A lot’s changed over the years but tough, reliable dredges? That’s forever.

   A lot’s changed over the years but tough, reliable dredges? That’s forever.

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From pipe and floats to couplers and accessories, VMI Dredges keeps you supplied.

                                                

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From pipe and floats to couplers and accessories, VMI Dredges keeps you supplied.
Another load is headed out and on its way to the jobsite.
Need pipe, floats, couplers, or accessories? Call VMI Dredges at 918-225-7000.
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Did You Know? From horizontal dredges to Swamp Hoe amphibious excavators, serious dredging requires serious equipment and we’ve got it.

  

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 Did You Know?

From horizontal dredges to Swamp Hoe amphibious excavators, serious dredging requires serious equipment and we’ve got it.

✅ Horizontal Dredges

✅ Cutter Suction Dredges

✅ Swamp Hoe Amphibious Excavators

✅ Booster Pumps

✅ HDPE Pipe

…and more.

Whether you're clearing sludge, reclaiming land, or powering through sediment—VMI Dredges has the solution. Rent it. Buy it. Run it.

#ThisIsHowYouDredge #DredgeEquipment #VMIDredges #BuiltForTheJob #DredgingSolutions #SwampHoe #DredgePipe #HDPEPipe

 

 The Weight of Steel, The Precision of Purpose: Inside VMI’s Dredge Manufacturing Legacy

Long before a dredge hits the water, before it clears a channel or reclaims a shoreline, it begins as something far more elemental - a vision shaped in steel, forged with purpose, and crafted by hands that understand the true cost of failure.

At VMI Dredges, manufacturing is not a step in the process. It is the process.

A sacred one. One that bears the weight of industry, the trust of communities, and the urgency of global restoration.

Where Machines Are Born to Matter

In a factory nestled in Cushing, Oklahoma, there’s a rhythm to the work. A pulse. It hums through overhead cranes, arcs across welding bays, and echoes in the clatter of a cutterhead being balanced to

millimeter precision.

This is where VMI dredges are made. Not in offshore plants. Not on anonymous assembly lines. But in America. By American hands. For a world that needs results.

Every weld inspected.

Every system tested under load.

Every blueprint scrutinized for strength, simplicity, and serviceability.

Because when your machine is expected to move thousands of cubic yards per day through rock, clay, tailings, and silt there is no room for compromise.

Why Manufacturing Matters

Anyone can bolt steel together. But building a VMI dredge means understanding the real stakes.

It means knowing a missed weld might shut down a mine. A faulty control panel might flood a jobsite. A design flaw might cost a town its clean water supply.

That’s why our manufacturing teams work with engineers, field technicians, and real-world dredge operators to build machines that don’t just meet specs, but meet reality.

More Than Equipment.  We Build Trust

Every VMI dredge that leaves our yard carries more than a serial number. It carries the reputation of a company that has delivered for over 50 years. Across industries. Across continents. Across hurricanes, droughts, deadlines, and disasters.

And every component from the hydraulic manifolds to the spud carriage reflects a manufacturing philosophy rooted in:

Durability over disposability

Access over automation (because sometimes you’re fixing a pump at 2 a.m.)

Modularity over monoliths (because shipping and setup shouldn’t kill your margin)

This is design born from experience. Manufacturing shaped by mission.

The Craft Beneath the Surface

You may never see the welds on a VMI Titan 10 when it’s buried in silt 40 feet below the waterline. You may never notice the balance calibration on a horizontal dredge cutterhead, or the corrosion-resistant coatings that extend pump life in brine-heavy operations.

But when your machine runs flawlessly 14 hours a day in blistering heat?

When your jobsite meets its target before deadline?

When your client calls for another project next season?

That’s when you see what VMI manufacturing really means.

What We Build Isn’t Just Steel It’s Who We Are.In a world overrun by cheap imports and temporary fixes, VMI stands firm in the belief that what we build reflects who we are:

 American-built

⚙️ Field-proven

🔩 Operator-respected

We manufacture dredges that work and keep working. In mining pits, flood zones, stormwater ponds, remote jungles, and inland waterways alike.

Because someone has to build the backbone.

We are that someone.

918-225-7000

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Throw Back Thursday! A VMI Horizontal Dredger Working in the Water

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A cold day in Missouri.

A dredge in the water.

Just steel, grit, and the will to get it done.

Some things never change.

#VMIHistory #DredgingEquipment #ThisIsHowYouDredge #VMIDredges

We’re excited to announce that Lesia Fick will now serve as your primary contact for all VMI Dredges parts sales!

   We’re excited to announce that Lesia Fick will now serve as your primary contact for all VMI Dredges parts sales!

Lesia has been an integral part of the VMI Dredges team, and her commitment to exceptional customer service makes her the perfect person to support your dredging parts needs.

For quotes, orders, or any parts-related questions, reach out directly to Lesia at lfick@vmi-dredges.com or call 405-630-7444.

Thank you for your continued trust in VMI Dredges! We look forward to working with you!

#VMIDredges #PartsSales #DredgingEquipment #CustomerSupport #DredgingIndustry #PartsAndService #ThisIsHowYouDredge #TeamVMI

NOW HIRING: PURCHASING & LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

   🚨 NOW HIRING: PURCHASING & LOGISTICS ASSISTANT 🚨

Ready to take your career to the next level? VMI Dredges, a leader in dredging equipment since 1972, is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Assistant to join our team in Cushing, OK!

