Armtec - Agriculture

For decades, Armtec has provided dependable HDPE drainage solutions that help farmers manage excess water and improve field conditions. Since introducing Big ‘O’® tubing in 1968, the name has become synonymous with agricultural drainage, helping improve crop yields while reducing wear and tear on farm equipment. Today, Big ‘O’® remains a proven drainage solution for farmers and contractors across Canada.

Applications

For more than 50 years, Canadian farmers and drainage contractors have trusted Armtec’s Big ‘O’® agricultural drainage tubing to help manage excess water and keep farmland productive. A dependable and cost-effective solution for subdrainage applications, Big ‘O’® combines a low initial cost with ease of installation while helping improve soil conditions, support healthy root development and provide better field access during planting and harvest.

Available in a range of sizes, roll lengths and configurations, Big ‘O’® provides a durable, flexible solution for everything from targeted wet areas to large-scale systematic drainage installations. Backed by excellent customer service and Armtec locations across Canada, farmers and contractors have access to dependable products and knowledgeable support when and where they need it. Our agricultural drainage solutions include:

Subsurface Drainage

Big ‘O’® HDPE tubing removes excess water from below the soil surface, helping improve soil conditions and field accessibility. Available in a range of coil lengths, diameters, perforations, and sock options, it provides a flexible solution for systematic and targeted agricultural drainage.

Collector and Drainage Outlets

Big ‘O’® HDPE tubing can be used in collector lines to gather water from field drainage laterals and convey it to a suitable outlet. A range of diameters and fittings allows drainage systems to be configured for different field layouts and flow requirements.

Surface Water Collection

Catch basins and Big ‘O’® HDPE tubing can be incorporated into drainage systems to collect and move excess surface water from low-lying or wet areas. These systems help manage ponding and direct water to an appropriate drainage outlet.

Culverts

BOSS 2000® HDPE Pipe provides a durable, lightweight solution for agricultural culverts and water crossings. Its corrugated dual-wall construction combines a strong exterior with a smooth interior for efficient water flow.

Driveway Culverts

BOSS 2000® HDPE Pipe and SteelCor Corrugated Steel Pipe is well suited for driveway, laneway and farm entrance culverts, providing reliable drainage beneath vehicle access points. Lightweight construction makes the pipe easy to handle and install, while its durable HDPE design provides long-term performance.

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Big ‘O’® HDPE Tubing

Armtec offers a complete range of Big ‘O’® fittings and accessories to connect, adapt, and complete agricultural drainage systems. From couplers, tees, reducers and elbows to end caps and rodent gates, these components provide flexible options for a variety of drainage layouts and tubing sizes.

Resources

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