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Reinke

Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. is a U.S. maker of mechanized irrigation systems, founded in 1954 and headquartered near Byron, Nebraska.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in 1954 by Richard F. Reinke on his family's farm just outside of Byron, Nebraska, initially building structural components such as chicken houses and laminated rafters. In the 1960s the company introduced the ELECTROGATOR®, described as the first reversible, electric, gear-driven rubber tire circular irrigation system. Today Reinke describes itself as the world's leader in mechanized irrigation, offering center pivots, lateral move systems, drive trains, smart water management, and water application products for growers.

History

Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in 1954 by Richard F. Reinke on his family's farm just outside of Byron, Nebraska. He began by building structural components, specializing in chicken houses and laminated rafters. In the 1960s the company introduced the ELECTROGATOR®, described as the first reversible, electric, gear-driven rubber tire circular irrigation system; it included a collector ring allowing continuous rotation and spanning over 100 feet, and was also the first irrigation system with interchangeable pipe and truss components, the Reinke-exclusive O-ring gasket between pipes for a non-intrusive seal, and the first gear-driven towable system with rubber tires. Reinke states that it now stands as the world's leader in mechanized irrigation.

Products and positioning

Built to Last. Engineered for TOMORROW. — tough, reliable irrigation systems for growers.

  • Center Pivots

    Hardworking center pivot irrigation systems that deliver even water coverage.

  • Lateral Move

    Durable irrigation solutions for rectangular fields.

  • Drive Trains

    Drive trains built for long-lasting strength and reliability.

  • Smart Water Management

    Remote monitoring and controls for water application.

  • Water Application

    No-fuss systems for every watering need.

  • Specialty

    Built to handle any field, no matter the shape.

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