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Trenching Attachments

Digging Into Trenchers

5 trenchers equipment rental companies to check out.

October 12, 2026

Blue compact track loader with grapple bucket clearing brush and debris from dirt ground near corrugated metal fence

The Right Tool For Every Job

The Toro Company

Use this guide to help match equipment rental customers to a compact utility loader so they can power through their next job.

April 13, 2026

Worker operating red Toro wood chipper, dumping mulch in residential yard with trees

What Rentals Should Look for in Trenchers and Stump Cutters

RDO Equipment Co.

Equipment rentals can increase their customer base by selecting equipment solutions to complete tasks to prep areas for outdoor living spaces.

July 22, 2025

Vermeer Walk Behind Trencher Rdo Equipment Co

Equipment Today Releases 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase

Designed to highlight hundreds of next level solutions for challenge construction jobsites, this year's showcase delivers the top equipment solutions in eight main categories, all aimed at improving your business and its jobsite operations.

March 24, 2025

Equipment Today's Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today's latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology.

Rental Trenchers 101: Which Trencher Type Does Your Customer Need?

An overview comparison of ride-on vs walk-behind trenchers and selecting which solution will work for your rental customer.

October 22, 2024

Walk-behind trenchers are more compact and maneuverable, perfect for smaller jobsites with tight spaces or numerous obstacles, such as residential lawns and backyards. Ditch Witch’s CX-series walk-behind trenchers, for example, are easier to transport and operate in confined areas, offering a practical solution for landscapers and contractors working on smaller-scale projects. Both types of trenchers are designed to meet specific needs, ensuring that operators can choose the best equipment for their particular job conditions. Pictured is the C30X.

Which Stand-on Skid Steer Attachments Can Make You More Productive?

How trencher, grapple bucket and auger attachments can improve skid steer performance.

October 22, 2024

Ditch Witch Sk3000 Full Size Skid Steer 48902978303 O

Construction Safety

Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins

Sentry Insurance

You can reduce the risk of cave-ins by implementing robust protective measures, conducting a thorough soil analysis, proper training, and maintaining vigilant inspection routines.

August 15, 2024

Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.

Training & Education

United Rentals Hosts Trench Safety Webinar June 19

United Rentals Inc.

The webinar, Understanding Trench Safety Essentials, addresses commonly misunderstood aspects of trench safety.

June 18, 2024

Some of the commonly misunderstood trench safety issues will be discussed in the webinar.

Equipment for Underground Utility Construction

Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.

September 29, 2023

By using Epiroc's VC double drum model, which doesn't have to move side by side, operators can dig different trenches, including those with flat bottoms.

Mini Excavators

Compact Excavators: Downsizing for the Win

Compact excavators continue to grow in popularity, as evidenced by several new models launched this year.

September 20, 2023

The CX15EV is a 3,186-lb. mini excavator powered by a 21 hp/16 kW electric motor — and the CX25EV is a 4,828-lb. mini excavator running with a 27 hp/20 kW electric motor.

How Rental Companies Can Educate Customers on Trenching

What rental companies should encourage irrigation professionals to consider before they begin a project that involves trenching.

August 29, 2023

Considering the full scope of a project is crucial before beginning to trench.

Three Trencher Maintenance Tips to Improve Rental ROI

A look at why following three key maintenance tips can help maximize the uptime, readiness and return on investment of rental companies' trenching fleets.

June 7, 2023

Routine inspections of a trencher decrease downtime and increase a rental company's return on investment.

3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trencher

By answering three key questions, you can be sure to help your rental customers select the right trencher for their landscaping jobsite.

July 13, 2022

Walk-behind trenches work well to help contractors dig irrigation trenches.

How to Choose the Best Trencher Chain

Barreto Manufacturing Inc.

When setting up a trencher for work, digging depth and width are two of the important questions to consider. But a third question often stumps people: is this chain type right for the job?

July 12, 2021

Choosing the Right Trencher for the Job

Trencher manufacturers discuss how to select a trencher and what’s new in features and technologies.

May 17, 2021

Walk-Behind Trenchers, Stand-On Skid Steers, and Vacuum Excavators - Oh My!

Best practices for renting a walk-behind trencher and a stand-on skid-steer with a trencher attachment, and why you should include a vacuum excavator on your projects.

May 11, 2021

C16x Working Shots (36 Of 54)

Pedestrian Trencher Basics: What to Consider When Evaluating Your Rental Fleet

During busy rental periods, it’s important to evaluate the pedestrian trencher models currently in your fleet to determine which ones your customers like the best or whether you need to expand your fleet offering.

May 7, 2021

To ensure rental customers have the best rental experience possible with your fleet of pedestrian trenchers, it’s essential that you prioritize routine maintenance on these machines.

Choosing the Right Teeth for Your Trencher Operation

Trencher tooth selection should be based on soil conditions to get the most productive trenching

July 26, 2019

Ditch Witch Right Track Detail