Description
Eco-Force | Suction Weed Harvester, Dredge, & Skimmer
The Eco-Force is the only harvester on the market that provides 3 in 1 suction weed harvesting, dredging, and skimming functionality. It was specifically engineered to address the inefficiencies of traditional lake weed harvesters. It is less than half the cost of the next closest dredger in its class which only removes lake and pond bottom sediment.
The Eco-Force outfitted with the multi-function head can draw surface algae, duckweed, and floating weeds. Using the same intake screen, the Eco-Force will also suction harvest submerged lake and pond weeds which get shredded and discharged to the shoreline. In a matter of minutes, you can remove the surface screen to convert the head to a bottom lake weed and silt and muck dredge!
Designed to be operated by one person, its intuitive controls allow the Eco-Force to maneuver effortlessly around piers, boat lifts, and shore lines. Because of this, you can operate in shallow water environments in as little as 10” of water and the rear anchor pipes create a pivot point for systematic dredging down to 10’ water depths.
Algae, duckweed, lake weeds, and muck are pumped directly to shore or dump trailer where they can be used as natural fertilizer or pumped to a silt fence containment area to be distributed later. This efficiency in lake weed and muck harvesting translates directly into improved water quality! Excess nutrients on lake and pond beds compounded by fertilization of lakeshore properties can be effectively managed by applying harvested lake nutrients directly to landscapes addressing environmental concerns while improving your lake and pond health.
Simple and easy to operate, the Eco-Force is fabricated from aluminum which has a 6’ wide x 8’ long floating platform equipped with a 40 hp gas engine. The downrigger can reach down to 10’ water depth and it weighs only 1,540 lbs. Pricing includes the flatbed transport trailer and we use internationally sourced components to ensure that replacement parts are readily available minimizing downtime and costly repair
Its portable design combined with its 3-in-1 functionality make it the ideal solution for accessing and maintaining retention and golf course ponds, marinas, lake coves, ponds, channels, canals, and a plethora of other tasks that other harvesters, dredgers, and excavators simply cannot access!
The Eco-Force’s portable and lightweight design is like launching a small pontoon boat and features a high-torque suction boom and shredder that can pass debris up to 3”, so you can clear away thick and dense lake weeds and muck without damage or clogging. These features combined with the attractive price make it perfect for lake shore maintenance contractors, municipalities, conservation management, and lake associations alike.
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Specifications
| General Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Total Weight | 1,540 lbs. |
| Platform Length | 8 ft. |
| Platform Width | 6 ft. |
| Total Length | 13 ft. 8 in. |
| Total Width | 8 ft. 1 in. |
| Total Height | 10 ft. 8 in. |
| Total Height on Trailer | 12 ft. 2 in. |
| Dredging System | |
| Total Downward Reach | 9 ft. 10 in. measured from the 12 in. waterline |
| Maximum Downrigger Depth | 7 ft. 3 in. |
| Dredging Head Dimensions | 19 in. × 16 in. × 18 in. |
| Surface Intake Screen Dimensions | 50 in. × 31 in. × 20 in. |
| Standard Discharge Hose | One 50 ft. × 4 in. hose |
| Discharge Hose Add-On | Available in 50 ft. increments with quick connects and floats. Sold separately. |
| Engine and Capacities | |
| Engine | Vanguard Marine 40 HP EFI V-Twin, 1-1/8 in. × 4 in. |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded gasoline |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 gallons |
| Hydraulic Oil Capacity | 20 gallons |
| Pump Performance | |
| Head Height | Flow Rate |
| 8 in. Head | 600 gallons per minute |
| 16 in. Head | 300 gallons per minute |
| 24 in. Head | 207 gallons per minute |
Head means the vertical height above the surface of the water.
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