Windrow Turners

BACKHUS: The Turners for Professional Composting

With our BACKHUS windrow turners, we are the world market leader for a reason: The widest range of machine widths for every application, the most comprehensive standard equipment and the best range of optional adaptation options make us the first choice on the market. Coupled with almost 40 years of experience, competent advice and excellent service, our Eggersmann BACKHUS stand for professional turning all over the world. 

In Which Applications can I use BACKHUS Windrow Turners?

Originally designed for the efficient composting of farmyard manure and food scraps as a compost turner, we have developed our BACKHUS into versatile all-purpose machines. Today they are used in a wide range of applications. These include:

  • The composting of
    • Green waste
    • Stable manure
    • Food residues
    • Digestate
    • Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB)
  • The remediation of contaminated soils
  • The treatment of sewage sludge
  • Biological drying of municipal waste
  • The production of substrates

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Windrow & Lane Turners

Turning With the Professionals!

BACKHUS A 30

Windrow Turner

The BACKHUS A 30 windrow turner impresses with its robust and compact design and is easy to use thanks to its intuitive handling. 

Max. windrow width: 3 m

Max. windrow height: 1.3 m

Turning capacity: up to 700 m³/h

BACKHUS A 38

Windrow Turner

The BACKHUS A 38 turner for triangular windrows is new to the BACKHUS family and replaces the BACKHUS A 36 as a further development.

Max. windrow width: 3.8 m

Max. windrow height: 1.9 m

Turning capacity: up to 1,500 m³/h

BACKHUS A 45

Windrow Turner

The BACKHUS A 45 windrow turner impresses with extensive standard equipment and optional concept solutions.

Max. windrow width: 4.5 m

Max. windrow height: 2.3 m

Turning capacity: up to 3,000 m³/h

BACKHUS A 50 / A 55

Windrow Turner

The self-propelled BACKHUS A 50 / A 55 turners are used for windrow composting, soil remediation and substrate mixing.

Max. windrow width: 5-5.5 m

Max. windrow height: 2.4-2.5 m

Turning capacity: up to 4,000-4,500 m³/h

BACKHUS A 60 / A 65

Windrow Turner

The BACKHUS A 60 / 65 windrow turner homogenises, loosens and oxygenates compost windrows.

Max. windrow width: 6-6.5 m

Max. windrow height: 2.7-2.9 m

Turning capacity: up to 5,000-5,500 m³/h

BACKHUS A 75

Windrow Turner

The BACKHUS A 75 self-propelled windrow turner achieves the highest throughputs with energy-efficient fuel consumption.

Max. windrow width: 7.5 m

Max. windrow height: 3.3 m

Turning capacity: up to 7,000 m³/h

LANE TURNER LT

Lane Turner

The LANE TURNER LT enables composting, drying and soil remediation in lanes. 

Row width: 4.5-5 m

Turning capacity: up to 2,000 m³/h

CONVAERO CON 60 / 80 / 100

Lane Turner

The CONVAERO CON 60 / 80 / 100 combine the proven BACKHUS turning technology with the flexible CONVAERO system.

Line width: 6-10 m

How do the Various Eggersmann Turning Technologies Differ From Each Other?

We at Eggersmann offer a wide range of turners for windrow and lane composting: 

  • Triangular Windrow Composting
    BACKHUS A 30 to A 75
  • Open / Closed Lane Composting
    BACKHUS LANE TURNER LT
  • Open Lane Composting With Membrane Cover
    CONVAERO CON 60 to CON 100

Within open windrow composting, the BACKHUS A 30 and 38 form the smaller performance segment, while the BACKHUS A 45, A 50 and A 55 cover the middle segment. The BACKHUS A 60, A 65 and A 75 together represent the upper class. The BACKHUS A 45 to A 75 essentially only differ in terms of transfer capacity and machine size - the excellent standard equipment and extensive customisation options are the same. The BACKHUS A 38 can already boast many of these aspects, but as a transition between the BACKHUS A 30 and A 45, it strikes a balance between compactness with minimised investment costs and the high level of equipment required for our products.

For Which Windrow Widths and Turning Capacities are the BACKHUS Compost Turners Suitable?

