ATTENTION TO QUALITY & SAFETY
   
We place a great deal of emphasis on the safety, quality and durability of our equipment. Over the last 40 years, we have developed and tested many different designs and ideas. Through extensive experience we have learned which components work well and which do not. Most importantly, we have always believed that safety is not an option.

The machines we offer today are the safest, most reliable machines available on the market. Browse through the details below to see the distinctive safety and quality features that set our equipment apart.
             

Paddle Wheel Guard 		The paddle wheels are an integral part of the harvesters that present a danger to the operator or passengers if someone were to slip and fall into one. The paddle wheels on all harvesters are completely surrounded with guards to prevent serious injury.
     


Paddle Wheel Guard

Guarded Drive Assembly
   

All hydraulic motor chain drive assemblies are guarded to prevent accidental entanglement.

 

Unshielded Hydraulics 		Hydraulic oil averages 140° – 160° F (60° - 71° C) during normal operation.  For this reason, all hydraulic hoses, fittings and valves at the operator console are completely enclosed to protect the operator in the event of a failure.
    


Shielded Hydraulics


Safety Railings & Bimini Canopy
   		 OSHA regulation safety railings protect the operator and passengers. An extra large bimini canopy provides protection from the sun and rain.

 


Super Strong Hull

 Using technology based on American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Standards, our barge style hulls are the strongest, lightest hull design available in the industry. Reinforced frames throughout the barge interior provide superior strength in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions. Watertight sealed bulkheads serve to contain water to a single compartment in the unlikely event of a leak.
   

High Quality Stainless Steel Tubing
    		 Stainless steel tubing is used to run all hydraulic lines, except where flexibility is required. Stainless tubing is a high quality feature that never wears out and is not subject to deterioration when exposed to the elements. The stainless tubing is also much neater in appearance, and makes tracing hydraulic lines much easier.
    

Rubber Hose Only Used for Flexibility
    		Rubber hose is used only where flexibility is required, such as at conveyor pivot points. We use only high quality Dayco Eastman brand double braided rubber hose and matching fittings. Trained technicians do all hose fitting and crimping. Click here to learn more about Dayco Eastman products.
   

Paddle Wheel Drive System
    		 Heavy duty, high torque hydraulic motors and precision-machined gear reducers drive the paddle wheels. Having abandoned the use of direct drive systems over a decade ago, the new two-stage system provides outstanding, trouble free performance.
   

Split Operator/Engine Platform
   		We offer a choice between split operator and engine platforms, or a single conjoined operator/engine platform.

 

 

Aluminum Cab with Air Conditioning
    		 Aluminum cabs are available on most models for the comfort and safety of the operator. The cabs come equipped with one or two doors, tinted safety glass, a windshield wiper and electric fan. For climate control, heating and/or air conditioning can also be added.

 

Fixed Plastic Fuel Tank 		For clients with dockside fueling stations we offer permanent plastic or stainless steel fuel tanks available in capacities from 15 to 50 gallons (55 to 190 liters). If fuel must be brought in from another location, we suggest using 6 gallon (22 liter) portable fuel tanks.
    


Portable Fuel Tank


Pivoting Spring Suspension 		The cutter head impact protection system comes in a choice of two pivoting styles to absorb major impacts: The standard pivoting spring suspension system or optional pivoting swing suspension system. Both feature a series of shock absorbers behind the horizontal cutter bar to sustain minor impacts with underwater obstacles. The combined spring/shock absorber system allows a total of 24" (60 cm) of travel; and the combined swing/shock absorber system allows a total of 34" (86 cm) of travel.
   


Pivoting Swing Suspension

Hydraulically Retractable Paddle Wheels

 

 The harvesters are available with optional hydraulically retractable paddle wheels. This option is especially popular for lake managers who must frequently relocate the equipment from one lake to another.