Ground Hog T-4 Compact Trencher

Durable, Portable, and Operator-Friendly Trenching Solution

The Ground Hog T-4 is a rugged, operator-propelled, chain-type trencher engineered for precision digging in tight spaces. Drawing on over 60 years of experience in the rental and landscaping industries, the T-4 is designed to be less intimidating than large ride-on units while delivering professional results. Its narrow profile allows it to glide through standard gates and doorways, making it the ideal tool for installing sprinkler lines, low-voltage lighting, or fiber optic conduit.

Key Features

• Unique Ratchet Drive System: The T-4 features a specialized wheel ratchet mechanism that engages when the digging boom is lowered. This prevents the machine from pulling away from the cut, allowing the trencher to do the heavy work while the operator maintains control.

• Compact & Accessible Design: With a width of only 24 inches, this unit accesses areas larger trenchers cannot reach. It is small enough to fit in the bed of a compact pickup truck and features built-in lift handles for easier loading.

• Customizable Digging Depth: Available in two primary configurations—a 12-inch or 18-inch maximum depth. Both models feature three operator-controlled depth settings to ensure consistency across the project.

• Specialized Cutting Chains: Choose between two carbide-tipped tooth styles to match your soil conditions:

  • Shark Teeth: Shorter profile for smoother digging in soil with small roots and obstructions.

  • Bullet Teeth: Taller profile designed to handle "baseball-sized" rocks and tougher rocky terrain.

• Side Delivery Auger: As the chain digs, an integrated side auger neatly piles the spoil (dirt) beside the trench, keeping the workspace clean and making backfilling effortless.

• Heavy-Duty Build Quality: Constructed with heavy-gauge powder-coated steel and utilizing tapered roller bearings and double-row ball bearings, the T-4 is built for high-frequency use with minimal maintenance.

• Premium Engine Options: Available with reliable power from Honda, Briggs & Stratton Intek, or Subaru, ensuring easy starts and long-term parts availability.

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