Most of the models of this equipment resemble a large gasoline saw connected to a powerful motor. Despite its unusual appearance, the trencher is a very useful and effective tool. Unfortunately, it is expensive and is needed only in rare cases. Therefore, some farmers make a manual trencher with their own hands.

Trencher Information

Although it is possible to dig trenches by hand, it is still more profitable to use specialized equipment.

There are several reasons for this:

  1. In the process, the trench turns out to be narrow, deep and with steep edges. This method of digging reduces the risk of splashing the walls.
  2. The quality and efficiency of the unit does not suffer if the ground is denser than usual.
  3. When this mechanism works, the need to remove the excavated soil is significantly reduced.
  4. Compared to an excavator, it should be noted that the excavated soil can be used at any time to fill the hole. In this case, the excavator can dig out blocks that must be broken before use.
  5. This mechanism is highly efficient.
  6. The trencher works effectively in winter conditions when digging trenches in frozen ground.

Trencher for walk-behind tractor

Applications

This device can be used for various purposes:

  1. With its help it is possible to dig ditches. The most powerful trenchers can reach a depth of 200 cm.The more affordable species, depending on the type, are capable of digging a ditch from 30 to 90 cm deep.
  2. Sometimes, to transplant a tree, you need to carefully dig out its roots along with a lump of earth. This can be done with a trencher.
  3. When the construction of the house should begin soon, the site for work must be prepared in advance. The tool under consideration can help in this work.
  4. The trencher can be effectively used to remove the roadbed before road repairs.
  5. It can actually be used as a motor-cultivator: to carry out reclamation work, to do drainage and loosening.
  6. This device can assist in the execution of foundation laying work.

Trencher speeds up work when laying foundations

Varieties

They can be classified by power and performance:

  1. There are trenchers that are designed as specialized devices. They are powerful and efficient. Usually they are used by specialized organizations. Such trenchers can dig a trench up to two meters deep and up to 40 cm wide. These mechanisms are quite expensive, and their purchase for summer residents or farmers is usually not available.
  2. Another type of device is motoblocks that have built-in trenchers.
  3. It is possible to use these mechanisms as attachments for a walk-behind tractor.
  4. Homemade trencher. This type of them is the cheapest and most affordable for summer residents or farmers.

You can make a separation according to the principle of action:

  1. The most common trencher is a chain-driven trencher. This tool is very similar in appearance to a giant chainsaw trencher. This kind of saw tool is great for rural use.The equipment can be used together with brands of motoblocks popular in Russia: Neva, MTZ, Agat, Oka and some others.
  2. There are devices that use a cogwheel when digging. They can be used effectively on a variety of soils: hard and soft, as well as where there are many stones. Such units have an optimal cost and are available to almost everyone. Another advantage of such equipment is ease of use.
  3. There is such a variety as micro trenchers. They are used mainly in narrow city streets. This tool is equipped with a cutting disc and is small in size.
  4. A portable trencher is used. It is intended for professional use and is usually used by landscape designers during their work.

Trencher Vermeer RTX250

DIY trencher for walk-behind tractor

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In order to make a trencher for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you need the honor that it must meet the following conditions:

  1. A cutting system must be provided.
  2. The weight should not be too heavy.
  3. It must be remembered that it must be connected to the walk-behind tractor.
  4. An acceptable power plant should be provided in the design of a homemade trencher from a walk-behind tractor.

The work takes place in the following sequence:

  1. The cutting system must be attached to the front suspension, in accordance with the drawing (it includes a chain, cutting elements attached to it),
  2. A moldboard shovel is placed on the back, it cleans the bottom of the ditch from the ground.
  3. Install the guard on the chain and on the cutting blades.

When turned on, the rotation from the walk-behind tractor is transmitted to the rotation of the chain. In this case, no torque should be transmitted to the running chain. At the same time, the discs begin to rotate, which cut the trench. The dump shovel picks up the excavated soil and moves it to the side.

Homemade trencher

Do-it-yourself trencher from a chainsaw

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Making a trencher with your own hands from a chainsaw is not particularly difficult. When using this equipment, be aware that the cutting element in this case will be a moving chain. The power device of the chainsaw is its motor, which has significant power. It can function as a trencher without additional devices.

Note. To increase the efficiency of work, a nozzle for a chainsaw trencher in the form of more powerful teeth can be used.

A trencher is better to buy or make

DIY cultivator

We are talking about highly specialized equipment. It is expensive and rarely required, so it is not profitable to buy it. Some farmers make their own trencher for this purpose. At the same time, the cost of the tool becomes significantly less, the quality remains quite acceptable for household needs.

Interesting. Such a tool can be rented. At the same time, you can use high quality equipment at an affordable price.

A trencher is a useful attachment for a walk-behind tractor. However, it is expensive and rarely used. Therefore, in most cases, summer residents and farmers choose from two options: rent or assemble themselves.