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Rental
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.
Rental
Pedestrian Trencher Basics: What to Consider When Evaluating Your Rental Fleet
Underground Equipment
Ditch Witch C24X Walk-behind Trencher First to Feature Fuel Injection
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Ditch Witch C24X Walk-behind Trencher
Rental’s The Bottom Line
Ditch Witch Digs into Vacuum Excavators, Walk-Behind Trenchers
Rental
Walk-Behind Trenchers, Stand-On Skid Steers, and Vacuum Excavators - Oh My!
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Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Equipment
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
Tires
Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
April 23, 2024
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Size and tread design are among many factors to consider when selecting and maintaining tires.
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Trenchers
HammerHead Trenchless Introduces New Pipe Extraction System for Replacing Steel Gas Services
HammerHead Trenchless, a manufacturer of trenchless installation, rehabilitation, and replacement solutions for underground utility infrastructure, today announced a new addition to its line of Same Path technology: the new SLX1300.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Vermeer PTX42 Walk-beside Plow/Trencher
Vemeer adds new trencher to lineup
Walk-Behind Trenchers
PTX42 Walk Beside Plow/Trencher
Vermeer expands its plow and trencher product line with the introduction of the new PTX42 walk-beside plow/trencher and the inclusion of pivotal hand tools for greater flexibility.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Choosing the Right Teeth for Your Trencher Operation
Trencher tooth selection should be based on soil conditions to get the most productive trenching
Walk-Behind Trenchers
[VIDEO] Renters' Review 2019: First-Try Trenching Gets It Done
Find out what happens when we pair a novice operator with a robust trencher to lay gas and electrical lines in a soupy Beloit, WI, back yard
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.
Sponsored
See More, Do More, Save More: The Construction Fleet Safety Advantage
Join IntelliShift for a discussion by Erin Gilchrist, veteran fleet leader and host of Straight Talk on Fleet, as she speaks on how fleet safety drives success and learn how safety technology creates fleet visibility, cuts operational costs and protects your people and your business.
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.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Boxer 120 Dedicated Trencher
The completely restyled and redesigned Boxer 120 Trencher boasts up to 740 ft-lbs. of torque output for ample power in the toughest digging conditions
Trenchers
Barreto 13STKH/16STKB Track Trencher
The STK track trencher features an independent floating track system which utilizes independent undercarriage idlers that move in response to the terrain. This design keeps a significant portion of the track in contact with the terrain at all times.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
[VIDEO] Vermeer Eliminates Tail Wheel, Updates Steering on 50-hp Trencher
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.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
[VIDEO] Basic Chain Trencher Productivity Tips
In this edition of Construction Equipment Closeup, Barreto Product Manager Tim Phelps offers advice that will help novice trencher users overcome some of the basic challenges to getting productive.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
[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.
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
Trenchers
New Vermeer Pedestrian Trenchers Improve Maneuverability, Steering
The RTX130 and RTX200 are available with 24- to 36-in. cutting booms and 6-in. cutting widths to help install irrigation systems, drainage tile and outdoor electrical lines more efficiently
Walk-Behind Trenchers
20TKD/23TKD Walk-Behind Track Trencher
The 20TKD/23TKD walk-behind track trencher from Barreto features a detachable front end, giving the customer the ability to use optional attachments without the need of loader arms.Quick attach system allows removal of the front-end attachment wit
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Barreto RTK Stand-On Track Trencher
Barreto made its fixed stand-on platform standard equipment on this 1,700-lb tracked trencher; unique course-correction controls adjustment track speed with rods rather than cables
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SANY: Fully Loaded is the New Standard
More standard features? You got it. From backup cams to fans, SANY has everything you need, nothing you don’t.
Trenchers
[VIDEO] Ditch Witch Introduces Opticut and Spring Boom Features to New Walk-Behind Trencher Line
On its new CX line of walk-behind trenchers, Ditch Witch offers new features including its spring boom design, which minimizes vibration to the machine and the operator, and the Opticut digging chain designed to lower maintenance costs.
Trenchers
[VIDEO] Ditch Witch Unveils Six New Walk-Behind Trenchers
Ditch Witch introduces its CX line of walk-behind trenchers, including three tracked versions and three rubber-tired machines.
Ground Engaging Tools
OptiCut Digging System
OptiCut features an all-in-one chain design for walk-behind trenchers with integrated tooth technology to eliminate one-by-one tooth replacement and associated replacement costs
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Ditch Witch Introduces CX-Series Walk-Behind Trenchers
The CX-Series trenchers are equipped with the new patent pending CX Track system. The design includes a shorter left track, and longer right track, allowing better traction and a shorter overall length for superior maneuverability in tight spaces.
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.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Turf Teq 1304H
The self-propelled Turf Teq 1304H is walk-behind trencher that can trench to a 7-inch depth. Several blade options are offered, from ½ inch wide to 7 inches deep, 2-1/2 inches wide up to 7 inches deep and 5 inches wide by 5 inches deep.
Trenchers
E-Z Trench Groundsaw
The Groundsaw EZ9000 will trench 100 feet in approximately five minutes. The on-the-go depth adjustment enables the operator to dig a trench 2.5-inch wide from zero to 13 inches deep.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Ditch Witch RT12 Walk-Behind Trencher
Offering durability and performance on any project, the Ditch Witch RT12 walk-behind trencher is designed so the chain, headshaft sprockets and digging teeth work together. The RT12 is also built with a heavy-duty frame and components.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
SK850 Footings Machine
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Stand-On Track Trencher
The all-new stand-on track trencher from Barreto Mfg. features a fixed platform and unique fine-tuning control adjustment that uses rod linkage instead of cables.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Toro TRX-16 Walk-Behind Trencher
Tracked trencher has low-center-of-gravity stability and delivers 10 gpm of hydraulic flow at 2900 psi to the chain drive
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