The popularity of this dredge makes it a very competitive market for dredge builders,
and Proline has worked very hard to ensure that their 4" dredge stays ahead of the
pack. The dredge can be equipped with either the Honda 5.5 horse power engine and
HP 350 pump (shown) or the new 6.5 horse power engine and HP 400 pump for additional
power. This is the only pump in the industry designed specifically for the 4" size
dredge. We highly recommend this engine and pump combination for anyone who dredges
to greater depths or at higher altitudes. Of course, this model retains Proline’s
famous "sure-flow coupler" which essentially eliminates all surface rock jams. This
unique one-piece jet flair assembly not only eliminates countless hours of down time
unplugging jams, but is approximately half the weight of their competitors designs,
and the thick polyethylene plastic jet usually outlasts conventional steel power
jets by four to five times! Proline also has the highly acclaimed "wave classifier"
which has proven to greatly enhance fine gold recovery, while eliminating the problems
associated with processing low grade black sands. The "wave classifier" develops
a pulsing or jigging action that prevents the dredged materials from loading up in
the front portion of the sluice box. The dredge is also equipped with "Nomad" matting
for the ultimate in fine gold recovery. I have shipping charges added at checkout
of $175 for the first unit, and $100 for each additional unit. A refund will be
issued if shipping is less than what is charged. Lower shipping rates can be obtained
through multiple items ordered or by arranging a pick up time and place with me.
The checkout will automatically charge you, I will either charge back overages to
your credit card or send you a refund check with your purchase.If shipping in the
lower 48 comes to more than this, I will pay the extra shipping myself!
Specifications
Engine-Honda 5.5 hp Pump-HP 350 or HP400
Sluice box-16"x 48" Footvalve-Proline 2-1/2" (steel)
Intake hose-2-1/2" x 36" Dredge hose-4" x 15 ft
Pressure hose-2" x 72" Weight-208 lbs
Air Compressor-T-80/PCA10
Floats-4 Polyethylene floats 13" x 46" x 74"
Capacity-Up to 12 cubic yards per hour
5.5hp Honda/HP350 Pump $3300
5.5hp Honda/HP350/T80 $3630
6.5hp Honda/HP400/T80 $3790
6.5hp Honda/HP400/PCA10 $4200
The lightweight, portability, and affordability of the 4" has always made it appealing,
both to the weekend prospector and the serious dredger alike. Small enough to be
slid onto the back of a pickup, light enough to be packed into remote areas, the
4" dredge makes an excellent one man dredge. Ask most of the experienced dredgers,
and you'll probably hear that it is the smallest dredge really capable of putting
in a full day of serious dredging.
