Using dredges is an efficient way to obtain sand, gravel, and in some cases precious minerals. Smaller dredges are often employed to manage the level of fines and tailings that accumulate in settling ponds.

Whether working in a small marina or world class port, dredges are indispensable tools for creating and maintaining navigatable waterways. In addition, they are essential to land reclamation projects, and developing infrastructure in coastal areas.

Ellicott’s standard product line is extensive enough to assure that the right size dredge is available for your project, no matter how large or small.

Some dredging projects require precise removal of material, often at inland sites. Dredges are regularly used to remove accumulated silt from lakes and ponds. Another common use is to remove contaminated sediments and sludges from waterways and industrial ponds.

All Ellicott dredges can run on biodegradable hydraulic fluids and bio diesel fuels. When dredging in an environmentally sensitive area consider an environmentally friendly designed low turbidity or electric dredge.