Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

WorkTools ● Trenchers

Skid Steer Loaders Multi Terrain Loaders Compact Track Loaders

Market Opportunities ● Agriculture — Trenchers provide an effective work tool around the farm or nursery to cut trenches for water lines, electrical cables and other utilities. ● Building/General Construction — Trenchers are often used on construction sites to cut trenches for plumb- ing, electrical, telephone and cable television lines. ● Landscaping/Landscape Maintenance — Trenchers are popular landscaping work tools when installing irrigation and water sprinkler systems. They can also be used to remove roots that grow too close to buildings or cart paths. Landscapers, golf course maintenance departments and irrigation contractors are prime users. ● Specialty Trades/Utilities — Trenchers are excellent work tools for specialty trades and utility contractors that need to bury water and gas pipe, conduit, electrical, telephone and cable television lines. Trenchers are productive work tools for specialized applications. They are often used in conjunction with a bucket and auger.

Features: ● Direct drive system features a variable speed, bidirec- tional, gerotor style motor that delivers optimal chain speed, chain pull and torque for maximum trenching performance in a broad range of soil types. ● Durable double standard anti-backflex chain is stan- dard for strength, durability and long life in all soil types. ● Standard boom lengths for all-purpose performance. Replaceable weld-on wear strips extend boom life. ● Hardfaced, tungsten carbide steel cupped teeth are stan- dard for long life in many soil conditions. Teeth are spaced for optimum digging performance in most soil. ● Hydraulic or manual side-shift on the T6B and T9B provides close trenching flexibility near structures or obstructions. ● Hydraulic side-shift on the T15B is controlled from the operator’s compartment using the standard flow auxiliary hydraulic circuit selector control. ● Optional cutting widths and crumber bars are avail- able for wider trenching requirements and loose mate- rial removal. ● Cat XT-3 hose and O-ring face seals are used through- out for superior leak-free performance.

15

Edition 47 15-123