Key Takeaways
- Komet Irrigation introduces the Komet Precision Wave (KPW), a new generation of pivot sprinklers aimed at improving water distribution and irrigation efficiency.
- The company will also unveil the Komet Experience Hub, a 1,000 m² R&D facility dedicated to irrigation research and testing.
- The KPW is designed to address uneven water distribution at the outer end of pivot systems through an innovative oscillating deflector.
- Built in Lienz, Austria, the KPW reflects Komet’s focus on engineering precision and farmer-centered innovation.
- Visitors at Agritechnica 2025 will have the opportunity to see both the new sprinkler and the research hub in action.
Komet Irrigation Unveils the Komet Precision Wave Pivot Sprinkler
Komet Irrigation, a long-established manufacturer of irrigation technology founded in 1952, has announced the launch of the Komet Precision Wave (KPW), a pivot sprinkler developed to enhance water-use efficiency and improve uniformity in irrigation. The product will make its debut at Agritechnica 2025, alongside a preview of the company’s new research and testing facility, the Komet Experience Hub.
The KPW is designed to tackle one of the key challenges in center pivot irrigation systems—uneven water distribution at the outer edges of pivots. Its oscillating deflector creates a consistent droplet pattern, promoting even water coverage and improved soil absorption across the pivot radius.
Technical Specifications and Product Features
The Komet Precision Wave offers flexibility and compatibility with a variety of field conditions and pivot systems. Key specifications include:
- Throw radius: 9–15 m (30–50 ft)
- Flow range: 4.0–24.0 m³/hr (17.8–107.6 gpm)
- Nozzle options: 9 sizes (10–18 mm / 52–90 1/128”)
- Models available: Head-up (white deflector) and head-down (yellow deflector)
- Compatibility: Adaptable to a wide range of pivot configurations
The sprinkler is manufactured at Komet’s facility in Lienz, Austria, under European production standards.
“Uniform irrigation is one of the biggest drivers of yield and efficiency,” said Andree Groos, CEO of Komet Irrigation. “The KPW gives farmers peace of mind that every plant, from the center to the outer edge, receives consistent irrigation. It’s an innovation that supports efficiency and reliable growth.”
Komet Experience Hub: Advancing Irrigation Research
Alongside the product launch, Komet Irrigation will introduce the Komet Experience Hub, a 1,000 m² research and development facility designed to test irrigation components under controlled yet realistic conditions.
The facility combines automated testing, IoT-based monitoring, and environmental simulation capabilities—such as wind, evaporation, and droplet behavior analysis—to generate reproducible data for improving irrigation design and performance.
“For the first time, farmers can see exactly how sprinklers and regulators perform under controlled yet realistic conditions,” added Groos. “The Experience Hub represents our commitment to precision and transparency in irrigation development.”
