When confronted with rising water costs and low crop yields, Bear River Ranch, located near Steamboat Springs, installed a hydro-mechanical system to power its center-pivot irrigation system. This system uses the power of falling water to directly drive and pressurize the center pivot; this eliminates the need for electricity and significantly reduces operating expenses. The turbine uses 126 feet of head and 560 gpm to produce the equivalent of 5.2...

A illustrated guide to planning, buying parts, and installing an irrigation system for your lawn and garden.