TMG Industrial TMG-SDT36 36" Chain Trencher
Overview
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, rocky, and compacted ground conditions. A boom and crumber assembly pulls spoil out of the cut and a 19-inch auger discharge conveys the material to the side so it doesn't fall back in. The result is a clean, orderly trench suited to pipe laying, conduit installation, sprinkler systems, and power or telecom line burial. At 880 lbs, this unit is a mid-weight trencher appropriate for mid-frame skid steers. Also available with side-shift capability as the TMG-SDT36S. SSQA universal mount.
Canada Availability
Best for: Pipe laying, conduit burial, sprinkler installation, power/telecom lines
Compare with: Baumalight TR418 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher
Key Facts
- Maximum trench depth: 36 inches
- Trench width: 6 inches
- Auger discharge: 19 inches
- Weight: 880 lbs
- Teeth: Earth and tungsten combination
- Includes: Boom and crumber assembly
- Mount: Universal SSQA
- Application: Pipe laying, conduit burial, sprinkler installation, power/telecom lines
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
Compact size fits small-frame machines (S70–S185 class) as well as mid and large-frame loaders. Universal SSQA mount works with all major brands.
About TMG Industrial in Canada
TMG Industrial imports and distributes a broad range of construction attachments from its Canadian warehouses, offering competitive pricing with delivery across Canada. A popular choice for contractors who want solid value without long lead times.
✅ Last checked: March 2026