📍 Apply today at 1125 N Maitlen Drive, Cushing, OK
📞 Call us at 918-225-7000
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 VMI Dredges: The American-Made Backbone of Real-World Dredging

Investigating the machines that build, restore, and protect America

If you work in the real world where deadlines are tight, weather doesn’t wait, and jobs don’t get second chances you need equipment that doesn’t just promise performance but proves it. That’s exactly what VMI Dredges has delivered for more than 50 years.

Founded in the heartland of America and built for the toughest challenges in agriculture, mining, municipalities, and environmental restoration, VMI Dredges is more than a dredge manufacturer. It’s a partner in every job that demands precision, power, and reliability below the waterline.

A Company Forged in Dirt, Water, and Grit

This isn’t a story about sleek offices or tech-world buzzwords. VMI Dredges was built the old-fashioned way by solving problems in the field, one project at a time.

From its roots in Bethany, Oklahoma, VMI Dredges began by building durable, operator-friendly dredges for ponds, lagoons, and industrial waste systems. Today, its reach spans the country and beyond but the mission remains unchanged: Build dredging equipment that actually works in the environments where it matters most.

When you call VMI Dredges, you don’t get passed around. You get answers. When you order a dredge, you’re not getting something built for a trade show you’re getting something built for your job site.

Built for the Operators. Engineered for the Mission.

Every machine in the VMI lineup is designed with a clear principle: you shouldn’t need a Ph.D. to run a dredge.

Whether you’re clearing sludge from a lined lagoon, maintaining a rural waterway, or restoring marshland, VMI Dredges has a machine for the job:

🔹 Horizontal Auger Dredges (MD-415, MD-615, MD-815, MD-820P)

Ideal for lined ponds, wastewater treatment, agricultural runoff, and mining basins

Self-propelled or cable-drawn

Operated from shore, on-deck, or by remote control

Low turbidity, precision depth, easy to mobilize

🔹 Cutter Suction Dredges (Titan Series & Gladiator Series)

Designed for tough, compacted material and deeper dredging projects

Reinforced cutterheads with high-efficiency hydraulic systems

High-flow pumps and customizable pipe runs

Perfect for canal dredging, silt removal, and land reclamation

🔹 Swamp Hoe Amphibious Excavators

Access swamps, flooded regions, and soft terrain with ease

Built for disaster recovery, marsh rebuilding, and

wetland restoration

Float. Crawl. Dig. Repeat.

🔹 Boosters, Hose, HDPE Pipe, and Custom Kits

Extend range. Increase flow. Customize your entire dredging system from end to end.

Need a 20' dig depth or extra discharge length? VMI has an extension kit for that.

Who Relies on VMI Dredges?

Your peers already do.

Municipalities use VMI dredges to maintain stormwater retention ponds, reservoirs, and small lakes reducing flood risk and improving water quality.

Farmers and agricultural operators rely on auger dredges to remove sludge from irrigation ponds and effluent lagoons, preserving critical infrastructure.

Environmental professionals turn to VMI for remediation projects, wetland restoration, and silt recovery especially when the job demands precision.

Mining and industrial contractors use VMI units for tailings recovery, sediment removal, and regulatory compliance.

Disaster response teams count on amphibious machines to go where others can’t especially after floods or hurricanes.

This isn’t hypothetical. These are real machines on real job sites solving real problems every day.

Support That Stands Up. People Who Show Up.

Buying a dredge is a big decision. At VMI, it comes with something else you won’t find on most spec sheets: actual human support.

Whether you need help selecting the right model, customizing a setup, ordering a replacement hose, or training a new operator, VMI’s team is there. They know your name. They remember your project. They treat you like a partner, not a purchase order.

The VMI Difference? You Can Feel It in the Field.

While some manufacturers design for showrooms, VMI builds for muddy boots, long days, and real deadlines. Their equipment is rugged, accessible, and field-tested by the very industries it serves.

No empty promises. No corporate gloss. Just results.

Conclusion: If the Job’s in the Water, VMI Dredges Should Be on the Ground

The dredging industry is changing. Labor shortages, tighter budgets, and environmental demands are reshaping the way work gets done.

But one thing hasn’t changed: you still need machines that work, support you can trust, and a team that understands what’s on the line.

That’s why more people are turning to VMI Dredges because when the job can’t fail, neither can your equipment.

💬 Ready to start your dredging solution?

918-225-7000

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#ThisIsHowYouDredge

#VMIDredges

#BuiltToWork

Need HDPE pipe, floats, or hoses?

   Did You Know?  Need HDPE pipe, floats, or hoses? We’ve got it! New or used, ready for purchase, rental, or lease. VMI Dredges keeps your project moving smoothly.

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Loaded and rolling out to Texas!

  

Loaded and rolling out to Texas!

This freshly serviced and repainted VMI MD 615 Horizontal Dredge is headed to a loyal customer for an environmental clean-up mission because they know the VMI difference:

• Serious dredging power

• Reliable performance

• Unmatched customer support

Whether it’s horizontal dredging, cutter suction dredging, or more, our customers trust VMI Dredges again and again.

Built for shallow water.

Designed for tight spaces.

Fully transportable.

Always ready to move serious material.

Another mission.

Another waterway.

Another job made possible by precision-engineered power.

#VMIDredges #dredgerentals #dredgesales #thisishowyoudredge #VMIDifference

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#ThrowbackThursday Loaded up and ready to hit the water.

  #ThrowbackThursday

Loaded up and ready to hit the water.

Back in the day, this was the moment before the moment when the dredge was backed down, unstrapped, and launched into a new chapter of work. No flash. Just function.

Built by hand. Hauled by grit. Launched with purpose.

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