8500P Center Pivot
Engineered for value and structural strength.
The 8500P provides incredible value for your operation with a field-proven design and high-strength materials. It delivers a consistent, reliable and long-lasting irrigation solution—backed by the complete Zimmatic Warranty.
Why choose the 8500P?
Positive position encoder
Precision machine-tooled encoder gives the control panel the ability to read the pivot’s exact position relative to a 360° circle.
Competitive 12-gauge pipeline
Tested to ensure quality and meet the Zimmatic standard of durability for multiple span length options with no restrictions on machine length.
Heavy-duty pivot point
Hot-dipped galvanized steel legs and heavy-duty cross-members form a sturdy foundation for even the longest systems.
GPS option available
The GPS option uses the power of global positioning to identify the exact position relative to a 360° circle.
Compare Zimmatic center pivot models.
Zimmatic 9500P | Zimmatic 8500P | Zimmatic 7500P | |
Key Benefits: | Durable, rugged & longest-running pivot | High-strength, value-drive pivot | Cost-effective & compact pivot for small fields |
Pipe: | 11-gauge pipeline with 10”, 8 5/8”, 8”, 6 5/8”, 5 9/16” diameter options | 12-gauge pipeline with 6 5/8” diameter | 11-gauge pipeline with 4.5” diameter |
Driveline: | Zimmatic Center Drive with AT Gearbox | Zimmatic Center Drive with AT Gearbox | Zimmatic Center Drive with AT Gearbox |
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Clearance: | Low, Standard, Medium, High & Super-High | Low, Standard, Medium & High | Standard |
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Learn more about Zimmatic pivot solutions.
Take a look at all of Zimmatic’s industry-leading center pivots and lateral-move machines to find the irrigation solution that meets your unique growing needs.
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Take a look at our featured resources.
Customer-First Innovation Means Success in the Field
Jun 22, 2021
Growers were asked to provide their impressions about the smart pivot capabilities and to help prioritize features that will most immediately simplify operations, increase yield, and save precious water and energy.
FieldNET™ Nets Big Advantages for Botha Farm in Botswana
Jun 14, 2021
Turning on a pivot at the Botha family farm in Botswana, South Africa, used to demand time and energy. Now the process can be done from anywhere at the touch of a button. By adding FieldNET remote irrigation, Chris Botha and his father have greatly simplified the management of their eight-pivot operating system.
Tired of Thieves Stealing the Copper off Your Pivot?
Jun 7, 2021
Heikes installed FieldNET™ CircleScout™ on his machines. The 24/7 pivot monitoring solution also includes a theft alarm that sends alerts if a span cable is disconnected. Because it operates via satellite, it connects even the most remote pivots and those that are out of cell signal range.