiency
Poor water application uniformity
High pressure requirements

Flood Method

Poor water use efficiency
Poor water application uniformity
Potential water-logging and salinity problems

Valley Center Pivots

High-profile (3,7 meters) and Ultra-high profile (15 feet) models available to fit all field sizes
Custom-designed to fit your field and irrigation needs
A large range of options and features available
High-profile: 3,7 meters
Ultra-high profile: 4,5 meters

Valley Linears

Irrigate up to 98% of planted area in square or rectangular fields
Irrigate 4–4,046 hectares with slopes up to 6%
Are towable between fields for maximum machine economy
High profile: 3,7 meters
Ultra-high profile: 4,5 meters

Your Local Valley Dealer

Only your local Valley dealer can give you the best advice on which center pivot or linear is right for your sugarcane operation. Find your dealer today!

Irrigating sugarcane with center pivots and linears

Sugarcane Production

Growing Sugarcane with Center Pivots and Linears

Your Local Valley Dealer