The Rain Bird 5012 is a professional-grade, gear-driven rotor engineered for large-area turf irrigation where maximum pop-up clearance is essential — delivering powerful, consistent coverage across sports fields, commercial landscapes, and properties with tall grass or dense ground cover. With a 12-inch pop-up height and Rain Bird's patented Rain Curtain™ nozzle technology, the 5012 provides even water distribution across the full radius, including large wind-resistant droplets and gentle close-in watering — for greener turf using less water.
Available in 5012 Plus configurations with SAM check valve and pressure regulation (PRS), plus a non-potable (NP) variant for recycled water systems. The Plus (+) models feature a flow shutoff "Green Top" for easy on-site nozzling without running back to the controller.
Key Features
Rain Curtain™ Nozzle Technology — patented design delivers even water distribution over the entire radius, including large wind-resistant droplets and gentle close-in watering for greener turf with less water
12-Inch Pop-Up Height — ideal for tall grass, dense ground cover, and areas where standard 4" or 6" rotors cannot clear vegetation
Oversized Wiper Seal — prevents leaks and protects internals from debris
Self-Flushing Arc Adjustment Port — prevents buildup of debris during arc adjustments
Water-Lubricated Gear-Drive — durable, reliable, and quiet operation proven across millions of installations
Top-Adjustable Arc & Radius — simple flat-bladed screwdriver adjustment; radius reducible up to 25% with radius reduction screw
Reversing Full & Part Circle — 40° to 360° arc adjustment
3/4" Female Threaded Bottom Inlet — 20/27 NPT, compatible with standard NZ irrigation fittings
Durable Rubber Cover — built to withstand NZ outdoor conditions year-round
Plus (+) Flow Shutoff "Green Top" — flush and nozzle rotors on-site without running back to the controller or valves, reducing installation downtime
SAM Seal-A-Matic™ Check Valve — holds up to 2.1m (7 ft) of elevation change; prevents low-head drainage on slopes
PRS Pressure Regulation with Flow Optimizer — 45 psi regulator lowers water bills, provides exact flow per rotor, equalises lateral lines, and eliminates misting and fogging
Non-Potable Option (NP) — purple cover for recycled/non-potable water systems
5 Year Trade Warranty — backed by Rain Bird's industry-leading warranty
Technical Specifications
Pop-up height: 30.5cm (12")
Overall body height: 42.9cm (16 7/8")
Exposed surface diameter: 4.1cm (1 5/8")
Radius: 7.6 to 15.2m (25 to 50 ft)
Radius reduction: up to 25% with radius reduction screw
Pressure: 1.7 to 4.5 Bar (25 to 65 psi)
Flow rate: 3.0 to 36.6 l/m (0.76 to 9.63 gpm; 0.17 to 2.19 m³/h)
Precipitation rate: 5 to 38 mm/h (0.20 to 1.50 in/hr)
5012 Plus / Part Circle / SAM + PRS — SKU: RB5012PLPCSR
5012 Plus / Part Circle / SAM + PRS / NP — SKU: RB5012PLPCSRNP
Ideal For
Sports fields, school grounds, parks, golf course surrounds, and large commercial or residential turf areas across New Zealand where tall vegetation or ground cover requires maximum pop-up clearance from a robust, high-performance gear-driven rotor.
