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Trenchers
A Trencher is piece of construction equipment used to dig trenches, typically for laying pipes or cable, or for drainage. Trenchers range from small portable units for use in the backyard, to attachments for a tractor, to extremely large monster vehicles like the 90 ton, 600 hp T1255 Commander from Vermeer. Depending on the type of digging implement, a trencher may be classified as a chain trencher or a rockwheel.
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NorthStar Trencher - 6.5 HP -
NorthStar Edger/Trencher — 6.5 HP
Powerful dual belt-driven trencher offers 3-position adjustable blade
depth, start and stop hand control, 14 gauge steel guards for safety,
4 wheel cart with 10 inch pneumatic tires, powder coat enamel finish and
more! Works as close as 9 inches away from a building or fence. Comes
with a two year limited warranty. The carbide tipped blade can create
a trench 7 inches deep and 1 1/2 inches wide.
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Choosing a Trencher
When it comes to choosing between a walk behind or ride on trencher, you
need to evaluate the job to determine which piece of equipment will do
the best job. Some of the obvious issues will be the: size of the trench,
digging conditions, space and portability.
How deep and wide does the trench or ditch need to be? Is access and space restricted on the construction site? What is the condition of the site? Is the area soft and wet or is it hard and dry? Is special equipment required to get the machine to and from the construction site? Take, for instance, the installation of water lines. If they need to be installed below the frost line, but a a trencher only has a maximum digging depth of 30 inches, then a a 42 inch frost line exceeds the digging depth and the water line could freeze and break. If you are working in a new housing development with lots of room, a ride on trencher is probably your best choice. If, on the other hand, if you are working in your own backyard where space is limited, a walk behind trencher may do the trick. Finally, the condition of the site and the difficulty you will have in digging on it, dictate that you get a powerful enough machine to do the job. Digging conditions will determine how much horsepower you should need. When the digging conditions are difficult, a ride on trencher may prove a better choice than a lower horsepower, lighter walk behind machine that may stall and bounce possibly causing lower productivity, increased operator fatigue and abnormal machine wear. Also note that the compact size of the walk behind trenchers makes it easy to fit them in most pickup truck beds, making them easy to transport to the work area.
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