Catalog — Trenchers

Trenchers for Skid Steers in Canada

Browse 86 skid steer trencher attachments available in Canada — chain trenchers and rock wheels for utilities, irrigation, drainage, and fence lines from Virnig, John Deere, Bobcat, Bradco, and Blue Diamond.

Buyer's Guide — Trenchers

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Skid steer trencher attachments cover utility runs, drainage lines, irrigation, and fence lines efficiently — 86 models from Virnig, John Deere, Bobcat, Bradco, Blue Diamond, and TMG Industrial. Chain trenchers handle most Canadian soil conditions: clay, loam, prairie hardpan, and gravel. Rock wheels are the answer when you hit Canadian Shield rock or heavy caliche where chain wear becomes cost-prohibitive. Most models require high auxiliary flow (18–30 GPM); sizing a trencher to your machine's hydraulic output is the single most important spec check before purchasing.

Sizing Guide

For utility and irrigation work, a 6-inch wide chain at 36-inch depth covers the majority of jobs. Water service lines and irrigation mains: 4–6 inches wide, 36–48 inches deep. Drainage tile: 6–8 inches wide, 18–36 inches deep. Fence line post holes via trenching: 6–8 inches wide, 24–36 inches deep. Match chain width to your pipe diameter plus working room — 4-inch pipe in a 4-inch trench leaves no room for bedding.

Hydraulic Flow

Most chain trenchers require 18–30 GPM high-flow. Standard-flow machines are limited to smaller, lighter-duty models with narrower chains in easier soil. Confirm your machine's hydraulic output before selecting a trencher. Rock wheels have even higher demand — verify carefully.

Brands in Canada

Virnig (US-made, strong Canadian dealer presence), John Deere (dealer-supported, solid warranty), Bobcat (dealer network, proprietary coupler), Bradco (chain trencher specialist, widely available), Blue Diamond (solid mid-tier value), TMG Industrial (light-duty budget option for soft soil). Bradco and Virnig are the most common choices for Canadian utility and irrigation contractors.

⚠ Most Common Mistake

Underestimating Canadian soil. Prairie hardpan, glacial till with gravel, and shield rock all require specific chain and tooth configurations. Budget the time to confirm soil conditions before committing to a chain type — the wrong chain in the wrong soil burns through teeth quickly and stalls constantly.

Trencher attachments cover utility runs, drainage lines, irrigation trenches, and fence lines — 86 models from Virnig, John Deere, Bobcat, Bradco, Blue Diamond, and TMG Industrial. Chain trenchers suit most soil conditions; typical configurations cut 6–48 inches deep at 4–8 inch widths. Rock wheels are the answer for Canadian Shield and caliche where chain wear becomes cost-prohibitive. Most models require 18–30 GPM — confirm your machine's hydraulic output before sizing a trencher.

