Testing out a CHEAP Skid Steer Trencher Attachment

It is time to test out my new Wolverine Trencher, which I purchased at a Richie Brothers Auction.
Even though it is a knock off brand, I hope it will dig plenty of trenches through our tough silt-stoney soil. Check out the video for the trencher in action, and my preliminary review of how it handles our land!
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[@hotchow8766]

Props to the wife / family helping out.

[@MakersAcres]

Ya, she is pretty great! Runs most of the equipment

[@hotchow8766]

2nd Comment - This worked so well in your video that I would consider using this to establish our 30" deep barrier for our bamboo grove.

[@MakersAcres]

I ended up using it to help bury my fence for predators too!

[@allamerican7830]

Nice man, good stuff.

[@RyokiF]

You're making me wish we had a trencher for our downspout drain renovation project that's lasted us over a year. 😂

[@MakersAcres]

It does help make quick work of things!

[@chargermopar]

I bought a Lowe trencher for 300 dollars about 15 years ago. I had to make parts as they were no longer available but it cuts through even coral rock!

[@MakersAcres]

Wow. That’s a great price! Does it have the rock teeth on it? The ones that look like little bullets?

[@chargermopar]

@@MakersAcres Yes the teeth it came with were rounded and falling out so I replaced them with newer ones.

[@robertbutler8004]

I thought it was called a felangy!!!

[@joelkPPG]

I just purchased one of these. Haven't tried it yet however it seems to be built very strong.

[@MakersAcres]

Ya, just want to make sure you get the chain tension right. Since they didn’t include a manual, I think I looked at the bobcat one to check and make sure I got it right.

[@joelkPPG]

@@MakersAcres I tested it and so far so good. How much sag is in yours?

[@MakersAcres]

@@joelkPPG It’s been a while since I have used it, but I want to say about an inch or so.

[@joelkPPG]

@@MakersAcres That's about where it's at now I believe. I'll be using it quite often this spring and summer. I'll report back on how well it works with extended use

[@MakersAcres]

@@joelkPPG great! Let us know! Mine was missing a few parts I still need to make for the boom.

[@markhall3434]

Ha!! I got the same trencher.. think I'll go for the Auger too. Anyway, for my "Crumbershoe", I have all the parts, but can't figure out how it goes on.. a few ways, but nothing looks like it positions it properly. Was hoping you had a pic! Oh well.. so far works great! Who needs a "Crumbershoe" anyway.

[@MakersAcres]

I do have the auger as well. Don’t forget to add the oil to the gearbox if you do get one. You are lucky you got all the parts. I’ll post a video of fixing this part in the future, but I haven’t really needed it.

[@markhall3434]

My ASV RT40 only puts out 13.3 GPM, But it works fine! Digging rate 40+ inch depth.. rocky/sand/big roots averages abt 1 ft. Per minute at a medium 2200 RPM. I have a stump that I ground pretty flat, but isin the way. I think given 15 mins I can cut thru the stump! Had dullish carbide tips which gnaw thru roots pretty well.

[@markhall3434]

@@MakersAcres if this trencher actually works as beyond a stump grinder.. a Stump Remover! Huge fan of ASIS: ASS STAYS IN SEAT my big 420cc stump grinder is a handful to position and handle

[@MakersAcres]

@@markhall3434 thanks for sharing that info!

[@MakersAcres]

@@markhall3434 haha. That’s a new acronym!

[@michaelfisk3381]

I just bought this same trencher and it says it’s a high flow, but the hydraulic lines that came on it only fit the standard flow hookups. Is yours on your high flow or standard flow?

[@MakersAcres]

Mine is standard flow. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a high flow trencher.

[@frankeem3820]

How deep of a trench does it dig? Thank you and thanks for sharing

[@MakersAcres]

This one can do up to 4 feet.

[@benjaminearls9983]

Looks promising and is fairly priced.

[@MakersAcres]

I’ve done a bunch of trenching now in my very hard soil and it seems to be holding up well.

[@PACOLOCO559]

I'm doing research for an upcoming RB auction . Thanks for the review

[@Brooksinc1976]

How’s the trencher now after some more uses? We bought some cheap attachments and can’t find parts. Thx

[@MakersAcres]

So far so good on this one. I have a compactor that has been a huge pain in the ass. I have had to make a few parts for it. What attachments are you looking for parts on?

[@Brooksinc1976]

@@MakersAcres it’s a business partner of my dad‘s but we went in halves on the shredder and auger. I don’t even know what brand it is. He wasn’t able to find any info on it but it has a bunch of bastard size parts.

[@Brooksinc1976]

@@MakersAcres seem like the auger can go from three grand to 12 grand I don’t need a lot of with just 4 to 6 inches at about 3 feet of depth max

[@MakersAcres]

@@Brooksinc1976 I bought an auger as well and it has been working pretty good. I can try and help you if you want. Reach out to the email in the about page and I’ll give it my best.

[@user-dy1ly4fo2x]

will it work on my Cat 279D ITS 22.8 GPM

[@MakersAcres]

Ya. This attachment was not a high flow version.

[@steven_jahn]

Mine has 3 hydraulic lines. One is a return. Which one? Unfortunately they may not match. Mine is a mower king.

[@MakersAcres]

Normally the smaller line is the case drain and goes to the smallest quick connect on your machine. You can also identify this line as being the closest line to the gear box or the blade. The other two lines should be in line with each other if that makes sense.

[@berhegebrehiwot6802]

Please us have your price quote for the entire system .

[@MakersAcres]

Please watch my video title “getting screwed at a Richie brothers auction” for how much I paid.

[@TopTopTopD]

SO you would recommend this Richie Auction trencher?

[@MakersAcres]

I have seen them sell a few different brands. Mine was the Wolverine brand and it has worked great!

[@ernestozepeda4572]

How much does it cost??

[@MakersAcres]

If you watch my “getting screwed at a Richie brothers auction” I go over all the prices and auction fees.

[@danjohnson3545]

Once again not one word about ditch depth

[@MakersAcres]

When I used the trencher in my goat pen build videos, I talk about it more. I went to around 30” deep. This trencher can go to 40-48” if need be.