8/10/2014 9:08 AM
We have been doing projects totaling about 2000 ft/year for the last 3 years in Georgia Red Clay. I cannot express how valuable our ditch witch 2300 48" depth with a 4-way blade was during these projects. When it broke down and it wasn't feasible to spend the money to fix it, so we thought, the projects became much more time consuming with a rental Toro or Boxer platform trencher. A good ride-along, like the Ditch Witch, can pretty much handle any roots or rocks that you may come across. It is also a non-event if you decide to add another lateral to a run, just drop and dig! We added the spacers onto the chain to have a 6" trench for our 4" perf pipe, but you can leave them off if you are putting in wire or irrigation pipe. There are even trenchers with a backhoe accessory, but I have not operated one so I can't tell you how efficient it is. I would definitely keep doing the research based on your needs, especially since there are so many options out there. Good Luck!!