The last 8 feet is primarily for diamond and gem recovery. The first eight-foot portion of the recovery box is designed to capture all the fine & coarse gold. The sluice box contains our world famous 3-stage sluice recovery design. It is one of the world’s lightest, quietest and most compact industrial diesel powered dredge, period. This engine and pump combination provides extremely low fuel consumption. The Kubota diesel engine drives our reliable P1500 pump that produces 1500 gallons per minute providing ample suction for depths up to 45 feet. Powered by a lightweight 4-cylinder turbo charged 42 horsepower Kubota diesel engine that provides extreme high performance, reliability and economy. This our lightest and most portable diesel powered dredge specifically designed for the recovery of both gold and gems. The ability to clean the sluice box and operate continuously greatly enhances both recovery and productivity.

The concentrates can then be transported to shore and processed through other separation methods. This dredge is also equipped with a secondary dredge system that can vacuum the concentrates from the sluice box while in operation. The suction system is equipped oversized power jet and twin injectors for maximum suction power and to reduce occurrence of rock jams. The engine features a 2 year warranty and operates on approximately 1.5 gallons per hour making it one of the most economical 8 inch dredges on the market. The engine, pump and compressor package weighs under 200 pounds making it the lightest and quietest engine package available today. This dredge provides extraordinary suction power enabling dredging to depths of 40 feet.

Equipped a 263 air compressor providing an ample air supply for two divers. Featuring a separate deck mounted 10 gallon gas tank. Our compact dredge system is powered by a Kohler Command Pro 1000 37 horsepower engine is direct mounted to a P1500 pump. This is the lightest of all our eight inch dredges.

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