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Excavator Dredge Pump Attachment for High-Solids Slurry Pumping
Turn your excavator into a high-production dredge system with an EDDY Pump excavator-mounted slurry pump attachment built for sludge, sand, sediment, tailings, and other difficult slurries.
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Up to 7,300 GPM
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Handles solids up to 11 inches
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Fits major excavator brands
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Built for mining, dredging, and slurry transfer
Why Choose an Excavator-Mounted Dredge Pump
Traditional dredging often requires expensive barges, multiple operators, and large mobilization efforts. An excavator-mounted dredge pump attachment simplifies the process by allowing operators to pump directly from the excavation face using equipment they already have in the field. The result is a more flexible, lower-mobilization dredging solution for projects where speed, access, and solids handling matter.
Key Benefits
- Lower mobilization costs compared with large barge-based dredging setups
- Precision dredging from the shoreline, bank, or controlled work area
- Non-clog performance for abrasive, high-solids slurries that challenge standard pumps
- Faster setup and deployment for remote, temporary, or fast-moving projects
- A smaller operating footprint for sites with access or staging constraints
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What the Excavator Pump Attachment Can Handle
The excavator pump attachment is designed for abrasive, high-solids, and debris-laden slurry applications where conventional pumping equipment may struggle with wear, clogging, or inconsistent production. It is a strong fit for operations that need to move settled solids, dense slurry, and difficult material through pipeline from the excavation face.
Common Material Types
Sediment
Sand and gravel
Mine tailings
Abrasive slurry
High-solids wastewater residuals
Debris-laden dredged material
This system is especially valuable where solids concentration, abrasive content, particle size distribution, or debris make standard pumping approaches less reliable. Final pump selection should be based on excavator hydraulics, material density, solids percentage, particle size, and discharge distance.
Best-Fit Applications for the Excavator Pump Attachment
The excavator pump attachment is designed for operations that need a more direct, flexible way to dredge, transfer, or remove slurry without relying on large fixed dredging systems. It is well suited for projects where operators need excavator reach, controlled digging, and high-solids pumping in one integrated setup.
Oil and Gas
Used for drilling mud pumping, tank bottom cleanout, frac sand handling, and other slurry transfer applications where abrasive material and sludge must be moved efficiently.
Environmental Dredging
A strong fit for lagoon sediment removal, contaminated sediment cleanup, and wastewater sludge dredging where controlled excavation and slurry transfer are required.
Marine Construction
Supports harbor dredging, canal dredging, shoreline restoration, and other marine projects where direct pumping from an excavator improves access and reduces mobilization complexity.
Mining
Used for tailings pond dredging, slurry transport, sand recovery, and other mining applications where abrasive solids and dense slurry challenge conventional pumping equipment.
Tailings Pond and Slurry Pond Cleanup
A strong fit for lagoon sediment removal, contaminated sediment cleanup, and wastewater sludge dredging where controlled excavation and slurry transfer are required.
Lagoon, Canal, and Settling Pond Dredging
Supports harbor dredging, canal dredging, shoreline restoration, and other marine projects where direct pumping from an excavator improves access and reduces mobilization complexity.
How the Excavator Pump Attachment Works
The excavator pump attachment combines excavation access with direct slurry pumping, allowing operators to loosen, capture, and transfer material from the source in one workflow. This approach helps simplify dredging and slurry removal in projects where material is compacted, abrasive, or difficult to access with standard pump setups.
Mount the Pump
Attach the hydraulic pump to the excavator boom, arm, or compatible backhoe setup.
Agitate the Material
Use a cutterhead or other agitation option to fluidize compacted or cohesive material and improve pumpability.
Pump the Slurry
Move slurry through pipeline directly from the excavation face to the discharge point.
Match the Setup
EDDY Pump can help size the pump, agitation option, and power approach based on excavator hydraulics, material type, solids content, and discharge distance.
Why Industry Leaders Choose EDDY Pump
EDDY Pump is known for solving difficult slurry and solids-handling problems in demanding industries. The excavator pump attachment reflects that same practical, field-proven approach by giving operators a high-solids pumping solution that can be matched to real project conditions instead of forcing the job to fit a one-size-fits-all system.
