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A trencher is a piece of equipment which is used to dig trenches. Trenchers vary considerably in side, from small models designed to be used by people digging trenches in their gardens to industrial-sized trenchers which are capable of gouging out sizable holes in the earth. Numerous construction companies produce trenchers, including specialty heavy equipment which may be made to order as customers need it.
On the small end of the scale, a trencher is designed as a step up from the shovel. To use this type of trencher, people push the trencher through the soil being trenched. The trencher makes the work go much more quickly than it would with a shovel, and cuts a deep, even trench. These types of trenchers can be used to dig trenches in someone's yard for utility lines, irrigation lines, and so forth. Landscaping companies and utilities often maintain this type of equipment, and people can sometimes rent trenchers from tool libraries or equipment rental companies for projects.
Trenchers used in construction and other tasks where heavy equipment is needed are much larger. They may be designed as attachments for tractors, or as standalone pieces of heavy equipment. In both cases, the trencher is controlled by a heavy equipment operator who sits inside the cabin of the equipment and controls the trencher from there, driving the equipment over the ground being trenched and manipulating the depth and speed of the trencher as needed.
The company provides trenchers for various purposes in varied sizes ranging from walk-behind models used for making shallow and narrow trenches, to ride on trenchers, which are much larger in size and used for making very deep and wide trenches on hard rock surfaces.
For detail on types and specifications of trenchers available, Check Types.
Trenchers are mainly used for digging trenches for the purpose of laying pipelines or cables and for making drainage systems.
Trenchers are also useful for various projects around the house, including installing sprinklers, adding irrigation to your garden or running electrical lines for pumps or outdoor lighting.
In special conditions, trenchers may be combined with a drainage pipe or geotextile feeder unit and backfill hopper, so drain or textile may be placed and the trench filled in one go, also called a Drainlayer or Pipe layer. These can be self propelled or attached to a tractor skid unit.
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It is advised to inspect the equipment thoroughly and the operator's manual to be understood clearly by the eqipment operator before going to jobsite. When operating a trencher, avoid loose clothing that could catch in moving parts, and always wear eye protection. Do not remove protective shields or disconnect safety switches, and make sure the engine is turned off before performing any adjustments or maintenance.
Some trenchers work better for certain projects than others, however, so it's important to select the right trencher for the job you have in mind. Trenchers are available in different sizes and for different purposes using different digging implements, based on the required width and depth of the trench and the hardness of the surface to be cut.
As, not all tools are appropriate for all projects, its very important for construction managers to choose the appropriate type and model of a trencher after considering all aspects related the project.