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Comparison

Choosing Between Hunter PGP Ultra and I-20 Rotors

Compare the Hunter PGP Ultra and Hunter I-20 and learn when check-valve drainage control, longer runs, larger properties, or high-use areas affect rotor selection.

Updated August 5, 2026 Hunter HydroTech LLC Michigan Irrigation Knowledge Center

The Hunter PGP Ultra and Hunter I-20 are both professional-grade rotors, but they fit different situations.

Hunter PGP Ultra

The PGP Ultra is our normal residential choice for open lawn coverage. It offers adjustable arc and distance, dependable performance, and practical nozzle options.

Hunter I-20

The I-20 is often selected where its built-in check valve provides an advantage, such as a head at the bottom of a hill or a long pipe run where water drains toward the lowest point after shutdown.

Applications that may favor the I-20

  • Low points and slopes
  • Longer lateral runs
  • Commercial areas
  • Larger properties
  • Pump-fed systems
  • High-use turf
  • Longer-throw applications

Drainage compared with a seeping valve

A check valve can help reduce low-head drainage, but it does not repair an irrigation valve that is actively seeping. Water that continues long after the zone should have drained requires valve diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical advantage of the Hunter I-20?
Its built-in check valve can help reduce drainage through a low head after shutdown.
Does a check valve fix a seeping irrigation valve?
No. It can reduce low-head drainage, but continuous leakage may indicate the zone valve is not sealing.
Which rotor does Hunter HydroTech use most for residential lawns?
The Hunter PGP Ultra is the primary residential choice.

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