Big Floats are For Sale. POA
A new type of machine for marshlands and shallow-water areas Three different sizes with 11, 14 and 21-ton excavators for
- technical jobs in areas covered with water
- construction and maintenance of waterways
- restoration and treatment of recreational areas and sanctuaries
- prevention of flood damage
- landscaping
- cleaning and building shorelines - lakes, rivers, seas and canals
- building drainage trenches on wetland, swamps and industrial waste areas
- cleaning settlement pools, managing waste ponds, nature preservation projects
Basic unit
The working unit of the Big Float is a 11, 14 and 21 ton standard tracked excavator with outreach of 16, 12 or 10 meters respectively. It is possible to equip the machine with all the customary work attachments of an excavator. The standard backhoe bucket of 800 / 600 litres has drain holes for water.
The structure of the pontoon undercarriage
The track units of the Big Float are comprised of a sprocket, an idler, track rollers and standard-type track-chains, which roll around the two pontoons. Thanks to the unit’s novel construction, which has been patented worldwide, the driver can use a hydraulic cylinder to pull the pontoons closer together for driving onto a low-boy or transporting over public roads.
As an option on Big Float machines, it is possible to attach additional pontoons and hydraulically operated support outriggers to the sides of the pontoons.
The Big Float has excellent maneuverability in areas where traditional machines cannot even go! It travels from the transport platform to the work site on its own tracks - no hoists are required. The pontoons ensure flotation of the machine in the water as well as safe travel over soft marshlands. Under favorable conditions the machine can also be transported in the water by towing.
The working depth of the machines without outriggers is
- Big Float 10.22 / 1,3m ( 4 ft. 4″ )
- Big Float 12.24 / 1,4m ( 4 ft. 8″ )
- Big Float 16.36 / 1,5m ( 5 ft. )
If the Big Float machine is fitted with approved side pontoons with support outriggers, it is possible to work in depths greater than these. Machine type has been inspected and approved in accordance with water traffic regulations in Finland. Big Floats are well suited for work on soft and muddy ground.
An efficient machine with superb outreach, the Big Float can also travel across or work on top of excavated and piled soil. As an option, Big Float machines can be equipped with special attachments for pile driving, suction dredging and for the removal of aquatic vegetation. REMU will be pleased to answer any questions concerning the machines and their application.
Additional equipment
- additional pontoons with outriggers (6 m)
- central pressure lubrication
- additional hydraulic lines and dredging lights
- tilt with quick coupling
- rake, clam shell bucket
- pole-erecting bucket, screening bucket
- dredge hose
- measurement and indication of dredging depth etc.
Technical data:
| BigFloat 10.22 | BigFloat 12.24 | BigFloat 16.36 | |
| Undercarriage weight | 15.000 kg 33 000 lbs. |
16.000 kg 35 000 lbs. |
19.000 kg 42 000 lbs. |
| Weight with excavator | 22.000 kg 49 000 lbs. |
25.000 kg 55 000 lbs. |
33.000 kg 79 000 lbs. |
| Transport length with boom | 13.0 m 44 ft. |
14.0 m 46 ft. |
16.0 m 52 ft. |
| Transport length (pontoons) | 9.8 m 32 ft. |
10.8 m 35 ft. |
11.6 m 38 ft |
| Transport width | 3.0 m 10 ft. |
3.0 m 10 ft. |
3.5 m 12 ft. |
| Transport height | 3.5 m 12 ft. |
3.7 m 12 ft. |
3.8 m 13 ft. |
| Maximum working width | 4.8 m 16 ft. |
4.8 m 16 ft. |
5.5 m 18 ft. |
| Maximum working width with additional pontoons | 6.8 m 22 ft. |
6.8 m 22 ft. |
7.5 m 25 ft. |
| Track width / material | 1200/400 mm steel/aluminum 48/16″ |
1200/400 mm steel/aluminum 48/16″ |
1200/400 mm steel/aluminum 48/16″ |
| Outreach (in front) | 10.0 m 33 ft. |
12.0 m 39 ft. |
15.0 m 49 ft. |
| Digging depth | 4.5 m 15 ft. |
7.5 m 25 ft. |
9.0 m 30 ft. |
| Ground pressure on land | 140 g/cm2 2 psi |
160 g/cm2 2,3 psi |
160 g/cm2 2,3 psi |
| Ground pressure when floating | 0 g/cm3 0 psi |
0 g/cm3 0 psi |
0 g/cm3 0 psi |
| Engine | Mitsubishi SK-T | CummingsB3,9-C | CummingsB5.9-C |
| Engine output (SAE) | 94 HP/70 kW | 107 HP/79 kW | 150 HP/112 kW |
| Hydraulics, pump flow | 2×112 l/min 30 g/min |
2×130 l/min 34 g/min |
2×220 l/min30 58 g/min |
| Size of bucket included | 600 l 0,7 y³ |
600 l 0,7 y³ |
800 l 1 y³ |
Easy transport to sites because of patented construction. Ready to use after transportation; no need to reassemble. Simple construction, good stability, easy to control in the water.
