A mini skid steer trencher is an attachment that can be mounted to a skid steer and uses the machine’s hydraulic power to trench through soil quickly and easily. It is commonly used to dig trenches for water, gas, or electrical lines and pipes. Mini skid trenchers are popular skid steer attachments for residential and rural construction projects. They are versatile and can be used with almost all mini skid steer models. We offer various mini skid steer trenchers for sale to meet your digging needs.

For the Skid Pro mini skid steer trencher, you will break it in by running it out of the ground for 10 minutes, tightening the chain, and repeating that process again. After this, run it in the ground for another 10 minutes, then tighten the chain once more. After completing this process, your mini skid steer trencher attachment will be ready for full use.

While it is not recommended to use a mini skid steer trencher in rock or slate soil, some customers have expressed success when operating slowly. Please proceed at your own risk. The Skid Pro mini skid steer trencher is designed with a robust digging chain and durable carbide teeth capable of cutting through rocky and clay soils with ease. It’s the ideal solution for tough digging conditions, but always exercise caution when operating in these areas.

Our mini skid trencher is built with a manual shifting function. This allows you to offset your digging area for more flexibility on the job site, providing better control and precision when digging.

Regular maintenance for your Skid Pro mini skid steer trencher attachment includes checking hydraulic fluid levels, tightening bolts and connections, and inspecting the trencher chain and teeth for wear. For detailed maintenance instructions and best practices, refer to the user manual or contact our support team.

The Skid Pro mini skid steer trencher offers various chain configurations for trench widths between 4 and 8 inches and depths up to 48 inches. Choose the right configuration based on your project requirements and mini skid steer capabilities.

While primarily designed for trenching, some users have successfully used the Skid Pro mini skid steer trencher attachment to create drainage ditches or shallow foundations. However, using the trencher outside its intended purpose may lead to reduced efficiency or increased wear.

A mini skid steer trencher is commonly used for digging trenches in construction, landscaping, and utility installation projects. It is ideal for digging trenches for water, gas, electrical lines, and irrigation systems.

A mini skid steer trencher can typically dig to a depth of up to 36 inches, depending on the model and attachment configuration.

Soil type plays a significant role in the performance of a mini skid steer trencher. Softer soils are easier to trench, while harder or clay-rich soils may pose challenges. The Skid Pro mini skid steer trencher is designed with robust digging chains and carbide teeth to handle tough soil conditions, but performance may slow in extremely hard or rocky soil.