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Old 05-09-2008, 02:03 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Barneyhunts
I have some shorter trenches to dig, so, how did it handle rocks? roots? How deep did you dig? How deep would the machine dig? Have you had much experience with the walk behind type?
Thanks for posting the pictures. Looks like you had a good day!
If you have the room for a riding trencher, rent it and save your back. A walk behind will tear you up pretty quick. We used a walk behind at my Mom's place for a sprinkler system since the yard was too small for a rider. At the end of the day, my Brother-in-Law and I agreed that walk behind trenchers suck because they beat you up.
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Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with a torch, beat to fit, paint to match, inspect it with a microscope.

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