Cutter Suction Dredges:
Continuous Production Power
Cutter Suction Dredges are the most versatile and widely used dredging machines in the world. They are the backbone of high-volume, continuous production projects—from major port expansions to essential sand and gravel mining.
Ellicott’s Cutter Suction Dredges, featuring our renowned Dragon® models, are designed and built to convert even the hardest, most compacted seabed material into a pumpable slurry. We don’t just build dredges; we build powerful, reliable production platforms.
Explore Our Dredges
Most models normally available from stock
Series 370M Dragon® Dredge
Reliable 10-inch dredge: Ideal for marinas, canals and sand mining.
Maximum dredging depth varies by model.
Series 670M Dragon® Dredge
Stable 14-inch dredge: Perfect for ports, harbors and restoration.
Maximum dredging depth varies by model.
Series 1270 Dragon® Dredge
Versatile 18-inch dredge: Ideal for coastal and beach restoration.
Maximum dredging depth: 50’ (15 m)
Series 1870 Dragon® Dredge
Powerful 20-inch dredge: Ideal for large ports and land reclamation.
Maximum dredging depth: 50’ (15 m)
Series 2070 Dragon® Dredge
Modern 20-inch dredge: Ideal for coastal projects and reclamation.
Maximum dredging depth: 50’ (15 m)
Series 3870 Super Dragon™ Dredge
Massive 26-inch dredge: ideal for flood control and coastal projects.
Maximum dredging depth: 59’ (18 m)
The Cutter Suction Dredge Advantage: Why Choose Continuous Operation?
- Unmatched Efficiency: A CSD works continuously, pumping material directly to the disposal site via pipeline. This eliminates the need for separate transport vessels and reduces total project time and cost.
- Handle Any Material: The rotating cutterhead breaks up difficult material, including rock, compacted clay, and dense sand, allowing the dredge pump to handle high-solids concentration.
- Built for Global Deployment: Ellicott CSDs are designed with a modular, knockdown hull. This allows for rapid disassembly, low-cost transport by truck or container, and quick reassembly anywhere in the world.
- Low Operating Cost: The robust, proven design and easy access to wear parts ensure maximum uptime and simplify routine maintenance, maximizing your return on investment.
Ready for Your Next Project?
Your challenge is our expertise. Contact an Ellicott sales engineer today to discuss how a Dragon® dredge can optimize your project’s profitability.
Ellicott has been a leader in dredge manufacturing for over a century. Our experts will match the perfect dredge – from our smaller, portable units to our heavy-duty capital dredging models – to your specific material and production goals.