Getting Started with a Trencher
Whether you’ve been trenching for a while or you are just getting started in the industry, here’s a run down on what is important to consider when working with a trencher. At Digga we have a range of trenchers for machines from 500kg up to 8T, which are used for pipe laying, underground power & communications, road repairs and general construction. To make sure your trencher is running smoothly and to avoid any damage to the crumber bar, you should consider the following steps, as also explained by Anthony in our video below Pre-set your desired trench depth by adjusting the foot of your trencher Pick the spot you’d like to trench and line out on the ground, where you are going to trench. Lift your booms up and place the foot about 200mm off the ground (this is the optimum, but you might have to adjust depending on makes and models of machines) Make sure to have your boom horizontal to the ground Start the chain turning Start engaging into the ground by rolling th