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"We were very impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness from the folks at Delta WaterTec. From the sales team through the installation and electrical, everyone was friendly helpful and easy to reach. We have already seen a significant increase in production from the pivot along with a reduced use of water. We would recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their irrigation systems." - Kath Wolverton and Barney Bentall
57 Mile Ranch is a family-owned and operated ranch focused on building long-term efficiency into its operation. As irrigation demands increased, they needed a system that would improve water distribution, reduce labor requirements, and provide flexibility across multiple fields, all while working within existing power and water availability limitations.
To accomplish this, we installed:
This system now allows the ranch to irrigate their primary field with a pivot while continuing to irrigate a second field using handline (wheelmove) irrigation — all from one optimized pump system.
This system now allows the ranch to irrigate their primary field with a pivot while continuing to irrigate a second field using handline (wheelmove) irrigation — all from one optimized pump system.
The addition of the 3-tower Reinke pivot brings modern irrigation efficiency to the ranch.
Key benefits include:
The pivot reduces daily labor demand while improving irrigation accuracy — a major step forward for the operation.
The Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is the core of this system and provides multiple layers of benefit beyond basic pump control.
Rather than running the pump at full speed continuously, the VFD allows the motor to ramp up or down depending on irrigation demand. Whether operating:
The VFD automatically adjusts pump output to match system demand, improving energy efficiency and lowering operating costs.
The VFD provides a gradual motor startup instead of a hard electrical start. This reduces stress on:
The result is longer equipment life and reduced maintenance over time.
One of the most significant advantages on this project was the ability of the VFD to convert available single-phase power into three-phase power.
This eliminated the need for expensive three-phase utility upgrades and allowed the ranch to:
By using the VFD as a phase converter, 57 Mile Ranch was able to modernize its irrigation system while working within its existing electrical service.
The VFD maintains consistent system pressure, which ensures:
This flexibility allows the ranch to adapt irrigation schedules based on crop need and water availability — without compromising system stability.
With upgraded HDPE mainlines, a properly sized Cornell pump package, pivot integration, and intelligent VFD control, 57 Mile Ranch now has:
This project demonstrates how modern irrigation design — when paired with smart electrical solutions — can deliver performance, efficiency, and long-term value for family-run operations.
