Drive Train

Valley ® Gearbox

The Strongest, Most Trusted Gearbox in the Industry

At Valley® Irrigation, our mission is to provide you with the most durable irrigation supplies in the industry. That’s why Valley is the only center pivot company that produces its own gearboxes. The industry-leading Valley gearbox is life-tested and quality checked throughout the process to ensure we are constructing the most reliable and structurally sound gearbox available.

  • Superior design: Three times the life of competitive gearboxes, based on independent tests.
  • Greater torque capacity: Bull gear delivers 20% higher torque capacity, based on independent tests.
  • Built-to-last: Longer output shaft increases mud and crop clearance, reducing chance of seal damage.
  • Minimizes bearing loads: Special offset rims position tire close to the gearbox to minimize bearing loads for longer life.
  • Highest load rating: Input and output bearings are American made and case hardened, resulting in the industry’s highest load rating.
  • Handles extreme conditions: Gearbox housing made to handle high-stress areas and extreme operating conditions.
  • Additional load capabilities: Bronze bull gear option provides additional load capabilities with hardened steel worm for extreme operating conditions or extended life under less-severe conditions.
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Valley® Centerdrive

Built Stronger, Lasts Longer and Uses Less Energy

Gain proven irrigation performance with the Valley center drive. It’s engineered to keep your center pivots and linears running for years to come. Adding to its strength and performance, our standard-speed center drive has the lowest power requirements in the irrigation industry, due to its efficient and durable helical gearbox, and its efficient, powerful motor.

  • Added strength: Steel gears provide more strength than powdered metal
  • Longer motor life: Aluminum finned housing runs 20° F cooler and there’s no paint to chip, scratch or corrode
  • Less corrosion: Internally vented junction box prevents moisture and contaminants from corroding the wire connections
  • Extended performance: Crop guard protects shaft seals
  • Improved reliability: Integral pinion gear eliminates coupler to improve reliability
  • Quieter operation: Helical gears create more tooth contact than spur gears, delivering greater torque capacity and quieter operation
  • Greater torque capacity: Special motor windings mean 40% higher operating torque than the competition
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Valley X-Tec ® Center Drive Motor

Overcome the Toughest Terrain and Make Quick Cycles Easier

The Valley® X-Tec®  center drive motor delivers the ultimate combination: top-performing speed for quick irrigation cycles and dynamic power to take on the toughest terrain. Featuring Valley FastPass™ technology, you can apply a light application of irrigation to cool crops, improve chemigation and foliar applications, and deliver even greater uniformity. Patented alignment technology and a robust DC motor keep your center pivot moving at a smooth and consistent pace, even over varied terrain.

  • Ideal during germination: Frequent, light application maintains surface moisture during germination.
  • Keep crops cool: A light mist creates a cooling canopy for high-value crops during the heat of the day.
  • Avoid erosion: Proper moisture stops loss of topsoil and prevents damage to leaves during early-stage crop growth.
  • Simplify crop protection: Apply pesticides and fertilizer, reducing ground and aerial trips, as well as potential cross-contamination.
  • Save time and money: Chemigate and fertigate quicker; avoid over-watering areas that don’t need it; use less water overall; and manage split crops more effectively.
  • More efficient: FastPass technology delivers continuous movement, operating up to twice as fast as standard AC motors.
  • Full torque: Advanced DC drive delivers full torque at any speed.
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