VMI Horizontal Dredge Specifications

 

 

MD-415

MD-615

MD-815

 

 

GENERAL      

 

 

Length

33' 6" (10.21 m) O.A.

37’ 6” (11.43 m) O.A.

38’ 6” (11.73 m) O.A.

 

 

Height (without A/C)

8' (2.44 m)

8’ 6” (2.59 m)

8’ 10” (2.69 m)

 

 

Width

8' 6" (2.59 m) (transport)

9’ (2.74 m) (transport)

9’ 11” (3.02 m)

 

 

Weight (Approx.)

20,000 lbs (9,100 kg)

23,000 lbs (10,400 kg)

26,500 lbs (11,800 kg)

 

 

Draft

22" (55.88 cm)

22” (55.88 cm)

25” (63.5 cm)

 

 

Fuel Capacity

160 U.S. gallons (606 L)

244 U.S. gallons (923 L)

325 U.S. gallons (1230 L)

 

 

ENGINE      

 

 

Type

Cummins

Cummins

Cummins

 

 

Model

QSB 6.7

QSB 8.3

QSL 9

 

 

Power

173 BHP (129 kW) @ 2500 RPM

260 BHP (194 kW) @ 2200 RPM

350 BHP (261kW) @ 2100 RPM

 

 

PUMP 

 

 

Type

Hi-chrome cast iron, centrifugal, recessed impeller

 

 

Impeller

18" (45.72 cm)

22” (55.88 cm)

25” (63.5 cm)

 

 

Suction

4" (10.16 cm)

6” (15.24 cm)

8” (20.32 cm)

 

 

Discharge

4" (10.16 cm)

6” (15.24 cm)

8” (20.32 cm)

 

 

Capacity               (water @ 68°F)

3.75” (95mm) Sphere - Variable to 1,000 GPM (3,785 L/min) @ 130' (39.6 m) head @ 1400 RPM

5.75” (146mm) Sphere - Variable to 2,000 GPM (7,570 L/min) @ 140' (42.7 m) head @ 1140 RPM

7.75” (196mm) Sphere - Variable to 3,000 GPM (11,355 L/min) @ 130' (39.6 m) head @ 960 RPM

 

 

CUTTER ASSEMBLY

 

 

Type

Horizontal with full-width, flow-through suction (Paddle and cutting teeth available)

 

 

Size

8' 6" (2.59 m) wide x 21" (53.34 cm) diameter

9' (2.74 m) wide x 21" (53.34 cm)  diameter

9' 11" (3.02 m) wide x 21" (53.34 cm)  diameter

 

 

Speed

Variable 0-80 RPM (forward and reverse)

 

 

Torque

56,000 in-lbs. (6,328 Nm)

 

 

Operating Depth

Variable to 15' (4.57 m) maximum (optional depths available upon request)

 

 

PONTOONS        

 

 

Dimensions

Two - 32" (81.28 cm) x 34" (86.36 cm) x 29' 6" (8.99 m)

Two - 32" (81.28 cm) x 34" (86.36 cm) x 33' 6" (10.21 m)

Two - 34" (86.36 cm) x 40" (101.6 cm) x 34' 6" (10.52 m)

 

 

Description

10 gauge steel, integral bulkheads and stiffeners, formed for rigidity, cora-foam filled

 

 

PROPULSION    

 

 

Type

Treble sheave hydraulic winch

 

 

Traverse Speed

Variable 0-50 ft/min (0-15.2 m/min)

 

 

Cutting Speed

0-15 ft/min (0-4.57 m/min)

 

 

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM  

 

 

Pumps

Variable displacement, axial piston

 

 

Motors

Fixed displacement

 

 

Capacity

Total, 80 GPM (302.8 L/min) @ 2200 RPM

Total, 130 GPM (492.1 L/min) @ 2200 RPM

Total, 170 GPM (681.3 L/min) @ 2200 RPM

 

 

Reservoir

100 U.S. gallons (378.5 L)

 

 

DRIVE    

 

 

Description

Hydraulic pump drive, direct from engine

 

 

FILTERS  

 

 

Description

Protected hydrostatic loop, high pressure suction & return

 

 

RELIEF SETTINGS      

 

 

Centrifugal Pump

4000 psi (276 bar)

 

 

Cutter Head

3000 psi (207 bar)

 

 

Accessories

3000 psi  (207 bar)

 

 

Boom

1500 psi  (103 bar)

 

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM    

 

 

Alternator

Output - 100 amp

 

 

Battery

Heavy Duty - 12 volt

 

 

PRIME FINISH 

 

 

Lower Structure

Shear Tar Epoxy Paint

 

 

Upper Structure

Blue and White Epoxy Paint

 

 

Specifications subject to change without notice

 

 

January 2009