Erskine Skid Steer Trencher
Overview
Erskine's skid steer trencher is available in multiple boom depths and chain widths for utility, irrigation, and fence line work. Manufactured in Alexandria, Minnesota and distributed through Canadian dealers, Erskine has been making attachments since 1948. Their trenchers are stocked by dealers in Alberta and BC for Canadian contractors working in prairie and mixed terrain. Available with standard and high-flow configurations.
Canada Availability
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Key Facts
- Multiple boom depth options
- Chain widths available in multiple sizes
- Standard and high-flow configurations
- ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing
- Compatible with most skid steer brands
- SSQA universal quick attach
- Weight: 700–2000 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
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 Erskine in Canada
Erskine is a US attachment brand with Canadian dealer coverage, known particularly for augers, soil conditioners, and specialty attachments. Erskine products are available at equipment dealers across Canada and are respected for quality build and reliable performance.
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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