Mud Cat Custom Electric Dredges

In addition to standard Mud Cat E-Series models, Mud Cat is known around the world for innovative custom electric dredges that are job specific. Mud Cat can customize your electric dredge with the following features:

  • Dredging depth
  • Pump material and head pressure requirements
  • Dimension restrictions
  • Automation (partial and full)
  • Flow and density meter systems
  • Stainless steel for low or high pH environments
  • Application specific cutterhead designs
  • Custom electrical panel enclosures
  • Custom paint

Mud Cat Custom Electric Dredges Around The World

A custom 50 ft. (15.2m) deep digging dredge with horizontal auger cutterhead and liner protection was built for a WWTP in North America in 2024.

A custom electric dredge with extended ladder for cleaning out “dead zones” operates at a power plant sea water intake off the Nile River.

One of two custom electric dredges with automation operating at a municipal stormwater facility in California.

A deep digging custom electric Mud Cat in operation in Canada.

A custom electric dredge operates at a power plant in North Africa.

A custom Mud Cat electric dredge maintains Washington Aqueduct’s secure facility in Washington D.C. The dredge had to meet strict communication requirements and required special security clearance.

A custom Mud Cat dredge on its way to a mine in Africa. Some sites require specific pain colors or special enclosures for site specific safety requirements.

1 This represents total flow capabilities of the pump – water and solids.

2 This represents theoretical maximum solids production.  This is calculated based on 25% solids by volume and 1 complete hour cutting and pumping material.  This estimate does not take into account material properties, time used for positioning, pumping distance or elevation. Buyer should consult Mud Cat for production estimates based specifically around their application.

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February 22-25, 2026

Salt Lake City, Utah

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March 3-7, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

Use Code: ELL5455C