What is a Trench Digger?

A trench digger is a tool used for digging trenches such as those used for plumbing or electrical applications. The tool is especially useful for installing sprinklers and other such irrigation systems. Trench diggers come in a variety of sizes and a variety of types. Some are powered by engines, while others are simply used by hand. In some cases, a simple shovel can be a trench digger. Usually, shovels used to dig trenches are narrower than general use shovels. This is because trenches usually do not need to be very wide, especially for general use or residential use. In most cases, trenches only need to be 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, perhaps less. In the vast majority of cases, a trench digger is thought of as a power tool. A walk behind trencher is often used for jobs that require longer trenches, even in residential areas. Commonly, they use chains and vibration to loosen and remove soil, much the same way a chain saw cuts through wood. Some trench diggers are known as vibratory ...  more

A trench digger is a tool used for digging trenches such as those used for plumbing or electrical applications. The tool is especially useful for installing sprinklers and other such irrigation systems. Trench diggers come in a variety of sizes and a variety of types. Some are powered by engines, while others are simply used by hand. In some cases, a simple shovel can be a trench digger. Usually, shovels used to dig trenches are narrower than general use shovels. This is because trenches usually do not need to be very wide, especially for general use or residential use. In most cases, trenches only need to be 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, perhaps less.  more