Guide to Pivot Track Management

Authors

Matt Yost, Utah State UniversityFollow
Behnaz Molaei, Tennessee State University
R. Troy Peters, Washington State University
Clara Anderson
Burdette Barker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jonathan Holt
Dustin Larsen, Wish Northwest, Inc.

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

11-16-2023

First Page

1

Last Page

11

Abstract

Irrigation uniformity can be reduced by wheel track rutting because of tire slippage (Meyer & Hoffman, 1983). These impacts can result in costly repairs to equipment, including gear boxes (about $700 each) and center-drive motors (about $550 each), or hydraulic pumps and motors on certain makes of pivot. Labor and crop damage associated with freeing or repairing a pivot or caused by downtime can also be a great expense to the farmer. This guide covers different strategies for managing wheel track rutting for center pivots and lateral-move systems.

Recommended Citation

Yost, M., Molaei, B., Peters, R. T., Anderson, C., Barker, B., Holt, J., & Larsen, D. (2023). Guide to pivot track management. Utah State University Extension.