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4 x 6 inch VMI MD-415 Auger Cutter Dredge
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4 x 6 inch VMI MD-415 Auger Cutter Dredge

This Dredge was built in 1973 & reconditioned by prior owner and was purchased by the current owner on 02/25/2009. It does not have any discharge hose or pipe, but there is a hose that connects the pump to the back section of the dredge were it discharges. It can be hauled on a drop deck trailer no permit required.

Located in The State of Louisiana, USA

Price for Dredge: USD $ 55,000


Technical Details
Principal Dimensions and Characteristics
  Length Over All: 9.94 m
32.6 feet
  Height (with cab): 2.44 m 8 feet
  Width (transport): 2.59 m
8.6 feet
  Width (working): 2.74 m
9 feet
  Draft: 559 mm
22 inches
  Weight: (approx.) 9,100 kg
20,000 lbs
  Fuel capacity: 606 liters 160 gallons
  Year Built:      1973
Main Engine
  Make/Model: Cummins / 6 BT5.9
  Power @ 2,500 RPM 113 kW 152 hp
  Continuous: 90 kW 121 hp
Pump         
  Type: Hi-chrome cast iron, centrifugal, recessed impeller
  Impeller: 330.2 mm 13 inches
  Suction: 101.6 mm 4 inches
  Discharge: 101.6 mm 4 inches
  Capacity: Variable to 1,000 GPM @ 130 ft. (40 m) head (water @ 68 degrees F) @ 1,750 RPM
Cutter Assembly         
  Diameter: 16 in. x 8.6 feet (406.4 mm x 2.59 m) with full width flow through suction.
  Speed: Variable 0 - 120 RPM forward and reverse.
  Torque: 4,000 in. lbs., peak @ 7,000 in. lbs.
Working Capacity         
  Cut: 2.59 m 8.6 feet
  Operating Depth: Variable 15 ft. (4.57 m) max.
Pontoons         
  Two (2) Pontoons: 812.8 mm x 863.6 mm x 9.02 m 32 in. x 34 in. x 29.6 ft.
  12 gauge steel, integral bulkheads and stiffeners, formed for rigidity, cor0foam filled
Propulsion
  Type: Treble sheave hydraulic winch
  Traverse Speed Variable 0-50 FPM
  Average Cutting Speed 5-15 FPM
Hydraulic System         
  Make/Model: Sundstrand
  Pumps variable displacement, axial piston
  Motors: fixed displacement
  Capacity Total: Total 80 GPM (302.8 L/min) @ 2,200 RPM
  Reservoir: 170 liters 45 gallons
Drive         
  Dual hydraulic pump drive direct from the engine
Filters         
  Protected hydrostatic loop, high pressure suction & return
Relief Settings         
  Centrifugal Pump: 4,000 psi (276 bar)
  Cutter Head: 3,000 psi (207 bar)
  Accessories: 3,000 psi (207 bar)
  Boom: 1,500 psi (103 bar)
Electrical system         
  Alternator Output: 42 amp
  Battery Heavy Duty: 12 volt Heavy duty
Gauges        
  Oil Pressure
  Temperature
  Volt Meter
  Hydraulic Pressure
  Oil Temperature
  Hour Meter
  Pump Pressure
  All Circuit Hydraulic Pressures
Prime Finish         
  Lower Structure Coal Tar Epoxy Paint
  Upper Structure Blue and White Epoxy Paint

All details on these pages are given in good faith and are believed to be accurate but no warranty of accuracy or completeness or suitability for purpose is either stated or implied. Prices are subject to change without notice.


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