Dredges and Dredging Equipment

File 80406-DHCS

8" Hydraulic Cutterhead Dredge

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8" Hydraulic Cutterhead Dredge
Truckable

This is a "shop built" dredge constructed in 1978. She is powered by a 671 Detroit Diesel (180hp) that drives a 36" Pekor water pump and a hydraulic pump. The operator's station has hydraulic lever controls with instruments, instruments for the engine, and access to the clutch and water valves inside the pump compartment.

This dredge has a belt driven 4kw AC Generator that is used for lighting. a heated operator's cab, bilge pump, 12V DC alternator and hydraulic system that operates the winches, spuds, and cutterhead.

This machine was first used as part of a sand mining operation. They upgraded to a larger machine. The clutch is new, and the impeller was replaced in 2004, and has since pumped less than 15,000 m3 of soft material. The ening is in excellent running condition and starts easily.

16000 to 2000 feet of pipe is available at additional cost.

Located in New York

Price for Dredger: US$ 71,500


Technical Details
Principal Dimensions and Characteristics
  Length Over All: 13.10 m 43'6 ft
  Width: 3.05 m 10'10 ft
  Height: 2.77 m 9'10 ft
  Shipping Weight: 13,608 kg 30,000 lbs
Dredging Capacity
  Dredging Depth: 3.65 m 12 ft
Dredge Pump Engine
  Make/Model: Detroit Diesel/671
  Power: 134 kW 180 hp
Dredge Pump
  Make: Pekor  
  Suction Diameter: 203 mm 8 in
  Discharge DiameterL 203 mm 8 in
  Impeller Diameter: 914 mm 36 in

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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