Berlon Industries 60 Inch Skid Steer Trencher
Overview
The 60-inch-inch chain trencher cuts utility, irrigation, and drainage trenches in Canadian soil. Berlon Industries attachments are available through Canadian equipment dealers and distributors. Tungsten carbide teeth handle hard clay, gravel, and rocky sub-soil that disc trenchers struggle with. Trench width and depth capacity depend on the selected chain configuration. Canadian-manufactured by Berlon Industries (Alberta). Available through Berlon's Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Best for: utility installation, drainage, Western Canadian terrain
Compare with: Baumalight TR418 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher
Key Facts
- Brand: Berlon Industries
- Trench depth: 60 inches
- Type: chain trencher
- Drive: hydraulic chain drive
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Manufacturer: Berlon Industries, Alberta, Canada
- Application: utility installation, drainage, Western Canadian terrain
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 Berlon Industries in Canada
Berlon Industries is a US-based attachment manufacturer with strong distribution through Canadian equipment dealers. Their products are widely stocked at equipment dealers across Ontario, the Prairies, and BC. Berlon is known for straightforward build quality and reasonable pricing — a solid mid-tier choice when you want dealer access without premium brand pricing.
✅ Last checked: March 2026