Dredging a Pond with a Trash Pump: DRH400 Self-Propelled Dredge with Steel Cables Detailed DRH400 Self-Propelled Dredge with Steel Cables

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17 Feb 2026
Business

Efficient Pond Dredging with Trash Pumps

When it comes to dredging a pond with a trash pump, Ace Centro Enterprises (ACE) offers the Dragflow DRH400 self-propelled dredge as the ultimate solution for heavy-duty sediment removal. Equipped with a Dragflow HY400 hydraulic dredging pump, this cable-operated dredge can handle challenging slurry mixtures, including mud, silt, sand, and other debris-laden water, with ease.

The DRH400’s modular pontoon design allows it to operate efficiently at any depth and handle low pH or abrasive slurries, making it ideal for pond maintenance, reservoir cleaning, and other small to medium water bodies.

Applications of DRH400 for Pond Dredging

Pond and lake sediment removal

Harbor, marina, and canal dredging

Sand reclaiming and water pumping

Waste pollution control and oil spill management

Mine tailing and quarrying projects

Dam, dike, and channel construction

ACE also offers telescopic and ladder dredge pump options for self-propelled dredgers to suit different pond sizes and depths in the Middle Eastern and African markets.

DRH400 Trash Pump – Product Specifications
Powerful Pump Performance

Advanced agitator-driven pump design lifts and conveys slurry mixtures efficiently, even those with medium to high specific gravity.

Handles slurries with up to 1.7 specific gravity, including fine debris and pond sediment.

Robust and Safe Operation

Low operating speed minimizes wear, extending the life of components.

Optional temperature sensors in the motor and moisture sensors in the oil chamber protect the pump from damage.

High-performance seal system with lip seal, front deflector, and Teflon layers prevents ingress of fine materials and resists high/low pH conditions.

Wear parts constructed from High Chrome Alloy for long-lasting durability.

Key Performance Metrics

Solids handling capability: 20 mm – 120 mm (5 inches)

Flow rates up to 4000 m³/hr

Pumping distances up to 1500 m, extendable with booster pumps

Dredging depths up to 300 m

Quality Assurance

Pump castings are 100% made in Italy, ensuring premium materials and high-precision manufacturing.

Electric pumps available in 50 Hz and 60 Hz for international compatibility.

Why Choose DRH400 for Pond Dredging

The DRH400 dredge with trash pump capability offers:

High-efficiency sediment and water removal in ponds, lakes, and small water bodies.

Long-lasting, corrosion-resistant components for low-maintenance operation.

Modular, self-propelled design for flexibility in various pond sizes and depths.

Global support from ACE for deep-sea, canal, and harbor dredging projects.

For professional pond dredging with a trash pump, the DRH400 from Ace Centro Enterprises provides unmatched performance and reliability.