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The AFT45 at a glance
- Compact trencher: a 30+ HP tractor will operate it
- Trench when you want, regardless of the contractor’s availability and weather conditions
- Excellent choice for restricted spaces (ideal for orchards, vineyards, greenhouses, etc.)
- Very cost-effective trencher vs. a self-propelled trencher
- Easy to transport on a trailer
- A clean-cut trench
- Easy backfilling with spoils on one side (you only need a simple blade on your tractor to backfill)
- Conveyor system and laser grading equipment as options
*Speed will depend on various factors such as ground conditions, depth/width of the trench, and whether you are using a chain or a wheel to trench.
Perfect for small to medium projects
Efficient drainage means higher yield
The AFT45 in Action
Hunters Hall Farm (UK)
Main Features & Components
- Maximum Depth:
- Trench Width:
- Chain or wheel fitted with soil blades or tungsten-tipped carbide teeth
- Soil auger (to place the soil on the side of the trench)
- Optional soil clean-up conveyor system (discharge height 1.5m)
- Optional laser grading accessories
- Weight: Approx. 400 kg with auger (or 480 kg with conveyor)
Tractor Requirements
- 30 + HP with CAT I linkage
- Hydrostatic transmission OR Creeper gearbox (with a minimum speed of 50-100 metres/hour)
- 3-point linkage
- 1 set of feed/return spool valves, or 2 sets if using a conveyor
- 540 RPM PTO
A compact tractor is all you need to operate the AFT45
WHY choose the AFT45?
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT THE AFT45
“The AFT45 has the flexibility to be transported with a compact tractor on a 3.5t trailer – so it is very easy to carry out work some distance away”
CG Warner
Agricultural contractor based in Suffolk (UK)
AFT45 since 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the AFT45 go on any tractor?
The AFT45 requires a 30+ HP tractor with hydrostatic transmission or with a creeper gearbox (with a minimum speed of 50 to 100 metres per hour).
Is the AFT45 easy to maintain?
Yes, other than checking the gearbox oil level, checking and adjusting the chain tension and greasing appropriately, the AFT45 is very easy to maintain.
Can I add the narrow boom or the Wizz Wheel assemblies after purchase?
Yes, the AFT45 is a very modular machine. Anything can be added later.
How long will the chain last?
AFT uses chains and blades made for us in Germany. We have used the same supplier for over 30 years because of the quality and reliability. The wear on chains depends on:
• Soil conditions (sand, clay, small rocks, etc.),
• Tractor speed,
• Depth and width of the trench.
We would be pleased to discuss in more detail your specific trenching conditions.
How will the chain cope with stones or clay?
The AFT45 has been designed to cope with various ground conditions, including stones (the size of tennis balls), heavy clay, sand and even asphalt.
Can you use a laser with the AFT45?
Yes, the AFT45 has been designed to operate with laser grading equipment.
Do you supply laser equipment?
Yes, we have laser equipment in stock at our factory.
Do you have second-hand machines available?
Yes, we sometimes do. Please contact us to find out.
What is the typical speed of trenching?
Depending on soil conditions and the depth and width of the trench, anything from 75 to 150 metres per hour in normal conditions, in stony ground, slower, and in sandy conditions, faster.
Where are your machines manufactured?
Our machines are manufactured at our factory in Sudbury, Suffolk, UK.
