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Our Standard Features, including Drive Units, are Built with Excellence in Mind

Your out-of-the-box Valley® center pivot comes standard with a drive unit and tire size options that fit your field and soil type, and that keep your pivot afloat. Our standard drive unit is designed to perform, keeping your pivot running smoothly season after season.

valley x-tec center drive motor for center pivot irrigation system

Standard Drive Unit Benefits

  • Improved span stability on rolling ground and in windy conditions.
  • Available traction and flotation options to match field conditions.
  • Helps prevent stuck drive units.
  • Lower ground pressure minimizes soil compaction and rut depth.
  • Enables pivot to maneuver through varying field conditions.

Standard Drive Unit Features

  • Improved stability: Wider wheel base improves span stability on rolling ground and in windy conditions
  • Improved span alignment: Set of four braces on each side improves span alignment and balances the load when crossing deep ridges
  • Minimizes pipe stress: Valley flex-joint assembly greatly minimizes pipe stress on rolling terrain
  • Tire options: Several tire sizes available to best meet your field conditions

Standard Drive Unit Specifications

Tire size options 11.2-24, 16,9-24, 11.2-38, 18.4-26, 14.9-24; Valley exclusive Firestone® Champion Hydro ND in 11.2-38 and 14.9-24; Turf Tires available in 14.9-24, 16.9-24, and 18.4-26
Compatibility Model 8120 and Small Field center pivots
Traction (prevents getting stuck) Good Valley solution
Flotation (reduces wheel rut) Good Valley solution
Rough ground capabilities
 Best Valley solution

Valley Value

Reliable

Valley tire options help keep your center pivot from getting stuck.

Durable

11.2-38 tire rim provides an extra backup plate for longer life than competing rims.

Precise
Valley-exclusive Firestone Champion Hydro ND tread provides improved traction in both directions and reduces rutting.

Advanced

Extensive tire options keep your center pivot running smoothly.

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Solutions for Smaller Fields

When it comes to irrigation equipment, Valmont® Irrigation knows that one size does not fit all. The Valley line of small field center pivots share the same high-quality design and performance as all other Valley products. If you farm 24 hectares or fewer, this equipment is designed to fit your needs.

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Top-of-the-Line Center Pivot for Long, Durable Life

It doesn’t matter if your field is large or small, rely on our Model 8120 center pivot to help you manage your farming operation and give you one less thing to worry about.

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Your Local Valley Dealer

Only your local Valley dealer can give you the best advice on which irrigation equipment and options are right for you. Find your dealer today!