IHC Beaver® 50

Principal particulars:
Length overall, ladder raised	32.30m
Length over pontoons	21.65m
Breadth	7.87m
Depth	2.44m
Side pontoons	19.00 x 2.40 x 2.42m
Mean draught with full bunkers	1.45m
Maximum standard dredging depth	14.00m
Internal diameter of suction tube	550mm
Internal diameter of discharge pipes	500mm
Total installed power	1,249kW
Dredge pump: Power at shaft	1,249kW (1,699 hp)
Cutter: Power at shaft	170kW

The IHC Beaver^® 50 is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and
special design features including:

A Cutter Special® pump which combines a large ball passage with high suction performance and high efficiency.
One single diesel engine providing efficient power supply for all energy consumers such as the dredge pump, hydraulic installation and 230V board net.
Environmentally-friendly solutions such as low emission dieselengine, grease-free bearings for all sheaves on board.
Improved maintenance properties by application of so-called “white iron” wear parts for the dredge pump and non-ferrous sheaves for longer wire life and fewer rotating equipment.
Improved ergonomics for operating cabin and dredger controls.
Refined industrial design.
The engine and control cabin are placed on dampers for improved comfort and reduced noise.

Optional equipment:

Anchor booms
Wedge piece for shallow dredging
Spud carriage installation
Swivel bend
Production measurement
Other equipment or design modifications for nearly any requirement

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