Model 5012 LP Versi-Dredge®
Introducing the IMS 5012 LP Versi-Dredge®. This one-truck transportable self-propelled hydraulic dredge features IMS’s patented Starwheel® drive self-propulsion system eliminating the need for cables or spuds. The 5012 LP is ideal for lake, canal, and river dredging projects. The 5012LP is a reliable dredge that has been used all over the world, including the United States, Philippines, and Ecuador for a variety of dredging applications.
Specifications
- Make & Model: IMS 5012 LP Versi-Dredge®
- Dredge Cutter: SolidsMaster® horizontal auger cutterhead
- Weed Cutter (optional): WeedMaster® patented vegetation cutterhead
- Propulsion: patented Starwheel Drive® self-propulsion + patented TractionMaster® technology
- Propulsion (secondary): Cable drive windlass onboard for poly plastic or cement lined lagoon floors
- Self-Launching Trailer: Self-launching and retrieving trailer with hydraulic tilt deck, winch, and deck rollers
- Climate Controlled Cab: Standard
- Power: 300 HP (224 kW)
- Type: Diesel
- Production: 4,500 gpm (1,022m3/hr.)
- Dredging Depth: 22 ft. (6.7m)
- Pipeline Diameter: 12 in. (305mm)
Featured Equipment
- Joystick controls
- A climate-controlled operators’ cabin
- Two (2) swivel cranes 800 lbs. (363 kg)
- Closed-loop video monitor for discharge
Optional Equipment
- Weed Rake
- WeedMaster® cutterhead (patented)
- Transport / Launch / Retrieve Trailer (TLR)
- Pipe, hose, saddle floats
- Broadcaster discharge attachment
- Dredging GPS system
- Navigation lights
- Pipe, hose, saddle flats
- Booster pumps
- Spare parts packages
1. This represents total flow capabilities of the pump – water and solids.
2. This represents theoretical maximum solids production. This is calculated based on 25% solids by volume and 1 complete hour cutting and pumping material. This estimate does not take into account material properties, time used for positioning, pumping distance or elevation. Buyer should consult IMS for production estimates based specifically around their application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 5012 LP Versi-Dredge has a standard dredging depth of 22 ft (6.7 m). It is a one-truck transportable, self-propelled hydraulic dredge delivering 300 HP (224 kW) and up to 4,500 gpm (1,022 m³/hr) total flow through a 12 in. (305 mm) pipeline, which makes it well suited to silt and fine-sand work in canals, lakes and rivers. For greater depth, IMS offers the 7012 HP at 30 ft (9.1 m) or the DM-60 Depth Master at 60 ft (18 m).
Both share the same one-truck transportable, self-propelled platform and the same 22 ft (6.7 m) dredging depth. The 5012 LP runs 300 HP (224 kW) with up to 4,500 gpm (1,022 m³/hr) total flow — higher volume at lower pressure, suited to silt and fine sand in canals, lakes and rivers. The 5012 HP runs 375 HP (280 kW) at 3,500 gpm (795 m³/hr), trading flow for pressure to handle a broader range of materials and longer or higher discharge runs. IMS will recommend LP or HP based on your material and pumping distance.
The 5012 LP is best for confined, shallow-to-moderate projects — irrigation canals, lakes, ponds, lagoons and rivers — where maneuverability and easy transport matter. Its patented Starwheel Drive® with TractionMaster® technology lets it work coves and shorelines without anchors or cables. For longer or higher pumping runs, or for greater depth, step up to the 5012 HP or 7012 HP.
Yes — Starwheel Drive® comes standard on every IMS Versi-Dredge, including the 5012 LP. Two independently driven Starwheels, variable speed and bi-directional, propel and steer the dredge, and patented TractionMaster® technology engages once they are lowered below the water surface to give positive traction in more consolidated material. No anchors, cables, winches or spuds are required, so the dredge maneuvers in canals, coves and marinas without swing wires that can damage docks and hulls.
Yes. By swapping the standard SolidsMaster® horizontal auger for the optional patented WeedMaster® cutterhead, the 5012 LP converts into a high-production aquatic weed harvester that cuts and pumps shredded vegetation — reeds, cattails, hyacinth, hydrilla, milfoil — through the pipeline to shore. This dual-function capability removes both sediment and vegetation with one machine.
All IMS Versi-Dredge models, including the 5012 LP, are one truck transportable when fully assembled — no disassembly required. IMS also offers an optional proprietary Transport-Launch-Retrieve (TLR) trailer that transports the dredge, launches it into the water and retrieves it, eliminating the need for a crane and reducing overall operating costs on each job. That keeps mobilization fast and simple, even for remote canal and lake sites.
