VMI, Inc. provides customers worldwide with top-of-the-line dredging equipment. Since 1972, VMI has demanded excellent workmanship and quality into each and every VMI product made. VMI is represented by BBLM in the Philippines.
When you need reliability, power, and performance, you can count on a VMI Dredge to get the job done for years to come. VMI offers diesel or custom electric powered dredges with a variety of digging depths, engines, and pumps to fit your dredging applications.
We can build the right machine to fit your dredging application. Offering discharge pump sizes from 8 - 14 inch (200-350mm) with digging depths up to 50 feet (15.2m). You have a choice of diesel engines as well as electric power if needed. Contact us about your specific needs.
Variety of Closed vane impeller pumps available depending on application. Hi-chrome cast iron highly recommended to maximize pump life when dredging abrasive materials.
US Tier 3 industrial/ Marine and US Tier 4/ EU Stage V Diesel engines available, both with heavy-duty marine transmissions and power take-offs utilized to transmit power from engine to dredge pump.
A rack and pinion spud drive eliminates the use of cable to lift and lower the spuds, providing positive force in both upward and downward directions. An optional tail winch can be provided to pivot and anchor the rear of the dredge.
Additionally, heavy-duty swing winches are standard to provide plenty of pulling power while dredging in tough conditions.
Equipped with hydraulic piston pumps to provide ample flow to all hydraulic components without starvation. Load sense and pressure compensation technology are used to optimize efficiency and reduce power draw. All continuously operated hydraulic functions are equipped with variable speed so user can optimize operating speeds. Enhanced filtration is used to extend life of all hydraulic components.
Cutter head drives are available in different sizes to match the torque requirements needed for your dredging operation.
High pressure hydraulic piston motors offer high-torque capability and high efficiency to reduce power loss.
Interchangeable components allow the ability to switch between cutter drives and cutter head sizes to suit your needs.
VMI Dredge In action.
VMI'S HORIZONTAL CUTTER HEAD DREDGES ARE THE CHOICE WHEN IT COME TO LAKE, MARINA OR LAGOON DREDGING. THESE MACHINES FEATURE A STANDARD RECESSED IMPELLER PUMP ALONG WITH VMI'S PATENTED FULL WIDTH FLOW THROUGH SUCTION CUTTER HEAD.
