New WireRat Components Provide Pivot Protection at Reduced Costs

By Jim Steadman|November 12, 2015

Net Irrigate is adding a new product suite of WireRat Pivot Monitoring Systems, featuring modularized parts that provide growers more options at lower price points.

Although core product characteristics – no external power requirement, no monthly subscription fees, simple installation, ease of use, and interoperability among all major pivot brands – remain the same, the new product suite allows cost-conscious producers to select and purchase the WireRat solution that best fits their needs.

The new WireRat Pivot Monitoring Solution suite features products ranging from a simple, stand-alone span cable theft detection device to a comprehensive pivot monitoring system that provides status updates, GPS and remote shutdown capabilities. To meet the specific needs of each individual irrigator, list prices range from $549 to $1,299.

“We’re aware that the market is down, and there is a large gap in this underserved segment of agriculture,” said Edward DeSalle, CEO of Net Irrigate. “Most pivot monitoring solutions cater to the up-market by encompassing a wide range of features that customers pay for but never use. This new suite of WireRat Pivot Monitoring Solutions closes the gap by offering more direct, need-based solutions at a cost effective price.”

In addition, Net Irrigate has added dual batteries to both the WireRat MX and MXL (equivalent to the PivotProxy/ PivotProxyTL), to extend the life of the product and utilize various power sources for theft detection and safety stop alerts.