Dredge Info
DSC Barracuda Swinging Ladder Dredge for sale. Built in 1990 (Dredging Supply Company).
Although the dredge can be used in conventional configuration, it has always been used in Swinging Ladder Mode. 95% of all works were performed in fresh water in the Piedmont Carolinas. She has been maintained and serviced regularly with upgrade modifications made during the years of service. Dredge has been inspected, repaired as necessary, and painted. Highly sought after “Older Style” using Transmission, Mechanical Marine Gear. No computers.
10″ SDR 17 and 12″ SDR 17 HDPE are also available for purchase with this dredge.
General Information
- Reconditioned
- Repainted
- Rebuilt engine by Carolina Caterpillar
- Engine cooled by heat exchanger (excellent condition)
- Ballast tanks reconditioned in 2025.
- Pump liners good-excellent condition
- New cutterhead speed control by DSC
- Exterior Paint: Hull – coal tar epoxy – Sherwin Williams Commercial
- Exterior Paint: Deck, Bilge, Engine, Gear: acrylic enamel – PPG Commercial
Standard Features – Operator’s Chair, Fire Extinguisher (2) ABC, Ring Buoy, Handrail and Kick Rail Guards, Cabin Lights, Bilge Pump, RULE 2000 24v with RULE SUPER SWITCH, Replaceable Edge Cutter, Pump Priming System, Low Profile Cab to minimize vertical clearance.
Modifications
- Original pump replaced – Pump replaced with Pearce, Prairieville LA 10” MPX 32”dia; LH; 4v
- Heated cab
- New Captain’s Seat
- Keel coolers replaced with deck mounted heat exchanger
- Dredge current weight approximately 85,000#
- Consistently maintained and painted
General Specifications
- Ladder Length: 25′
- Overall Length (with ladder): 66′ 0″
- Overall Width (with side tanks): 17′ 10″
- Hull Depth: 4′ 0″
- Height Overall: 10′ spuds removed
- Mean Draft (with fuel): 30″
- Spud Length (each): 30′
- Spud Weight (each): 1,200 lbs
- Total Dredge Dry Weight (est): 72,000 lbs
Operating Conditions
- Minimum Digging Depth: 2′
- Maximum Digging Depth: 19′
- Swinging ladder mode (min depth; max depth): 26″/19′
- Conventional mode (min depth; max depth): 87’/76′
Prime Mover
- Engine: Caterpillar Marine Model 3406 DITA
- Serial Number 6TB06731
- Maximum HP: 402@ 2100 RPM
- Approximate Hours: 8,000 since Major Overhaul by Carolina Cat
- Day Tank Sender: Murphy EL-150-k1
- Silencer: Donaldson M120235 BO
Cutter Module
- Cutter Gear: (S/N 970313) R.R 1000DF
- Cutting Force: 4,630 lbs
- Operating Torque: 72,900 in/lbs
- Cutting Force per lineal inch: 165#
- Shaft Diameter: 3″
- Cutter Rating: 35 HP
- Cutter Speed (variable): 0-35 RPM
- Manufacturer: Cutter’s Edge 5 Blade left hand, 31’1/2 ID
- Edges: CEL301/CEL 302
- Bearing: Johnson Cutlass, non-metallic 4x3x12
Reduction Gear
- Manufacturer: Fairfield Mfg
- Ratio: 8:1
- Model: S7A2
- Serial #: 4459
Swing Winches
- Pullmaster M6-13-70-l: SN14829 port
- Pullmaster M6-14-70-1: SN 14830 stbd
- Line Pull: 9,600 lbs
- Wire Size: 1/2″ 6×37 IWRC
- Drum Capacity: 150′
- Swing Sheaves: 10″ 8 Ton K4190
- Shuttle Valve: Kepner Products 245B6-1
- Brake Tension Control: Vickers C175-B-20
Ladder Hoist Cylinder
- Extending Force: 19,500 lb
- Retracting Force: 41,000 lb
- Lowering Speed: 17 ft/ minute
- Hoisting Speed: 20 ft/minute
- Ortman: 3THG 5.00×48.00 NC Dyd 2.50-1, 3000 PSI s/n 1276903-70-1
- Directional Control Valve: Commercial Shearing VA20AA770 (2000) May 7
Original Dredge Pump (later replaced with Pierce MPX, see below)
- Pekor 12×10 30MX: S/N 10mx-70-32-4 15/16 Left hand; shaft 4 15/16
- Suction: 305mm (12″)
- Discharge: 254mm (10″)
- Impeller Diameter: 813mm (32″)
Spud Hoist Winches
- Model: Pullmaster PL4-12-10-1
- Line Pull: 2200 lbs.
- Line Speed: 100 ft./min.
- Wire Size: ½” 6×37 IRWC
- Drum Capacity: 50 ft.
Capacities
- Fuel: 750 gallons
- Hydraulic: 200 gallons
Our dredger inventory changes often. If you don’t see what you’re looking for please give us a call at +1 (225) 301-2873 or email us to discuss what you’re looking for.