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8" Cutterhead Nessie Dredge
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8" Cutterhead Nessie Dredge

This is a Nessie - Model 8DXT 8" Cutterhead Dredge. It was built in 2004 and is in fairly new condition. The dredger only has 750 dredging hours and comes with three cutter heads: (A) Cutter head  (B) Rake Head  (C) Pointed Domed Head. Also included is a transport trailer with a built in winch system for loading and unloading the dredge easily.

Located in the state of New Jersey, USA

Price for Dredge: USD $ 295,000


Technical Details
Principal Dimensions and Characteristics
  Year Built: 2004
  Length Over All: 6.68 m
21.9 feet
  Width of Frame: 2.19 m 7.2 feet
  Width with Outriggers: 3.99 m 13.10 feet
  Hull Height, Dry: 2,261 mm 89 inches
  Draft (Depth in Water): 432 mm
17 inches
  Freeboard: 406 mm 16 inches
  Flotation, Outriggers: 8 Polyethylene Floats
  Weight of Dredge: (Dry) 16,280 lbs.
  Trailer Dimensions:                 8.5 m x 2.56 m 28 ft x 8.4 ft
  Weight of Trailer: 3,680 lbs.
  Spuds: (4 each)     127 mm x 127 mm x 7.62 m 5 in. x 5 in. x 22 ft
  Weight, each Spud: 580 lbs.
  Directional Arm Length: 6.10 m 20 feet
  With Cutterhead: 7.62 m 25 feet
  Maximum Horizontal Sweep: 10.36 m 34 feet
  Maximum Depth Reach: 6.10 m 20 feet
Main Engine
  Make/Model: Caterpillar / 3208T - Turbocharged V-8 Diesel
  12 Volt Electric Starting, 55 Amp Alternator, Battery Capacity 90 Sec. Cranking at 32 Degrees F.
  Power @ 2,600 RPM: (Intermittent) 186 kW 250 hp
  Power @ 2,400 RPM: (Continuous) 149 kW 200 hp
  Fuel Consumption:
  (Intermittent): 52.2 liters/hr 13.8 gallons/hr
  (Continuous): 44.3 liters/hr 11.7 gallons/hr
  Fuel Capacity: 401 liters 106 gallons
Pumps
  Dredging Pump:
  Make/Model: Keene / 6100
  Material: Hi Chrome White Iron
  Hardness: 650 Brinell Min. Hardness
  Impeller Design: (Vortex) 203 mm x 203 mm x 635 mm 8 in. x 8 in. x 25 in.
  Weight: 2,130 lbs.
  Maximum Working Pressure: 185 feet of head @ 80 P.S.I.
  Maximum Passing Sphere: 200 mm 7 7/8 inches
  Priming Pump:
  Make/Model: Keene / 350
  Size: 4 x 3 Intake & Discharge
  Capacity: 400 GPM
Hydrostatic Transmission (Closed Loop)
  Terrel Dual Pump Drive-Speed Increaser 1.15 to 1 ratio
  Pump Sundstrand / Model 90-100 6-1 cubic inches per revolution - Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  Motor Sundstrand Model 90-100 6-1 cubic inches per revolution - Fixed Displacement Piston Motor
Hydraulic Power System (Open Loop)
  2 Sundstrand Gear Pumps TAP 22/90/33.5 - 2.02 cubic inches/rev. fixed displacement
  Maximum Rated Speed & Pressure = 3,000 RPM & 3,800 P.S.I.
Cutterheads (3)
  (A) Cutter head 
  (B) Rake Head 
 

(C) Pointed Domed Head

Bucketwheel Cutterhead
  Diameter: 1,067 mm 42 inches
  Weight: 580 lbs.
  Torque Continuous: 2,080 ft. lbs.
  Hydraulic Drive Motor:
  Make/Model: Parker / MZG-514
  Displacement: 3.10 Cu. In./Rev
  Auto Swing Motion
  Length of Cut: 1.82 m at 45 Degrees 6 ft at 45 Degrees
  Width of Cut: 10.36 m 34 feet
  Final Drive
  Auburn Gear, Mod 6
  Double Reduction Ratio: 16.88 to 1
Truster Propulsion Hydraulic Controls  
  Sundstrand TAM 22/90/26.5
  162 cubic inch per revolution
  Maximum Continuous Speed: 3,000 RPM
  Power @ 3,000 RPM 30 kW 40 hp
  Propellers: (Diameter) 337 mm 13 1/4 inch
  3 Blades 17 Degree Pitch Cupped 078
Directional Controls
  Twin Joysticks for all functions of Dredging Arm.
  Electric switches for other functions
  Electro-Hydraulic Solenoid and Manual 4 Way Valves.

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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