Ellicott Dredges, LLC

Ellicott Dredges, LLC Baltimore-based manufacturer of quality-built cutter suction dredges.

Ellicott® is the world’s oldest and largest builder of small and medium sized cutter suction dredges. We built all of the dredges used in the original construction of the Panama Canal and ever since then have focused on the world market for cutter dredges. Ellicott®'s dredges are used for sand mining, harbor and navigation maintenance, water reservoir restoration, river and channel dredging, beach

restoration and erosion control, and environmental clean-ups to name a few. We have designed and manufactured over 1500 dredges, more than any other manufacturer, and have served customers in over 80 countries. Ellicott® engineering leverages the latest 3D modeling technology available to ensure that our design efforts are streamlined from concept through production. We utilize Finite Element Analysis techniques to eliminate the potential for design failures and expedite our time to market. Ellicott®’s engineering staff draws from both a long history and a diverse background to bring sophisticated designs to the market which are easy to operate and maintain.

The next Ellicott® 1270 Dragon® is taking shape...Built to deliver serious dredging performance and equipped with Tier 4...
08/11/2026

The next Ellicott® 1270 Dragon® is taking shape...

Built to deliver serious dredging performance and equipped with Tier 4 high-power, emissions-compliant engines, with total installed power of 1375HP (1026kW), the 1270T4 is the industry’s most robust and powerful 18-inch (450 mm) cutter suction dredge.

The dredge’s wide, stable exterior platform is ideal for navigation and channel inlet projects. With updated internal components, this version of the 1270 is carefully engineered to integrate modern technology with the proven internal components and pump room layout owners know work for them and their crews. Every part of the 1270T4 is designed with performance, safety, and serviceability in mind.

Standard capabilities include:
→Digging depths up to 50 ft (15 m)
→Powerful and portable modular design
→Crew-friendly layout for easier access and maintenance
→Large adaptable dredge platform easing installation of optional dredging systems (anchor booms, spud carriage, instrumentation)
→Modern features including GPS, remote monitoring, and Tier 4 emissions compliance (no DEF required!)

Power. Portability. Proven performance. And this one will be ready for shipment soon!

Reach out to Ellicott Dredges for more info!

Every Ellicott dredge starts the same way - raw steel.Following a process that starts with engineering, fabrication, and...
04/15/2026

Every Ellicott dredge starts the same way - raw steel.

Following a process that starts with engineering, fabrication, and assembly - these individual components are transformed into a high-performance dredging solution.

This Series 670 Dragon dredge was built right here at Ellicott Dredges - from cutterhead fabrication to final assembly and paint.

Designed for versatility, the 670 is one of the most widely used dredges in its class, capable of handling a range of applications from sand & gravel to navigation and maintenance dredging.

Every step reflects the durability, reliability, and performance Ellicott equipment is known for worldwide.

📍 This unit is currently available from inventory, offering accelerated delivery for upcoming projects.

If you’re planning ahead, now is the time to start the conversation.

Link to the 670 specs in the comments 👇

Address

1611 Bush Street
Baltimore, MD
21230

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14106250808

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