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Trenchers for Rent

Trenchers are ideal for creating trenches for phone, cable, TV or electrical wiring as well as major projects like prepping for plumbing or sewage lines and irrigation canals. Browse United Rentals’ fleet of trencher rentals below and make jobs that require digging much easier for your team.

For our full list of trenchers, view the items below. For more information about trenchers, visit our resource section.

Orange Ditch Witch 60 in. ride-on trencher
Cat Class Code
930-1350

Ride-on Trencher, 60 in., 32-50 HP, Diesel Powered

  • Digging depth up to 60"
  • Cutting widths from 6-12 in.
  • Compact design; tight turning radius for confined spaces
  • Automotive-style steering featuring easy-to-use controls
  • Uses: Ideal for digging trenches for utilities, plumbing and irrigation
  • Add this trencher to your cart now
black cable blow product shot
Cat Class Code
930-1540

Walk-Behind Vibratory Plow, 16 in., 25 HP, Gas Powered

  • Maximum digging depth up to 16.2"
  • Heavy-duty, durable construction
  • Easy to operate
  • Walk-behind vibratory plow
  • Uses: Ideal for digging shallow trenches for utilities and cable for phone or TV
  • Add this vibratory plow to your cart now
yellow trencher with large circular rock saw
Cat Class Code
930-1630

Ride-on Trencher, 51-69 HP, Rock Saw Wheel, Diesel Powered

  • Compact, powerful and low-noise diesel engine
  • Ground drive components
  • Backfill blade attached
  • 2-speed forward and reverse
  • Uses: Ideal for sawing through rocks, tree stumps and more for trenching
  • Add this ride-on rock saw trencher to your cart now
Orange Ditch Witch 11-15 HP walk-behind trencher
Cat Class Code
930-1101

Walk-Behind Trencher, 30 in., 11-15 HP, Gas Powered

  • Trench width maximum up to 6"
  • Digging depths up to 30"
  • Hydrostatic drive for easy operation and low maintenance
  • Color-coded controls for quick recognition
  • Uses: Ideal for digging trenches for utilities, plumbing and irrigation
  • Add this trencher to your cart now
Orange Ditch Witch 36 in. 11-15 HP walk behind trencher
Cat Class Code
930-1102

Walk-Behind Trencher, 36 in., 11-15 HP, Tracks, Gas Powered

  • Digging depth up to 36"
  • Cutting width from 4-6 in.
  • Hydraulic steering forward and reverse
  • Gas powered
  • Uses: Ideal for digging trenches for utilities, plumbing and irrigation
  • Add this trencher to your cart now
Orange Ditch Witch 48 in. walk-behind trencher
Cat Class Code
930-1200

Walk-Behind Trencher, 48 in., 16-23 HP, Gas Powered

  • Digging depth up to 48"
  • Operator safety handles with automatic stop release
  • Hydrostatic drive for easy operation and low maintenance
  • Color-coded controls for quick recognition
  • Ideal for digging small- to medium-sized trenches for utilities, plumbing, cable TV and irrigation
  • Add this power trencher to your cart now
Orange Ditch Witch 48 in. walk-behind trencher
Cat Class Code
930-1230

Walk-Behind Trencher, 48 in., 18-27 HP, Gas Powered

  • Digging depth up to 48"
  • Trench width maximum of up to 8"
  • Hydrostatic drive for easy operation and low maintenance
  • Color-coded controls for quick recognition
  • Uses: Ideal for light- to medium-duty trenching work for electrical, plumbing and irrigation
  • Add this trencher to your cart now
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FAQs About Trenchers

Our United Rentals specialists are standing by to help you select a trench excavator or trench digger rental if you need assistance. We offer trenchers from popular brands such as Vermeer and Ditch Witch for rent, along with several others. We also offer different types of trenchers, including ride-on trenchers and walk-behind trenchers to suit your specific task needs. With wheel and track trenchers available for varied types of terrain and trencher options up to 90 horsepower, our selection can satisfy various job demands.

Trench diggers are like walk-behind ergonomic compactors, but instead of a vibratory plate, trenchers are affixed with a rotating chainsaw-like chain with auger teeth or scoop buckets to break up soils and remove them from a narrow area. Trench excavators serve the same purpose with similar functionality but are typically ride-on, covering more surface area. Both effectively create trenches for piping and wiring or waterways. Should you require more information on our lineup of trenchers for rent, visit our FAQs section below

FAQs
How much does it cost to rent a trencher?

The cost of a trencher rental will depend on the make, model and location you are renting from. For more information on the trencher rental pricing, enter your location and see rental rates in your area.

Can a trencher cut through roots?

Trenchers can cut through small roots but take caution: Trenchers were designed to remove soil, and you can damage the equipment if you force the machine to sever a large root. If you have a lot of roots to clear, a mini excavator with an attachment would be the best option.

How do you cut through roots with a trencher?

If you have a limited number of small roots, ensure your trencher has a strong carbide blade and higher horsepower. Then clear the dirt around the roots with the trencher so you have a clear view of them. Position the trencher to one side of the root, start the trencher, lower it onto the soil next to the root and move the trencher into the root. Do not force the trencher into the root but be firm. Make several cuts into different sides of the root until it is torn up and out of the trench.