What is a cutter suction dredger?

A cutter suction dredger is a type of dredging vessel that is equipped with a rotating cutter head and a suction pipe. The rotating cutter head is used to loosen the sediment at the bottom of the body of water.

How Does a Cutter Suction Dredger Work??

Cutter suction dredgers work by using a rotating cutter head to loosen sediment at the bottom of a body of water. The cutter head is typically a circular wheel with a series of sharp teeth that rotate as the dredger moves forward.

What is the main purpose of dredging?

The main purpose of dredging is to deepen and maintain navigational channels, which allow ships and boats to reach their destinations more safely and efficiently. There are several dredging systems and types.

What is marina and harbor dredging, and why is it necessary?

Marinas and harbors are essential transportation centers for boats and ships that require regular maintenance to operate correctly. The accumulation of sediment, silt, and other debris in these waterways can cause shallow waters that impede navigation and pose safety risks to vessels.

Used Dopke Dredger for Sale

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Key Features:

Powerful Performance: Driven by (DEUTZ) internal engine, ensuring optimal power for the DOPKE dredge pump and hydraulic system.

Precision Overhaul: The DOPKE slurry/gravel pump has undergone a thorough overhaul with original parts, including a new impeller, jackets, bushings, and more.

Versatile Functionality: Equipped with an additional water pump to flood the slurry pump, 4 hydraulic winches with a planetary system and cables, an electric-hydraulic control system, and a hydraulic cutting head.

Fuel Efficiency: Three strategically placed fuel tanks in the side pontoons enhance operational endurance.

Mobile and Efficient:

The dredger's mobile design allows for swift assembly and disassembly, making road transport a breeze requiring only three flatbed trailers. Moreover, the Dopke Dredger operation excels in its ability to maneuver the cutting head both vertically and horizontally, offering versatility in manual and automatic modes.