The Rain Bird 3500 is a compact, easy-to-use short- to mid-range gear-driven rotor built for residential irrigation. Big on value and convenience, the 3500 delivers reliable coverage across lawns and garden beds with Rain Bird's patented Rain Curtain™ nozzle technology — providing even water distribution across the full radius, including large wind-resistant droplets and gentle close-in watering, for greener turf using less water.
Featuring reversing full- and part-circle operation in a single unit, an attachable nozzle tree with six Rain Curtain nozzles, and a nozzle-removal feature with easily removable filter screen for effortless maintenance. Available with optional SAM check valve to prevent low-head drainage on sloped sites.
Key Features
Rain Curtain™ Nozzle Technology — delivers even water distribution over the entire radius, including large wind-resistant droplets and gentle close-in watering for greener turf with less water
Oversized Wiper Seal — prevents leaks and protects internals from debris
Top Arc Adjustment — quick and easy adjustment using only a flat-bladed screwdriver
Reversing Full & Part Circle — 40° to 360° arc adjustment in a single unit
Attachable Nozzle Tree — includes six superior performing Rain Curtain nozzles for flexible precipitation rate balancing
Nozzle-Removal Feature — easily swap nozzles without tools
Removable Filter Screen — simple maintenance in the field
1/2" NPT Female Bottom Inlet — compatible with standard NZ residential irrigation fittings
SAM Seal-A-Matic™ Check Valve (SAM models) — holds up to 2.1m (7 ft) of elevation change; prevents low-head drainage on slopes
3 Year Factory Warranty — backed by Rain Bird's factory warranty
Technical Specifications
Pop-up height: 10.2cm (4")
Radius: 4.6 to 10.7m (15 to 35 ft)
Radius reduction: up to 25% with radius reduction screw
Pressure: 1.7 to 3.8 Bar (25 to 55 psi)
Flow rate: 2.0 to 17.4 l/m (0.54 to 4.6 gpm)
Precipitation rate: 9 to 21 mm/h (0.37 to 0.83 in/hr)
Arc: 40° to 360° (reversing full and part circle)
Inlet: 1/2" NPT female bottom thread
Nozzle trajectory: 25°
Available Configurations
3504 / Part Circle — SKU: RB3504PC
3504 / Part Circle / SAM — SKU: RB3504PCS
Ideal For
Residential lawns, garden beds, and smaller turf areas across New Zealand where a compact, affordable, and easy-to-maintain gear-driven rotor is required. The SAM variant is ideal for sloped sites or tiered landscapes where low-head drainage is a concern.