With our BACKHUS, we at Eggersmann offer the most comprehensive portfolio of windrow converters - no other manufacturer covers so many windrow widths and turning capacities:

Machine Windrow Width (with XL Track Clearer) Windrow Height Turning Capacity
BACKHUS A 30 3,0 m - 1,3 m 700 m³/h
BACKHUS A 38 3,8 m 4,0 m 1,9 m 1.500 m³/h
BACKHUS A 45 4,5 m 4,7 m 2,3 m 3.000 m³/h
BACKHUS A 50 5,0 m 5,3 m 2,4 m 4.000 m³/h
BACKHUS A 55 5,5 m 5,8 m 2,5 m 4.500 m³/h
BACKHUS A 60 6,0 m 6,3 m 2,7 m 5.000 m³/h
BACKHUS A 65 6,5 m 6,8 m 2,9 m 5.500 m³/h
BACKHUS A 75 7,5 m 7,8 m 3,3 m 7.000 m³/h
LANE TURNER LT 4,5 m - 5,0 m - 2,7 m 2000 m³/h
CONAVERO CON 60 6,0 m - 3,3 m 3.800 m³/h
CONAVERO CON 80 8,0 m - 3,3 m 6.000 m³/h
CONAVERO CON 100 10,0 m - 3,3 m 7.200 m³/h

BACKHUS A 30

Does Eggersmann Also Offer Advisory Services?

We want you to be successful, which is why you can always count on our support. We therefore offer you the following consultations:

  1. Area Calculation
    Are you thinking about buying your first windrow turner or expanding your existing machine park? We will be happy to help you with the area calculation. Just give us some basic figures and together we will find the most suitable BACKHUS for you!
  2. Customisation of the Machine
    Beyond the generous standard equipment, we at Eggersmann offer a wide range of additional options. These enable us to adapt the BACKHUS turner to your individual requirements.
  3. Adjustment of the Material Mixing Ratio
    We are happy to provide you with our many years of expertise and know-how in this area as well. We support and advise you in the composition and selection of the necessary materials to achieve an optimal mixing ratio.

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What is the Standard Equipment of the BACKHUS Windrow Turners?

We have been developing and producing compost and windrow turners for almost 40 years. The experience we have gained has always been put into improving our machines – they are therefore characterised today by an extraordinary variety of practical, safe as well as economically valuable standards:

  • Eggersmann Track Control 
    Eggersmann Track Control is a load-dependent drive control system with an integrated load limit controller. The machines automatically adjust the forward drive to the resistance on the rotor. 
  • Versatile Rotor Characteristics
    The speed of the rotors is infinitely variable, giving the driver maximum process control during the pass. In addition, the rotors are reversible and can be adjusted in height independently of the frame if required. 
  • Ground Contour Adjustment
    The hydraulic track clearers feature automatic ground contour adjustment. They therefore glide over the ground even if it is uneven, creating a ""floating"" impression. This prevents material from the windrow from getting under the undercarriages, which provides excellent traction. If necessary, the track clearers can be individually adjusted from the cabin.
  • Panorama Cabin
    The 360 degree panorama cabin offers very special comfort. An all-round sunshade, air conditioning, heating as well as a Bluetooth radio and an air-suspended driver's seat make the windrow crossing as pleasant as possible. 
  • On-Board Computer
    A 12.1 inch TFT touch-screen display ensures highly intuitive operation of the machines. All important information on the status of your BACKHUS is summarised here and presented in an easy-to-understand manner. 
  • Maintenance Platforms
    With their working platforms integrated into the cooling and engine bonnets, our BACKHUS A 45 to A 75 are particularly easy to maintain. When the bonnets are opened, the platforms fold out automatically and allow free access to all components.
  • Hydraulic Rear Flap
    The hydraulic rear flap is an option with many suppliers - with us it is standard. It reduces the heap offset at the beginning of the passage and thus contributes to even better space management. 
  • Sophisticated Cooling System
    The BACKHUS has automatically reversible engine and hydraulic oil coolers, which can also be operated manually. The air intake takes place from the centre of the machine and is additionally protected by removable trapezoidal perforated plates, which makes cleaning easy.

BACKHUS A 50 / A 55

What Additional Options are Available for BACKHUS Windrow Turners?

