solar powered wheel mover
Say Hello to Your New Farmhand
The next generation of twin rail movers are here… and they move with the push of a button.
Charges Itself with Solar Power
No More Tinkering with a Carbureted Motor
7 Hours of Time Savings Per Week
Retrofit your existing twin rail easily with HydroSide's Universal Conversion Kit
Irrigation Simplified
solar powered wheel mover
HydroSide is excited to announce that Travis Pattern & Foundry (the parent company of Wade Rain) has acquired the rights to the HydroSide powertrain for all wheel lines! All future inquiries and support will be through the team at Travis Pattern & Foundry in Spokane, WA. For information, support, or product availability, please call (509) 466-3545 and ask to speak with Eric Jamerman or Doug Morse
Irrigation, meet innovation
+ built to save
The HydroSide drivetrain adds efficiency putting labor costs back in your pocket and time back on your clock.
+ retrofit with ease
Say goodbye to gas and hello to solar power. Convert your existing twin rail gas mover with HydroSide’s Universal Solar Conversion Kit at a partial cost of an entirely new system.
+ tap into solar
For the first time, your wheel line will move at the click of a button. No more broken pull-start lines. No more tinkering with motors. No more refuels. 100% green power.
Irrigation, meet innovation
+ built to save
The HydroSide drivetrain adds efficiency putting labor costs back in your pocket and time back on your clock.
+ RETROFIT WITH EASE
Say goodbye to gas and hello to solar power. Convert your existing twin rail gas mover with HydroSide’s Universal Solar Conversion Kit at a partial cost of an entirely new system.
+ tap into solar
For the first time, your wheel line will move at the click of a button. No more broken pull-start lines. No more tinkering with motors. No more refuels. 100% green power.
Simplify your irrigation
Grow more crops so you can grow your farm. There’s no need to hire another employee or buy expensive and outdated equipment.
The details make the difference
For more detailed information, including spec sheets, check out the Travis Pattern or Wade Rain Catalog. For more information or questions on the Universal Solar Twin Rail Conversion Kit call (509) 466-3545 and ask to speak with Eric Jamerman or Doug Morse.
The details make the difference
For more detailed information, including spec sheets, check out the Travis Pattern or Wade Rain Catalog. For more information or questions on the Universal Solar Twin Rail Conversion Kit contact HydroSide Systems: 208-580-4467
Frequently Asked
Questions
Yes, our solar powered drive train can be used on any Wade Rain, Western or other twin rail frame to convert it to solar power.
The solar drivetrain works with all flow rates.
The solar drivetrain can move over 2200’ with battery to spare without any chargeback. During a 60 foot set move, the solar powered wheel line mover consumes a maximum of 1.3 amps and consumes a maximum of 28 amps over a quarter mile. The Deep Cycle Marine batteries that HydroSide uses have 120 amp hours and are constantly charged with the solar panel during the daylight hours, so there is little to no risk of running out of battery power no matter how often you move it or how long it sits idle.
No, because the wheel line pipe serves as an axle with fixed wheels. We can’t turn the wheel line around a bend or corner without breaking the existing system. It would be like trying to turn a truck in 4 wheel drive on dry pavement…if you’ve ever done that you know it doesn’t do so well…plus this would be with a hollow aluminum axle held together by turnbuckles – the results would not be good!
Yes! There is an adjustment screw at the front and rear axle to adjust the axles to track properly on a field. You simply need adjust the travel like you always have with your Wade Rain and Travis machines for the last 50 years!
For most units, the oversplash from irrigating will keep your solar panel clear of debris and haze. However we recommend checking at least 1-2 times a season to ensure the panel is clean. Dust, pollen, ash, and other substances such as bird droppings can impact the amount of electricity generated by the panel.
- Optimally-choose an overcast day to clean your solar panel and do it either early in the morning or later evening because if the sun is beating down, any water used to clean can evaporate quickly and dirt become smeared on the panel.
- If the panels are dry, before tackling them with water, brush off any loose materials first – this will make cleaning easier and faster.
- Don’t use metal objects or harsh abrasive products for removing caked on materials. Scratching the glass on a solar panel can affect its performance as scratches will cast shadows. Avoid using detergents if possible as these may streak the glass of the panel. Use of abrasive powders also risks scratching the panels.
- Given the nature of good quality solar panel glass, clean water and a little scrubbing with a coarse cloth covered sponge or soft brush should remove the most stubborn grime. Plastic scourers may also be used.
If you have hardwater, we recommend checking the unit’s solar panel 1-2 times a season to ensure it is not being compromised with heavy mineral build-up. If there is build-up on the unit, fill a bucket with warm water and with a cleaning solution. Green cleaning supplies do a great job on glass and solar panels. Here’s is a simple non-toxic recipe for glass cleaner: 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid non-abrasive soap or detergent (dawn dish soap works great!), and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle.
- Use a non-abrasive cleaning sponge or towel to wash the glass. Get the glass clean and clear as possible – don’t scratch it.
- Remove remaining water with a high quality squeegee to avoid hard water mineral build up.
- Use a lint free cloth to dry the edges of the panel.