VIDEO: Ellicott Dragon Dredge – Spud Carriage Animation
Customized spud carriages can be added to any size Ellicott Dragon® dredge.
The addition of a spud carriage system increases the total swing width of the dredge. The addition of a spud carriage system increases the efficiency of a standard cutter suction dredge by up to 20%.
Spud carriages increase dredge productivity by allowing the operator to make several advances before having to reposition the spud.
Operator’s can easily learn to use a spud carriage.
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Dredging Today Staff, February 25, 2013