HLA 60-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers
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Overview
HLA Attachments offers a 60-inch depth trencher for skid steers used on deep utility trench work — drainage tile systems, main water lines, and deep conduit installations that require more than a standard 36 or 48-inch trench. Ontario-manufactured to handle the demanding conditions of Canadian construction seasons. Compatible with standard skid steer auxiliary hydraulics. Available through HLA's Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding.
Key Facts
- Digging depth: 60 inches
- Type: chain trencher
- Application: deep utility trench, drainage tile, main water lines
- Drive: hydraulic motor
- Manufacturer: Ontario-made by Horst Welding
- Weight: 600–1650 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 HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
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/hla-trencher-60/