Composting, mixing or drying - different applications also require different approaches: We create a customised solution for you from a wide range of additional options and individual adaptations:

  • Irrigation System and Concentrate Spraying System
    We offer the option of an irrigation system to better control the composting process. In this case, the water is supplied via a BACKHUS HD hose drum. The hose drum is connected to the turner by radio and thus automatically controls the unwinding and rewinding of the hose. Alternatively or as a supplement, there is also the option of a concentrate injection unit for even more targeted adjustment of the composting process. 
  • Eggersmann Management System
    This system detects the load on the hydraulic system and automatically adjusts the diesel engine speed to the power requirement. This not only ensures a smooth and constant pass, but also offers great potential for reducing fuel consumption. Savings of 5 to 10 % are possible with the system. 
  • Side Conveyor
    Our self-propelled BACKHUS already allow an excellent utilisation of space due to the foot-to-foot heaps. For particularly demanding space management, we also offer the option of a side shifter. Coupled to the BACKHUS, this shifts the material by one heap width during the transfer, so that a space layout according to the continuous flow principle is possible.
  • Fleece Winder
    A fleece not only reduces the escape of unpleasant odours and the formation of dust, but can also optimise the rotting process, for example, by preventing the windrow from drying out or becoming soaked. With a fleece winder at the front and rear of the BACKHUS, you can wind up the fleece lying on the windrow and unwind a new fleece at the same time. This saves time and the windrow is always well protected.   
  • Camera Package
    For even better visibility, the machines can be equipped with three cameras. One camera is installed on the left and one on the right side of the machine. The third is mounted above the Hydraulic Rear Flap. For the cabin, there is a monitor that optionally displays all three images simultaneously or just one.
  • Mobile Cabin
    The panorama cabin is also available as a mobile version. In this case, it moves down the side of the machine. This considerably reduces the effort required to prepare the machine for transport to new work sites and, on top of that, makes it easier for you to get in and out.
  • XL Track Clearer
    An XL track clearer can be used to increase the maximum windrow width by 0.2 m on the BACKHUS A 38 and by 0.3 m on the BACKHUS A 45 to A 75. This enables optimum utilisation of the available space. 
  • Landfill Version
    In the case of unpaved or very uneven ground, we recommend changing to the landfill version. This includes massive track clearers with a wider undercarriage. The undercarriage thus provides even more traction and lower ground pressure and the track clearer frees the track from debris even under the most adverse conditions.

What Undercarriages are Available for BACKHUS Windrow Turners?

We deliver your BACKHUS from the A 38 with a crawler chassis with exchangeable rubber pads as a standard. Optionally, you have the possibility to choose a wheel chassis. You can also adapt the crawler tracks to your individual requirements by choosing bar plates, welded steel plates or the landfill tracks.

What Exactly is Composting and How Does It Differ From Biological Drying?

Even if the assumption is close, composting does not necessarily always aim at the creation of "compost" in the sense of a marketable product. Basically, the word "composting" describes the natural transformation of organic material into humus by bacteria in a rotting process. If this "compost" has a high degree of purity, it can ultimately be used as fertiliser. However, materials are often composted for which later use as fertiliser can be ruled out from the outset. Household waste, for example, often contains a high organic content that can hardly be separated from the rest of the waste – yet composting or biological drying is recommended for the following reasons alone:

  • Volume
    Waste with a non-composted organic content has a much higher volume, which makes landfilling more difficult. In addition to processing the material with shredders, etc., regular turning is therefore also one of the efficient methods for decisively reducing the volume.   
  • Energy Expenditure
    Non-recyclable waste such as residual waste is largely treated thermally. The biofractions contained therein consist to a large extent of water, and the high moisture content therefore increases the energy demand during incineration. Biological drying with a membrane or complete composting before thermal treatment is therefore often more cost-effective. 
  • Temperature 
    During composting, temperatures of up to 65 degrees are generated. If municipal waste is not treated before landfilling, uncontrolled composting takes place. The landfill then heats up considerably and hazardous pollutants can escape in combination with the other waste.
  • Gases
    Controlled composting with converters also produces C02, but landfilling untreated material is many times more harmful to the climate. Especially in cavities sealed off from the oxygen supply, methane and nitrous oxide are quickly produced. This can be prevented by regular conversion. 

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