Amphibious Excavator – Pontoon Undercarriage

Combine an Amphibious Excavator Undercarriage with an Excavator Mounted Dredge Pump Attachment to make a real Super Dredger. This is much more cost effective VS traditional dredges.

Amphibious Excavators are perfect for hard to reach marsh, swamp and shallow water dredging projects. Pontoon undercarriages also called amphibious undercarriage make this possible.

Swap the factory excavator undercarriage with a floating amphibious undercarriage and go further. Next, add the EDDY Pump dredge pump attachment to create a mobile swamp dredger. This powerful combination of equipment is mobile, less expensive to run and creates more ROI for your project.

The Excavator Dredge Pump Attachment.  This state of the art dredging system is unique to the market. It improves the process for high solids pumping while using the hydraulic power of your existing excavator.  The EDDY Pump Excavator Attachment easily pins into your existing bucket linkage and is powered off of the excavators’ auxiliary hydraulics. OR use an HPU for 8-10 inch models.

For large rocks and long distances, an HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit) is highly recommended for max production. Call for details.

Ideal Uses:  Marsh or swamp dredging, Hard to Reach Mine Tailings Ponds, Slurry Ponds, Liner Safe Dredging, Heavy Construction Sites and more.

Agitation Options: Cutterhead (pictured) OR a high-pressure water jetting rings available depending on the dredging application.

All EDDY Pump dredges are powered by our field-proven, USA Built, industrial slurry pumps.

The core of this design is the patented EDDY Pump technology. The design redefines the pumping industry by being the only pump that utilizes the principles of a tornado to create a synchronized eddy current. Learn more about the pump technology here.

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Features and Benefits of Eddy Pump's Amphibious Excavator Dredgers

EDDY Pump’s amphibious excavator dredgers are advanced and versatile machines designed for efficient dredging operations. They offer several features and benefits that make them highly valuable in various applications.

These dredge excavators have amphibious undercarriages that allow them to work on land and water. This adaptability allows them simple access to locations such as marshlands, swamps, and shallow water bodies, which are generally tricky for standard excavators.

The amphibious excavators are built to resist challenging circumstances while providing excellent stability on various terrains. The float provided by the pontoon undercarriage allows for smooth travel on aquatic surfaces while minimizing environmental effects.

Eddy Pump manufactures amphibious excavators constructed with high-quality parts and cutting-edge hydraulic systems. Complex dredging tasks lead to excellent performance, longevity, and dependability.

The amphibious excavators available for sale are at competitive prices, providing dredging companies with affordable alternatives. The brand, type, size, features, and optional attachments, can affect the amphibious excavators’ price. However, over time, there is a significant cost reduction due to the machine’s productivity and competitive price.

Amphibious Excavator Specifications

Eddy Pump’s amphibious excavators come in different models with varying specifications to meet every project’s requirements. The amphibious excavator specification includes operating weight, engine power, digging depth, and reach. These specifications ensure the machine is well-suited for various dredging applications, including channel maintenance, land reclamation, environmental cleanup, and shoreline restoration.

Contact us for your project requirements and product specifications.

Advantages of Using an Amphibious Excavator in Dredging Projects

Using an amphibious excavator in dredging projects offers several advantages. The ability to work on both land and water allows for more efficient and flexible dredging operations in diverse environments. The amphibious undercarriage provides stability and mobility, making it easier to navigate through challenging terrains.

An amphibious excavator minimizes environmental impact by reducing the need for additional infrastructure and minimizing ground disturbance. Their flotation capabilities and specialized design enable access to sensitive areas without causing damage to the surrounding ecosystems.

These amphibious excavators equipped with Eddy Pump’s excavator pump attachments helps optimize dredging operations. These specialized attachments ensure efficient sediment removal, slurry pumping, and debris management, improving overall productivity and performance.

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Amphibious Excavator and Long Boom Options

Pontoon undercarriages, long reach and swamp buggy photo gallery. Want a solution like this? We can design a system for your excavator to meet your project demands. Call us to talk.

EDDY Pump is working with several providers to offer swamp buggy excavator conversions and long boom options that are pre-plumbed for use with our Excavator Dredge Pump Attachments.

When working in swamps, marshes and other wet environments, nothing beats the versatility of the amphibious undercarriage for your excavator.

Not only will these modifications save you on project costs, but will also help to increase total production in most applications. Combined with the EDDY Pump Excavator Attachment, you can turn your excavator into an agile dredging powerhouse, capable of handling any environment and material you put in front of it.

Amphibious Swamp Buggy Conversion – Pontoon undercarriages

Pontoon undercarriages replace the OEM factory tracks. The excavator tracks are converted to an amphibious undercarriage for use in marshy areas and flooded swamp area. With a long reach boom, this system is unmatched in productivity.

