Advanced Dredging Equipment in Louisiana for Superior Project Efficiency
At Louisiana Dredge Contractors, we are proud to offer and operate an extensive fleet of cutting-edge dredging equipment to efficiently handle a variety of dredging projects across Louisiana. Our arsenal includes high-performance slurry pumps and dredges from EDDY Pump, powerful earth-moving equipment from Hawk Excavator, and top-of-the-line dewatering pumps from DAE Pumps.
Excavator Attachments for Dredging Excellence
Transform your operations with our premium excavator attachments from EDDY Pump. These powerful excavator pump attachments enhance the versatility of your equipment, making them ideal for dredging, sludge removal, and dewatering. Choose between hydraulic excavator pump attachments or electric excavator pump attachments to suit your project’s specific demands. Engineered for maximum performance, these attachments ensure minimal clogging and enhanced productivity, making them a must-have for any dredging operation.
Excavator Pump Attachment Options
- 700-4000 GPM (Up to 350 yd³ per hour)
- Long Reach Dredge Boom
- Dredging Depths of up to 85 ft
- 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch versions
- Cutterhead for compact material dredging
- Water jetting ring option for breakup & agitation
- Liner Safe Option for Dredging Clay, Poly or Concrete Liners
- Power Options. 1. Hydraulically off the Excavator, 2. HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit) or 3. Electrically
- Cutterhead and Non-Clog Head Configurations
- RTK/GPS Precise Position and Dredging
Product Features
- Non-Clogging Design
- High Solids Handling
- High Viscosity and Specific Gravity Handling
- High Abrasives Handling
- No Critical Tolerances
- Low Maintenance
- Minimal Downtime
- Low Ownership Costs
Dredge Sleds for Pond and Lagoon Maintenance
Our Dredge Sled solutions, including the pond dredging sled and lagoon dredging sled, are designed for efficient sediment removal in ponds, lagoons, and other aquatic environments. Built with robust construction and cutting-edge technology, these sleds ensure reliable and efficient operations, maintaining water quality and proper depth in aquatic systems. For contractors seeking powerful dredging tools, our dredge sled equipment delivers the performance and durability needed for tough dredging tasks.
Applications
- Dredging – Ideal for maintaining and restoring water bodies, our dredging solutions effectively manage sediment removal in lakes, canals, lagoons, ponds, rivers, and waterways.
- Mining – Our advanced systems are perfect for handling mining operations, including process ponds, tailings ponds, and heavy metal recovery, ensuring efficient material handling and water management.
- Wastewater – From sedimentation ponds to settling tanks and digester tanks, our dredging and pump equipment ensures smooth and efficient wastewater treatment and sediment management.
- Energy – We provide robust solutions for energy-related applications such as power stations, oil refineries, and fly ash removal, optimizing operations and ensuring environmental compliance.
- Industrial & Manufacturing – Our equipment excels in industrial applications, including the maintenance of chemical storage ponds and dewatering, offering reliable solutions for managing industrial by-products.
- Agriculture – From lagoons and ponds to dams and canals, our dredging systems provide effective desilting and water management solutions to support agricultural infrastructure.
Cable Deployed Pumps for Challenging Environments
We provide cable-deployed dredge pumps that excel at removing sediment and debris from hard-to-reach areas. Available in cable-deployed hydraulic dredge pumps and cable-deployed electric dredge pumps, these submersible pumps offer flexible solutions for challenging dredging environments. Designed for durability, they ensure continuous operations with minimal downtime, making them invaluable for contractors requiring efficient dredging solutions.
Typical Applications
- Barge Unloading
- Deep Water Dredging
- Mining
- Sand & Agg
- Oil & Gas
- Fly Ash & Coal Ash
Deploy Via Cable with
- Crane
- A-Frame Barge
- Excavator
Diver-Operated Dredge Pumps for Underwater Precision
Our diver-operated dredge pumps offer exceptional performance for precise underwater dredging. Available in diver-operated hydraulic dredge pumps and diver-operated electric dredge pumps, these submersible pumps are built for efficiency and ease of use in submerged environments. Perfect for targeted sediment and debris removal, these pumps enhance the effectiveness of specialized dredging operations.
Pump Features
- Non-Clogging Design
- High Solids Handling
- High Viscosity and Specific Gravity Handling
- High Abrasives Handling
- No Critical Tolerances
- Low Maintenance
- Minimal Downtime
- Low Ownership Costs
Diver Dredge Overview
- 4-in and 6-inch Diver Dredges are most common
- Pump Up to 40-60% solids
- Run one, two, or three divers simultaneously
- Over 300-ft of suction hose
- Pumping distances of over 2500-ft
- Electric or Hydraulic power options
Self-Priming Slurry Pumps
Our self-priming slurry pumps offer seamless dredging and slurry management without the hassle of manual priming. Available in both self-priming electric dredge pumps and self-priming diesel-driven dredge pumps, these systems are ideal for handling heavy-duty dredging tasks in various environments. With advanced self-priming pump systems, you can expect consistent performance and reduced downtime, even in the most demanding conditions.
Advantages of Our Self-Priming Pumps
- EDDY Power in a Self-Priming Package: Enjoy the superior performance of the EDDY Pump with the added convenience of self-priming functionality.
- Secondary Vacuum Pump for Continuous Priming: This unit is equipped with a secondary vacuum pump, which ensures constant and reliable priming for uninterrupted operations.
