oceanobob
Senior Member
Curious if there are any experiences with the need or preference for a power side shift on a trencher attachment for a skid steer? It adds about $1000 to the price of the attachment which is about a 20% increase in the cost of the attachment, plus or minus depending on the chain and cutting edges.
Note: if the power'd side shift is not ordered, the trencher can be side shifted - although it is done manually.
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I did some searching on HEF for this topic and didn't find any commentary on this point.
I am thinking it would be set in the center and left there for most of the work. However, there is some thought the power side shift will help the operator make minor adjustments and therefore better "hold the line", what with subtle side to side elevation changes, dips etc.
A straight trench would be important for the upcoming project as well as if the trencher is used for footings (such as those on small buildings).
Note: if the power'd side shift is not ordered, the trencher can be side shifted - although it is done manually.
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I did some searching on HEF for this topic and didn't find any commentary on this point.
I am thinking it would be set in the center and left there for most of the work. However, there is some thought the power side shift will help the operator make minor adjustments and therefore better "hold the line", what with subtle side to side elevation changes, dips etc.
A straight trench would be important for the upcoming project as well as if the trencher is used for footings (such as those on small buildings).