How Much Does an Irrigation System Cost? Complete Budget Guide

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One of the most common questions we receive: how much does a complete irrigation system cost? The answer depends on plot size, crop type, and configuration. This guide provides detailed examples for different scenarios.

IRRIGO Pipe Prices (per 6m Piece)

  • 50mm: ~$40 (Perrot equivalent: ~$55)
  • 70mm: ~$55 (Perrot: ~$75)
  • 90mm: ~$90 (Perrot 89mm: $134.90 - 33% savings)
  • 110mm: ~$120 (Perrot: ~$160)
  • 125mm: ~$170 (Perrot: ~$230)
  • 150mm: ~$240 (Perrot: ~$320)

Fitting Prices (IRRIGO)

  • Collar: $5-15
  • Caps: $8-20
  • Connectors: $10-25
  • Elbow: $15-35
  • Reducer: $20-45
  • Branch TR01: $25-55
  • Branch with valve: $40-80

Example 1: Small Farm - 1 Hectare

Configuration: Main line 70mm (5 pipes) + laterals 50mm (15 pipes) + fittings + 10 sprinklers + pump.

  • Pipes: 5 x $55 + 15 x $40 = $875
  • Fittings: ~$150
  • Sprinklers: 10 x $15 = $150
  • Pump: ~$300
  • TOTAL: ~$1,475 (~EUR 1,350)

Example 2: Medium Farm - 5 Hectares

Configuration: Main line 90mm (20 pipes) + laterals 50mm (60 pipes) + fittings + 30 sprinklers + pump.

  • Pipes: 20 x $90 + 60 x $40 = $4,200
  • Fittings: ~$500
  • Sprinklers: 30 x $15 = $450
  • Pump: ~$1,000
  • TOTAL: ~$6,150 (~EUR 5,600)

With Perrot pipes, the same system costs ~$8,500. IRRIGO savings: ~$2,350 (28%).

Example 3: Large Farm - 20 Hectares

Configuration: Main line 110mm (30 pipes) + distribution 90mm (40 pipes) + laterals 70mm (100 pipes) + fittings + 80 sprinklers + pump.

  • Pipes: 30 x $120 + 40 x $90 + 100 x $55 = $12,700
  • Fittings: ~$1,500
  • Sprinklers: 80 x $20 = $1,600
  • Pump: ~$3,000
  • TOTAL: ~$18,800 (~EUR 17,100)

ROI Calculation

Average yield increase with irrigation: 50-100% for most crops. For a 5 ha corn farm:

  • Yield without irrigation: ~5 t/ha = 25 t
  • Yield with irrigation: ~9 t/ha = 45 t
  • Difference: 20 tons x ~$180/t = $3,600/year

The $6,150 investment pays back in less than 2 seasons.

View detailed specifications for each pipe size: 50mm, 70mm, 90mm, 110mm, 125mm, and 150mm, plus our couplings and fittings. To understand when your investment pays for itself, read our irrigation ROI calculation guide.

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