FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions that may help you to decide if our equipment is right for you. If you don't see the answers to your questions here, don't hesitate to give us a call or email us
Can this machine work while floating?
Marsh equipment is ideally suited for wetlands or unstable terrains. These machines can work in areas where a human cannot even walk. The large footprint of the machine exerts the least amount of pressure per square inch possible. While the machines are amphibious, it is not recommended to operate the machine in full floatation mode. The floating capabilities of the machine come in handy for crossing waterways or transporting the machine down rivers. Our machines float with 20% or more freeboard. Since these machines are buoyant vehicles, the danger of slipping into a bog or bottomless marsh is nonexistent.
Can this machine be disassembled?
Yes. Our machines are flanged and can be broken down into three pieces for easy shipping.
What kind of equipment can be mounted on these machines?
We build several models of amphibious crafts designed to carry excavators, draglines, and other special applications. Most model excavators can be mounted.
Are these machines easy to operate?
Yes. All of the operations of the excavator controls remain the same. Personnel carrier controls closely resemble those of a common bulldozer. Certain precautions have to be abided by when crossing waterways.
Can these machines navigate waterways?
Our machines have extremely strong drawbar pulling capabilities. The tracking system is a high torque system; the tracks do not spin fast enough to propel the machine in moving water. We often tow the machines. Navigating inland waterways is usually not a problem. It is not recommended to bring the machines into shipping channels or open waters with strong currents and wave action.
Is the machine likely to get stuck?
No. The large footprint, low ground pressure and amphibious capabilities along with the high torque tracking system can get our machine out of just about every bog.
How hard is it to transport these machines?
Amphibious equipment is bulky, but by dissembling these machines, they can be transported easily on highways. Reassembling is also easy and can be done in one day. Depending on the size of the machine used, sometimes disassembly is not necessary.
How are these machines powered?
Our amphibious equipment is hydraulically driven. The travel circuits of the excavator power the undercarriages. Some of our machines have their own engines to power the hydraulic drive systems.
How fast can these machines move?
Speeds of our machines vary with the model selected. The fastest machine can reach speeds in the marsh of up to 3 mph. Most machines move approximately 1 to 2 mph.
Is amphibious equipment expensive?
Amphibious equipment is more expensive than conventional land machines, but the additional cost is well justified. Our machines can work without the aid of wooden mats, saving a lot of time and money. In most cases, our machines do not need tugboats or barges to cross waterways. The danger of a conventional machine slipping off of its mats is nonexistent for our amphibious equipment. In short, our machines can do projects that no other equipment can!