FIND THE PERFECT CUT - Select the most appropriate trencher for your application

摘要

Many variables dictate what trencher configuration is best suited for the task, including depth of cut, length of run, size of the product being installed, local ground conditions and space on the jobsite. You must start with the correct size machine - whether it's a walk-behind or ride-on unit with wheels or tracks - then choose the correct chain, cutting teeth and boom configuration. Next, select attachments that maximize your productivity. Ground conditions and trench dimensions dictate the correct trencher size. "The more difficult the soil conditions, the more powerful the trencher should be," says Tim Phelps, product manager, Barreto Mfg. The depth and width of cut also affect trencher size. "For example, the deeper and wider the trench, the more earth you are taking out of the ground and the more power and size you want in your trencher to make the job easier."