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  • @davehooper5462
    @davehooper5462 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hey thanks for this. Great explanation. Looking to trench about a hundred feet next weekend and your video gives me confidence that I'll get it done right. Much appreciated!

  • @stephendodson8302
    @stephendodson8302 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for the quick and straight forward how to. Have an electrical wire I need to bury, about 80 long. This was super helpful, now I know exactly how to get it started! Thanks!

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad I could help!

  • @georgesipple1356
    @georgesipple1356 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Nice job! I had used all kinds of equipment before but never a trencher so you showed me what an easy job it is, thanks! Plumbers wanted $6500.00 to run a gas line 70'.

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh man, definitely rent and call before you dig 👍🏼

    • @mattvonruden9589
      @mattvonruden9589 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, digging costs money...weird

    • @ChipperMcGee1
      @ChipperMcGee1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ⁠@@mattvonruden9589ha. You obviously don’t get the point.

    • @stevensaxon8888
      @stevensaxon8888 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@WalkerFarmFamGary bring back the beard

  • @Tmanmetalhead
    @Tmanmetalhead 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks, renting one next week for cable to chicken coop and redoing cable to shed since it was was done wrong by who owned this property prior.

  • @MickyBellRoberts
    @MickyBellRoberts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I like how it throws the dirt out sideways, very nice indeed.

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Micky Bell-Roberts Yes! Was so nice to use.

  • @s_c_r_e_w_b_a_l_l
    @s_c_r_e_w_b_a_l_l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great straightforward video and explanation. Way to keep your boy involved too.

  • @JenniferThomas-r4k
    @JenniferThomas-r4k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    So, OP says so at the end of the video - but... safety, safety, safety - First things first is Always 811 Dig... I can't get my dog to listen though - he digs wherever, whenever XD For us mere humans though :)

  • @WhoDat-cc8zo
    @WhoDat-cc8zo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Trencher is very handy for sure. Really trenches the ditch clean. Around here I use a middle-buster/sub-solier for same purpose and does a great job.

  • @tbrochny
    @tbrochny ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was terrifically helpful as I prepare to do a very similar trenching job at my house. Many thanks!

  • @DossFarm
    @DossFarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Alright I want one! Take my money! I don’t need any trenches but I’ll find something for that earth mover! Nice job!👍🏻

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adler Farms I know! Right?!?

  • @ss2014
    @ss2014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Less than $200?!?
    Geeezzz, that’s a deal!
    Called locally and it’s almost $300 and $1000 deposit.
    But thank you for all the info!
    It’s going to make my job a bit easier to figure out!

  • @DMMC
    @DMMC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saw y'all on Keeping it Dutch! Blessings to your family!

  • @AuntieAnn
    @AuntieAnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Way way easier than digging by hand! A back saver for sure 👍
    When we ran power and water to our shop my husband did it by hand, it was only about 20 feet but it still just about did him in 😬

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Auntie Ann Tate Oh wow! I bet.

    • @packrat76
      @packrat76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Started a trench by hand, when you get much beyond 20 to 24 inches it gets really hard to break up and remove the dirt. Renting a trencher to finish!

  • @jamescole3152
    @jamescole3152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice. I like the way you practice the controls. Just the way I would have done it.

  • @7776GF
    @7776GF ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tomorrow i dig my water and electric fur my tree nursery. First time using one of these. Thanks

  • @maryranch5329
    @maryranch5329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I never used that equipment before, thanks for sharing 👍👍. This sure makes life easier to use this then to dig it yourself. Thanks for sharing 😁👍

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mary Ranch It was a great tool to use!

  • @TheEmmauswalk
    @TheEmmauswalk ปีที่แล้ว

    Our driveway was giving out on the shoulders. Thanks very simple & detailed instructions.

  • @clivefenton571
    @clivefenton571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You did a really good explaining the operation 👏

  • @TheSHOP411
    @TheSHOP411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They are life savers. Well, back savers. Used one to run a long stretch of electrical cable.

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      JJV Homestead Study For sure a back saver.

  • @emptypocketsfarm7147
    @emptypocketsfarm7147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this! I want to run electric to our barn! We feed off the electric from our guest house right next to the barn, but it’s not the same!

