TMG Industrial Skid Steer Swing Backhoe
Overview
TMG Industrial offers a skid steer swing backhoe attachment for digging tasks that require deeper excavation than a bucket allows. The swing backhoe mounts on the front of the skid steer and pivots for targeted digging in trenching, foundation, and utility work. Sold direct through tmgindustrial.ca to Canadian buyers across the country.
Canada Availability
Best for: utility trenching, foundation digging, deep excavation
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
- Type: swing backhoe
- Pivot: side-to-side swing
- Application: utility trenching, foundation digging, deep excavation
- Drive: standard hydraulic
- Universal SSQA skid steer 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 TMG Industrial in Canada
TMG Industrial imports and distributes a broad range of construction attachments from its Canadian warehouses, offering competitive pricing with delivery across Canada. A popular choice for contractors who want solid value without long lead times.
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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