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Nelson Rain Train Traveling Sprinkler, Model# 818653-1011

Item# 212035
Nelson Rain Train Traveling Sprinkler, Model# 818653-1011

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Nelson Rain Train Traveling Sprinkler, Model# 818653-1011

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  •  Rustproof cast iron body
  •  Travels up to 200 ft. to cover up to 13,500 sq. ft.
  •  Three-speed transmission with automatic shutoff
  •  Adjustable spray arms
  •  Works on gradual slopes

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Product Summary

This traveling sprinkler covers 13,500 sq. ft. as it travels 200 ft. at three different speeds for varying saturation. The heavy-duty cast iron body with chip resistant powder coat paint is built to last.

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Features + Benefits

  •  Rustproof cast iron body
  •  Travels up to 200 ft. to cover up to 13,500 sq. ft.
  •  Three-speed transmission with automatic shutoff
  •  Adjustable spray arms
  •  Works on gradual slopes

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

212035

Brand

Nelson

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Ship Weight

18.0 LB

Coverage Diameter

200 ft

Gallons per Minute

5.75
AttributeSpecification

Adjustable

Yes

Product Type

Rotating

Base Type

Traveling

Sprinkler Coverage

13,500 ft²

Material

Cast Iron

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  1. You say up to 200 feet it will run on hose but is that one soild run of hose or can you connect 4- 50 foot hoses or 2 -100 foot hoses or so on

    1. 3 of my 4 runs are made up of 2 hoses coupled together.

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    2. The heavier the hose the harder it is to pull the hose behind. That being said you can attach multiple hoses and it will do the job,

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    3. The manufacturer recommends using just one standard 5/8" hose. The sprinkler may work when hoses are coupled together, but if they have larger fittings it can get hung up.

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  2. Will this travel on sand? I also would like to use it to water an indoor horse arena.

    1. With any loose soil, they will only travel a short distance before getting stuck and digging a hole with both wheels.
      Key is to not have a lot of hose to drag.
      Sand, I might try it, but if it's really soft, I think you'll have problems.
      I don't use mine for newly planted grass.

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    2. I saw one guy who altered the wheels by using the wheels and adding 2 smaller wheels to the frame and made it into a 1/2 track like a bulldozer looks real cool I may do this just for the look. It will bog down in soft sand. If you want to use it in a smaller indoor setting the next info is not recommended but what I did is drill 2 more tiny holes in the arms near the other holes but about 1 inch back in a position that will keep it rotating and moving in the correct direction. if you drill too many holes you can tape them up or buy new arms from the manufacturer

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    3. This sprinkler would not travel well on sand. It would get stuck, and sink into the sand.

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  3. What type and size hose will it travel on? Does it toe 1 inch firehiose for example?Does it travel on the hose it uses?

    1. I use 5/8". It will also follow 3/4".
      Larger....I doubt it. Smaller ...no. And it has a problem cornering on cheap flexible hoses, and 1/2" hoses.

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    2. I use a medium weight hose if the hose is too heavy it might bog down at some point the wheels will dig into softer ground if the hose is too long or heavy. I have actually used a 100 foot hose

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    3. The Nelson Rain Train Traveling Sprinkler will not work with a 1 inch fire hose, only with a standard 5/8 inch garden hose.

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  4. How many hoses?

    I don't understand how this works!! I am trying to find a product to help me water my indoor arena quicker. Do I hook 1 hose to it and lay out another 1 in the pattern I want it to follow? Please help. Thank you, Michelle

    1. this will follow the hose in any pattern you lay the hose out in. it works great I had an acre of land and could set it up 4 times to water the entire acre. if it comes off the hose for some reason it will go until it runs out of hose

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    2. IT FOLLOWS THE HOSE THAT IS HOOKED TO IT

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    3. This will hook up to 1 hose and the tractor will follow the hose path that you wish.

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  5. Are the internal gears metal or plastic?

    1. Plastic

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    2. The internal gears are plastic.

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  6. Can you adjust the radius of the spray?

    If so, what is the minimum radius?

    1. Yes absolutely! You simply change the angle of the arms so they aim "lower" which would narrow the radius of the spray. Be aware that when you do this, you will also increase the speed of the rotation and therefore the speed of the tractor which makes sense since you are now putting more water in a smaller area.

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    2. The manufacturer states the adjustable aluminum spray arms provide coverage range from 15 feet to 55 feet in diameter.

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  7. How does the automatic shutoff work? How dependable is that feature?

    1. Great if it doesn't run off the hose. If you keep the hose straight as possible at the end of the run there should be no problem. I love this product. This is my second one because I left my first one with my old house.

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    2. With this traveling sprinkler, there is a ramp that comes with it. You will place the ramp where you want the sprinkler to stop. It will stop the sprinkler from moving but not the water from spraying.

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  8. How fast does the sprinkler travel over the 200 feet of hose?

    1. It has a fast and slow setting on it and the fast setting is slow enough but it will probably take about 2+ hours

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    2. The speeds for the Nelson Rain Train may vary due to the water pressure, terrain and other factors. But it can move up 60 feet per hour.

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  9. does it work on sloped terrain how many hose can it run on

    1. It will work great on sloped terrain, but, you have to configure it so the tractor is pulling the hose downhill and not uphill. If pulling downhill, it will pull a lot of hose. The amount of hose it can pull is difficult to predict because of the wide differences in the weight and size of hose. For example, it will pull 200' of 1/2" lightweight hose but may not be able to pull 100' of 5/8" heavy duty "rubber" hose. So the type of hose you use to feed this will have a significant effect on how much it can drag. Be smart about how you layout the hose so that it's not trying to drag the bulk of the hose uphill.

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    2. Yes, this sprinkler will work on a gradual slope, and will travel up to 200 feet.

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  10. where does the hose hook up to the tractor and will it go in a large circle?

    1. in the back by the large saw type wheels

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    2. The garden hose will connect to the rear of the tractor. The tractor is designed to go straight and will not go in a circle.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty