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Trench-It Skid Steer Trencher
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Introduction
A trencher attachment is a skid steer implement that digs narrow, consistent trenches for utilities, irrigation lines, or drainage — cutting depth and width in a single pass instead of hand-digging. The Trench-It Pro delivers that performance with heavy-duty direct drive and shielded, sealed bearings built for daily job-site use. Browse our full range of excavation and landscaping attachments to find the right tool for your next project.
Professional applications require the performance of our Heavy-Duty Trencher. Built for the demands of rigorous trenching jobs, this unit outperforms because of its strength and durability. Avoid costly downtime and project delays by selecting the right tool for the job!
Running a mini skid steer instead? Check out the Trench-It Mini for the same reliable digging power in a compact size.
Key Features
Offers precise depth control for uniform drilling in various applications.
Allows lateral adjustment for precise auger positioning without extra equipment.
Adjustable for multiple widths and faster clean out.
As a direct-drive trencher attachment, it provides superior speed and torque without chain reduction.
Shielded sealed bearings for ultimate protection from debris wrapping
Simplifies hydraulic setup and reduces potential maintenance issues.
Specifications
A skid steer trencher attachment digs narrow, consistent trenches for utilities, irrigation, drainage, water lines and electrical, cutting depth and width in a single pass instead of hand-digging or renting a walk-behind machine. The Trench-It Pro mounts to your skid steer or compact track loader and runs off the machine's hydraulics, so there is no separate engine to maintain.
This is the first thing to check and the one buyers most often get wrong. A skid steer trencher is driven by your machine's auxiliary hydraulic flow, so the attachment has to match what your loader can supply. The Trench-It Pro runs on both standard-flow and high-flow machines depending on configuration. If you are not sure what your skid steer puts out, tell us the make and model and we will confirm the right setup before you buy.
The Trench-It Pro digs 6-inch and 8-inch wide trenches. Six inches suits most water, gas and electrical lines. Eight inches gives you room for larger pipe, conduit bundles or easier backfill. The adjustable spoil auger keeps the trench edge clean at both widths, which saves cleanup time on the job.
Digging depth depends on the boom length you run, and the cutting chain and tooth pattern you choose should match your soil. Rocky and frost-hard ground calls for a more aggressive tooth than loose loam. The direct-drive design delivers torque without a chain reduction, and the anti-wrap bearing protection keeps roots and debris out of the drive, which is where cheaper trenchers fail first. If you tell us your ground conditions we will spec the chain and teeth with you.
Reviews
Manufacturing
Digging depth on a skid steer trencher comes from the boom length you run, not the attachment width. The Trench-It Pro is configured for the depth your job needs, and common setups reach the depths required for water, gas, electrical and drainage lines. Tell us the depth you are trenching to and we will confirm the right boom for it.
A trencher is driven entirely by your skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic flow, so matching flow is the most important compatibility check. The Trench-It Pro is available for both standard-flow and high-flow machines. If you are unsure what your loader supplies, send us the make and model and we will match the configuration before you buy.
It digs 6-inch and 8-inch wide trenches. Six inches handles most water, gas and electrical lines. Eight inches gives room for larger pipe, bundled conduit, or easier backfill and compaction. The adjustable spoil auger keeps the edge clean at both widths.
For anything beyond a short residential run, yes. A skid steer trencher digs faster, holds a more consistent depth, and keeps the operator in the cab instead of walking behind the machine. A walk-behind or rental trencher can make sense for a one-off small job, but if you trench regularly, an attachment on a machine you already own pays for itself quickly.
Installing water lines, gas lines, electrical and low-voltage cable, irrigation, drainage and French drains, and prepping footings for small structures. Anywhere you need a narrow, consistent trench cut faster than hand-digging, a skid steer trencher attachment is the tool.
