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A60 and A65 Compost Turner

Maximum Performance. Minimum Fuel Consumption.

Maximum Homogenization at High Volume.

The BACKHUS® A60 and A65 windrow turners are built around a large-diameter, high-torque, slow-speed drum that reaches the full depth of the windrow on every pass, ensuring thorough homogenization and oxygenation from top to bottom.

The A60 processes up to 6,500 cubic yards per hour and handles windrows up to 20 feet wide and 9 feet tall. The A65 steps that up to 7,200 cubic yards per hour while accommodating windrows up to 21 feet 4 inches wide and 10 feet tall.

That combination of high-capacity output and fuel-efficient operation makes the A60 and A65 a strong fit for large commercial composting facilities and municipal operations with demanding volume requirements.

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Product Features

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Easy Access

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

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INTUITIVE CONTROLS

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

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PANORAMIC CABIN

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

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EFFICIENT ENGINE

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

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HYDRAULIC TAILGATE

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

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POWERFUL DRIVETRAIN

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

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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.

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ARMORED DRUM TOOLS

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

A60 and A65 Compost Turner Demonstration

Interested in the BACKHUS A60 or A65 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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June 12, 2025

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Marin Sanitary Service Helps Turn Food into Clean Energy with Tiger HS-55 Depackager

May 19, 2025

Marin Sanitary Service (MSS), based in San Rafael, California, is a recycling pioneer that provides residential and commercial waste collection, recyclables, and organic waste pick-up services for Marin County. This…

Sevier Solid Waste Gets Trommel Consistency and Reliability with Ecoverse

August 29, 2024

Sevier Solid Waste, Inc. (SSWI) in Pigeon Forge, TN operates the largest mixed co-composting facility in the nation and processes all the waste from the cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville and…