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Skip to content Drag hoses are one of the most demanding applications in irrigation, requiring a precise balance between flexibility, durability, and resistance to UV exposure and pressure variation.
Traditional hose solutions often struggle with:
For Jay Drew, efficient irrigation was critical to maintaining productivity, but existing hose systems limited performance and increased energy usage.
Crusader Hose provided Flexidrag®, a polyurethane-encased layflat hose engineered specifically for drag hose irrigation applications.
Key features of the Flexidrag® system include:
Jay implemented 220 metres of Flexidrag® in his pneumatic lateral irrigation system and further integrated the solution using Flexidrag® shorts as joiners across multiple pump outlets.
Flexidrag® is available in diameters from 40mm to 152mm and continuous lengths up to 350m, making it suitable for lateral or winch irrigation, effluent pumping, and general farm use.
The implementation of Flexidrag® delivered immediate operational benefits:
Customer feedback:
“I’m really pleased with its capability to work so well under low pressures, as it requires a lot less energy. The bend radius is perfect — never had an issue with kinking. It’s hard-wearing. It’s great!”
— Jay Drew, Dairy Farmer
Flexidrag® exemplifies Crusader Hose’s commitment to innovation, quality, and supporting Australian agriculture. With strong uptake in regions like Gippsland and a well-stocked warehouse ready to supply 3” and 4” hoses, Flexidrag® is setting a new standard in irrigation hose technology.
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