Where to startFor most utility and irrigation work, a 6-inch wide, 36-inch deep chain trencher covers the majority of jobs — only move to a rockwheel if you're working in shield rock or heavy caliche.
How to choose
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Brand Model Width Weight Flow Canadian Source
Baumalight Baumalight TR418 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 36 Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher — 24-Inch Depth 24 Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher — 48-Inch Depth 48 Baumalight
Berlon Berlon Industries 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 36 Manufacturer
Berlon Berlon 48-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 48 Manufacturer
Berlon Industries Berlon Industries 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 36 Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 48-Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 60-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 72-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 72 Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 84-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers 84 Manufacturer
Bobcat Bobcat 36-Inch Trencher Attachment for Skid Steers 36 Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 48-Inch Trencher Attachment for Skid Steers 48 Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 60-Inch Trencher Attachment for Skid Steers 60 Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 72-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 72 Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 84-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers 84 Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 96 Inch Deep Skid Steer Trencher 96 Bobcat
Bradco Bradco 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Bradco Bradco 48-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 48 Manufacturer
Bradco Bradco 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 60 Manufacturer
Bradco Bradco 72 Inch Deep Skid Steer Trencher 72 Manufacturer
Case CE Case 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Case CE Case 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Case CE Case 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
Case CE Case 72 Inch Deep Skid Steer Trencher 72 Manufacturer
Cat Cat Work Tools 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Cat Cat Work Tools 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Cat Cat Work Tools 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
Cat Cat Work Tools 72 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 72 Manufacturer
Erskine Erskine Skid Steer Trencher Manufacturer
Erskine Attachments Erskine 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Erskine Attachments Erskine 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Gehl Gehl 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Gehl Gehl 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Gehl Gehl 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
Gehl Gehl 72 Inch Deep Skid Steer Trencher 72 Manufacturer
HLA HLA 36-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher 36 HLA
HLA HLA 48-Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 HLA
HLA HLA 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 60 HLA
HLA HLA 72-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers 72 HLA
IronBull IronBull 36-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 48-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 48 Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 60 Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 72-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers 72 Manufacturer
JCB JCB 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
JCB JCB 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
JCB JCB 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
JCB JCB 72 Inch Deep Skid Steer Trencher 72 Manufacturer
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro T6 Trencher 6 Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro Skid Steer Trencher Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro TR36B Trencher 36 Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro TR48B Trencher 48 Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro TR60B Trencher 60 1,335 lbs 27–44 GPM Brandt
John Deere John Deere TR72B 72 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 72 Brandt
John Deere John Deere TR48 48-Inch Trencher 48 Brandt
Kubota Kubota 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Kubota Kubota 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Kubota Kubota 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
New Holland New Holland 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
New Holland New Holland 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
New Holland New Holland 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
Bradco Bradco 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 36 Manufacturer
Paladin Attachments Paladin Attachments 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Paladin Attachments Paladin Attachments 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Paladin Attachments Paladin Attachments 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
Skid Pro Skid Pro 36-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher 36 Skid Pro
Skid Pro Skid Pro 48-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 48 Skid Pro
Skid Pro Skid Pro 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 60 Skid Pro
Skid Pro Skid-Pro 72-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers 72 Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG Industrial TMG-SDT36 36" Chain Trencher 36 880 lbs Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SDT36S 36-Inch Side Shift Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SDT48 48-Inch Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SDT60 60-Inch Skid Steer Trencher 60 Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SDT72 72-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers 72 Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG Industrial Skid Steer Swing Backhoe Manufacturer
Virnig Virnig V50 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 36 Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 36-Inch Skid Steer Trencher 36 Manufacturer
Virnig Virnig V60 48-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher 48 Manufacturer
Virnig Virnig V60 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 60 Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 72-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 72 Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 72-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers 72 Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 84-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 84 Virnig (CA ship)
Werk-Brau Werk-Brau 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 36 Manufacturer
Werk-Brau Werk-Brau 48-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 48 Manufacturer
Werk-Brau Werk-Brau 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers 60 Manufacturer

Trenchers — 86 Products

Baumalight Berlon Blue Diamond Bobcat Bradco Case CE Cat Erskine Attachments Gehl HLA IronBull JCB John Deere Kubota New Holland Paladin Attachments Skid Pro TMG Industrial Virnig Werk-Brau Berlon Industries Erskine
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John Deere
John Deere trencher attachment on a skid steer
John Deere
36 in

John Deere Worksite Pro T6 Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

John Deere's T6 trencher in the Worksite Pro line is a chain trencher attachment for utility runs, drainage lines, and fence post preparation. The T6…

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John Deere TA Trencher skid steer attachment
John Deere

John Deere Worksite Pro Skid Steer Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

John Deere's Worksite Pro skid steer trencher is available in multiple boom depths and chain widths for utility, irrigation, and drainage work.…

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John Deere TR36B trencher attachment on skid steer
John Deere
36 in

John Deere Worksite Pro TR36B Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

The TR36B is a chain trencher in John Deere's Worksite Pro B-Series line, capable of cutting to 36 inches deep. A heavy-duty axle and wheel motor…

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John Deere TR48B trencher attachment on skid steer
John Deere
48 in

John Deere Worksite Pro TR48B Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

The TR48B is John Deere's 48-inch depth chain trencher in the Worksite Pro B-Series line — the right choice when utility runs or drainage work…

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John Deere TR60B trencher attachment on skid steer
John Deere
60 in

John Deere Worksite Pro TR60B Trencher

🟡 High Flow

The TR60B is the largest trencher in John Deere's Worksite Pro B-Series line, digging to 60 inches deep — roughly five feet. At 1,335 pounds it's…

