Blue Diamond 60-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher

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Blue Diamond 60-Inch Depth Skid Steer Trencher

Overview

Blue Diamond's 60-inch depth trencher is the deepest option in their skid steer trencher line, suited for deeper utility installations, irrigation lines, and drainage work that 36 or 48-inch trenchers can't reach. Blue Diamond trenchers use chain-style cutting for efficient soil removal in a variety of soil conditions. Available through Blue Diamond's Canadian dealer network with dealers in every province.

Canada Availability

Blue Diamond attachments available through Canadian dealers in every province.

Best for: deep utility trenching, irrigation, drainage, underground cable

Compare with: Baumalight TR418 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher — 24-Inch Depth

Key Facts

  • Trench depth: 60 inches
  • Type: chain-style trencher
  • Application: deep utility trenching, irrigation, drainage, underground cable
  • Drive: hydraulic
  • Mount: universal SSQA skid steer quick attach
  • Weight: 600–1650 lbs
  • Hydraulic flow: 15–30 GPM
Specs sourced from bluediamondattachments.com · Last verified: March 2026

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 Blue Diamond in Canada

Blue Diamond Attachments manufactures in the USA and distributes widely into Canada. Known for heavy-duty construction and a broad catalog, Blue Diamond is a go-to brand for contractors who want North American-made quality.

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

  1. Attach trencher boom using Bob-Tach
  2. Connect high-flow hydraulic couplers
  3. Test chain tension and direction before cutting
  4. Call 811 and verify all utilities located before first cut
Safety NoteCanada-wide: call 811 before you dig. Hydraulic trenchers may need 20-35 GPM depending on rock hardness.

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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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✓ Last checked: March 2026

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