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A30 Compost Turner

High-Performing. Affordable. Practical.

Compact Turner. Serious Performance.

If a pull-behind attachment or loader bucket is slowing you down, the BACKHUS® A30 is the upgrade your operation needs. Priced accessibly for smaller operations, the A30 delivers the performance and build quality associated with the larger BACKHUS lineup on a compact, easy-to-manage chassis.

Small and light enough to transport on a standard car trailer, the diesel-powered, self-propelled A30 turns windrows up to 10 feet wide and 4 feet tall and processes over 900 cubic yards per hour. It is straightforward to operate and equally simple to maintain, making it a practical choice for growers, small municipalities, and farm-based composters looking to move beyond manual methods.

Toe-to-toe windrow placement, robust construction, and the full-featured design you expect from BACKHUS come standard. The A30 makes professional-grade composting accessible without compromise.

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Product Features

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Compact Design

This robust and compact turner is easy to operate, requires little maintenance, and is extremely efficient.

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Easy Controls

One-handed control of both feed and steering makes the A30 flexible to operate and easy to handle.

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Self-Propelled

The on-chassis, fully hydraulic, low-maintenance drive does not require an external tractor. Modern diesel technology ensures low fuel consumption.

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RUBBER-TRACKED UNDERCARRIAGE

The rubber-tracked undercarriage ensures top handling performance, forming windrows without lanes for optimal space utilization.

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Easy Transport

Compact design and low weight make the A30 easy to transport - even on a car trailer - for versatility and maximum readiness.

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ARMORED DRUM TOOLS

The drum tools are coated with an abrasion-resistant material for maximum tool life.

A30 Compost Turner Demonstration

Interested in the BACKHUS A30 Compost Turner? Contact us to arrange an on-site demonstration at your facility, running your material, to see just how good it is!

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