Case 48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher
Overview
Case's 48-inch chain trencher is for deeper utility and drainage work on Canadian job sites. Compatible with Case SR and SV series skid steers and their CTL line. Available through Case dealerships across Canada with service support from the CNH network.
Canada Availability
Best for: deeper utility lines, drainage tile, larger conduit
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
- Brand: Case Construction Equipment
- Trench depth: 48 inches
- Type: chain trencher
- Drive: hydraulic chain drive
- Mount: Case quick attach (SSQA compatible)
- Application: deeper utility lines, drainage tile, larger conduit
- Weight: 550–1600 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–30 GPM
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
Designed for Case machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About Case CE in Canada
Case Construction Equipment attachments are available through a national Canadian dealer network. Built to OEM standards and compatible with Case skid steers via universal quick attach.
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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