16-Inch Cutter Suction Dredger Exported to The Philippines for Dredging
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Diameter pipe | 400mm |
| Water flow | 3000 m³/h |
| Solid capacity | 500 cbm/h |
| Main Engine | 1,057 KW Cummins engine |
| Max. dredging depth 45° | 14m |
| Discharge distance | 1,400 m |
Product Overview
The Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) is an efficient and continuous underwater dredging vessel, widely used in port construction, waterway maintenance, land reclamation, water conservancy projects, and environmental dredging.
The operation begins with the cutter head spinning at high speed to loosen seabed sediment, creating a water-sediment slurry. The powerful mud pump then draws this mixture through the suction pipe, pressurizes it, and propels it through an extensive discharge pipeline for precise deposition at designated locations.
Technical Parameters
| Model | Inch | Diameter pipe | Water flow | Solid capacity | Total power | Dredging depth | Discharge distance |
|---|
| YSCSD150 | 6 Inch | 150 mm | 260 m³/h | 30 cbm/h | 102 KW | 4 m | 600 m |
| YSCSD200 | 8 Inch | 200 mm | 600 m³/h | 80 cbm/h | 213 KW | 6 m | 800 m |
| YSCSD250 | 10 inch | 250 mm | 1,000 m³/h | 160 cbm/h | 367 KW | 8 m | 1,100 m |
| YSCSD300 | 12 inch | 300 mm | 1,500 m³/h | 240 cbm/h | 591 KW | 10 m | 1,100 m |
| YSCSD350 | 14 inch | 350 mm | 2,400 m³/h | 360 cbm/h | 971 KW | 12 m | 1,200 m |
| YSCSD400 | 16 Inch | 400 mm | 3,000 m³/h | 500 cbm/h | 1,057 KW | 14 m | 1,400 m |
| YSCSD450 | 18 Inch | 450 mm | 3,500 m³/h | 700 cbm/h | 1,462 KW | 15 m | 1,500 m |
| YSCSD500 | 20 Inch | 500 mm | 3,800 m³/h | 760 cbm/h | 1,648 KW | 15 m | 1,600m |
| YSCSD600 | 24 Inch | 600 mm | 6,000 m³/h | 900 cbm/h | 2,511 KW | 15 m | 1,800 m |
| YSCSD650 | 26 Inch | 650 mm | 7,000 m³/h | 1,400 cbm/h | 3,705 KW | Max.18m | 1,800m |
Note: Technical parameters are for guidance only. Equipment configuration will be tailored to meet specific project requirements and conditions.
Working Principle
- Excavation: The rotating cutter head with sharp teeth cuts and pulverizes submerged materials into manageable substances.
- Suction: The powerful mud pump creates vacuum to draw in water and loosened materials through the suction pipe.
- Transportation: The mixture is pressurized and conveyed through the dredger's pipeline system.
- Discharge: Materials are deposited either through direct shore discharge or loaded onto barges for transport.
Core Structure
- Cutterhead: Supports excavation with adjustable depth control (over 50m maximum)
- Bridge: Supports cutterhead with swing capability for wider excavation
- Dredge pump system: Maintains high-concentration slurry delivery over long distances (up to 10km)
- Discharge pipeline: Combination of floating and submersible pipes with energy dissipation
- Anchor winch: Precisely positions the vessel for grid-based construction
- Control console: Integrated with automated systems for real-time monitoring
Applications
- Port and waterway construction: Deepwater channel excavation, new port foundation trench
- Land reclamation: Island construction (capable of 4,500m³/hour sand/soil blowing)
- Environmental governance: Polluted sediment cleaning, river ecological restoration
- Mining and resource extraction: Subsea mineral mining (phosphate rock, tin sand, etc.)

Shandong Yongsheng Dredging Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., established in 1995, is a comprehensive manufacturer specializing in R&D, production, and sales of cutter suction dredgers and aquatic weed harvesters. Located in Qingzhou City, Shandong Province, China, the company holds ISO9001 certification and supports SGS factory inspections.