The Product Range

Universal Solutions of America LLC’s Environmental division uses the most productive and dependable fleet in the world. Our Aquatic Plant Harvesters fleet include as standard equipment: 3” plated, easily replaceable cutting knives; suspended, pivoted harvesting head for protection against underwater hazards; control bridge with ergonomic seating, full instrumentation, hydraulic controls and excellent operator visibility; bridge mounted diesel power unit for easy maintenance and moisture protection; barge bottom abrasion protectors; fire extinguisher; lockable battery and tool box; a multi-coat, thermally cured, high visibility, safety orange epoxy paint system for superior corrosion protection.

The larger H Series Harvesters:

These are the largest and the most productive Harvesters in the world are currently on our fleet. These durable machines are preferred on wider water ways dealing with heavy and extensive aquatic plant infestation problems. They provide cutting widths of 7’ to 10’ (2.74m to 3.66m) and sizable storage capacities of 460 to 1000 cubic feet (13m3 to 29m3).

The mid-range Harvester Series These mid-range, powerful, rugged Harvester is best for widespread aquatic plant problems and control of medium to large aquatic plant bed. These also a must for those narrow water ways.

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

Trailers

Facilitate the fast launching of the Harvesters and Transporters, and are equipped with winches for easy retrieval. A built-in mechanical guidance system accurately positions the vessels on the road legal trailers.

Tilt Deck Trailers, in addition to the standard Trailer functions, are capable of storing vessels directly on the ground and of retrieving them from their parked positions without the aid of any other equipment.

Shore Conveyors

These are an unloading link between a Harvester or Transporter and a land-based dump truck. They encompass a conveyor body, an interlock system, and an undercarriage on wheels for local transport. They can accommodate water/land level differentials of up to 17' (5.1m). Shore Conveyors are available with an integral hydraulic power pack or with a quick-disconnect system which uses the hydraulic power from the Harvester.

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Transporters & Hydrashuttles These are a family of self-contained vessels in our fleet. These are propelled by hydraulically driven paddlewheels, outboard engine(s), an inboard/outboard diesel engine or hydraulic outboard engine(s). They are designed to move larger masses of harvested vegetation from a Harvester at the harvesting site to an onshore off-loading site. Bow loading and unloading assures the operator of unobstructed vision at all times from the raised bridge. The front conveyor couples automatically to the Harvester in the collecting mode, and while off-loading it couples to a shore conveyor which then transfers the biomass directly into a dump truck. Our Transporters have in excess of 1000 cubit ft (29 cubic meters) of storage capacity. These are a MUST for a smooth and efficient water way clean up operations.

FLOATING DEBRIS RETRIEVAL VESSELS

Trash Hunters/Skimmers or Debris Hunters/Skimmers

From our aquatic harvester fleet, the family of heavy-duty workboats are designed for the purpose of collecting and loading floating trash and debris onto their storage conveyors, transporting the cargo to an off-loading point and discharging the load into a suitable container or transport. These can be used in ports, harbors, marinas and other bodies of water. Trash Hunters are propelled by hydraulically driven paddlewheels, outboard engine(s), inboard/outboard diesel engine(s) or hydraulic outboard(s), and they are capable of collecting up to 1200 cubic feet (34m3) of floating debris per load.