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Trenchers
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.
Rental
Walk-Behind Trenchers, Stand-On Skid Steers, and Vacuum Excavators - Oh My!
Ditch Witch
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
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Rental
Pedestrian Trencher Basics: What to Consider When Evaluating Your Rental Fleet
Vermeer
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.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Choosing the Right Teeth for Your Trencher Operation
Ditch Witch
Trencher tooth selection should be based on soil conditions to get the most productive trenching
July 26, 2019
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Walk-Behind Trenchers
Dedicated Trencher vs. Loader and Trencher Attachment
Trencher manufacturers that also make loaders that wield trencher attachments allow there are uses for both and situations in which one is better than the other.
June 6, 2019
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Walk-Behind Trenchers
A+ Rental Marred by Lack of Accountability
Ubiquitous in rental inventories, walk-behind trenchers are simple, durable creatures that typically go out on rent and come back without incidence. And so it was with this particular rental… if there even was a rental at all.
June 6, 2019
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Walk-Behind Trenchers
How to Spec Pedestrian Trenchers for Successful Rentals
To help achieve optimal efficiency with your pedestrian trencher, you should consider machine options that will assist in making your customers even more productive.
May 24, 2018
Pedestrian booms typically range from 24 to 48 in. in length. The boom size must align with the horsepower of the trencher and the intended application.
Trenchers
Barreto Pushes Productivity with RTK Walk-Behind Tracked Trencher
In our first Construction Equipment Closeup, we take a look at the Barreto RTK stand-on track trencher, designed and built for greater productivity and return on investment.
February 3, 2017
Barreto Product Manager Tim Phelps explains the finer points of walk-behind trencher operation to Rental Editor Jenny Lescohier. Simple controls and an integrated stand-on platform improve the user experience for novice operators.
Trenchers
Today’s Trencher Trends
Walk-behind trenchers are no one’s favorite machine to use, but they do serve an important purpose for your customers and your inventory. These machines have seen many technological improvements over the years and we asked leading manufacturers to tell us
November 14, 2016
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Rental
Walk-Behind Trenchers: Good Things in Small Packages
When it comes to light trenching applications, there's no substitute for today's walk-behind models. Here's what's available for your rental inventory.
May 21, 2015
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Walk-Behind Trenchers
From the Field: Operator Presence System Sometimes Tricky on Older Walk-Behind Trenchers
Brent Younker, president at Total Rental in the Portland, WA area, says he's had trouble with the operator presence system on some of the older models of walk-behind trenchers he has in his fleet.
April 4, 2013
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Top Five Customer Frustrations With Trencher Rentals
To give rental businesses some insight into what frustrates customers most about walk-behind trencher rentals, we talked to a few operators about their experiences. We also talked to leading manufacturers about want to keep in mind the next time you choose a model for your inventory.
May 16, 2012
Attaching a crumber or trencher cleaner on the end of the boom can help ensure maximum trench depth is achieved.
Earthmoving - Compact
Ensure Satisfaction With Mini-Trencher Rentals
April 11, 2011
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Trenchers
Back to Basics Trencher Selection - More Tips
Cut or Scoop?
October 3, 2008
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Trenchers
Back to Basics Trencher Selection
Ask the right questions to generate a short list of options.
October 3, 2008
Tracks are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to provide added flotation and traction in challenging underfoot conditions.
Trenchers
Trenching Equipment
October 10, 2007
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Trenchers
Trenchers July 2007
Featured trencher equipment includes E-Z Trench Bedscaper BE310-A, Turf Teq 1305, 1305SPI, Barreto 1324 ST Trencher and more.
August 1, 2007
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