Mud Cat
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersNew Richmond, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Mud Cat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mud Cat
- Legal name
- Mud Cat, Division of Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC
- Website
- https://mudcatdredge.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Mud Cat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dredging Equipment
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dredging & Channel Deepening (Capital & Maintenance) (IMAFAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sediment Remediation & Dredging (Capping, Removal, Confined Disposal) (EUAIALAG), Sediment Remediation & Dredging (Contaminated Sediments) (BPALAKAI), Dredging Spoils / Sediment Slurry Pipeline Transportation (TLAGAIAI)
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Where Mud Cat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Richmond
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Mud Cat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Dredge Equipment Sales: Mud Cat generates primary revenue through manufacturing and selling standard manned diesel dredges (D-Series), unmanned electric remote-controlled dredges (E-Series), and automated dredging systems. Custom-built electric dredges are also manufactured to client specifications.
- Dredge Rentals: Short-term, long-term, and seasonal rental programs available throughout United States and Canada. Provides try-before-you-buy option for customers.
- Lease-Purchase Programs: Rent-to-own path where qualifying on-time rental payments count toward ownership. Available in US and Canada market.
- Parts and Service: Multi-million-dollar parts inventory with same-day shipping worldwide. Technical support via phone and email provided free for life of equipment. Field service department provides on-site support, operator training, and maintenance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Radio Remote Control Add-on for D-Series |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Mud Cat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mud Cat designs, manufactures, and sells auger dredging systems used for sediment and sludge removal from lagoons, ponds, lakes, and waterways. Its product line includes self-propelled diesel auger dredges (D-Series) and unmanned electric remote-controlled dredges (E-Series), supported by patented cutterhead and automation technologies, parts, service, and rental/lease-purchase programs.
Product overview
Mud Cat manufactures a portfolio of auger dredges including the D-Series (diesel-powered manned dredges: MC-115D, MC-225D, MC-275D, MC-275D-SP) and E-Series (electric remote-controlled dredges: MC-40E, MC-40E Deep Digging, MC-50E, MC-100E, and Custom Electric). The product line centers on horizontal auger cutterhead technology that creates even bottom profiles with lower turbidity than open-basket cutterheads. Key proprietary features include the patented WeedMaster cutterhead for hydraulic weed harvesting and Pump Defender debris screen for debris-rich environments. All E-Series units come standard with Radio Remote Sense and Auto Sense automation, with optional Lateral Sense, Bottom Sense, and Shore Panel full automation systems. The portfolio is supported by booster pumps, GeoPool dewatering systems, and comprehensive technical support, parts, and rental services. Products serve municipal water/wastewater, industrial, agricultural, mining, and environmental sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mud Cat 115D One-truck transportable self-propelled diesel auger dredge for lagoon cleaning, with 8-inch discharge and optional WeedMaster cutterhead for vegetation control.
- Mud Cat 225D Self-propelled diesel auger dredge with anti-corrosion packages as standard equipment, designed for industrial, agricultural, mining, and stormwater pond projects worldwide.
- Mud Cat 275D Flagship diesel auger dredge in the Mud Cat product line, engineered to lead on vital performance specifications against global competitors.
- Mud Cat 275D-SP Special configuration of the 275D series, designed for specific high-performance applications.
- MC-40E Electric Dredge Remote controlled electric auger dredge, preferred by consulting engineers globally for removing accumulated solids from storage basins and lagoons.
- MC-40E Deep Digging (30 ft) Extended depth version of MC-40E reaching 9.1m (30 ft) digging depth, the deepest digging remote controlled dredge with horizontal cutterhead in the industry.
- MC-50E Electric Dredge Remote controlled electric auger dredge with increased productivity and dredging depth, one-truck transportable, fits into 40-foot ocean container with cutterhead removed.
- MC-100E Electric Dredge Remote controlled electric auger dredge powerhouse of the E-Series, meeting same productivity as diesel dredges twice its size, cleans lagoons to 6.1m depth with 680 m3/hr pump capacity.
- Custom Electric Dredges Job-specific custom electric dredges customized for dredging depth, pump requirements, dimension restrictions, automation level, flow/density systems, stainless steel for pH environments, and application-specific cutterhead designs.
- Booster Pumps Pipeline extension equipment that extends the discharge distance to reach distant dewatering or disposal areas when pumping distance exceeds onboard pump capacity.
- GeoPool Dewatering Cost-effective, reusable, and scalable dewatering solution using modular steel frames lined with geofabric material and patented Dump Door technology for efficient water-solids separation.
- Dredge Rental Programs Short-term, long-term, and seasonal rental of Mud Cat dredges available throughout the United States and Canada, providing a try-before-you-buy option for customers.
- Parts and Field Service Multi-million-dollar parts inventory with same-day shipping worldwide, free lifetime technical support by phone and email, plus on-site field service, operator training, and maintenance.
Quantifiable outcome
- 80% reduction in downtime in debris-rich environments with Pump Defender technology
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Mud Cat
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Mud Cat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Mud Cat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.
