A50 and A55 Compost Turner

The Next Level is Waiting. And Affordable!

The BACKHUS® A50 and A55 compost turners are the pinnacle of compost turning technology and can take your operation to the next level.

The BACKHUS A50 can turn 5,200 yards per hour and easily handle windrows up to 16’ wide and 11’ tall, while the A55 can turn up to 5,900 yards per hour and handle windrows up to 18’ wide and 8’ tall.

Powerful and intelligent. That’s why the BACKHUS A50 and A55 are some of the best-selling compost turners in North America.

Standard features include a high-torque drum, Cummins diesel power plant, hydraulic tailgate, large track clears, reversing cooling fan, self-diagnostic CAN bus control system, and a 360-degree elevating cabin.

Try one and you’ll want to make an A50 or A55 compost turner the cornerstone of your operation.

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A BACKHUS self-propelled compost turner turns a long windrow of compost.

The operator sits in a comfortable enclosed cab high atop BACKHUS compost turners to see what they are doing.

Product Features

Easy Access

All critical components and functions of the machine are easily accessible for routine maintenance and service.

INTUITIVE CONTROLS

Control operating speed and steering with one hand, and access critical functions via “top hat” push buttons on the intuitive joystick control.

PANORAMIC CABIN

The panoramic cabin and rearview camera provide clear visibility of the turning environment.

EFFICIENT ENGINE

BACKHUS makes the most efficient turners in the industry, and the standard diesel engine with turbocharger allows for maximum power.

HYDRAULIC TAILGATE

This operator-controlled feature manipulates the throwing of material and allows for the shaping of windrows or help with mixing.

POWERFUL DRIVETRAIN

The robust hydraulics system ensures the drum and drive handle the toughest material environments.

TRACK CLEARERS/PLOWS

Operating independently of the frame and drum position, the clearers are very easily controlled to provide toe-to-toe windrow placement. The one-touch ‘float’ feature maintains constant contact with the pad.

ARMORED DRUM TOOLS

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