Dredging Equipment
Excavator Pump Attachments
At Michigan Dredging, our excavator pump attachments transform standard excavators into powerful dredging machines. Engineered for sludge removal, sediment pumping, and industrial dredging equipment in Michigan, these units deliver unmatched efficiency and low clogging performance.
We offer both hydraulic excavator pump attachments and electric excavator pump attachments, providing contractors with the flexibility to match site power and operational needs. Designed for heavy-duty use, these attachments offer long-lasting reliability while enhancing project productivity. Enhance your fleet with our excavator attachments and unlock cost-effective dredging solutions across Michigan.
what it offers
- Powerful Pumping: Moves a lot of material quickly, up to 350 cubic yards per hour.
- Long Reach: Its special long arm lets you dredge down to 85 feet deep.
- Many Sizes: Fits different job needs with 4", 6", 8", 10", and 12-inch models.
- Cut Through Anything: 1. A Cutterhead breaks up hard, packed material, 2. A Non-Clog Head is for thick, muddy stuff that would jam other pumps
- Extra Help Breaking Ground: Add a Water Jetting Ring to loosen material with high-pressure water.
- Work Safely: A special Liner-Safe Option lets you dredge ponds with clay, plastic, or concrete liners without damaging them.
- Multiple Ways to Power It: You can run it: 1. Off the excavator's hydraulics. 2. With a separate power unit (HPU). 3. With an electric motor.
- Dredge Precisely: Use RTK/GPS for pinpoint accuracy, so you only dredge where you need to.
Features
- Engineered to Never Clog: Handles thick, heavy, and debris-laden materials without stopping.
- Built for Tough Materials: Expertly pumps high solids, extreme abrasives, and high-viscosity substances.
- Simple & Durable Construction: No critical internal tolerances mean robust performance and less wear.
- Designed for Maximum Uptime: Low maintenance requirements and minimal downtime keep your operations running.
- Cost-Effective Operation: Reduced maintenance and long life lead to significantly lower total ownership costs.
Dredge Sled
Our Dredge Sled equipment is the go-to solution for pond dredging sled and lagoon dredging sled operations across Michigan. Designed for effective sediment removal, this robust unit maintains optimal water depth and quality in ponds, lagoons, and wastewater basins.
Whether for municipal lagoons or private industrial ponds, the Dredge Sled handles tough sediment control challenges with ease. Contractors and facility operators rely on this sediment removal dredging sled to improve water flow, maintain compliance, and extend the life of their infrastructure.
Applications
Dredging
Cleans and maintains lakes, canals, rivers, ponds, and waterways.
Mining
Handles tailings, process water, and heavy metal recovery in mining operations.
Wastewater
Manages sludge in settling ponds, tanks, and digesters.
Energy
Removes fly ash from power stations and handles waste in oil refineries.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Dewaters sites and manages chemical storage ponds.
Agriculture
Maintains lagoons, dams, and irrigation canals by removing silt and sludge.
Cable Deployed Pumps
Cable-deployed dredge pumps provide unmatched performance in hard-to-reach environments. At Michigan Dredging, we offer cable-deployed hydraulic dredge pumps and cable-deployed electric dredge pumps to fit different project requirements.
These cable-deployed submersible dredging pumps are built to deliver reliable sediment removal in confined spaces, reservoirs, or industrial basins. Their durable design minimizes downtime and ensures consistent performance. For contractors seeking dependable pumping solutions, cable-deployed pumps remain a versatile and essential choice.
Typical Applications
- Barge Unloading: Efficiently transfer heavy, abrasive, or viscous materials from ship to shore.
- Deep Water Dredging: Maintain navigation channels and perform underwater excavation at significant depths.
- Mining: Handle tough slurries, tailings, and process water in mining operations.
- Sand & Aggregates: Pump sand, gravel, and other aggregate materials reliably.
- Oil & Gas: Manage wastewater, sludge, and byproducts in refinery and upstream operations.
- Fly Ash & Coal Ash: Remove and transfer abrasive ash products from power generation facilities.
