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Big Float with additional Pontoons and support legs Easy transport to sites due to patented construction
to work in deep water
BigFloat
A new type of machine for marshlands Excellent manoeuvrability in areas where
and shallow-water areas traditional machines cannot even go BigFloat 10.22 BigFloat 12.24 BigFloat 16.36
Three different sizes with 11, 14 and 21-ton The Big Float travels from the transport
excavators for platform to the work site on its tracks - no hoists are
required. The pontoons ensure the floatability of the
• technical works within water areas machine in the water and the safe travel as well on
• construction and maintenance of waterways the soft marshlands as in the water. Under favourable
• restoration and treatment of recreational areas conditions the machine can also be transported in
and sanctuaries the water by towing.The working depth of the
• prevention of flood damages machines without outriggers is
• landscaping
- Big Float 10,22 / 1,3 m
• cleaning and building shorelines - Big Float 12.24 / 1.4 m
- lakes, rivers, seas and canals - Big Float 16.36 / 1.5 m
• building drainage trenches on wetland, swamps
and industrial waste areas If the Big Float machine is fitted with approved side
• cleaning settlement pools, managing waste pontoons with support outriggers, then it is possible
ponds, nature preservation projects to work in depths greater than those given above.
Machine type has been inspected and approved TECHNICAL DATA BigFloat 10.22 BigFloat 12.24 BigFloat 16.36
Basic unit in accordance with the water traffic regulations in
The working unit of the Big Float is a 11, 14 and Finland. Big Floats suits well for soft and muddy Undercarriage weight 15.000 kg 16.000 kg 19.000 kg
21 ton standard tracked excavator with outreach grounds.
of 16, 12 or 10 metres respectively. It is possible Weight with excavator 22.000 kg 25.000 kg 33.000 kg
to equip the machine with all the customary work Efficient machine with superb outreach Transport length with boom 13.0 m 14.0 m 16.0 m
attachments of an excavator. The standard The Big Float can also travel across or work on Transport length (pontoons) 9.8 m 10.8 m 11.6 m
backhoe bucket of 800 / 600 litres has drain holes top of excavated and piled soil. As an option the Transport width 3.0 m 3.0 m 3.5 m
for water. Big Float machines can be equipped with special Transport height 3.5 m 3.7 m 3.8 m
attachments for pile driving, suction dredging and Maximum working width 4.8 m 4.8 m 5.5 m
The structure of the pontoon removal of aquatic vegetation. The manufacturer
will be pleased to answer any questions concerning Maximum working width with
undercarriage 6.8 m 6.8 m 7.5 m
the machines and their application. additional pontoons
The track units of the Big Float comprise a Track width / material 1200/400 mm steel/aluminium 1200/400 mm steel/aluminium 1200/400 mm steel/aluminium
sprocket, an idler, track rollers and standard type Additional equipment
track-chains, which roll around the two pontoons. Outreach (in front) 10.0 m 12.0 m 15.0 m
- additional pontoons with outriggers (6 m) Digging depth 4.5 m 7.5 m 9.0 m
Thanks to the unit’s new construction, which has - central pressure greasing
been patented worldwide, the driver can use the Ground pressure on land 140 g/cm2 160 g/cm2 160 g/cm2
- additional hydraulic lines, dredging lights
hydraulic cylinder to pull the pontoons closer - tilt with quick coupling Ground pressure when floating 0 g/cm3 0 g/cm3 0 g/cm3
together for driving onto a low-loader or - rake, clam shell bucket Engine * MitsubishiSK-T CummingsB3,9-C CummingsB5.9C
transporting over public roads. On Big Float - pole-erecting bucket, screening bucket Engine output (SAE) * 94 HP/70 kW 107 HP/79 kW 150 HP/112 kW
machines it is possible to attach additional - dredge hose Hydraulics, pump flow * 2x112 l/min 2x130 l/min 2x220 l/min
pontoons and hydraulically operated support - measurement and indication of dredging depth Size of bucket included 600 l 600 l 800 l
outriggers to the sides of the pontoons. These etc.
attachments are provided as an option. *Engine values are with Hyundai 110 Hyundai 140 Hyundai 210
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BIG FLOAT PONTOON STRUCTURE Big Float 10.22, 12.24, 16.36
Easy transport to sites due to patented construction. Ready to use after transportation, no need to reassemble.
Simple structure, good stability, easy to control in water areas
BigFloat 20.8.2007_GB
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Big Float Ltd
FI-63700 ÄHTÄRI, FINLAND
Tel + 358 20 7431 160
Fax + 358 20 7431 161
Mobile +358 20 7431169
Email: info@bigfloat.fi
www.bigfloat.fi
Big Float is registered trademark
The right to change product
specifications without notice
reserved.
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