When to replace Trencher Wear Parts

Keeping on top of your Trencher wear parts will prolong their life and keep you working efficiently for longer! So, when should you be replacing Trencher teeth? How do you know they are worn out?

At Digga we have two different tooth options. Have a look at the description and images below.

• Tungsten Carbide Teeth: once the carbide at the tip of the tooth is gone, the tooth is ineffective. 

• Cup teeth: once the tip starts wearing back through the tooth and you’ll notice some hard facing – that's when it will start to inhibit the ability of the chain to penetrate the ground.

Consequently, you will be labouring your machine and burning extra fuel. Make sure you exchange your wear parts regularly to avoid working inefficiently.

Further maintenance checks on your Trencher Chain

Whenever you replace teeth make sure to check your bolts as well – you don’t want to risk losing the teeth by re-using worn bolts.

Check all your spacers, make sure there is no fatigue or wear.

Check the bottom of your chain and inspect the rollers, which are also wear-points due to the constant contact of the drive sprocket and nose roller.

We recommend you take your time each day before going out to a job, to carry out these small maintenance checks – you don’t want to get caught in the middle of a job with a break down that’s going to end up impacting your performance on the job!

Got questions? Contact our service department at 1300 784 223 or get in touch via info@digga.com

Feel free to watch our video with Anthony, Digga Sales Manager, taking you through the most important points to consider.