Agriculture and Irrigation
Diesel generators for farming, irrigation and livestock: sized for borehole and irrigation pumps, star-delta and soft starter starting, trailer-mounted sets.
On agricultural operations, irrigation pumps, cold stores and ventilation systems in poultry houses and barns require an uninterrupted power supply. A generator supplies this equipment continuously during mains failures and on land that the grid does not reach.
What matters in agriculture?
- Pump starting: Borehole and irrigation pumps draw several times their running power at start-up. Starting them with star-delta or a soft starter significantly reduces the generator power required.
- Long running hours: Irrigation runs for hours, sometimes days. Sizing on continuous (prime) power and fuel efficiency are important.
- Mobility: If the set will be used in different fields, a trailer-mounted set is the practical choice.
- Site conditions: Dust, humidity and heat; the canopy and filtration should be chosen accordingly.
Agricultural solutions from Terex Diesel
With our small and medium-power canopied and trailer-mounted sets, we supply power for irrigation, cold stores, greenhouses and livestock facilities. Select your pump’s power and starting type in our power calculator to see your requirement right away.
Our solutions for this sector
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Send us your load list or single-line diagram and we will define the power, enclosure, panel and fuel requirements together.
Frequently asked questions
What size generator do I need for an irrigation pump?
It depends on the pump's motor power and its starting method. With direct-on-line starting, the motor draws about 3 times its running power at start-up; star-delta or a soft starter reduces this significantly. In our power calculator, select the pump power and starting type to see the recommended generator size.
What kind of generator suits use in the field?
A trailer-mounted set suits generators that will be moved between fields, while a canopied set suits one that stays at a fixed wellhead. A canopy that protects against dust and moisture, a large fuel tank and easy maintenance access all matter in farming conditions.