Cutter Suction Dredger 500

Efficient and reliable mid-size dredging solution

The CSD 500 is a reliable mid-size dredger with a 500mm discharge pipe, ideal for medium-scale dredging projects requiring consistent performance with dismountable 6 pontoon design.

Dismountable dredger with 6 pontoons
Container transportable design
High production capacity of 4,000 m³/hr
Quick mobilization and assembly

Included:

Deck crane Anchor booms Spud carrier system

Optional:

Swivel bend

Build it yourself

4,000 m³/h

Production

15 m

Dredging Depth

1,463 kW

Total Power

500 mm

Pipe Diameter

185 kW

Cutter Power

Technical Specifications

Dredge Performance

Suction Pipe Diameter 550 mm

Discharge Pipe Diameter 500 mm

Max. Mixture Production 4,000 m³/h

In-Situ Production 1,100 m³/h

Dredging Depth 15 m

Equipment

Main Engine Power 1,040 kW

Main Engine Speed 1,650 RPM

Auxiliary Engine Power 405 kW

Auxiliary Engine Speed 1,840 RPM

Generator Power 22 kVA

Cutter Power 185 kW

Cutter Speed 0-35 RPM

Cutter Diameter 1,680 mm

Dimensions

Length Overall 49.2 m

Number of Pontoons 6 dismountable

Length Over Pontoons 38.5 m

Width Overall 7.9 m

Depth Main Pontoon 2.75 m

Depth Side Pontoon 2.2 m

Design Draught 1.4 m

Spud Carriage System

Swing Pull Force 120 kN

Swing Range at Min Depth 50.3 m

Swing Range at Max Depth 42.4 m

Spuds Length 19.5 m

Spud Diameter 610 mm

Spud Carrier Stroke 3.5 m

Build Your Own Dredger

We handle all the complex multidisciplinary engineering — fully assembled and factory tested. You build the steel hull at your local yard and fit everything together with our supervision. Standard welding, major savings.

Dredge Yard supply parts — complete skid assembly with pump, hydraulics, control panel and cutter components

STEP 1

We Deliver — Complete Machinery Package

We handle everything that requires complex multidisciplinary engineering — pump drive, hydraulics, cutter mechanics, automation — fully assembled and factory-tested as one complete skid arrangement.

Dredge pump, drive train, spud hoisting system & complete hydraulic system with piping
Cutter unit, turning points, winch skid & gantry sheave blocks
Control panel, electrical systems & automation
Fully assembled, factory tested & container transportable

STEP 2

You Build — Steel Structures

Using our detailed engineering drawings, your local shipyard builds the hull and structural steelwork. This is all standard plate construction and welding — no specialized dredger expertise needed.

Pontoon hulls — standard steel plate welding
Cutter ladder, A-frame & suction pipe structures
Complete engineering drawings & material list provided
Build locally — significantly reduce labour & logistics costs

Pontoon hull internal framework — stiffeners and structural steelwork by shipyard

Completed pontoon hull exterior — standard steel plate construction

Skid assembly being placed into pontoon hull

Main pontoon sub-assembly — Dredge Yard components connecting to hull

Deck components assembled on main pontoon

Cutter unit, turning points and gantry sheave blocks — assembled by Dredge Yard

Complete assembled CSD 500 dredger — all systems connected

STEP 3

Assemble — Connect & Launch

With our engineers on site for supervision, your team fits the machinery into the hull, routes the wiring, and connects all systems. Then it's time to launch.

Place skid into pontoons & weld into position
Route wiring through hull & cutter ladder
Connect all systems — Dredge Yard supervision on site
Commission, test & launch your dredger

Ready to build your CSD 500?

Get in touch with our team. We'll provide engineering drawings, a complete parts list, and guide you through every step of the build process.

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Features

Container transportable
Economical operation
Quick mobilization
Robust cutter system
Low maintenance requirements

Applications

River maintenance
Canal dredging
Small port projects
Land reclamation
Reservoir cleaning

Get the Complete Brochure

Download the full technical specifications for the Cutter Suction Dredger 500.

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