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How fast will a walk-behind trencher dig?
With a “ground saw” I can dig 70′ of 13″ trench in about 10-15 minutes. With a self-propelled walk-behind trencher I can dig 70′ of 24″ trench in about the same time.
How long does it take to use a trencher?
It took me about 30 minutes to actually dig the trench. It took longer to load, transport the trencher, and unload it than it did to use it. It also took longer to clean it after I used it than to dig the trench. I ended up paying for a half days rental.
How wide of a trench does a trencher make?
4 feet wide
When it comes to digging, a trencher can dig a trench that’s 4 feet wide and up to 36 inches deep. Use these step-by-step instructions to easily dig a hole in no time with the right equipment.
How big of a trench can you dig with a trencher?
When it comes to digging, a trencher can dig a trench that’s 4 feet wide and up to 36 inches deep. Use these step-by-step instructions to easily dig a hole in no time with the right equipment. Like this? Here’s more: Turn the fuel switch on and give it a little bit of choke. Turn on the key switch and lower the throttle a bit.
How do you get a trencher to move?
Disengage the wheels to move the unit. Once the unit is running, give it some gas, activate the hydraulic pump and pop the transmission into forward. Once you’re in position where you want to dig, engage wheels so they work together.
What do you use to clean out a Power trencher?
Clean Out Shovels are used to remove the loose soil (also called crumbs or spoil) that is left in the bottom of any trench that was cut with a power trencher. This is done to provide a level solid surface for drainage or water pipes to rest on.
How big of a trench do you need for a French drain?
The second trench is dug narrow, only 4″ to 6″ wide, and deep enough to get below the frost line. Note that in the sketches below that all the loose soil is piled on just one side of the trench. Doing this makes it much easier to work in the trench later when you are installing pipes, or dumping in wheelbarrows full of gravel for a French Drain.