Any vehicle with “King” in its name has to be something extraordinary. The Amphi-King 6450 from Berky is no exception. The amphibious vehicle is used in the water and on land for many types of work on shores and embankments. This includes mowing difficult-to-access shorelines, removing floating material, and clearing sludge. Its two-part articulated arm allows a variety of devices to be attached making the Amphi-King the Swiss army knife of shoreline and river maintenance. With its low draft and hydraulic crawler tracks, there are hardly any environments that the vehicle cannot handle – it is a true “amphibious king”.

A true king must also be strong, of course. Therefore, the amphibious vehicle’s powerful hydraulic system is driven by a four-cylinder diesel engine from Hatz. The 4H50TIC delivers 55 kilowatts of power and weighs only 255 kilograms, making it powerfully compact. The weight of the “heart” of the machine is especially important in the Amphi-King’s typical area of application. The lightweight Hatz 4H50TIC contributes to the low overall weight of 3.1 tons, which in turn supports the low draft of just 0.8 meters. The lighter the machine, the less it damages and compacts the ground on shorelines and embankments, which are often vulnerable areas. And the light weight means the machine can be transported on a normal trailer. This king is modest and does not require the costly (heavy-duty) sedan chair. This video shows the type of work the Berky Amphi-King is made for:

For Berky, easy integration of the Hatz 4H50TIC in the design of the machine was nearly as important as the weight. Hatz also offers the four-cylinder engine as an Open Power Unit. This version provides all the parts that are required to operate the engine, in addition to what is typically included. This includes all the coolers, hoses, and cables. Everything is delivered preassembled, so Berky has made the mounting and installation as easy as possible. In combination with an otherwise highly complex machine, it was as easy as plug and play, as if you were connecting a USB mouse to your computer at home.

The Hatz 4H50TIC is enormously powerful even at low rotational speeds. This makes the Amphi-King light on its feet – both on land and in the water. The driver (or captain) can operate the hybrid vehicle more comfortably, and it also protects the habitat of nearby animals. In addition, the four-cylinder diesel engine from Hatz has an efficient exhaust treatment system that also protects the environment from emissions.

The Berky Amphi-King is an extraordinary machine that you don’t see every day. It’s powerful and environmentally friendly – powered by Hatz.