Here are some top questions that I found for people considering buying a Nelson Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler. chevron-circle-right What is the difference between the Nelson 1865 and the 50970 Nelson traveling sprinkler? The 1865 has automatic shut off valve and ramp that hooks on the hose where you want it to stop, the 50970 just travels down the hose.

The Nelson Water Train is not recommended for a 19mm (¾ Inch) hose unless it is in short runs as the extra weight of hose pipe and water within it can damage the internal gear box. Recommended Fitting - Snap-On Type Connector chevron-circle-right What is the smallest turn radius the tractor can handle? According to the manual, 8 feet is the smallest radius that the rain train can handle. Largely due to its ability to adjust its speed which indirectly affects the concentration of its watering abilities, the Nelson Raintrain can be used on more than just your lawn. If you have shrubs, plants, flowers, or anything else that may need watering the Nelson Raintrain will be able to handle them, quite capably. Visible Yellow Paint Simply connect your hose pipe to a tap and then lay it out in the middle of the intended route on the area you wish to be irrigated, use wide gradual turns wherever possible. Route the hose pipe around obstacles to get into areas that might normally be missed.

Saves Water - with its even, controlled distribution, the Water Tractor will ensure that your garden receives the required watering and not the patchy and unnecessary saturation of the flower beds, lawns and vegetable gardens. When it comes to a tractor or traveling sprinkler, you’ll want decent coverage, speed, and durability. As one of our top 10 best tractor sprinklers, the Nelson 50970 Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler has all of this, and more. We’ve got all the information you could ever want regarding the Raintrain, and we’ve broken it down piece by piece below. If you don’t have enough water pressure, the Rain Train may not travel at the higher speeds. Some considered it a flaw, but it is going to be dependent on your water pressure. A disappointed customer commented this about the travel rate, “Its travel rate on ‘Lo’ is much slower than the claimed 21 feet/hour. It took ours 7 full hours to travel about 70 feet.” The Nelson Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler is made to cover13,500 sq. ft. as it travels 200 ft. It has three different speeds for varying saturations. The body is made of heavy-duty cast iron with a chip resistant powder coat paint that is built to last. The aluminum spray arm is adjustable and made to provide a coverage range of 15 feet to 55 feet in diameter. It features an automatic shut-off and 3 speed settings including fast, slow, neutral and self-propelled. Automatic Shutoff

You can forget running around moving sprinklers all day and night by letting this little tractor do it for you! This hose pipe connector is suitable for connecting a 12.5mm (½ Inch) hose pipe via a Snap-On style connector.The Nelson 1865 Rain Train isn’t called a “rain train” for no reason! This traveling sprinkler puts out an impress flow that covers up to 13,500 sq ft! With a possible 200 ft of traveling distance (hose not included), the Raintrain uses water pressure to move the transmission inside which turn the large tractor-type wheels. You can place the hose in a strategic position so that your tractor sprinkler has maximum lawn watering potential. Nelson Raintrain Settings & Adjustments Out of all the tractor sprinklers on the market, you’d think that speed wouldn’t be an issue. This is far from true, however – in fact, the Nelson Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler is one of the only sprinklers you can find that doesn’t lumber slowly along the path that you set out for it. Saves Money - metering is here to stay and wasted gallons could cost you dearly. The Water Tractor’s automatic shut off valve will end the worry of leaving the hose on all night. Unlike stationary sprinklers, these traveling models can water either small or large yards without your needing to keep manually moving them to cover all of your grass evenly. In today’s update, we moved the Orbit 58322 into a more prominent spot, thanks to its rustproof cast iron body, easily adjustable speed settings, and convenient automatic shutoff capability. It’s a cinch to adjust the spray diameter by twisting each spray arm up or down, accordingly. You can set up the included ramp in any spot along the hose path to trigger a lever to stop it from proceeding, so you won’t need to worry about being outside to shut it off when it’s done watering. We’re also still partial to the Nelson RainTrain, which features a cheery yellow color that’s easy to spot, and features a powder-coated exterior that resists chipping and other damage. Similar to the Orbit model, you can turn the arms to set the spray diameter. You can buy it with confidence, thanks to its lifetime warranty. The Watex WX044 still holds a prominent spot on the list, as well. This one is good for use with large yards, since it can traverse a 200-foot hose path and cover an area up to almost 12,000 square feet. Many users appreciate the cosmetic steering wheel and exhaust pipe that make it resemble a real tractor. The Nelson Rain Train water tractor sprinkler is most suitable for connecting to a 12.5mm (½ Inch) (inside diameter) hose pipe.

Please Note: Some light dripping may occur from the shut off switch when the sprinkler is in operation, this is normal and does not indicate a fault. Excellent approach to watering large areas. Works great with good water pressure and has a huge spread. Mine is watering a 10M circle as it slowly traverses the laid out pipe.How This “Nelson Rain Train” (Tractor) Works This is the easiest way to water your Lawn!! We have a huge area to water, and it used to be a chore to move around several different sprinklers to reach all the areas of our yard. With the Rain Train we can water a very large area without ever having to relocate the sprinkler. The tractor goes around our lawn, riding on the hose, following the course we have laid out for it! It does all the work, not us! I mean, we can lay out the hose in a “S” shape, and the sprinkler will follow it.