- Tri-PumpcoreTri-Pump, a leading provider of pumping solutions in Africa, entered into an exclusive distributor agreement with Ellicott Dredge Enterprises to enhance efficiency in the African mining sector. The partnership provides local support and distribution for Mud Cat dredges in African markets.
- Apex EnvirocarecoreApex Envirocare is EDE's exclusive Australian distributor for Mud Cat dredges. They provide dredging and desludging services throughout Australia including Western Australia and have utilized Mud Cat 40E and 115D units for various wastewater and industrial pond projects.
- U.S. Army Corps of EngineersnotableThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the largest span of water infrastructure in the United States and has purchased IMS Versi-Dredges for use in the United States and abroad. They have also recognized Mud Cat dredge efficiency at 95-99%.
- Western Dredging Association (WEDA)minorThrough Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, Mud Cat is a proud member of the Western Dredging Association, a non-profit technical professional organization devoted to exchange of knowledge in dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction.
- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)minorThrough EDE, Mud Cat is a member of NSSGA, the primary organization representing aggregates industry interests.
- Water Environment Federation (WEF)minorThrough EDE, Mud Cat is a product member of WEF, a global not-for-profit technical and educational organization for water quality professionals. IMS attends WEFTEC show annually.
- Association of Marina Industries (AMI)minorThrough EDE, Mud Cat is a proud member of AMI, supporting marina operators with dredging solutions.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Mud Cat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DSC Dredge: US-based dredge manufacturer producing a comparable range of small-to-mid-size cutter suction and auger dredges for municipal, industrial, and mining applications. Direct competitor in the Americas small-dredge market.
- Normrock Industries: Smaller US-based dredge manufacturer producing auger and hydraulic dredges for similar lagoon, pond, and waterway maintenance applications as Mud Cat.
- Royal IHC: Dutch global leader in dredging equipment, shipbuilding, and maritime services. Competes with Mud Cat in industrial and mining dredging equipment, though focused on larger-scale dredges and vessels.
- EDDY Pump Corporation: US manufacturer of industrial pumps and dredging equipment, including hydraulic dredges and slurry pumps. Overlaps with Mud Cat's pumping and auger dredge product offerings for similar municipal and industrial customers.
- Damen Dredging Equipment: Dutch manufacturer of a wide range of standard and customized dredging vessels and equipment. Competes globally with Mud Cat in industrial, environmental, and smaller-scale dredging applications.
- Piranha Pump: US manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial and dredge pumps used in municipal, mining, and industrial slurry applications. Competes with components of Mud Cat's dredging systems and targets overlapping customers.
- Ellicott Dredge Enterprises: Sister brand under the same Ellicott Dredge Enterprises / Markel Corporation umbrella. Manufactures larger cutter suction and bucket dredges, overlapping in customer base and product category with Mud Cat's auger dredge line.
- IMS Versi-Dredge: Sister brand under Ellicott Dredge Enterprises. Manufactures small, versatile hydraulic dredges targeting similar municipal, industrial, and environmental remediation applications as Mud Cat's E-Series.
Broad incumbents
- Caterpillar: Global construction and mining equipment incumbent with a broad product portfolio. While not specializing in auger dredges, Caterpillar competes in adjacent equipment categories including earthmoving and material handling used by the same municipal and industrial customers.
- Vermeer Corporation: US-based industrial and construction equipment manufacturer with horizontal directional drilling, trenching, and material handling lines. Competes in adjacent niche equipment markets targeting utility, municipal, and industrial customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Mud Cat financial estimates
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Mud Cat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Mud Cat funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Mud Cat
What does Mud Cat do?
Mud Cat designs, manufactures, and sells auger dredging systems used for sediment and sludge removal from lagoons, ponds, lakes, and waterways. Its product line includes self-propelled diesel auger dredges (D-Series) and unmanned electric remote-controlled dredges (E-Series), supported by patented cutterhead and automation technologies, parts, service, and rental/lease-purchase programs.
Is Mud Cat a public or private company?
Mud Cat is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Mud Cat founded?
Mud Cat was founded in 1971. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Mud Cat based?
Mud Cat is headquartered in New Richmond, United States, in the North America region.
How does Mud Cat make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Dredge Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are dredge Rentals, lease-Purchase Programs and parts and Service.
Who are Mud Cat's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DSC Dredge, Normrock Industries, Royal IHC, EDDY Pump Corporation, Damen Dredging Equipment, Piranha Pump, Ellicott Dredge Enterprises and IMS Versi-Dredge. Broad incumbents are Caterpillar and Vermeer Corporation.
Does Mud Cat have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mud Cat.
What industry is Mud Cat in?
Mud Cat's product category is Dredging Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAJAB, Dredging & Channel Deepening (Capital & Maintenance), with a secondary code of EUAIALAG, Sediment Remediation & Dredging (Capping, Removal, Confined Disposal). Its SIC code is 3531.