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Bazooka Farmstar Hose Reels Compared

March 25, 2022

How Does Each Roll Up Against One Another?

Indecision-by-choice overload is a reel thing. Having options is great, but too many of them can leave you feeling overwhelmed and less likely to find your ideal solution. For this reason, we’re here to give you the low-down on our extensive hose reel product category, so you can identify your ideal solution to fit your business needs.

BF 1810 Standard Hose Reel

Before we get to the good part, we will let you in on a secret that will help you identify a hose reel’s capacity just by looking at its name.

Large and mid-size capacity hose reel naming convention:

  • The first two digits indicate the number of 660′ sections of 6″ lay flat hose the hose reel holds.
  • The last two digits indicate the number of 660′ sections of 8″ lay flat hose the hose reel holds.

Small capacity hose reel naming convention:

  • The first two digits indicate the number of 660′ sections of 6″ lay flat hose the hose reel holds.
  • The last two digits are zeros.

All lay flat hose ‘sections’ references throughout this page are in reference to 660′ sections of lay flat hose.

Now, let’s get to what you came here for.

Large Capacity Hose Reels:

Our large-capacity hose reels are great options for operators who work with large-diameter hoses and need a voluminous solution to move the hose. Large reels are also a good fit for operators who work with small-diameter hoses and want to reduce the number of hose reels in their fleet or for those who want to work ahead and start laying out full sets at the next job before they’re finished at their current job.

The 3624 Crossfire Hose Reel is our largest capacity offering and sizes up to be the biggest reel in the liquid manure management industry. This lay flat hose reel holds:

  • 36 sections of 6″ lay flat hose (4 miles)
  • 24 sections of 8″ lay flat hose (3 miles)
  • 16 sections of 10″ lay flat hose (2 miles)
  • 11 sections of 12″ lay flat hose (1.5 miles)

3624 CROSSFIRE HOSE REEL

3624 Crossfire Hose Reel

  • Passive front and reel axle steering with hydraulic lockout makes maneuverability a thing of beauty
  • The reel reactively rotates back and forth on a heavy-duty slew bearing to precisely guide the hose onto the reel
  • There is built-in storage space for tools and parts on the front of the hose reel frame
  • The reel sits high off the ground, making the line of vision more level with the tractor cab
  • Standard with Hydraulic Chain Drive

The 2416 Hose Reel is our second largest capacity offering, holding:

  • 24 sections of 6″ lay flat hose (3 miles)
  • 18 sections of 7.25″ lay flat hose (2.25 miles)
  • 16 sections of 8″ lay flat hose (2 miles)
  • 9 sections of 10″ lay flat hose (1.125 miles)

We offer two models of this size, each with the option to upgrade from chain drive to our Quantum Drive System technology (among other game-changing features).  The model for you is based on style preference.

2416 STANDARD HOSE REEL

2416 Standard Hose Reel

  • A level wind is incorporated for carefully guiding the hose and couplers onto the hose reel
  • The level wind can spin 180° and lock in place for more precise hose placement in ditches and next to fences
  • Walking beam axle that allows the reel to sit lower to the ground, providing unmatched stability
  • Standard with Hydraulic Chain Drive
  • Quantum Drive System Technology Upgrade available

2416 CROSSFIRE HOSE REEL

2416 Crossfire Series Hose Reel

  • The reel reactively rotates back and forth to precisely guide the hose and couplers onto the hose reel
  • There is built-in storage space for tools and parts on the front of the hose reel frame
  • The reel sits high off the ground, making the line of vision more level with the tractor cab
  • Standard with Hydraulic Chain Drive
  • Quantum Drive System Technology Upgrade available

Mid-Size Capacity Hose Reel:

Our mid-size-capacity reels are a solid option for anyone who runs a small-to-mid-size hose diameter or anyone who pumps approximately 2 miles (or less) from the manure source.

The 1810 Hose Reels are one step down from the 2416 models from a capacity standpoint, holding:

  • 18 sections of 6″ lay flat hose (2.25 miles)
  • 12 sections of 7.25″ lay flat hose (1.5 miles)
  • 10 sections of 8″ lay flat hose (1.25 miles)
  • 6 sections of 10″ lay flat hose (.75 miles)

Like our 2416 hose reels, we offer two models of this size. Both models are great options for anyone who prefers a slightly smaller hose reel that is easy to maneuver, especially from site to site.

1810 STANDARD HOSE REEL

1810 Standard Hose Reel

  • Extremely reactive, single-axle pivoting design
  • Compact, lightweight design that sits low to the ground providing stability
  • Simple and easy to operate
  • Standard with Hydraulic Chain Drive
  • Quantum Drive System Technology Upgrade available

1810 CROSSFIRE HOSE REEL

CrossfireClean

  • The reel reactively rotates back and forth to precisely guide the hose and couplers onto the hose reel
  • There is storage space for tools and parts with built-in storage baskets on the front of the hose reel frame
  • The reel sits higher off the ground, making the line of vision more level with the tractor cab
  • DOT compliant, ringing in at 8′ 5″ wide
  • Standard with Hydraulic Chain Drive
  • Quantum Drive System Technology Upgrade available

Next in line is the 1408 Hose Reel, holding:

  • 14 sections of 6″ lay flat hose (1.75 miles)
  • 10 sections of 7.25″ lay flat hose (1.25 miles)
  • 8 sections of 8″ lay flat hose (1 mile)

The 1408 Hose Reel is a good option when simplicity is your preference, but know you have the option to upgrade your reel with wide flotation tires to reduce compaction throughout the field and other nice-to-have features like night vision cameras for better visibility when winding and unwinding the lay flat hose.

1408 HOSE REEL

1408 Standard Hose Reel

  • Simple and easy-to-operate compact design
  • A level wind is incorporated for guiding the hose and couplers onto the hose reel
  • More compact, lightweight design that sits lower to the ground for stability
  • Standard with Hydraulic Chain Drive

Small Capacity Hose Reel:

Last but not least, our small-capacity hose reel. Our 700 Hose Reel is a “down and dirty” solution to store and move smaller diameters and volumes of hose. This model holds 7 sections of 6″ lay flat hose (Just under 1 mile). Perfect for those of you who move your farm’s manure, and some neighboring farms.

700 HOSE REEL

700 Hose Reel

  • Simple and compact design that is easy to operate
  • Pivoting design
  • Standard with Hydraulic Chain Drive

We hope this low-down on our extensive hose reel product category helps you better identify and navigate the solution that best fits your business needs.

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