![]() Private Chat me to see the tools needed to make a dredging equipment survey. Send me a Private message to see my check list for a dredge equipment survey. My check list for dredge equipment surveys consists of 124 items. There are 3 things that are important when buying a dredge.Ī dredging equipment survey will answer these 3 important questions and more. Old dredges can be brought up to modern standards with spud carriages, global positioning systems,, and electronic automation. Dredges are continually being rebuilt with new engines, dredge pumps, gear boxes, and winches. Condition has more to do with the value of a dredge than the age of the dredge. ![]() A well built, used 12 inch dredge in good condition could be worth $800,000 where the same dredge in poor condition could be worth $100,000 or less.ĭredges have a very long life and it is not unusual for a dredge to be 30, 40 or even 50 years old. (see attached pictures and video while onboard).Ī dredging equipment survey is a detailed inspection of a dredge and if applicable, the support equipment such as booster pumps, dredge tender work boats, and pipelines.Ī dredge is a very expensive piece of equipment, and the condition of a dredge and its support equipment will vastly affect the valve of a dredge plant. Just recently, I was consulted to carry out a Dredge Equipment Survey on a 34/32 IHC Cutter Suction Dredge valued at over 15 million USD.
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