Cat® Trenchers are designed for cutting narrow straight trenches in the soil prior to laying electrical, telephone and cable lines, or water and gas pipe. Trenchers are ideal for residential, commercial, agricultural, building construction, lawn care and golf course maintenance.
Detailed Equipment Specifications
Standard Boom Length
48 in
1,219 mm
Required Hydraulics
Standard Flow
Overall Width
74.8 in
1,901 mm
Overall Length
106.5 in
2,705 mm
Weight
987 lb
447.7 kg
Overall Height
30.9 in
786 mm
Optimal Hydraulic Flow
42-86 L/min (11-23 gpm)
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure
145-235 bar (2100-3400 psi)
Drive Shaft Speed at Maximum Flow
203 rpm
Side Shift Travel
22 in
559 mm
Maximum Auger Clearance
21 in
534 mm
Spoil Auger Diameter
18 in
457 mm
Optional Cutting Widths
152, 203, 254, 305 mm (6, 8, 10, 12 in)
Application
Designed for cutting narrow, straight trenches in the soil prior to laying electrical, telephone and cable lines, or water and gas pipe.
Direct Drive System
Direct drive system features a variable speed, bi-directional, gerotor style motor that delivers optimal chain speed, chain pull and torque for maximum trenching performance in a broad range of soil types.
Hydraulic or Manual Side Shift
Hydraulic or manual side shift provides close trenching flexibility near structures or obstructions. Hydraulic side shift, standard on the T315 (optional on T109 and T112) is controlled from operator’s compartment using the standard flow auxiliary hydraulic circuit selector control.
Optional Chain Types and Cutting Widths
Optional chain types and cutting widths are available for specific soil, digging requirements and trench widths. These chain types include Standard, Combo, Terminator, and Rockfrost.
Large Diameter Bolt-On Spoil Auger
Large diameter bolt-on spoil auger improves loose soil removal from trenching area and allows for quick, easy removal and servicing.
Optional Bolt-On Crumber Bar
Optional bolt-on crumber bar with shoe improves soil removal to provide cleaner trench. Shoes available in size range to accommodate trench width.
