Operating a Trencher | DIY
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2020
- Gary takes you through operating a trencher (Ditch Witch) from start to finish. Hopefully this short video will be helpful to others who are wanting to operate a trencher for the first time. God Bless!
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#DitchWitch #Trencher #Trenching - Розваги
Hey thanks for this. Great explanation. Looking to trench about a hundred feet next weekend and your video gives me confidence that I'll get it done right. Much appreciated!
Thanks, renting one next week for cable to chicken coop and redoing cable to shed since it was was done wrong by who owned this property prior.
Trencher is very handy for sure. Really trenches the ditch clean. Around here I use a middle-buster/sub-solier for same purpose and does a great job.
Nice job! I had used all kinds of equipment before but never a trencher so you showed me what an easy job it is, thanks! Plumbers wanted $6500.00 to run a gas line 70'.
Oh man, definitely rent and call before you dig 👍🏼
Yep, digging costs money...weird
@@mattvonruden9589ha. You obviously don’t get the point.
@mattvonruden9589, while there are expenses involved in digging for a gas line, $6,500 for a 70-foot trench is excessive. Deducting costs for the gas line, connections, and a pressure test, a knowledgeable person can complete the 70-foot trench in about an hour, costing no more than $150. However, issues arise if you encounter rocks or fail to dig at least 18 inches deep. Renting a trench machine for a day typically ranges from $200 to $260 and is a worthwhile investment. In conclusion, digging does come with expenses, but charging $6,500 for a gas line installation for that length is insanity. I run underground conduits all the time and if a client inquired about me running a 70' schedule 40 pvc in the ground it would be no where near what the plumber charges.
@@WalkerFarmFamGary bring back the beard
Our driveway was giving out on the shoulders. Thanks very simple & detailed instructions.
Saw y'all on Keeping it Dutch! Blessings to your family!
Good video! Thank you for posting.
I never used that equipment before, thanks for sharing 👍👍. This sure makes life easier to use this then to dig it yourself. Thanks for sharing 😁👍
Mary Ranch It was a great tool to use!
Thank you. Need to use this today.
This was terrifically helpful as I prepare to do a very similar trenching job at my house. Many thanks!
Very welcome!
Thank you for sharing....👍👍
It's very Helpful
Great explanation!.. thank you!
Tomorrow i dig my water and electric fur my tree nursery. First time using one of these. Thanks
Well done video! Thanks for sharing! Daniel
Alright I want one! Take my money! I don’t need any trenches but I’ll find something for that earth mover! Nice job!👍🏻
Adler Farms I know! Right?!?
Thank you! Great instructions!
I like how it throws the dirt out sideways, very nice indeed.
Micky Bell-Roberts Yes! Was so nice to use.
Nice. I like the way you practice the controls. Just the way I would have done it.
nicely done, thanks for sharing
I'm using one tomorrow, thanks for the great video! Short and descriptive, well done!
Appreciate you watching 👍🏻 good luck.
Thank you brother, great vid!
You did a really good explaining the operation 👏
Thanks!
Good job Gary:)
Thank you, sir! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Glad we could help!
I'm planning to rent one sooner than later, 200' of hose drug across the pasture is not ideal. 😂 Great video, its hood to see how it operates beforehand.
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video thank you
I need one of those
Great Video Sir....this will be a ton of help! Cheers
Glad it helped
Pretty handy little machine. Great video Walker Fam
Moore Family Farm Thank ya!
They are life savers. Well, back savers. Used one to run a long stretch of electrical cable.
JJV Homestead Study For sure a back saver.
Very informative video that machine is pretty cool,that was a first for me.
Elizabeth Rojas We hope it can help others who are looking into using one!
Awesome! Never used one before. Looks fun lol
It was!
That sure beats a shovel! I did it twice with a shovel!
Love trenchers!!!! Cool video man
The Corgills 👍🏻👊🏻
Love your videos ! Never know what to expect ~ ?
Sky Z 💜
Less than $200?!?
Geeezzz, that’s a deal!
Called locally and it’s almost $300 and $1000 deposit.
But thank you for all the info!
It’s going to make my job a bit easier to figure out!
Oh wow.
Way way easier than digging by hand! A back saver for sure 👍
When we ran power and water to our shop my husband did it by hand, it was only about 20 feet but it still just about did him in 😬
Auntie Ann Tate Oh wow! I bet.
Started a trench by hand, when you get much beyond 20 to 24 inches it gets really hard to break up and remove the dirt. Renting a trencher to finish!
Thank you!!!
Exactly the video, i needed to see. T
Many thanks!!
You are welcome!
Love this! I want to run electric to our barn! We feed off the electric from our guest house right next to the barn, but it’s not the same!
I know im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a method to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
@Krew Carson instablaster :)
Nice video, I used the old model in 1987 , I need to rent this model now. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
You could use that easily bury fence lines so that is interesting. I can't wait to see your coop!
Great idea!
Walker Farm Fam - Thanks! 😆
Heck yeah
Thanks for the info! Keep up the good content.
Have a wonderful day!
Thanks, will do!
im with adler farms lol.. we're in. can just imagine all the lil paths to who knows where we could make. looks like a fun chore :-D
Paige family Homestead Our Journey back Our yard looks like we are digging underground tunnels. LOL
Thank you
Hi Gary and Casey
Nice video. I need to rent one soon!
German Shepherd Ranch Totally worth it!
Great video
Jk Outdoors Thank you!
Okies!! Yes
Hello I'm a new subscriber that was sent here by Luke from the Outdoors boy's UA-cam channel . So far I liked your channel thank you for sharing your video .
Welcome! Thanks so much for coming over. We truly appreciate it! We had a blast with Luke and the boys.
