Getting the Most Out of Your Trencher Chains

If you've ever spent a day wrestling with hard-packed earth or hidden rocks, you know that your trencher chains are the real MVPs of the job site. It doesn't matter how much horsepower your machine has under the hood if the business end—the part actually eating into the dirt—isn't up to the task. When the chain is dull or the tension is off, what should have been a quick afternoon project turns into a long, frustrating slog that eats up your fuel and your patience. ...

May 1, 2026 · 7 min · Balliet Victorino