Why Buyers Choose EDDY Pump
- Designed for abrasive, debris-laden, and high-solids slurry applications
- Built to reduce clogging problems common with conventional centrifugal pumps
- Offers multiple sizing options based on production goals and excavator class
- Supports specialized agitation tools for compacted, cohesive, or debris-heavy material
- Can run from excavator auxiliary hydraulics or a dedicated hydraulic power unit
- Backed by application guidance for sizing, setup, and operating fit
Field-Proven Results
"We were struggling with constant downtime using standard centrifugal pumps in our tailings pond. Since switching to the EDDY Pump excavator attachment, we’ve increased our solids intake by 40% and haven't had a single clog-related shutdown in six months."
"The ability to mount the pump directly to our CAT 345 and start dredging from the bank saved us over $50,000 in barge mobilization costs alone. It turned a complex marine project into a simple earth-moving task."
Pump Sizes and Flow Range
Pump Size |
Flow Range (GPM) |
Solids Handling |
Typical Excavator Size |
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4-inch |
250 to 1,200 |
up to 3-inch solids |
20–45 ton |
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6-inch |
450–2,500 |
up to 5-inch solids |
20–45 ton |
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8-inch |
1,400–3,600 |
up to 7-inch solids |
60–94 ton |
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10-inch |
1,600–5,000 |
up to 9-inch solids |
60–94 ton |
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12-inch |
2,600–7,300 |
up to 11-inch solids |
60–94 ton |
Agitation Options for Difficult Slurry and Dredging Applications
Different materials require different agitation methods. EDDY Pump offers agitation options that help break up compacted solids, improve material feed into the pump, and maintain more consistent production in abrasive, viscous, or debris-heavy dredging applications. The right choice depends on the material type, density, and operating conditions.
Cutterhead
The cutterhead is designed to break up compacted material and improve slurry production in tougher dredging environments. It is a strong fit for consolidated solids where mechanical agitation is needed to keep material moving into the pump efficiently. EDDY Pump identifies cutterheads as a standard agitation option for excavator pump attachment applications.
Water Jetty Ring
The high-pressure water jetting ring uses jets of water to break up and liquefy condensed material so the pump can maintain more consistent production without starving for material. EDDY Pump notes that the jetting ring works in conjunction with the standard cutterhead or the self-cleaning cutterhead to further enhance material agitation.
Self-cleaning Cutterhead
The self-cleaning cutterhead is ideal for highly viscous mud or sludge applications where buildup and blockage can reduce performance. As the basket rotates, a self-cleaning comb device clears mud and debris to reduce blockage at the intake and support more continuous production. EDDY Pump also notes that this option works well with a jetting ring for additional mud and material agitation.
Compatible Excavator Types
The system can be configured for:
Power Options
Available power options include:
- Excavator auxiliary hydraulics
- Dedicated Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
Excavator pump attachment FAQs
How much slurry can an excavator pump attachment move?
Depending on the model and operating conditions, EDDY Pump excavator attachments can move up to 7,300 GPM, supporting high production rates for dredging and slurry transfer applications.
Can it handle abrasive mining tailings?
Yes. The pump is designed for abrasive slurry applications such as mining tailings, sand, and dense solids where conventional centrifugal pumps often wear faster or experience more clogging-related issues.
What power options are available?
The attachment can run from the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulics or from a dedicated Hydraulic Power Unit, depending on the project and performance requirements.
Can you pump slurry with an excavator?
Yes. An excavator slurry pump attachment allows the excavator to pump sediment, sludge, sand, and slurry directly through pipeline from the excavation area to discharge.
What materials can it pump?
Common materials include sludge, slurry, drilling mud, mine tailings, sand and gravel, sediment, and other abrasive slurries.
Do I need a cutterhead or agitation tool?
If the material is compacted, cohesive, or difficult to fluidize, agitation options can improve production, consistency, and overall pumping efficiency.
How do I select the right pump size?
Pump sizing should be based on excavator hydraulics or tonnage, material type, solids percentage, particle size distribution, discharge distance, and pipe diameter. EDDY Pump can help recommend the right setup.
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