Here is how to build a 3 point trencher using only a shovel, water hose and 36 hours of your time. These instructions are easy to follow and anyone can do it. It’s really easy. You don’t need any special skills or tools.
Trenchers are used for digging or to cut through hard surfaces. When it comes to building a house, the trencher is vital for slicing through solid ground before building begins. This trenching machine is used in most civil works. It can also be known as power trencher, compact trencher or rotary cutter. The term ‘trencher’ actually is derived from the Middle English word ‘trancheor’, which translates to ‘a machine used to create trenches.’
Instructions for the construction of a three-point trencher
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Tractor | A Bobcat 225 with PTO Hitch is required to use the trencher attachment. |
Frontier 3-Point Trencher Attachment (Model F3PT) |
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Modification Kit |
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Teeth Adjustment |
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Supplies Needed |
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Considerations for Building a Trencher |
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Blades for Trencher |
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Frontier 3 Point Trencher
The Frontier 3-Point Trencher is powered by your tractor’s PTO. It has all the features of our larger trenchers but in a compact, easy to use package. It comes with a 24″ wide blade and an adjustable depth gauge that can be set for depth increments from 1/2″ to 5″. The trencher has a small footprint and requires only 10″ of space behind the tractor. A 42″ x 24″ cutting width allows you to make multiple passes if needed. The trencher is controlled by an adjustable lever on the side of the trencher which allows you to control speed and depth settings at your fingertips.
The main reason I made this was to use it with the Frontier 3 point Trencher. It worked great and I didn’t have to spend a lot of money on a commercial one.
I used 1/8″ square steel rod, some bolts and nuts and some cut up pieces of old chain link fence. The only other thing I had to buy was the set screw that goes into the end of the bolt.
The first thing I did was drill out the holes in all four pieces of chain link fence so that they would fit over the square rod (1/8″x3″). Then I assembled everything together using carriage bolts and nuts.
The Frontier 3-Point Trencher is a compact trencher that can be used on any tractor or skid-steer with a front hitch. This unit has been designed for use in residential and commercial applications, such as driveways, sidewalks, streets, patios and more! The Frontier 3-Point Trencher is perfect for small jobs where you don’t need a full size trencher.
The Frontier 3-Point Trencher is equipped with an efficient belt driven cutting head that will power through any type of soil. Four cutting blades allow for easy material removal and one blade for grading material back into place after trenching has been completed.
The Frontier 3-Point Trencher features an adjustable depth control that allows you to adjust the depth of your trenching depending on the material being cut through. This machine also features an adjustable width control which allows you to adjust the width of your trench according to your project needs.
The Frontier 3-Point Trencher comes standard with a 300 lb. capacity hopper so you won’t have to worry about constantly filling up your machine with dirt! You can move around freely while working without worrying about having to stop every few minutes to empty out your hopper!
This trencher has many advantages over other types of tractors:
It is very fast in digging the ground;
It can be used for many purposes such as making pathways, cutting down trees, and planting flowers etc;
You don’t need any expert help while using this machine;
It has very low maintenance cost because it doesn’t need any special fuel or oil;
The Frontier 3 point trencher is an excellent choice for homeowners who want the convenience of a trenching machine but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on one. The Frontier 3 point trencher can be used for digging ditches, trenches and holes for septic systems and irrigation systems. It is also useful when installing underground utilities such as cable TV and telephone lines. The Frontier 3 point trencher has a 12 inch cutting width and can dig up to 12 inches deep with ease. The unit weighs only 50 pounds, so you can move it around easily without assistance from another person.
Frontier 3 point trencher features:
12 inch cutting width
Digs up to 12 inches deep
Lightweight design (50 pounds)
Easy assembly.