AlphaBoats Unlimited
Aquatic Weed Harvesting and Waterway Debris Management

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model FX-5
Aquatic Plant Harvester

Shipping (L x W X H) 30’ 11” x 8’ 0” x 6’ 6” 9.42 x 2.44 x 2 M
Operating in water (L x W x H) 30’ 11” x 12’ 3” x 5’ 6” 9.42 x 3.73 x 1.7 M
Shipping Weight 6,050 lbs 2744 KG
Hull Dimensions 20’ 0” x 8’ 0” x 1’ 10” 6.30 x 2.44 x .56 M
DRAFT
Empty (Unladen/Laden) 12 inch / 16 inch 30 cm / 41 cm
No. of Compartments (8) Total
Operators Platform Deck Mounted Side Control Station
CUTTING CAPACITY
Width 5 – 0” 1.5 M
Depth 4’- 6” 1.4 M
STORAGE CAPACITY
Weight 2,000 lbs 907 KG
Volume (Drop off height, front
width of intake conveyor, top length
of storage conveyor belt and rear belt)
225 Cubic Foot 6.3 Cubic Meter
POWER PLANT
Type Diesel Engine, Liquid Cooled (Gasoline Engine – Optional)
Power Output 24 HP 18 KW
Fuel Capacity 12 US Gallons 45 liters
Control Panel
Electric System
Instrumentation Warning Panel with Hour Meter
12 Volt DC Circuit, Includes Electric Engine Start
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Pump (1) Variable Displacement Piston Unit
Controls Manually Operated Load Sensed Directional Valves
Hydraulic Reservoir
Capacity 24 US Gallons 90 liter
Filtration 10 Micron Return Filter
PROPULSION
Type (2) Bi-directional Paddle Wheels
Drive Unit (2) Variable Speed, Independently Controlled Hydraulic Motors
Paddle Wheel Size 42″ Dia. X 22″ Wide 1.1 M x .56 M
Deployment Manual tilt up and own with paddles wheels on.
All dimensions, weights and storage are net, not including options. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 103113slw

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Alpha Boats FX-5 Aquatic (Water Weed) HarvesterAlpha Boats FX-5 Aquatic (Water Weed) Harvester Specifications

  • A Complete Hydraulic System for all harvesting, load handling, and propulsion functions, with variable speed control at the operator’s finger tips
  • Diesel Engine/Hydraulic Power Unit, with heavy duty battery under a lift-up hood..
  • Lockable hydraulic oil and diesel fuel tanks, hydraulic directional valves, filtration.
  • Operator’s platform with a seat and console with engine controls and monitoring system including warning lights, tachometer & hour meter, and hydraulic controls with pressure gauge.
  • Conveyor belt system made of heavy duty open mesh galvanized steel supported by UHMD plastic tracks and interchangeable floors.
  • Harvesting head with adjustable depth setting, as well as swing back impact relief.
  • Storage Conveyor with load indexing and height adjustable discharge.
  • “Hydro-dynamically” shaped hulls, including multiple compartments, inner ribbing, tie and lift cleats, drains & vents, anti-skid deck, and bottom skids.
  • Two independent, bi-directional, hydraulically driven Paddle Wheels with variable speed controls.
  • Paddle Wheel tilt-up system for road transport (on FX Models).
  • Railings & guards.
  • Stainless steel fasteners.
  • Marine coating, following sandblast preparation, included priming and finishing coats.  Standard colors are orange with blue accents.
  • Fire extinguishers and Life jacket.
  • Operators  manual, parts catalog, and one year warranty.

Available Options

  • Stainless Steel Hull
  • Stainless Steel Conveyor Belt (on harvesting head only)
  • Cleats on Front Conveyor Belt
  • Alternate Engine Choice
  • Working Lights
  • Sun/Rain Roof
  • Operators Cab (not on all models)
  • Air Conditioner/Heater (not on all models)
  • Alternate Paint Color
  • Machine Wash-Down System
  • Trash Collecting Package
  • Hydraulically Powered Spud Anchors
  • Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Outlets, (1/2” Standard)
  • Spare Parts Packages (Std. & Extended)
  • Tool Kit & Box

Available Options

  • Stainless Steel Hull
  • Stainless Steel Conveyor Belt (on harvesting head only)
  • Cleats on Front Conveyor Belt
  • Alternate Engine Choice
  • Working Lights
  • Sun/Rain Roof
  • Operators Cab (not on all models)
  • Air Conditioner/Heater (not on all models)
  • Alternate Paint Color
  • Machine Wash-Down System
  • Trash Collecting Package
  • Hydraulically Powered Spud Anchors
  • Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Outlets, (1/2” Standard)
  • Spare Parts Packages (Std. & Extended)
  • Tool Kit & Box
  • A Complete Hydraulic System for all harvesting, load handling, and propulsion functions, with variable speed control at the operator’s finger tips
  • Diesel Engine/Hydraulic Power Unit, with heavy duty battery under a lift-up hood..
  • Lockable hydraulic oil and diesel fuel tanks, hydraulic directional valves, filtration.
  • Operator’s platform with a seat and console with engine controls and monitoring system including warning lights, tachometer & hour meter, and hydraulic controls with pressure gauge.
  • Conveyor belt system made of heavy duty open mesh galvanized steel supported by UHMD plastic tracks and interchangeable floors.
  • Harvesting head with adjustable depth setting, as well as swing back impact relief.
  • Storage Conveyor with load indexing and height adjustable discharge.
  • “Hydro-dynamically” shaped hulls, including multiple compartments, inner ribbing, tie and lift cleats, drains & vents, anti-skid deck, and bottom skids.
  • Two independent, bi-directional, hydraulically driven Paddle Wheels with variable speed controls.
  • Paddle Wheel tilt-up system for road transport (on FX Models).
  • Railings & guards.
  • Stainless steel fasteners.
  • Marine coating, following sandblast preparation, included priming and finishing coats.  Standard colors are orange with blue accents.
  • Fire extinguishers and Life jacket.
  • Operators  manual, parts catalog, and one year warranty.