Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher — 24-Inch Depth
Overview
Baumalight's TR418 trencher for skid steers is Canadian-manufactured and available in multiple depth configurations, including a 24-inch depth for irrigation lines, drainage, and shallow utility work. The TR418 is Baumalight's standard skid steer trencher model built at their Aylmer, Ontario facility. Direct ship available across Canada. A practical choice for Canadian farms and utilities who need a domestic-built trencher with nearby service support.
Canada Availability
Best for: irrigation, drainage, shallow utility
Compare with: Baumalight TR418 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher
Key Facts
- Model: TR418
- Trench depth: 24 inches
- Type: chain trencher for skid steers
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Application: irrigation, drainage, shallow utility
- Canadian-manufactured
- SSQA skid steer quick attach
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You trench through soft to moderate soil for utilities, drainage, or irrigation lines at 36–60 inch depth
- Your soil is clay, loam, sandy loam, or river bottom — chain trenchers cut fast in these conditions
⛔ Skip if…
- Your soil is solid rock, dense caliche, or Shield granite — chain links and sprockets wear out fast in rock
- You trench in deeply frozen Prairie ground regularly — rock chain at 3–5× wear rate makes winter trenching expensive
🔍 Also consider…
- Rock wheel trencher if your ground is consistently rocky or hardpan
- Standard auger if you're drilling individual holes rather than continuous trench lines
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
About Baumalight in Canada
Baumalight is a Canadian manufacturer based in Ontario, producing forestry and land clearing attachments for Canadian conditions. Buying Baumalight means buying Canadian — local warranty support, parts, and engineering.
✅ Last checked: March 2026