[VIDEO] How Barreto’s New RTK Trenchers Push Production and Reliability

In the latest Construction Equipment Closeup, see how tracks allow the latest design of the stand-on, pedestrian trenchers to handle a 48-in. bar, while smart component upgrades boost reliability of the controls and boom pivot.

January 12, 2017

Tracks allow the latest design of the stand-on, pedestrian trenchers to handle a 48-in. bar, smart component upgrades boost reliability of the controls and boom pivot.

Construction Equipment Closeup is a new feature on ForConstructionPros.com focused on what happens when editors go out in the field, operate equipment and report on the experience. 

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