MULTI-CORNER IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE STEERABLE POINTS WITHIN MOBILE IRRIGATION MACHINE AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME

The present invention provides a multi-corner irrigation system having multiple steerable points which can quickly and efficiently irrigated tight corners during irrigation operations. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention may preferably include a system for use with a self-propelled irrigation system having at least one span and a drive system for moving the span. According to a further preferred embodiment, the system preferably may include: a main section assembly having one or more interconnected spans supported by one or more drive towers; a first articulated span having an inner end and an outer end; a second articulated span having an inner end and an outer end; and an extension span. According to a further preferred embodiment, the first and second articulating spans are supported by a first drive tower which is steerable and a second drive tower which is steerable.