
Skid Steer Trencher
Our Skid Steer trenchers are engineered to meet and exceed OEM requirements and to be the most robust trenchers in the industry. McLaren’s skid steer trencher attachments are specifically designed for skid steers, track loaders, and mini excavators. McLaren Industries uses high quality hydraulic motors that allow flow rates of up to 35 gallons per minute. McLaren Skid Steer trenchers have the power you need to make sure the job gets done quickly. Our trencher is equipped with precision planetary gear drive with high quality hydraulic motor. Spring actuated bar and scoop pulls all the dirt our during the operation.
Digging a trench used to be one of the most strenuous jobs, but with our skid steer or mini excavator trencher attachment you can dig trenches quickly with a much smaller crew, saving you time and money. Useful in multiple applications such as drainage and irrigation, electrical cable, gas lines, water pipelines, hedge and tree planting. A skid steer trencher attachment is a great tool to have in many different fields. Our trenchers come equipped with high quality hoses and couplings and are ready to use on arrival to your door. No assembly is required.
Our skid steer trenchers can dig a trench up to 4 feet deep and 12 inches in width using the appropriate chain. We have multiple chain widths and combinations available for trenching in soft ground, mixed grounds and even permafrost. The McLaren Skid Steer and mini excavator trencher attachment is equipped with a rapid chain adjustment system utilizing a simple grease point and grease gun to make adjustments. The skid steer trencher also has an adjustable depth skid allowing for precision depth control. The operator can set 3 different trench depths. McLaren offers any type of chain you need for your job, as well as combination chain, full tungsten chain or full dirt chain.
Features
- Digging Depths up to 4 Feet & Width Options up to 12" Capable of trenching up to 4 ft deep and 12 in wide, depending on chosen chain configuration—ideal for utilities, irrigation, gas lines, and drainage.
- Spring-Actuated Crumber Boom with Adjustable Depth Control Includes a spring-actuated bar and scoop (crumber) to feed excavated material into the chain, coupled with a depth skid that allows setting three distinct trench depths.
- Rapid Chain Tension Adjustment System Features a simple grease-point adjustment system, allowing fast maintenance and longer chain life.
- Ready-to-Use Out-of-the-Box Design Comes pre-installed with high-quality hoses and couplings, with no assembly required - compatible with skid steers, mini-excavators, and track loaders.
Specifications
Maximum Digging Depth | Up to 4 ft (with proper chain) |
Maximum Trench Width | Up to 12 inches (chain depending) |
Hydraulic Flow Compatibility | Up to 35 GPM flow (high-pressure motor system) |
Drive System | Precision planetary gear drive and high-quality hydraulic motor |
Depth Control | Adjustable depth skid with 3 depth settings |
Chain Tension Adjustment | Rapid chain adjustment using a grease-point system |
Hose and Coupler Setup | Includes high-quality hoses and flat-faced couplers, ready to use |
Compatibility | Fits skid steers, mini excavators, and track loaders |