Trenchers are tools used to dig narrow trenches for irrigation and electrical systems. They come in various sizes and types, including motor-powered and hand-operated models. The width and depth of the trencher should be considered, as well as its speed. For digging under sidewalks, a Sidewalk Sleever® can be used.
A trencher is a tool used to dig trenches such as those used for hydraulic or electrical applications. The tool is especially useful for installing sprinklers and other similar irrigation systems. Trenchers come in a variety of sizes and in a variety of types. Some are powered by motors, while others are simply used by hand.
In some cases, a simple shovel can be a trench digger. Usually, shovels used for trenching are narrower than general purpose shovels. This is because trenches usually don’t have to be very wide, especially for general or residential use. In most cases, trenches need to be only 6cm (15.2 inches) wide, maybe less.
In the vast majority of cases, a trencher is considered a power tool. A walk-behind trencher is often used for jobs that require longer trenches, even in residential areas. Commonly, they use chains and vibrations to loosen and remove soil, in much the same way a chainsaw cuts through wood. Some trenchers are known as vibratory plows.
A trencher is often chosen based on the job that needs to be done. The basic models can dig trenches 8 cm (20.3 inches) wide and 12 cm (30.5 inches) deep. This will take care of most underground sprinkler and electrical systems. In general, underground sprinklers and electrical conduits require much less space than this.
However, for those needing a major project, larger trenchers are also available. Even a backhoe can be used as a trencher. In most cases, this will only be necessary for industrial scale projects, which often require very deep and wide trenches. Therefore, more traditional digging tools won’t work.
For those looking for a trench, whether to rent or buy, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. The first factors, such as width and depth, have already been discussed. The other important factor is speed. Each digger is rated and the speed is often marked on the machine. It will tell you how many feet, or meters, per minute the trencher is able to excavate. Actual speed can depend on a number of variables, such as trench depth and ground conditions.
In many cases, a trencher will do most of the work quite adequately. However, there may be cases where a trench needs to go under a sidewalk. In these cases, a relatively new invention, the Sidewalk Sleever®, is used. This is another type of ditcher that is used by hand. This tool allows the passage under the pavement without breaking it and having to replace it.
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