Heavy Duty UV Protected Thread with Curved needle for LowCat Insect Netting Repairs.
( Feet of Tunnel / Spacing ) + Number of Beds or Rows = # Hoops
Example
( 1000' of Lowcat Tunnel / 5' spacing between hoops ) + 20 Amount of Rows = 220 Hoops
(1000/5)+20 = 220
LowCat Bulk Savings
22
Hoop Kit
220
Hoop Farm Starter Kit
660
Hoop Ultimate Kit
Cost per Hoop
$11.32
$9.95
$8.89
Savings
$49
$300
$1600
Apply For NRCS Funding for your LowCat Purchase
The NRCS department of the USDA can help reimburse your purchase of a LowCat tunnel and covering. It is pretty easy to apply. Just reach out to your local NRCS representative. To find yours, CLICK HERE, and select your state and county. Your rep can walk you through it.
LowCats exceed the NRCS requirements.
CLICK HERE for The LowCat Technical Sheet to give your NRCS Rep.
NRCS cost share contribution
1000 square feet or less - $4 to $5 per square foot
1000 to 5000 square feet - $1 to $2 per square foot.
Historically Underserved Farmers can get higher rates.
Most states have signed on to the program. To find out if your state participates, talk to your NCRS representative. The EQIP reimbursement practice code for Low Tunnels is 821. Example reimbursement rates for Georgia can be found HERE. Scroll to the bottom of the document.
It is important to contact your local NRCS representative for accurate information and to check whether your state participates. CLICK HERE, and select your state and county. Your rep can walk you through it.
Long Term Testing
We setup a LowCat at the farm. Filmed it for one year so far. Through wind storms, rain and blizzards, it was unaffected.
Heavy Duty
Professional Quality
Uprights are made of high carbon, high tensile, thick, 3 gauge (6mm), spring steel with zinc coating. Arches are High Tensile, Stainless Steel for a lifetime of use without rust.
LowCats are affordable because you are buying straight from the manufacturer, which is us.
Designed for the High Production Market Farm
Weight Capacity Measurements
Hands Free
Easy Setup
No bulky hoops to carry. Store and organize hundreds of hoops on a wall.
LowCat Advantages
- Trusted by 1,000s of farmers around the world.
- The LowCat's unique patent pending design makes it easy to move around the farm and extremely fast to set up.
- There are no bulky and awkward hoops to carry around.
- LowCats are affordable because you are buying straight from the manufacturer, which is us.
- It is self-tightening, so coverings stay taut
- The Arch is stainless steel which will not rust.
- Many coverings can be layered and combined.
- Using a riser, The LowCat height can be extended for taller crops.
- Sides slide up and down without ripping.
Works with all Coverings
- Clear Heavy-duty Poly
- Perforated Poly
- Insect Netting
- Shade Cloth
- Row Cover
Coverings can be combined and layered.
Coverings Stay Tight
High Wind Resistance
Low tunnels fail when wind is allowed to enter. Wind resistance is directly related to the tightness of the covering and your setup, the covering you choose, and the distance between hoops.
Other low tunnels require regular stretching of covering from the ends which is difficult and inconvenient.
The unique feature of the LowCats Shock Cord means that the covering stays tight without intervention.
This results in a better look, easier setup, and much greater wind resistance.
While low tunnels have their limits, the LowCat has the highest wind protection of them all.
Tips for Best Wind Protection
- Use heavier coverings like Heavy Duty Poly or Heavy Weight Frost Covering.
- Covering width must be correctly sized for the LowCat tunnel so there is no extra fabric/poly that will catch the wind.
- Avoid coverings that are ripped.
- Lower tunnels have better wind resistance, so for windy areas, avoid tunnel risers.
- Setup covering so that it is taut. Avoid floppy covering setups that will allow wind to enter.
- Push all rings into the soil slightly so that the covering is completely touching the ground on both sides.
- For high wind situations or in loose soil use anchor stakes.
- When a severe windstorm is expected, you may want to remove coverings as a precaution.
- Watch our video on High Wind Setup HERE
Rust Free Arch
Stainless Steel
The Arch of any field tunnel is exposed to wear and the elements. The LowCat is the only one made of stainless steel.
Over wintering
Snow Load
For best results when overwintering, we recommend Heavy Duty Poly and not to use risers. Also 4’ between hoops is best and do not stretch hoop widths beyond what is advised in the table above.
Color Coded
Shock Cord
If you have different LowCat Models then no worries. Shock cord is easy to tell apart.
- LowCat 30 Regular - Black
- LowCat 40 Regular - Red
- LowCat 30 Extended - Green
- LowCat 40 Extended - Blue
More Information
LowCat Videos
For more about installing and using LowCat tunnels check out our YouTube LowCat playlist.