Deployment Options
- Crane
- A-Frame Barge
- Excavator
Diver-Operated Pumps
For precise underwater work, our diver-operated dredge pumps deliver outstanding results. Available in both diver-operated hydraulic dredge pumps and diver-operated electric dredge pumps, these systems allow contractors to perform targeted dredging with efficiency.
Our submersible diver-operated pumps are rugged, easy to operate, and ideal for specialized underwater sediment removal. Whether for industrial lagoons, marinas, or contaminated sites, diver-operated dredges offer accuracy and performance that larger equipment cannot achieve.
Features of our Driver-Operated Pump:
- Unstoppable Performance: A non-clogging design effortlessly handles high solids, extreme abrasives, and thick, high-viscosity fluids.
- Built Simpler, Built Tougher: Engineered with no critical tolerances to withstand harsh conditions and resist wear.
- Maximum Productivity: Designed for low maintenance and minimal downtime, keeping your operation running smoothly.
- Ultimate Cost Efficiency: Delivers low total ownership costs through unmatched durability and reliability.
Driver Dredge Overview:
- Popular Sizes: Most commonly available in 4-inch and 6-inch models.
- Handles Extreme Slurry: Capable of pumping very thick mixtures of up to 40-60% solids.
- Multiple Operators: A single system can run one, two, or three divers at the same time for large projects.
- Deep & Far Reach: Operates at depths beyond 300 feet and can pump material over 2,500 feet away.
- Flexible Power: Can be powered by either electric or hydraulic systems, depending on your site's needs.
Self-Priming Slurry Pumps
Self-priming dredge pumps are essential for heavy-duty industrial applications. At Michigan Dredging, we provide self-priming slurry pumps in both diesel-driven dredge pump systems and self-priming electric dredge pumps. These systems eliminate manual priming, reducing downtime while maximizing efficiency.
Our self-priming diesel dredge pumps are ideal for remote job sites, while electric units excel in easily accessible industrial facilities. These self-priming pump systems are engineered to handle abrasive slurries and heavy sediment, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.
Self-Priming EDDY Pump Advantages
- All-in-One Power: Combines the famous EDDY Pump performance in a convenient self-priming package.
- Always Ready: A built-in vacuum pump ensures it primes itself instantly and stays primed, even if the source is erratic.
- Pumps Like a Giant Wet Vac: Effortlessly handles the thickest, toughest materials that stop other pumps.
- Unmatched Versatility: Moves extreme slurries with 30-70% solids and pumps high abrasives, low pH, and high-viscosity fluids with ease.
- Truly Non-Clog Design: Easily processes rags, strings, rocks, and debris that cause constant clogs in other pumps.
- Multiple Power Options: Can be powered by electric or diesel to fit any job site.
- Flexible Installation: Available in multiple configurations: skid, trailer, or stationary mount for ultimate adaptability.
Our remote-operated dredges provide contractors with access to advanced remote control dredging equipment, enabling safe and efficient operations. These units are designed to perform in challenging environments where operator safety and precision are top priorities.
With Michigan Dredging’s remote dredging solutions, contractors achieve high productivity and reduced downtime. Built tough and supported by advanced control systems, these dredges provide the efficiency and flexibility needed for today’s demanding dredging projects.
EDDY Pump Advantages
- Operate Remotely or Autonomously: Advanced technology allows for safe, efficient dredging from a distance or with autonomous operation.
- Engineered for the Toughest Materials: Specifically designed to handle high viscosity, high abrasives, high specific gravity, and low pH fluids without clogging.
- Pumps Extreme Slurries: Capable of moving mixtures containing 40-70% solids by weight.
- Massive Debris Handling: Can pass foreign objects like rags, rocks, string, and debris up to 12 inches in diameter.
- Built in the USA: 100% American-made quality and reliability.
- Supported by Cutting-Edge R&D: On-site research and development facilities drive continuous innovation and product support.
- Virtually Uncloggable: Unique design easily processes the problematic materials that frequently shut down other pumps.
Pump Features
- Virtually Uncloggable: Unique pump design prevents jams from rags, debris, and thick sludge.
- Handles Extreme Materials: Built to pump high solids, high-viscosity fluids, heavy slurries, and highly abrasive mixtures.
- Rugged and Simple Construction: No critical internal tolerances mean less wear and greater durability.