    • @krewcarson3614
      @krewcarson3614 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a method to get back into an Instagram account..?
      I was stupid forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.

    • @zaydlayton3459
      @zaydlayton3459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Krew Carson instablaster :)

  • @CHoffyC
    @CHoffyC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm using one tomorrow, thanks for the great video! Short and descriptive, well done!

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate you watching 👍🏻 good luck.

  • @edwinschlee8374
    @edwinschlee8374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sure beats a shovel! I did it twice with a shovel!

  • @OldPecanHomestead
    @OldPecanHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm planning to rent one sooner than later, 200' of hose drug across the pasture is not ideal. 😂 Great video, its hood to see how it operates beforehand.

  • @PaullaWells
    @PaullaWells 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You could use that easily bury fence lines so that is interesting. I can't wait to see your coop!

  • @amathonn
    @amathonn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Got a kick out of his short assistant. “Can i try it dad, huh? Can i huh? ??

  • @Schmucketellyjoe
    @Schmucketellyjoe 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks Walkers!

  • @mikezimmerman2786
    @mikezimmerman2786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, I used the old model in 1987 , I need to rent this model now. Thanks

  • @tribeverage7268
    @tribeverage7268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video Sir....this will be a ton of help! Cheers

  • @ronaldidler7652
    @ronaldidler7652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Need to use this today.

  • @RaisedRegenerative
    @RaisedRegenerative 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty handy little machine. Great video Walker Fam

  • @richardbristol452
    @richardbristol452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, sir! This is exactly what I was looking for.

  • @DanielinLaTuna
    @DanielinLaTuna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done video! Thanks for sharing! Daniel

  • @Honestandtruth007
    @Honestandtruth007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing....👍👍
    It's very Helpful

  • @craigmarker
    @craigmarker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great explanation!.. thank you!

  • @Elizabeth_Rojas
    @Elizabeth_Rojas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very informative video that machine is pretty cool,that was a first for me.

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elizabeth Rojas We hope it can help others who are looking into using one!

  • @AmandaDoll-hi4dr
    @AmandaDoll-hi4dr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Gary and Casey

  • @lonnieclemens5131
    @lonnieclemens5131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video! Thank you for posting.

  • @Strangernightg
    @Strangernightg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I'm a new subscriber that was sent here by Luke from the Outdoors boy's TH-cam channel . So far I liked your channel thank you for sharing your video .

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome! Thanks so much for coming over. We truly appreciate it! We had a blast with Luke and the boys.

  • @TheCorgills
    @TheCorgills 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love trenchers!!!! Cool video man

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Corgills 👍🏻👊🏻

  • @larrychastain9824
    @larrychastain9824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Great instructions!

  • @barbaraharrold5361
    @barbaraharrold5361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job Gary:)

  • @robertyoung9467
    @robertyoung9467 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly the video, i needed to see. T
    Many thanks!!

  • @thegaminggoatfarmer7929
    @thegaminggoatfarmer7929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okies!! Yes

  • @RomanianSimpleLife
    @RomanianSimpleLife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the info! Keep up the good content.

  • @eroom2087
    @eroom2087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought one from a guy that looks just like that one for 200 dollars, I think it’s hot, sure works good, came with a trailer to haul it on

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a deal. It sure makes the job easier.

  • @CooperFamilyHomestead
    @CooperFamilyHomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! Never used one before. Looks fun lol

  • @isaacdambacher6170
    @isaacdambacher6170 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not all Heros wear capes 🤠

  • @skyz3160
    @skyz3160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos ! Never know what to expect ~ ?

  • @pegsclips
    @pegsclips 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im with adler farms lol.. we're in. can just imagine all the lil paths to who knows where we could make. looks like a fun chore :-D

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paige family Homestead Our Journey back Our yard looks like we are digging underground tunnels. LOL

  • @skunkedagain
    @skunkedagain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nicely done, thanks for sharing

  • @wickedleeloopy2115
    @wickedleeloopy2115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are good for electrical conduct or water pipes.. but thats pretty much there limitation.. 6/10 I give it

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🏻👍🏻 appreciate you watching!

