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A30 Compost Turner

High-Performing. Affordable. Practical.

Pull-behind attachment or loader bucket not getting the job done? It’s time to upgrade to the BACKHUS® A30 compost turner – priced like an entry level turner but with the performance of a premium machine. The time savings alone will have you wondering how you ever got by without it!

The robust A30 compost turner comes complete with many of the features of the much larger BACKHUS machines but on a compact chassis. Small and light enough to be pulled a by car trailer, but powerful enough to turn over 900 cubic yards per hour, the A30 is another reason to invest in the best – BACKHUS.

The BACKHUS A30 compost turner delivers. Diesel powered and self-propelled, the BACKHUS A30 easily turns windrows up to 10′ wide and 4′ tall and is a breeze to operate and just as easy to maintain.

It’s tomorrow’s most economical turner, today.

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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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Case Studies

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