- Maximizes Uptime: Low maintenance requirements and minimal downtime keep operations running smoothly.
- Reduces Operating Costs: Delivers low total cost of ownership through reliability and minimal service needs.
Earth Moving Equipment
Michigan Dredging also maintains a fleet of earth-moving equipment equipped with long-reach excavator kits and amphibious undercarriages from Hawk Excavator. These systems enhance dredging versatility by providing stability, extended reach, and superior access to difficult environments.
To ensure accuracy, our machines are equipped with Hawk Vision RTK GPS positioning systems, enabling operators to perform precision dredging and excavation with confidence. This combination of power and accuracy makes our excavators indispensable for large-scale dredging and construction support.
Long Reach Arm Kit Includes
- Main Structures: 1. Boom (x1), 2. Stick (x1)
- Hydraulic System: 1. High-Quality Bucket Cylinder (x1), 2. Hydraulic Tubing with Clamp (x1 set), 3. Hydraulic Pressure Hose (x1 set)
- Linkage & Connection Hardware: 1. Bucket Linkage with 2 Pins (x1 set), 2. Bucket Pins (x2), 3. Arm Cylinder Pin (x1), 4. Yoke Pin (x1), 5. EM Bushings
- Attachments: CE Certified Bucket with Teeth (x1)
- Maintenance Parts: Seal Kit for Hydraulic Bucket Cylinder (x1 set)
Dewatering Equipment
For dewatering in Michigan, we provide high-performance systems that keep job sites dry and operational. Our range includes submersible dewatering pumps and self-priming models, ideal for construction sites, mining operations, and industrial facilities.
Built to handle groundwater, stormwater, and slurry, our dewatering pumps ensure efficient water removal and minimal downtime. With rugged designs and non-clogging technology, Michigan Dredging delivers dependable dewatering equipment solutions that contractors trust for critical water management.
Questions & Answers
What types of dredging equipment are available for industrial projects?
Available equipment includes cutterhead dredges, excavator pump attachments, dredge sleds for ponds and lagoons, cable-deployed submersible pumps, diver-operated pumps, self-priming slurry pumps, and remote-operated dredges. Each type is designed to handle specific conditions, from shallow lagoons to deepwater industrial applications.
How do excavator pump attachments improve dredging operations?
Excavator pump attachments convert standard excavators into efficient dredging machines. They are ideal for sediment removal, sludge handling, and dewatering tasks, offering flexibility with both hydraulic and electric configurations.
What is a dredge sled and where is it used?
A dredge sled is a floating platform designed for pond dredging, lagoon dredging, and sediment removal in confined or shallow areas. It provides cost-effective dredging without the need for large vessels.
When should cable-deployed dredge pumps be used?
Cable-deployed pumps are best for hard-to-reach areas such as reservoirs, industrial basins, or deep pits. They are available in both hydraulic and electric models, offering reliable sediment removal with minimal downtime.
What advantages do diver-operated dredge pumps offer?
Diver-operated pumps allow precise, targeted sediment removal in underwater environments where larger equipment cannot operate. They are widely used for marina maintenance, industrial ponds, and contaminated sediment removal.
Are self-priming slurry pumps suitable for heavy-duty projects?
Yes. Self-priming slurry pumps are engineered for tough dredging tasks where continuous operation is critical. Available in electric and diesel-driven versions, they eliminate manual priming and reduce downtime.
How do remote-operated dredges improve safety?
Remote-operated dredges use advanced control systems to manage dredging from a distance. They increase operator safety by reducing direct exposure to hazardous environments while maintaining high productivity.
What role do RTK GPS positioning systems play in dredging?
RTK GPS systems allow precise dredging by tracking excavator or dredge movement in real-time. They improve accuracy, reduce over-dredging, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Can dewatering pumps handle both groundwater and slurry?
Yes. High-performance dewatering pumps, including submersible and self-priming units, are designed to manage groundwater, stormwater, and slurry with debris. They are widely used on construction, mining, and industrial sites.
What factors should be considered when selecting dredging equipment?
Key factors include water depth, sediment type, solids concentration, power availability (electric vs. diesel), and site accessibility. Matching equipment to these conditions ensures efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness.