Dredge & Dredging Equipment for Rent

Mud Cat offers short term diesel and electric powered dredges and diesel-powered booster pump rentals options with a standard 2 months minimum on units currently in fleet and 3 months on units pulled from new inventory.

Mud Cat also offers a convenient lease / purchase options where rental credit can be applied directly to the purchase price (U.S. and Canada only). Mud Cat invented the auger dredge and has sold more than 1,000 worldwide in every application imaginable.

Mud Cat offers the best terms in the industry:

100% of the first month’s rent is applied towards purchase if the remaining balance is paid prior to the 30-day mark in the contract.
85% of the first and second month are applied if purchased in the 2^nd month prior to the 60-day mark (only on-time payments will be applied)
75% of the first, second and third month are applied if purchased in the 3^rd month prior to the 90-day mark (only on-time payments will be applied)

Mud Cat has the most modern dredge rental fleet in North America and does not use old high hour units that can compromise your project. Contact Mud Cat today for more information on dredge rental and lease / purchase options.

Available Dredge & Equipment Rentals:

Mud Cat 40e

Discharge Diameter: 6” (152.4mm)
Max Digging Depth: 14’ (4.3m)
Nominal Pump Capacity: 900 GPM@ 50’ TDH (204m3/hr. @ 15.2m TDH)

Mud Cat 50E

Discharge Diameter 4″ (101.6 mm)
Max Digging Depth 17′ (5.2 m)
Nominal Pump Capacity 1200 GPM@60TDH
(272 m^³/hr @18.3 m)

Mud Cat 115D WeedMaster

Attaches in place of standard SolidsMaster cutterhead on the Mud Cat 115D.
Converts dredge to a hydraulic weed harvester that cuts and pumps vegetation to shore.
Can cut and pump reeds, cattails, hyacinths, hydrilla, milfoil and other aquatic vegetation using patented technology.

EDE 6x6 Booster Pump

Total Power 132 bhp (98 bkW) @ 1,800 rpm
Nominal Pump Capacity 1,200 GPM
(70.7 liter/sec) @ 118 ft. (36 m)
Tier 4 Final Diesel Engines (CARB Compliant)

EDE 8x10 Booster Pump

Total Power 250 bhp (186 bkW) @ 2,400 rpm
Nominal Pump Capacity 3,500 GPM
(220 liter/sec) @140 ft. (42.6 m)
Tier 4 Final Diesel Engines (CARB Compliant)

EDE 12x10 Booster Pump

Total Power 325 bhp (242 bkW) @ 2,200 rpm
Nominal Pump Capacity 4,000 GPM
(252 liter/sec) @170 ft. (51.8 m)
Tier 4 Final Diesel Engines (CARB Compliant)

Frequently Asked Questions

What rental terms are available — short-term, long-term, or seasonal?

Mud Cat offers short-term diesel and electric dredge rentals with a standard two-month minimum for units already in the fleet, and three months for units pulled from new inventory. Lease / purchase is also available, where rental credit is applied toward the purchase price on qualifying on-time payments, making it a practical try-before-you-buy option. Rental and lease / purchase programs are available throughout the United States and Canada.

Where can I rent a dredge near me?

Mud Cat has the most modern dredge rental fleet in North America and serves rental markets across all 50 U.S. states and Canada. Tell Mud Cat your location and project and the team can confirm availability and delivery logistics for a dredge near you.

When should I rent a dredge instead of hiring a dredging contractor?

Renting and operating your own dredge makes the most sense for recurring or seasonal maintenance, where you want control of the schedule and repeat access to equipment, while hiring a contractor can suit a single one-off job. With a Mud Cat rental, operator support is available so your crew can get up and running quickly.

What's included when I rent a Mud Cat dredge?

A Mud Cat rental includes a dredge from the most modern fleet in North America — Mud Cat does not use old, high-hour units that can compromise your project. You also receive guidance on discharge setup, commissioning, and ongoing support to get you running. Lease / purchase terms are available for those who want to apply rental payments toward ownership.

Do I need a trained operator, or can my crew run a rented dredge?

Mud Cat dredges are designed to be easy to operate, and operator support is available so your crew can run the machine safely and effectively. Remote-control and automation options further reduce the skill required, making first-time operation practical.

Does Mud Cat offer a lease-purchase (rent-to-own) option?

Yes. Mud Cat offers a lease / purchase program where rental credit can be applied directly to the purchase price. On qualifying on-time payments: 100% of the first month applies if purchased before the 30-day mark, 85% for the second month, and 75% for the third. The program is available in the United States and Canada.