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Hunter I-25 Nozzle Chart: Radius, Flow, and Performance
Hunter I-25 rotor

Hunter I-25 Nozzle Chart: Radius, Flow, and Performance

Radius and GPM for every I-25 standard nozzle at 60 PSI, plus the 3-step nozzle swap.

The Hunter I-25 nozzle chart sets the wetted radius and the flow each rotor draws from the manifold. The I-25 is a 1-inch gear-driven commercial rotor with a 40 to 71 ft radius range, a 50 to 360 degree adjustable arc, and a 40 to 100 PSI operating range. Hunter's recommended band is 50 to 70 PSI. It is the workhorse for sports turf, parks, large residential lots, and any zone where a 3/4-inch rotor runs out of throw.

The rotor ships pre-set to roughly 180 degree arc with five standard nozzles in the box: #7 Orange, #10 Lt. Green, #15 Gray, #20 Dk. Brown, and #25 Dk. Blue. Nozzle choice is the primary lever for matching the rotor to the zone. Browse the full Hunter lineup on the Hunter category or the wider Rotors category.

Nozzle chart

I-25 standard nozzles (25 degree trajectory)

Reproduced from Hunter's I-25 Standard Nozzle Performance Data at 60 PSI. Five nozzles marked (set) ship together as the I-25 Nozzle Set (HUN-581-1054). The #5 White is legacy: it ships from the prior I-25 Plus revision (LIT-028) and remains in service on older installations.

NozzleColorRadius @ 60 PSI (ft)Flow @ 60 PSI (GPM)Best for
#4Yellow424.7Small residential zones; perimeter trim where a long-throw rotor would overshoot
#5 (legacy)White455.3Mid-small residential; older systems originally specified with #5
#7 (set)Orange487.5Mid-residential or small commercial zones
#8Lt. Brown509.2Larger residential or light-commercial zones
#10 (set)Lt. Green5211.1Standard commercial sports turf and parks
#13Lt. Blue5412.3Large commercial turf, 55+ ft head spacing
#15 (set)Gray5714.3Sports-field interiors with heavy flow available
#18Red5915.7Wide sports turf, high-flow manifolds
#20 (set)Dk. Brown6217.8Long-throw commercial applications
#23Dk. Green6421.9Wide-area commercial and sports complexes
#25 (set)Dk. Blue6623.5Maximum-radius commercial zones
#28 (70 PSI min)Black6826.9Full I-25 design radius; Hunter publishes #28 from 70 PSI up, so the values shown are at the lowest published pressure

Hunter publishes the full I-25 chart at 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 PSI, with the range varying per nozzle. Smaller nozzles bottom out at 40 PSI; #28 starts at 70 PSI and runs to 100 PSI. For high-static mains, regulating each zone to 60 PSI at the valve gives the most consistent results.

Is there an I-25 low-angle nozzle chart?

No. Hunter publishes low-angle (12 degree trajectory) nozzles for the smaller I-20 and PGP Ultra rotor families, not for the I-25. If a low-trajectory pattern matters on an I-25 zone (windy site, low overhangs, near hardscape), step down one nozzle size from your radius-target pick. The smaller nozzle reaches less distance into the wind and keeps the stream tighter.

For zones that genuinely need a low-angle product, the I-20 is the right rotor and Hunter's I-20 Low Angle Nozzle Performance chart is the right reference.

How to read the chart

The I-25 is engineered for matched precipitation across nozzle sizes at a constant arc. You can mix nozzle sizes in the same zone as long as the arc is consistent. A 90 degree corner head and a 180 degree edge head, both running the #10 nozzle, deliver the same depth of water per hour to their footprints.

Arc changes the precipitation rate
Reducing arc on a fixed nozzle increases precipitation rate: the same flow lands on a smaller footprint. Hunter's published precipitation values are calculated for 180 degree operation, so halve for 360 degree heads. When sizing a zone, add the GPM of every head and confirm the manifold and lateral carry the total flow at 65 PSI dynamic.

How to swap an I-25 nozzle (3 steps)

Tool required: the Hunter rotor adjustment key, the same flat-blade and hex tool used for arc adjustment on every I-series rotor. Keep it on the truck.

  • Lift and lock the riser. Insert the flat blade end of the adjustment key into the keyhole on top of the nozzle turret. Turn 1/4 turn to lock, then firmly pull the spring-loaded riser straight up. Hold the riser with one hand while you work; releasing it lets the spring retract the riser into the body.
  • Loosen the radius-reduction screw and pull the old nozzle. Use a flat-head screwdriver or the hex end of the adjustment key on the small screw on the front of the turret. Back the screw out 2 to 3 full turns; this doubles as the close-in spray break-up adjustment, and backing it off frees the nozzle. Grip the nozzle by the prongs and pull it straight out of the socket.
  • Install the new nozzle and re-set the screw. Press the new nozzle into the socket with the number visible and the prongs facing up. Re-tighten the radius-reduction screw to a snug stop; do not over-torque, the screw is plastic-threaded. Release the riser and run the zone to verify the spray pattern.
Nozzle chart

I-25 nozzles in stock by color

The six color-coded I-25 nozzles stocked individually at Total Sprinkler. Radius and flow shown at 60 PSI, or the lowest pressure Hunter publishes for that nozzle, noted where it applies.

NozzleColorRadius / GPMSKU
#4Yellow42' / 4.7 GPM @ 60 PSIHUN-581-1093
#5 (legacy)White45' / 5.3 GPM @ 60 PSI (LIT-028)HUN-581-1142
#8Lt. Brown50' / 9.2 GPM @ 60 PSIHUN-581-1122
#13Lt. Blue54' / 12.3 GPM @ 60 PSIHUN-581-1121
#18Red59' / 15.7 GPM @ 60 PSIHUN-581-1143
#28Black68' / 26.9 GPM @ 70 PSIHUN-581-1145

The five mid-range commercial sizes (#7 Orange, #10 Lt. Green, #15 Gray, #20 Dk. Brown, #25 Dk. Blue) ship together in the I-25 Nozzle Set (HUN-581-1054), which matches the 5-pack that comes with every new I-25 rotor.

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