Below the main characteristics are given for the BA900 mounted on a S-type dipperbarge - Year 2014
" BA900 mounted on flexible pedestal
" Bureau Veritas Classification
" Capable to dredge in max. 2.5-m wave height
" Dimensions : 62.40 x 19.00 x 4.00 m
" Gross Tonnage 1345
" Spud Length : 37 m
" Stabilising Spuds : 1600 x 1600 mm square built of special steel
" Hydraulic tilting spuds and heavy built Spud casing
" Dredging instrumentation in excavator's cabin.
" Deep Sea hull and high bow
" Accommodation
" Backacter's diesels at aft with water cooling and noise friendly
" 20 TON Mooring winches in Portside and Starboard Side
" Fuel capacity 165 m³
" Fresh water capacity 72 m³
" Painting system (with impressed current system for corrosion protection)
" Safety inventory
" Self-propelled : sailing
" Additional auxiliary crane(s):
01 DSF 600: Capacity 60 Ton
01 DSF 50: Capacity 05 Ton
Equipment BA900
The BA900 can be executed with the following monobloc, stick and bucket combination:
Equipment:
" Boom : 16.00 meters
" Stick : 07 and 10.00 meters.
" Bucket : 10 m³ SAE; 13 m³ SAE and 18 m³ SAE
" Max. Working depth: 21.50 meters approx.
" Penetration capacity on max depth : 100 tons approx.
General Technical Characteristics BA900
" 1 x 1900 kW (1 x "Cummins", QSK 60-M), plus 1 x 310 kW (QSK 11 D-M) installed
" Max. oil flow per minute : 7200 lpm
" Max. pressure : 320 bar
" Fuel consumption (approx. at 100% load) : 540 l/h approx for 2 diesels
" Estimated weight of "Backacter" on deck : 360 tons
" Hydraulic boom cylinders dimensions : 460 mm / 300 mm
" Stick cylinders dimensions : 340 mm / 240 mm
" Bucket cylinders dimensions : 280 mm / 180 mm (short + long stick)
" Forged connection eyes at rods will be applied. (mono and stick cylinders)
" All cylinders have hydraulic "damping".
" Large operation cabin.
" Automatic greasing on slewing ring and on the dredging equipment, except bucket
" Connections. In total 3 automatic greasing systems are present.
" Monobloc and stick can be switched in Hydraulic-bypass. (floating position).
" Diameter slewing ring : 4400 mm (triple roller type)
" Height of slewing teeth : 500 mm
" Slewing gears : 4
" Like all "Backacter's", the main hydraulic tank is non-pressurized, thus enhancing Hydraulic-pump and eliminating air bubbles. Water cooled hydraulic system.
" The hydraulic system is water cooled!
Hydraulic Installation BA900
Specification of the main features of the hydraulic installation of the "Backacter 900".
" Power pack : 1 x 1900 kW diesel and 1x 310 kW diesel
" Main pumps : Four double variable displacement, axial piston pumps.
(make : Rexroth) Pressure : 320 bar
Capacity each : 1440 lpm
Four variable displacement, axial piston pumps.
Pressure : 320 bar
Capacity each : 320 lpm
total capacity : 7000 lpm
" Hydraulic oil reservoir capacity : 12000 litres. (above deck tank)
" Filtering in hydraulic line : Full flow return line filtering at 10 m?
" Full flow leak oil filtering at 3 m?
" Full flow filters at 200 m? in each pump
" By-pass filtering at 1 m?
" Rotary joint : Large capacity swivel with 4 pressure
paths 1760lpm at 320 bar.
One return line path 10000lpm at 25 bar.
One through hole Ø54 mm for E-cabling.
" Piping : above deck: executed in high strength stainless
steel or duplex.
below deck: executed in carbon steel S355.
" Controls : Proportional electronic control of all valves and
pump outputs.
ABHIJEET B. | Click here to see contact details in the message |
Dear Sir / Madam,
Greetings from Anchor Link Spares & Logistics.
We are interested in purchasing a used Backacter (BA-900) backhoe dredger (or an equivalent 900-class dredging excavator) with the specifications shown below and request your availability, quotation and sales terms.
Key specifications (as required)
Model: Backacter 900 (BA-900) or equivalent
Powerpack: approx. 1 × ~1,900 kW diesel + 1 × ~310–320 kW auxiliary diesel (Cummins/QSK series)
Hydraulic pumps: capacity ~6,000–7,000 l/min, working pressure up to 300–320 bar (Rexroth or equivalent)
Buckets: 18 m³, 13 m³, 10 m³, 7 m³ (confirm attachments included)
Sticks / booms & monobloc lengths: 16–20 m / sticks 7–10 m (please confirm available configurations)
Max dredging depth / penetration: 15–23 m (varies by configuration) — penetration capacity up to ~100–110 tons
Fuel consumption (indicative): ~350 litres/hour
Information required
Do you have one or more used BA-900 (or equivalent 900-class) dredgers available for sale? If yes, please provide: build year, current location, flag, class society & class status.
Detailed pricing (USD/EUR): asking price and whether price is FOB / ex-yard — please state port/terms.
Photos, specification sheets, inspection/condition reports, and any available survey reports. Video of machine in operation would be appreciated.
List of attachments included (buckets, sticks, booms, spud carriage, anchors) and estimated remaining life of major components (engines, pumps, slew ring).
Recent engine hours and overall working hours (if available).
Hull & machinery classification (BV / LR / DNV / ABS etc.), and ISM / DOC status if applicable.
Any known defects, drydock/repair history and availability for buyer inspection.
Typical lead time for handover and required payment terms. Do you accept escrow / bank guarantee?
Availability of spare parts/support and whether OEM service is available for the engines and hydraulic pumps.
Are there any brokerage/commission fees or additional costs we should budget for (local taxes, VAT, import duties, class transfer fees)?
Please send your best offer, full specification sheet and photos to the e-mail below. If you prefer, we can arrange a short call to discuss technical specifics and logistics.
Thank you. We look forward to your prompt response.
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