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teeth. The shroud contains two rows of static cutter blades that clean the main cutterbar as it rotates. It can remove ß oating vegetation; submerged vegetation; and emergent and rooted vegetation such as cattails, including 9 feet tall reeds. It can even digest complex aquatic vegetation root systems to prevent re-growth. After the vegetation is removed, the horizontal cutterhead will be installed to remove the moderately-compacted silt, mud, clay, sand, small gravels and occasional rocks to increase the lake depth to 10-15 feet overall. For this project, the standard 325 hp (242 kW) diesel engine was upgraded to a 375 hp (280 kW) diesel engine to compensate for the high altitude of 10,825 ft. (3,300 m) above sea level, the highest elevation a Versi-Dredge has operated in the companyÕs 26-year history. TECH FILESTANDARD EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT300 ft. (91 m) of roll ß at discharge hose Weedmaster Cutterhead 12 saddle type hose ß oatsWeed Rake Fully enclosed engine compartment Broadcaster Discharge AttachmentRock GuardOutriggersWindlass system for cable driveGPS System (w/sub-meter accuracy)Climate-controlled cabin / Ergonomic air-ride swivel chair Flow meterPump/cutterhead view windowSlurry thickness tattle tail Cathodic protectionAdditional corrosion protection packageJoystick controlsPipe, hose, saddle ß oatsDigital depth gaugeNavigation lights360 degree lightingSpotlightTwo (2) swivel cranes (800 lb. capacity, 363 Kg)Closed loop video monitor for discharge The patent pending Razor Tooth WeedmasterTM during pre-shipment testing.) www.marinelink.com MN 37