Bradco 36 Inch Skid Steer Trencher
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Overview
Bradco (Paladin Attachments) manufactures a 36-inch chain trencher for skid steers. Bradco is well-distributed in Canada through Paladin's dealer channels. Their trencher handles irrigation, utility, and drainage installation across Canadian construction and agricultural sites. Good parts availability through Paladin distribution.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Paladin Bradco dealers.
Key Facts
- Brand: Bradco (Paladin Attachments)
- Trench depth: 36 inches
- Type: chain trencher
- Drive: hydraulic chain drive
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: utility installation, irrigation, drainage
- Weight: 550–1600 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–30 GPM
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
🔧 Machine Compatibility
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 Bradco in Canada
Bradco is a legacy attachment brand under the Paladin Attachments (Epiroc) family, offering a broad range of skid steer attachments. Bradco-branded products are available through equipment dealers across Canada, backed by Epiroc's national parts and service network.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect chain teeth after every use — worn teeth slow penetration dramatically and increase drive motor load; a full day's work can dull a chain in abrasive soil
- Lubricate the drive chain and boom sprockets before each use and again after every 4 hours of continuous trenching
- Check the boom bar for cracking or deformation after work in rocky or abrasive conditions — boom cracks propagate quickly under the bending loads of trenching
- Clean soil from the drive motor cooling fins and chain case after summer use — compacted soil on the motor causes overheating on long cuts
- Store the chain with teeth protected from ground contact — resting a chain on carbide tips on concrete chips the teeth before you've even used it
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/trenchers/bradco-trencher-36/