- Operates Like a Giant Wet Vac: This pump functions similarly to a powerful wet vacuum, making it ideal for removing slurry, sludge, and debris.
- Handles 30-70% Solids: Capable of moving high concentrations of solids, ranging from 30-70%, for more efficient and effective pumping.
- Powered by Electric or Diesel: Available with electric or diesel power options to suit various operational needs and environments.
- Non-Clog Design for Harsh Materials: Engineered to handle high viscosity, high specific gravity, abrasive materials, and even low pH liquids without clogging.
- Processes Foreign Objects: Easily pumps through rags, string, rocks, and other debris that typically clog standard pumps.
- Versatile Mounting Options: These are available in skid, trailer, and stationary mounting configurations to provide flexibility for different applications and locations.
Remote Operated Dredges for Safe and Efficient Dredging
Our remote-operated dredges offer advanced, remote-controlled dredging capabilities. These units provide the convenience of handling complex tasks from a safe distance while delivering high productivity. EDDY Pump’s remote control dredging equipment ensures reliable performance in tough environments, offering contractors cutting-edge solutions for efficient dredging operations.
EDDY Pump Advantages
- Remote-operated, autonomous dredge
- Non-clog design for high viscosity, high specific gravity, high abrasives, and low pH applications
- Pumps 40-70% solids by weight
- Capable of pumping objects up to 12 inches in diameter
- 100% American-built
- On-site state-of-the-art research and development facilities
- Handles rags, string, rocks, and foreign objects with ease
Pump Features
- Non-clogging design
- Handles high solids efficiently
- Processes high viscosity and specific gravity materials
- Designed for high abrasives handling
- No critical tolerances are required
- Low maintenance
- Minimal downtime
- Low total ownership cost
Earth Moving Equipment for Enhanced Dredging Projects
Our fleet features high-performance earth-moving equipment equipped with long-reach excavator kits and amphibious undercarriages from Hawk Excavator. These enhancements enable superior operational reach and stability in diverse dredging environments. Our excavators are also equipped with RTK GPS positioning systems, ensuring precision and accuracy in every earth-moving and dredging task.
Long Reach Arm Kit Includes
- Boom x1 unit
- Stick x1 unit
- High-quality hydraulic bucket cylinder x1 unit
- Hydraulic tubing with clamp x1 set
- Hydraulic pressure hose x1 set
- Bucket linkage c/w 2 pins x1 set
- Bucket pin x2 pcs
- Arm cylinder pin x1 pcs
- Yoke pin x1 pcs
- EM bushings
- CE bucket c/w teeth x1 unit
- Seal kit, hydraulic bucket cylinder x1 set
Dewatering Equipment for Efficient Water Management
Our dewatering pumps, including both submersible and self-priming models, offer powerful solutions for removing water from construction sites, mines, and other environments. EDDY Pump’s advanced dewatering equipment ensures efficiency even in the presence of debris and solids, making it an essential tool for groundwater, stormwater, and slurry management. With non-clogging technology, our submersible dewatering pumps deliver reliable performance, ensuring smooth operations in all dewatering projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana Dredge Contractors offers comprehensive dredging services, including pond, canal, lagoon, and river dredging, using advanced equipment such as dredge sleds, excavator attachments, and self-priming dredge pumps. Our solutions are tailored for various applications, including sediment removal, desilting, and debris management.
Yes, we specialize in marine dredging services across Louisiana, offering efficient dredging solutions for lakes, waterways, and coastal areas. Our remote-operated dredges and cable-deployed dredge pumps provide powerful and precise sediment removal.
We utilize state-of-the-art pond dredging sleds and lagoon dredging sleds for efficient sediment removal. These dredge sleds are perfect for maintaining water depth and quality in ponds and lagoons, providing fast, reliable, and eco-friendly dredging solutions.
Our hydraulic and electric excavator pump attachments to transform your excavator into a powerful dredging tool. These attachments are ideal for handling high-viscosity, abrasive materials and can pump solids up to 12 inches in diameter, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Cable-deployed dredge pumps are submersible pumps designed to operate in hard-to-reach underwater areas. Available in cable-deployed hydraulic and electric configurations, they are commonly used for deep-water dredging and sediment removal in confined spaces such as tanks and reservoirs.
Diver-operated dredge pumps are designed to allow divers to operate pumps directly underwater, providing precise control for sediment and debris removal in difficult-to-reach areas. Our diver-operated hydraulic dredge pumps and electric options ensure efficiency in marine and underwater dredging applications.
Self-priming dredge pumps offer the convenience of automatic priming, reducing the need for manual intervention. These pumps are ideal for handling high-solids content and heavy-duty applications, making them perfect for both remote and accessible locations. Our self-priming pump systems ensure continuous operation with minimal downtime.
Yes, we provide remote-operated dredging equipment, which allows safe and efficient dredging from a distance. These dredges are designed to perform complex tasks while minimizing risks and maximizing productivity.
We offer a wide range of earth-moving equipment, including long-reach excavator kits and amphibious undercarriages, for dredging and excavation projects. Our excavators are equipped with RTK GPS positioning systems to ensure precision and efficiency in all dredging operations.
We offer both dewatering pumps and submersible dewatering pumps to handle water removal from construction sites, mining operations, and other dewatering needs. Our pumps are designed to handle a variety of fluids, including water with high solids content, ensuring efficient water management.
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