Sotreq Group brand sells Perkins engines compatible with the irrigation pump industry that guarantees the productivity of rural properties in the country
The first records of irrigation date back to the Persian empire, in the XNUMXth century BC Today, modern techniques and equipment guarantee the controlled water supply for agriculture, ensuring productivity and quality in food production around the world.
Irrigation in Brazil
In Brazil, large-scale irrigation, with methods such as pivots, drip and micro sprinklers, is relatively new. Its development began in the 1950s, when the irrigated area was less than 65 hectares.
In 2017, according to the Agricultural Census, it reached 6,7 million hectares, which places the country among the ten nations with the largest irrigated area.
In 2020, with the growing need to rationalize water resources for irrigated crops, water use must promote sustainability, reducing waste, while meeting the high demands for productivity.
The modern motor pumps guarantee the transfer of water to the crops with greater control, assertiveness and practicality in irrigation operations.
The great challenge for Brazil in agriculture is directly linked to irrigation, in which larger areas must be supplied. For this, the search for water in sources that will not necessarily be close to the cultivated region will increase.
The use of motor pump, triggered by diesel engine, assumes the position of generating the driving force necessary for the suction and delivery of water to distant places on rural properties.
Currently, motor pumps are equipped with more developed engines technologically, both in terms of reducing pollutant emissions and in terms of compatibility and efficiency, in which small engines generate practically the same power as larger and older models.
Perkins’ performance in Agribusiness
world-renowned for quality of your products, the Perkins It also operates in agribusiness, among other fronts, supplying compatible engines for the pump industry.
“Perkins offers engines with and without emission control. In the case of emission engines, the assembly line at the Curitiba plant has engines with MAR-1 certification (Brazilian legislation for emissions in diesel engines), ranging from 36 to 205 kW, with a standardized coupling system for pump applications, helping the equipment manufacturer in the process of development and manufacturing“, Explica Giovani Celeghini, from MDPower, brand of Grupo Sotreq and Máster Distribuidora by brand Perkins no Brasil
Celeghini explains that Perkins has the 1100 series engine family, in 3, 4 and 6 cylinder configurations, classified into two categories: “Fixed Rotation” or “Variable Rotation” (accelerator system activation required).
are provided with complete solution for the cooling system (radiator, propeller and protection for moving items), meeting safety standards in all applications.
They also have a 12-volt electrical starting system, with alternator, starter motor and safety switch, for high water temperature and low lubricating oil pressure.
Perkins engines aimed at farming have a modern design and easy access to points of preventive maintenance.
“Simplicity and easy access to information on preventive maintenance items through applications and even the most user-friendly manuals for daily use are other differentials that help the farmer in his daily work”, says Celeghini.
He also recalls that the company also supplies imported engines with other powers, but that follow the same quality and design guidelines.
By marketing Perkins engines, MDPower is partnering with agribusiness in Brazil. It is headquartered in São Paulo and, through its network of authorized distributors, is able to provide support throughout the national territory.
About Perkins
Founded in 1932, Perkins is one of the largest diesel engine manufacturers in the world. It arrived in Brazil in the 60’s and joined the Caterpillar group in the late 90’s.
With a factory located in Curitiba, Paraná, since 2003, Perkins produces 1103, 1104, 1106, 2506 and 2806 diesel engines with powers ranging from 57HP to 250HP for agricultural, construction and industrial areas, including engines for of power from powers between 35 kVA and 750 kVA.