  • @kenpope5701
    @kenpope5701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you brother, great vid!

  • @AlexBreeden-qf4nj
    @AlexBreeden-qf4nj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tutorial!

  • @imprssd49
    @imprssd49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One tip not mentioned is to NEVER turn while trenching, this might break the boom.

  • @hesrey6734
    @hesrey6734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty from Dude Perfect has a nice ranch!

  • @paulleblanc4653
    @paulleblanc4653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had one, works good in topsoil, gravel, big boulders no good . Excavators always get the job done!

    • @ethanmcnally21
      @ethanmcnally21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any rocks 4 inch plus the trencher bounces over them

    • @BearBig70
      @BearBig70 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ethanmcnally21 smaller rocks? 1-2"?

  • @RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh
    @RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They save a lot of time and back aches for sure.

  • @GermanShepherdRanch
    @GermanShepherdRanch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. I need to rent one soon!

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      German Shepherd Ranch Totally worth it!

  • @billfeldman3234
    @billfeldman3234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @outdoorstudios2022
    @outdoorstudios2022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @1ronin715
    @1ronin715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video thank you

  • @JustJeff62
    @JustJeff62 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video! A local homeowner has one rented for this weekend. How long would you say it takes to dig a 100 foot trench? Thanks for the video!

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No major rocks, less than an hour. I went in with a buddy and split the rental fee since it goes so fast!

    • @JustJeff62
      @JustJeff62 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkerFarmFam Awesome! Thank you so much! Going over to sub your channel for the help and more information!

  • @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962
    @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need one of those

  • @psychicbud
    @psychicbud 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the video. :) About how many feet did you trench, and for how long? In other words, do you have a rough estimate of feet/hour?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This answer will depend on your soil and would take longer if you have to slow down for rocks. It took me about 1.5 hours to trench about 200 feet. I had a few rocks.

    • @psychicbud
      @psychicbud 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. We live in Maine, and we have lots of rocks. Regards!

  • @dannypettyjohn3284
    @dannypettyjohn3284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch you and Adler load the beefy boys I am Sugar Hill Ga. from

  • @wstt4
    @wstt4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video. Is using a trencher pretty easy to figure out if I rent one from HD or is best left to someone with experience? (It woukdnt be as big as your trencher). Can I still dig down 2’ for sloping drainage pipe? What are the largest size rocks they can handle? (Golf ball size? Baseball size? Softball size…?) Is it possibly to trench up or down a 30 degree slope? On flat, if digging 2’ down is it best to go 2’ all in one pass or make multiple passes to get down, (only the last bit is 2’ deep).

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s easy enough to figure out. Get a quote from a professional and check how much you would be saving. I’m sure it would be worth it. I thing it will handle baseball size rocks with ease. The trench is only about 4” wide, not sure your size but it will do everything you mentioned. I would not go in passes, dig deep as you want the first pass. Good luck 👍🏼

    • @Fireneedsair
      @Fireneedsair 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkerFarmFam can I go down 30” and as wide as 10” with one pass?

  • @jkpowersport312-8
    @jkpowersport312-8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @rogerjohnston4952
    @rogerjohnston4952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @Youyuppers
    @Youyuppers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did I miss it? How do you control depth? For example a standard trench is like 18 inch but I heard these can dig as deep as double that?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is a hydraulic control for depth

  • @frederikdeleon2941
    @frederikdeleon2941 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Heck yeah

  • @debbieacushing5536
    @debbieacushing5536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about removing park pins

  • @jakekiley3391
    @jakekiley3391 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I want to make French drains, should I peel back the grass if I don’t want to tear up the grass?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, that’s going to be tough without the right equipment but that would be the only way

  • @raulgalaviz4558
    @raulgalaviz4558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Curious, how many feet did you trench? and how long did it take?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Around 150’ and took about an hour and a half

  • @Notyou5556
    @Notyou5556 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the one to rent

  • @morryfink
    @morryfink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long would you guess it would take to do 200ft?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it was good soil, maybe 30 min of digging.

