Built in 2019 by Ellicott. The series 1870 Dragon cutterhead dredge is a medium to large size dredge that is portable and can be transported by truck. It has a max dredging depth of 50-ft (15 m). Total installed power not including standard Genset is 1,755 hp (1,309 k). Power at Cutter Shaft is 250 hp (186 kW). Cutter diameter is 54-in (1,372mm). Cutting force is 14,900 lbs (6,759 kg). This dredge has been exposed to sea water most of its life. It has been sitting dormant and not been used for over 8 months.
Available 14,000-ft of 20-inch OD SDR-17 HDPE Pipe with floats & Pipe angles for an additional cost.
Location: State of Virginia, USA
| Principal Dimensions and Characteristics | ||||
| Length Overall: | 35.5 m | 117-ft | ||
| Length, Hull: | 25 m | 82-ft | ||
| Width: | 8.2 m | 27-ft | ||
| Depth, Hull: | 1.8 m | 6-ft | ||
| Dry Weight: | 186,000 kg | 410,000 lbs | ||
| Draft (not including spuds): | 1.2 m | 4-ft | ||
| Swing Capacity @ min dredging depth: | 46.3 m | 152-ft | ||
| Swing Capacity @ max dredging depth: | 37.2 m | 122-ft | ||
| Engine | ||||
| Type: | Caterpillar 3512 | |||
| Power: | 955 kW | 1,280 hp | ||
| Fuel Capacity: | 29,900 liters | 7,900 gals | ||
| Auxiliary Engine: | Caterpillar C-15 | |||
| Power: | 354 kW | 475 hp | ||
| Rating: | Tier 3 | Tier 3 | ||
| Cutter Drive | ||||
| Power at Cutter Shaft: | 186 kW | 250 hp | ||
| Cutter Diameter: | 1,327 mm | 54-in | ||
| Cutter Speed: | 18-27-36 rpm | |||
| Cuttering Force: | 6,759 kg | 14,900 lbs | ||
| Dredge | ||||
| Type: | ||||
| Discharge Diameter: | 500 mm | 20-in | ||
| Suction Diameter: | 500 mm | 20-in | ||
| Dredging Depth: | 15 m | 50-ft | ||
| Spuds | ||||
| Diameter: | 610 mm | 24-in | ||
| Length: | 20.4 m | 67-ft | ||
| 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. | ||||