Making the decision to purchase a center pivot irrigation system is no small choice—it’s a long-term investment in the health of your crops, the sustainability of your land, and your peace of mind during the growing season. While the idea of buying used might look good on paper, there are key factors every grower should weigh before making that call.

Just like shopping for a used truck, buying a used irrigation system comes with its share of unknowns. A lower price may catch your eye, but what lies beneath could lead to costly breakdowns, lost time, and stressed yields down the road.

Let’s break it down and look at what matters most.

What You Risk With a Used Pivot

There’s no denying that buying used can save money up front. But what does that savings truly cost you?

• Service Support: Will your local dealer help if the pivot is a brand they don’t carry? Some dealers won’t provide service or stock replacement parts for older or unfamiliar systems. If they do, are they known for fair pricing and reliable support?
• Parts Quality: When older systems are pieced together from multiple sources, lower-quality or mismatched components can find their way in. These shortcuts may not show up until harvest is on the line.
• Maintenance History: Was the system consistently maintained, or left exposed to the elements year after year? Signs of rust, electrical wear, or misalignment may not be visible until you’re knee-deep in troubleshooting.
• Past Damage: Was the pivot involved in a windstorm or flood? Has it sat unused for long periods? Prior damage—even if hidden—can shorten a system's life span significantly.
• Warranty? What Warranty?: Most used pivots come with little to no warranty coverage. When things go wrong (and they often do with age), you're left paying out-of-pocket with no safety net.

Even with thorough inspection and diligence, a used system is still a roll of the dice. The last thing a grower needs during the heat of summer is a pivot that stops irrigating, especially when the skies are dry and every drop counts.

Why a New Reinke System Is a Smarter Investment

Reinke understands the pressures today’s growers face. You don’t have time for setbacks. You need an irrigation system that works reliably, efficiently, and with minimal maintenance over the long haul.

That’s where a new Reinke pivot rises above the rest.

• Engineered for Strength: Every Reinke system is constructed with high-strength galvanized steel and engineered to meet the demands of modern agriculture. It’s built for performance in all terrains, field sizes, and conditions.
• Protected by Industry-Leading Warranties: Your investment is backed by some of the best warranties in the industry—coverage that gives you confidence year after year.
• Smarter Design, Less Maintenance: From precision control panels to corrosion-resistant materials, Reinke systems are built to lower your total cost of ownership. Fewer repairs mean fewer surprises and more time in the field where you belong.
• Tailored to Your Needs: No two fields are the same. Reinke offers a full line of irrigation systems that can be customized to match your terrain, water supply, and operational goals.
• Trusted Dealer Support: Reinke dealers are irrigation experts, trained to support your system from installation to upkeep. They’re in your corner with the parts, service, and know-how to keep you running strong.

When you invest in a new Reinke system, you’re choosing performance, confidence, and a partner that grows with you—season after season.

It's More Than Irrigation—It's Your Peace of Mind

Investing in a new Reinke pivot isn’t about spending more—it’s about spending smarter. It’s about ensuring that your irrigation works when the rain doesn’t. That your crops keep growing, even when the temperatures soar. That your system works as hard and as reliably as you do.

When you buy new, you eliminate the guess work. You invest in a system you can trust—and a team that’s committed to your success.

So, before you shake hands on that used pivot, ask yourself this:

Is it worth the risk? Or is now the time to invest in a system designed to help you grow, year after year?

With Reinke, the answer is clear.

Invest in the best. Invest in Reinke.

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