  • @grigs249
    @grigs249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you make the trench wider?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think if you need a wider trench you need to rent a small excavator, with a 12” bucket or whatever width you need. This is only 4-6” wide.

  • @bogdanchugunov4374
    @bogdanchugunov4374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything seems nice and easy unless you met with a confusion based on a certain discrepancy : ditch states it is 36" and what does it mean ? For me it means I can ditch a trench 3 ft deep ( NYS electric cable ground requirement). You showed only 18" deep. The question remains : Is it capable to dig 3 ft deep trench ?
    Second confusion is based on a feather light and soft soil you digged. My farm is on forest land with blue stone enclosure all around. Is it gonna work on such heavy terrain ?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Each machine is rated for different depths. If 36” is the requirement you would be digging maximum depth. Large rocks and tree roots are the toughest to dig through.

  • @rk1996-v9p
    @rk1996-v9p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you end up backfilling it?

  • @quangthanh8014
    @quangthanh8014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Máy này bán về việt nam giá nhiu vậy

  • @ginaarmstrong1388
    @ginaarmstrong1388 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much to rent?

  • @jamescole3152
    @jamescole3152 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see the tractor. You must have been thinking how to use it. There must be a trencher for it but would be expensive.

  • @sarkisarmenian5268
    @sarkisarmenian5268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to run a line of new piping on my property, it will be from the water well to the water tank, and then from the water tank to the house. The property is hilly (not flat at all), and the dirt is pretty hard. I had a couple questions to see if you could help me out.
    1. Since my land is very hilly (some areas are 5-10 feet higher in elevation than other areas), should I get the land graded a bit before trenching? I think it will be a pain if I try to grade the land later and hit and break a pipe, but maybe it would be ok if i know where the pipes are?
    2. The dirt on my land is pretty hard and dry, would a trencher be able to rip through that or is a trencher only for soft soils?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you are going to grade the land I would do it first to ensure the water line remains below the frost line. If you choose not to grade first the trencher should do fine going up and down.
      The trencher will go right through hard dirt, the only thing that will stop it is large rocks.
      Good luck with your project!

    • @sarkisarmenian5268
      @sarkisarmenian5268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WalkerFarmFam Thank for the info, I appreciate the reply!

  • @Bex-rg8pj
    @Bex-rg8pj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @willymaven1626
    @willymaven1626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you make a wider trench?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rent one with a wider attachment maybe?

    • @willymaven1626
      @willymaven1626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WalkerFarmFam too late, got a 4" and its so difficult to make it 10inch wide😂

    • @catchingupwiththewalkers
      @catchingupwiththewalkers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willymaven1626 probably a mini excavator with a 10” bucket would be the better tool for the job.

    • @catchingupwiththewalkers
      @catchingupwiththewalkers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can try to do 2 trenches, side by side, and dig out any extra. Not fun though.

    • @willymaven1626
      @willymaven1626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@catchingupwiththewalkers yep that's what the homedepot guy told me, gotta try next time

  • @GergKowvit
    @GergKowvit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Food job

  • @ZR1Terror
    @ZR1Terror 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It just sucks backfilling with a shovel

  • @joshmason1003
    @joshmason1003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the maximum depth it will trench?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe this one was 36”

    • @joshmason1003
      @joshmason1003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WalkerFarmFam ok thanks

  • @emanuel8257
    @emanuel8257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much?

  • @Talent-pu3wu
    @Talent-pu3wu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg adopt me ❤

  • @timwadsworth7582
    @timwadsworth7582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Walker Farm f a m ain't you going to want to dig two lines you wouldn't want to put conduit with water

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tim Wadsworth That line was for conduit only. Didn’t dig it deep enough to put a water line down there. Thanks for watching!

  • @s.k.enterprisesrana4555
    @s.k.enterprisesrana4555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trancher depth 1.2 mtr yes no

  • @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962
    @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need one of those

  • @tracyfulayter961
    @tracyfulayter961 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @terbb2000
    @terbb2000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will this cut through thick roots?

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will cut through an occasional root no problem. I never hit anything real thick.

  • @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962
    @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need one of those

    • @WalkerFarmFam
      @WalkerFarmFam  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a back saver for sure!