New Wolverine Class dredge

DSC Dredge of Reserve (LA) has just announced the availability of a brand new 10-inch Wolverine Class Dredge.

The Wolverine is a compact cutter suction dredge, ideal for aggregate producers and construction contractors. It is easily transportable by a single truckload, and is fully functional with just one operator.

The Wolverine is hydraulically driven and is considered a conventional dredge operating off a two-spud system.

The hull is composed of three (3) compartments. The center compartment is the engine and pump compartment. The other (2) two compartments are the side tanks; also known as sponson tanks or pontoons.

The prime mover is a Caterpillar model C13 ACERT diesel engine rated 440 bhp (328 bkW). The engine is radiator cooled and includes a Caterpillar air cleaner, muffler and control panel. Available in Tier 4 configuration or lesser regulated for export.

It can be used for light duty mining applications, lake and small coastal restoration, sediment removal from dams, flood control, environmental cleanup projects and more.