There is a deeper EZ-Trencher that goes down about 13" We have one for our FL crew. Works pretty well and cuts right through irrigation lines like they aren't even there.
On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 12:57 PM Josh Luthman <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> wrote: > We got a Mini Sneaker (which is super old, old company, taken over by > another, etc) and it seems great. Paid 3k for it. Have yet to do my fiber > installs yet - soon! > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 8:51 AM David Coudron < > david.coud...@advantenon.com> wrote: > >> We got the BravePro brand rather than the EZ-Trencher as it was available >> locally and less expensive. Seems to be about the same kind of >> equipment. It was $2000. >> >> >> >> https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200720688_200720688 >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> David Coudron >> >> >> >> *From:* AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> *On Behalf Of * Steven Kenney >> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 29, 2020 7:33 AM >> *To:* af <af@af.afmug.com> >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Trencher >> >> >> >> Looks good for a portable installer trencher for ethernet... any idea how >> much these cost? >> >> >> >> Will need to look for something else for fiber though. >> >> >> >> -- >> Steven Kenney >> Network Operations Manager >> WaveDirect Telecommunications >> http://www.wavedirect.net >> (519)737-WAVE (9283) >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From: *"David Coudron" <david.coud...@advantenon.com> >> *To: *"af" <af@af.afmug.com> >> *Sent: *Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:02:54 PM >> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] Trencher >> >> >> >> We use EZ-Trencher. It works OK for the ethernet runs to the house, but >> as mentioned below, it doesn’t go very deep. The really nice thing about >> it is that one guy can lift it into the back of a service van, so no need >> for ramps or trailers. However the wire feed process can be a bit tricky, >> the Cat 6 shielded cable we use can hang up every once and awhile. One of >> the things we like about it is that we rigged up a wire pickup so that you >> could come back later and trench without having to take ends off the cable >> to feed it through. The really daring guys don’t even unplug the cable. >> Works pretty good, you just have to be careful. >> >> >> >> From looking at the Lineward (and the Ditch Witch) I am guessing you >> could pull 1” conduit pretty easily for fiber runs to houses. Anyone using >> either for that? >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> David Coudron >> >> *From:* AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> *On Behalf Of *Timothy Steele >> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:24 PM >> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <af@af.afmug.com> >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Trencher >> >> >> >> why not an EZ-Trencher? or are you needing to go deeper than that? >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 4:26 AM Steven Kenney <st...@wavedirect.org> >> wrote: >> >> Looks about the size I was talking about. Small enough to fit into a >> work van. But powerful enough to do the job. >> >> >> >> -- >> Steven Kenney >> Network Operations Manager >> WaveDirect Telecommunications >> http://www.wavedirect.net >> (519)737-WAVE (9283) >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From: *"Jim Bouse [Brazos WiFi]" <j...@brazoswifi.com> >> *To: *"af" <af@af.afmug.com> >> *Sent: *Tuesday, January 28, 2020 2:39:23 PM >> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] Trencher >> >> >> >> I think that is going to vary depending on how much you use it. >> >> We have a Ditch Witch SX100. Good little machine for 4-6” depth. We >> have probably only run it 100 hours so far. >> We also have a Ditch Witch 4010DD with the plow attachment. It has about >> 2000 hours on it and required a bit of work to get it back to good after >> purchase. >> >> Overall, I think they are decent machines for what they do. >> >> >> >> Jim Bouse >> Owner - Brazos WiFi >> 979-985-5912 >> http://www.brazoswifi.com >> >> >> >> *From:* AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> *On Behalf Of *Steven Kenney >> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 28, 2020 1:13 PM >> *To:* af@af.afmug.com >> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Trencher >> >> >> >> We are looking to buy a trencher. The vibrating type... however from >> what we've been told by many people they require constant maintenance >> because of the vibrations. Things are always falling apart. >> >> >> >> Has anyone had any good luck with trenchers that are well built and will >> last more than a few years? 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