Skidsteer Trencher
A hydraulic chain carries cutting teeth around a boom to excavate a continuous trench. Chain type, width, depth and carrier hydraulics are selected for the ground and trench specification.
When to choose it
- Cutting narrow service trenches
- Trenching for irrigation and drainage
- Repeated trenching in ground suited to a chain cutter
When it’s not the right call
- Unknown services. A chain cutter is not a service-proving method. Locate services and confirm permitted work first.
- Unsuitable rock. Chain and tooth selection must match the ground. A generic trencher label does not establish rock-cutting capability.
- Unstable excavations. Trenching does not provide wall support or safe entry for people.
Sizes we work with
The size depends on your machine and the job. Share the carrier make and model, material and dimensions so we can check the setup.
Using your own machine or hiring ours? Include that in your enquiry.
The Right Setup Starts Here
Tell us what you need to get done. A few key details about your job help us specify, configure and commission the right attachment for your machine, application and site requirements.
- Trench: Length, width, depth and alignment.
- Ground: Soil or rock, groundwater and service investigation.
- Work area: Access, spoil position and reinstatement requirements.
- Your machine: Make, model, mounting plate, rated operating capacity and relevant hydraulic or electrical controls.
Tell us about your project.
Complex scope. Tight timeline. Compliance-critical. That's where we start.
Scope your job
Common questions
What is a skid steer trencher used for?
Cutting narrow trenches for services, irrigation and drainage in suitable ground.
Can a trencher cut through rock?
Some chain configurations suit harder ground; share the ground report for assessment.
Can a trencher work beside existing services?
Services must be located and the method established first.
What trench depth and width can it cut?
It depends on the chain and boom selected; tell us the trench specification.
Will a skidsteer trencher fit my skid steer or track loader?
Send us the machine make and model, mounting plate details and hydraulic flow and pressure. The skidsteer trencher's weight, the loader's rated operating capacity and any electrical controls also need to match. We check the combination before it mobilises so it arrives ready to work.