What Does a Hose Reel Cost?
A hose reel costs far less up front than a pivot for the same field, but runs at higher pressure and takes labor to move. Here's what drives the price, and the starting price on every model.
Starting prices
| Model | Hose | Starting at |
|---|---|---|
| MicroRain | 1.9–2.1", 328–660 ft | Call |
| OCMIS R1 & R1A | 2.48–3.23", up to 984 ft | Call |
| OCMIS R2A, R2/1A & R2/1B | 2.76–4.33", up to 1,312 ft | Call |
| OCMIS R3A & R3/1A | 3.23–4.72", up to 1,640 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VR3 | 2.95–4.72", up to 1,640 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VR4 & VIR4 | 3.23–4.72", up to 1,640 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VR5 & VIR5 | 3.94–5.51", up to 1,640 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VR6 & VIR6 | 3.94–5.51", up to 1,969 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VR7 & VIR7 | 3.94–5.91", up to 2,461 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VIR8 | 3.94–5.51", up to 2,395 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VIR9 | 4.33–6.3", up to 2,789 ft | Call |
| OCMIS VIR10 | 4.92–6.3", up to 2,690 ft | Call |
Call or request a quote for a delivered price on your configuration.
What drives the price
- Hose diameter and length
- The biggest factor. Polyethylene hose is most of a reel's cost, and every step up in diameter or length adds to it.
- Frame and gearbox
- R-Series reels use simpler mechanical controls. Vario Rain reels add the synchronized gearbox and hydraulics. Four-wheel frames cost more.
- Gun and nozzles
- Gun size follows hose size. Part-circle, low-angle and booster options change the package.
- Options
- Rain-control computers, remote monitoring and shutoff options add cost, and labor savings.
- Pump and supply
- Reels need high inlet pressure. An existing pump may need upgrading, or you may need a PTO or engine pump.
- Delivery and setup
- We deliver and set up across the Mid-South. Ask us for a delivered price.
Running costs
Energy. Reels typically need 100–160 PSI at the inlet, more than most pivots, so pumping cost per acre-inch is usually higher. The right hose size keeps friction, and your power bill, down.
Labor. Someone has to pull out the hose and move the reel between lanes, usually once or twice a day. A rain-control computer and auto shutoff cut down on checking.
Upkeep. Turbine drives have no engine to service. Plan on gearbox oil, grease, gun wear parts, and eventually hose.
Flexibility. One reel can water several fields or farms, so the cost per acre drops the more ground it covers.
Get a delivered price
Tell us about your field and water. We'll size the reel, hose and gun, and call you back with a price.
Rather talk it through?
Call: (270) 883-5924- OCMIS hose reel dealer in Murray, KY
- Delivery and setup across the Mid-South
- Parts and service for every brand of reel
- Also a Lindsay Zimmatic pivot dealer, so you get a straight answer on reel vs pivot