Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher — 24-Inch Depth
Overview
Baumalight's TR418 trencher for skid steers is Canadian-manufactured and available in multiple depth configurations, including a 24-inch depth for irrigation lines, drainage, and shallow utility work. The TR418 is Baumalight's standard skid steer trencher model built at their Aylmer, Ontario facility. Direct ship available across Canada. A practical choice for Canadian farms and utilities who need a domestic-built trencher with nearby service support.
Canada Availability
Best for: irrigation, drainage, shallow utility
Compare with: Baumalight TR418 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher — 48-Inch Depth
Key Facts
- Model: TR418
- Trench depth: 24 inches
- Type: chain trencher for skid steers
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Application: irrigation, drainage, shallow utility
- Canadian-manufactured
- SSQA skid steer quick attach
- Weight: 550–1600 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–30 GPM
See It in Action
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
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 Baumalight in Canada
Baumalight is a Canadian manufacturer based in Ontario, producing forestry and land clearing attachments for Canadian conditions. Buying Baumalight means buying Canadian — local warranty support, parts, and engineering.
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
How to Connect
- Attach trencher boom using Bob-Tach
- Connect high-flow hydraulic couplers
- Test chain tension and direction before cutting
- Call 811 and verify all utilities located before first cut
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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