Ty from Dude Perfect has a nice ranch!
I watch you and Adler load the beefy boys I am Sugar Hill Ga. from
I bought one from a guy that looks just like that one for 200 dollars, I think it’s hot, sure works good, came with a trailer to haul it on
What a deal. It sure makes the job easier.
What about removing park pins
Thank you for the video. :) About how many feet did you trench, and for how long? In other words, do you have a rough estimate of feet/hour?
This answer will depend on your soil and would take longer if you have to slow down for rocks. It took me about 1.5 hours to trench about 200 feet. I had a few rocks.
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. We live in Maine, and we have lots of rocks. Regards!
They save a lot of time and back aches for sure.
Walsh Farms For sure!
Awesome video! A local homeowner has one rented for this weekend. How long would you say it takes to dig a 100 foot trench? Thanks for the video!
No major rocks, less than an hour. I went in with a buddy and split the rental fee since it goes so fast!
@@WalkerFarmFam Awesome! Thank you so much! Going over to sub your channel for the help and more information!
Had one, works good in topsoil, gravel, big boulders no good . Excavators always get the job done!
Any rocks 4 inch plus the trencher bounces over them
@@ethanmcnally21 smaller rocks? 1-2"?
Thanks for the video. Is using a trencher pretty easy to figure out if I rent one from HD or is best left to someone with experience? (It woukdnt be as big as your trencher). Can I still dig down 2’ for sloping drainage pipe? What are the largest size rocks they can handle? (Golf ball size? Baseball size? Softball size…?) Is it possibly to trench up or down a 30 degree slope? On flat, if digging 2’ down is it best to go 2’ all in one pass or make multiple passes to get down, (only the last bit is 2’ deep).
It’s easy enough to figure out. Get a quote from a professional and check how much you would be saving. I’m sure it would be worth it. I thing it will handle baseball size rocks with ease. The trench is only about 4” wide, not sure your size but it will do everything you mentioned. I would not go in passes, dig deep as you want the first pass. Good luck 👍🏼
@@WalkerFarmFam can I go down 30” and as wide as 10” with one pass?
Did I miss it? How do you control depth? For example a standard trench is like 18 inch but I heard these can dig as deep as double that?
There is a hydraulic control for depth
If I want to make French drains, should I peel back the grass if I don’t want to tear up the grass?
Yes, that’s going to be tough without the right equipment but that would be the only way
This is the one to rent
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They are good for electrical conduct or water pipes.. but thats pretty much there limitation.. 6/10 I give it
👍🏻👍🏻 appreciate you watching!
thanks, how wide can it trench? looks small for 4 inch downspout extensions
It’s probably about that 4”
One tip not mentioned is to NEVER turn while trenching, this might break the boom.
For sure.
Curious, how many feet did you trench? and how long did it take?
Around 150’ and took about an hour and a half
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Everything seems nice and easy unless you met with a confusion based on a certain discrepancy : ditch states it is 36" and what does it mean ? For me it means I can ditch a trench 3 ft deep ( NYS electric cable ground requirement). You showed only 18" deep. The question remains : Is it capable to dig 3 ft deep trench ?
Second confusion is based on a feather light and soft soil you digged. My farm is on forest land with blue stone enclosure all around. Is it gonna work on such heavy terrain ?
Each machine is rated for different depths. If 36” is the requirement you would be digging maximum depth. Large rocks and tree roots are the toughest to dig through.
I need to run a line of new piping on my property, it will be from the water well to the water tank, and then from the water tank to the house. The property is hilly (not flat at all), and the dirt is pretty hard. I had a couple questions to see if you could help me out.
1. Since my land is very hilly (some areas are 5-10 feet higher in elevation than other areas), should I get the land graded a bit before trenching? I think it will be a pain if I try to grade the land later and hit and break a pipe, but maybe it would be ok if i know where the pipes are?
2. The dirt on my land is pretty hard and dry, would a trencher be able to rip through that or is a trencher only for soft soils?
If you are going to grade the land I would do it first to ensure the water line remains below the frost line. If you choose not to grade first the trencher should do fine going up and down.
The trencher will go right through hard dirt, the only thing that will stop it is large rocks.
Good luck with your project!
@@WalkerFarmFam Thank for the info, I appreciate the reply!
Will this cut through thick roots?
It will cut through an occasional root no problem. I never hit anything real thick.
How do you make the trench wider?
I think if you need a wider trench you need to rent a small excavator, with a 12” bucket or whatever width you need. This is only 4-6” wide.
How long would you guess it would take to do 200ft?
If it was good soil, maybe 30 min of digging.
How did you end up backfilling it?
With a shovel mostly.
How much to rent?
Food job
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What’s the maximum depth it will trench?
I believe this one was 36”
@@WalkerFarmFam ok thanks
How do you make a wider trench?
Rent one with a wider attachment maybe?
@@WalkerFarmFam too late, got a 4" and its so difficult to make it 10inch wide😂
@@willymaven1626 probably a mini excavator with a 10” bucket would be the better tool for the job.
You can try to do 2 trenches, side by side, and dig out any extra. Not fun though.
@@catchingupwiththewalkers yep that's what the homedepot guy told me, gotta try next time
I see the tractor. You must have been thinking how to use it. There must be a trencher for it but would be expensive.
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How much?
We rented it locally
It just sucks backfilling with a shovel
Agree.
Due time for a Ditch Wizard
Trancher depth 1.2 mtr yes no
Absolutely maximum
Walker Farm f a m ain't you going to want to dig two lines you wouldn't want to put conduit with water
Tim Wadsworth That line was for conduit only. Didn’t dig it deep enough to put a water line down there. Thanks for watching!
I need one of those
Thank you
You're welcome
I need one of those
It was a back saver for sure!