Cutter suction 400 (16 inch) is a dismountable dredger with an integrated dredge pump & drive system for high efficiency. Due to compact design, it is easily transportable on a flat rack container by truck. CSD 400 also features exchangeable cutter teeth for different applications and durability.
Specifications
Dredger Main Particulars
Type of dredger | Cutter Suction Dredger | |
Pontoons | 3 dismountable pontoons | |
Transport | Dismountable on flat tracks | |
Suction pipe diameter | 400 mm | 16 inch |
Discharge pipe diameter | 400 mm | 16 inch |
Suitable for dredging material | clay, medium sand and coarse sand | |
Dredging depth at 45 degrees | 10 m | 32.2 ft |
Dredge Power Unit
Diesel engine | Caterpillar | |
Engine type | C18 | |
Engine tier | EPA tier 3 emissions | (higher tiers are optional) |
Engine power | 483 kW | 648 hp |
Cooling | Water cooling | |
Engine speed | 1800 rpm |
Dredger Main Dimensions
Length overall including ladder | 24.0 m | 78.8 ft |
Number of pontoons | 3 dismountable | |
Length over pontoons | 14.0 m | 46.0 ft |
Width overall during operation | 5.7 m | 18.7 ft |
Width overall during transport | 5.7 m (assembled) | 18.7 ft |
Depth main pontoon | 2.48 m | 8.1 ft |
Depth side pontoon | 1.47 m | 4.8 ft |
Design draught | 1.10 m | 3.6 ft |
Dredger Pump
Type | DREDGE YARD DY400-400 | |
Configuration | Single stage centrifugal pump | |
Position | Inboard in mid-pontoon | |
Suction diameter | 400 mm | 16 inch |
Discharge diameter | 400 mm | 16 inch |
Spherical passage | 200 mm | 8 inch |
Impeller number of vanes | 3 | |
Drive power | 380-480 kW | 510-644 hp |
Drive | Direct drive through a single stage gearbox | |
Pump speed | 400 – 600 rpm | |
Wear material | Wear resistant | |
Gearbox | Single stage vertical offset with integrated clutch | |
Shaft seal | Stuffing box |
Dredger Cutter Head
Type | DY1510-C Multi-purposed | |
Configuration | Crown type interchangeable teeth | |
Cutter diameter | 1.0 m | 3.3 ft |
Cutter motor power | 57 kW | 76 hp |
Cutter motor speed | 0 – 35 rpm | |
Cutting system | 3 replaceable cutter teeth Narrow teeth, pick points and chisel |
Dredging Winch
Type of winch | Drum winch | |
Movement | Swing left and right 35 degrees | |
Number of winches | 2 unit | |
Wire pull | 40 kN | 8,992 lbs |
Hauling speed | 0 – 15 m/min | 0 – 49 ft/min |
Drive | hydraulic motor | |
Wire diameter | 16 mm | 10/16 inch |
Swing range at min depth | 25.0 m | 82.0 ft |
Swing range at max depth | 20.5 m | 67.3 ft |
Ladder Hoisting Winch
Type of winch | Drum winch | |
Number of Winches | 1 unit | |
Wire pull | 40 kN | 8,992 lbs |
Hauling speed | 0 – 15 m/min | 0 – 65 ft/min |
Drive | Hydraulic motor | |
Wire diameter | 16 mm | 10/16 inch |
Dredge Spuds
Total spud length | 13.0 m | 42.7 ft |
Outer spud diameter | 368 mm | 14.5 inch |
Total spud weight | 1550 kg | 3,417 lbs |
Cylinder lifting force | 60 kN | 33,488 lbs |
Spud stroke | 3.0 m | 9.8 ft |
Fuel
Fuel type | Diesel fuel | |
Tank capacity | 8,000 liter | 4,114 gallon |
Operating Cabin
Total area | 3.0 m2 | 32.3 sq-ft |
Cooling | Ventilation fan (a/c optional) | |
Lights | 1x exterior light and 2x flood light | |
Additional | Screen wipers | |
Instrumentations | Dredging depth indicator Discharge pressure gauge Vacuum pressure gauge |
Main features
Integrated system

CSD 400 features an integrated dredge pump & drive system. In other words, dredge pump is coupled with the gearbox, which is coupled with the engine. This makes the dredger more compact & efficient.
Exchangeable cutter teeth

The dredger’s cutter teeth are fixed to the cutter head through a bolt connection. This design ensures that they can be easily interchanged between three different types depending on the material to be dredged, or replaced when worn out.
Shallow draft

Cutter Suction 400 has a shallow draft of 1.1m. This is achieved due to its three pontoon design – one in the center and one on each side. The pontoons provide a floating capacity, which allows the dredger to easily operate in shallow waters.
Dismountable

For practicality and transport reasons, cutter suction dredger 400 is dismountable. More specifically, it can be taken apart into one central pontoon, two side pontoons, a control cabin, the spuds and the cutter ladder.
Transportable by road

Due to its dismountable design, cutter suction dredger 400 can be easily transported on a flat rack container by truck. This makes the transport process easier and cheaper in comparison to other large vessel transport methods.
Many customization options

We offer many customization options for the CSD 400. Some of these include hydraulic propulsion, spud carrier, tiltable spuds, anchor booms, automated system & production meter. If you have other requirements, do not hesitate to ask.