8" Inch Dredge w. Twin 23hp Engines to 42hp Engine, 263 Air, Extended Diamond Sluice (8246VE)
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Keene's 8 Inch Dredges are the gold standard (punn intended) for the most substantial, professional yet portable dredges on the market today.
This is one of the most cost-effective and economical dredges in the industry. Both of these dredges are powered by two lightweight engines as opposed to one larger, heavier engine which also increases maneuverability.
Smaller engines mean that they can be transported by hand without the need for larger equipment for transport. The 8246V and 8246VE are mounted on flotation modules that feature large carpeted decks that provide excellent traction and workspace.
The 8246VE sluice box has been extended to 16 feet in length. The first section is our 3-stage sluice box for fine & coarse gold and the second half is dedicated to the efficient recovery of gemstones.
The 8246's are equipped with a 263 compressor for an ample air supply that can accommodate two divers. These models are designed for ease of assembly and operation in the most severe of conditions.
MODEL | ENGINE | PUMP | COMPRESSOR | FLOAT & FRAME | DEPTH | FUEL | CAPACITY | SLUICE | HOSE | NET WT | ||
8246V | 2X 23hp Vanguard | P350S | 263 | 8' X 12' | 35 ft. | .75 GPH | 25 YPH | 28" X 8' | 40 | 1500 | ||
8246VE | 2x 23hp Vanguard |
P350S | 263 | 8' X 18' | 35 ft | .75 GPH | 25 YPH | 28" X 16' | 40 | 1900 | ||
8140K | 37hp Kohler | P1500 | 263 | 8' x 12' | 40 ft | 2 GPH | 25 YPH | 28" x 8' | 40 | 1500 | ||
8140KE | 37hp Kohler | P1500 | 263 | 8' x 18' | 40 ft | 2 GPH | 25 YPH | 28" x 16' |
40 | 1900 | ||
8142DE | 42hp Kubota | P1500 | 263 | 8' x 24' | 45 ft | 1 GPH | 28 YPH | 28" x 16' | 40 | 2600 |
This is the lightest of all our eight inch dredges. Our compact dredge system is powered by a Kohler Command Pro 1000 37 horsepower engine is direct mounted to a P1500 pump. Featuring a separate deck mounted 10 gallon gas tank. Equipped a 263 air compressor providing an ample air supply for two divers.
This dredge provides extraordinary suction power enabling dredging to depths of 40 feet. The engine, pump and compressor package weighs under 200 pounds making it the lightest and quietest engine package available today. 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 suction system is equipped oversized power jet and twin injectors for maximum suction power and to reduce occurrence of rock jams. This dredge is also equipped with a secondary dredge system that can vacuum the concentrates from the sluice box while in operation. The concentrates can then be transported to shore and processed through other separation methods.
The ability to clean the sluice box and operate continuously greatly enhances both recovery and productivity.
The 8142D Series Industrial Diesel Gold & Gem Dredge