Common sense suggests that floating excavators are only useful in the South around the vast wetlands/swamp, but there are actually many scenarios which could effectively employ the use of amphibious machines.

Projects around ocean shores, river beds, and recent floods are all great areas to use a marsh buggy to save on costs. Semi-aquatic equipment can efficiently perform in a wide array of applications including flood and disaster recovery efforts, dredging, environmental remediation, and various construction projects such as laying pipelines, levees, or highways.

Dredge Attachment and Long Boom Package

The benefits of this combo system are reduced setup time because the boom is pre-plumbed for the discharge hoses, saving custom modification time for the client. This is a plug and pump system to that attaches to your excavator and gets your project started sooner VS doing your own hose plumbing.

Plus, the long boom greatly extends your production zone. Especially convenient in the situation when the spuds are engaged, less resetting of the excavator position.

Importance of Specialized Excavator Dredge Pump Attachments for Optimizing Dredging Operations

Specialized excavator dredge pump attachments are essential for maximizing amphibious dredge excavators‘ effectiveness in dredging projects. These attachments handle slurry pumping, sediment removal, and material transport.

Eddy Pump offers reliable, high-performance excavator pump attachments that integrate seamlessly with amphibious excavators. The excavator pump attachments are designed to withstand abrasive and corrosive environments, ensuring longevity and optimal performance.

Dredging operations can achieve higher productivity, faster cycle times, and improved efficiency by utilizing these specialized attachments. The excavator pumps attachments effectively handle various materials, including sand, silt, mud, and other sediments, resulting in cleaner waterways, improved navigation, and enhanced environmental conservation.

Dredge With Precision

EDDY pump offers an effective solution to track precisely where you are dredging at all times.  Take out the guesswork and use detailed real-time information to your advantage.

  • View Reach, Depth, and Precise GPS Location in Real-time
  • Optimizes Production
  • Dredge Only Target Material
  • Prevents Over-dredging
  • Increased Project Speed
  • Reduces Equipment Maintenance

Custom Options

We do Custom Applications with a full design and fabrication shop. See excavator dredge pump attachment specs. Contact for prices.

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The Best Non-Clog and High Solids Industrial Pump on the Market. Since 1984.

Best Applications: Swamp, marsh and bog dredging. Move high solids, slurry, extremely viscous material, high abrasives (sand & gravel) and material filled with solids.

Industries Most Served: Mining, Oil and Fracking, Waste Water, Paper/Pulp, Chemical, Energy, Water Districts, Irrigation Districts and Dredging Companies. 

FAQs 

How does an amphibious excavator dredger differ from a regular excavator?

The amphibious excavator dredger differs from a regular excavator by having an amphibious undercarriage, which allows it to work in various terrains, including marshes and wetlands. This specialized design enables the amphibious excavator dredger to access areas inaccessible to regular excavators.

How does the amphibious undercarriage of the excavator enable it to work in different terrains, including marshes and wetlands?

The amphibious undercarriage of the excavator is designed with pontoons that provide buoyancy and stability, allowing the machine to float and maneuver in waterlogged or soft ground conditions. This feature makes it highly versatile in navigating different terrains, including marshes and wetlands, without getting stuck or causing damage to the environment.

Can the amphibious excavator dredger handle different types of sediments and materials?

Yes, the amphibious excavator dredger can handle different sediments and materials. Its powerful excavation capabilities and the ability to operate in water make it suitable for dredging projects involving mud, sand, gravel, and other sediments.

Are EDDY Pump's amphibious excavator dredgers suitable for large-scale and small-scale dredging projects?

EDDY Pump’s amphibious excavator dredgers suit large-scale and small-scale dredging projects. They offer a range of models with varying capacities and specifications to cater to different project sizes and requirements.

What are the benefits of using specialized excavator dredge pump attachments with the amphibious dredger?

Using specialized excavator dredge pump attachments with the amphibious dredger provides several benefits. These attachments enhance the dredging efficiency by optimizing the pump performance, improving solids-handling capabilities, and enabling precise control of the dredging process. They maximize productivity and ensure the effective removal of sediments and materials.

How does EDDY Pump ensure the reliability and durability of their amphibious excavator dredgers?

EDDY Pump ensures the reliability and durability of its amphibious excavator dredgers through rigorous testing, quality control measures, and using high-quality materials. Our equipment is designed to withstand the demanding conditions of dredging operations. It undergoes thorough inspections and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity. EDDY Pump’s commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement further reinforces the reliability and durability of its amphibious excavator dredgers.

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