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John Deere TR72B Trencher skid steer attachment
John Deere
72 in

John Deere TR72B 72 Inch Skid Steer Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

The John Deere TR72B is a 72-inch depth chain trencher in the Worksite Pro attachment line for full-size skid steers. Used for deep utility and sewer…

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John Deere TR48 trencher
John Deere
48 in

John Deere TR48 48-Inch Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

The John Deere TR48 is a 48-inch depth chain trencher from the Worksite Pro attachment line, designed for irrigation main lines, drainage tile, and…

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TMG Industrial
TMG SDT36 36-inch skid steer trencher attachment
TMG Industrial
36 in

TMG Industrial TMG-SDT36 36" Chain Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

The TMG-SDT36 is a skid steer chain trencher capable of cutting a 6-inch wide trench to a maximum 36-inch depth. Earth and tungsten teeth handle dry,…

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TMG Industrial TMG-SDT36S trenchers
TMG Industrial
36 in

TMG-SDT36S 36-Inch Side Shift Skid Steer Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

The TMG-SDT36S is a 36-inch depth side-shift skid steer trencher from TMG Industrial. The side-shift feature allows the trench line to be offset from…

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TMG Industrial TMG-SDT48 trenchers
TMG Industrial
48 in

TMG-SDT48 48-Inch Skid Steer Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

The TMG-SDT48 is a 48-inch depth chain trencher for skid steers from Canadian manufacturer TMG Industrial. The 48-inch digging depth handles gas…

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TMG Industrial TMG-SDT60 trenchers
TMG Industrial
60 in

TMG-SDT60 60-Inch Skid Steer Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

TMG Industrial's 60-inch depth chain trencher handles deep utility work including storm sewer services and deep water mains. The extra depth compared…

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TMG Industrial TMG-SDT72S trenchers
TMG Industrial
72 in

TMG-SDT72 72-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The 72-inch-inch chain trencher cuts utility, irrigation, and drainage trenches in Canadian soil. TMG Industrial is a Canadian company based in BC…

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TMG Industrial TMG Skid Steer Swing Backhoe trenchers
TMG Industrial

TMG Industrial Skid Steer Swing Backhoe

🟢 Standard Flow

TMG Industrial offers a skid steer swing backhoe attachment for digging tasks that require deeper excavation than a bucket allows. The swing backhoe…

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Virnig
Virnig Virnig V50 Trencher 36" trenchers
Virnig
36 in

Virnig V50 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

Virnig Manufacturing's V50 36-inch trencher is a standard-flow chain trenching attachment for skid steers on irrigation, drainage, and utility…

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Virnig V60 Trencher 36 trenchers
Virnig
36 in

Virnig V60 36-Inch Skid Steer Trencher

🟡 High Flow

Virnig's V60 36-inch chain trencher is built for full-size skid steers tackling utility runs, fence lines, and irrigation work. Virnig builds to…

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Virnig V60 Trencher 48-Inch trenchers
Virnig
48 in

Virnig V60 48-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher

🟢 Standard Flow

Virnig's V60 48-inch depth trencher handles mid-depth utility trenching for irrigation lines, buried electrical, and drainage work where the 36-inch…

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Virnig Virnig V60 Trencher 60" trenchers
Virnig
60 in

Virnig V60 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

Virnig Manufacturing's V60 60-inch trencher is a deep-cut chain trenching attachment for skid steers on utility burial, main drainage line…

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Virnig Virnig V60 Trencher 72" trenchers
Virnig
72 in

Virnig V60 72-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The Virnig V60 72-inch trencher digs utility and drainage trenches for irrigation lines, conduit, and drainage pipe installation. The Terminator-chain…

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Virnig Virnig V60 Trencher 72" trenchers
Virnig
72 in

Virnig V60 72-Inch Deep Trencher for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The 72-inch-inch chain trencher cuts utility, irrigation, and drainage trenches in Canadian soil. Virnig Manufacturing (Minnesota) is well regarded in…

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Virnig Virnig V60 Trencher 84" trenchers
Virnig
84 in

Virnig V60 84-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The Virnig V60 84-inch trencher is built for deep utility and drainage trench work on construction and industrial sites. The Terminator digging chain…

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