AFT45 – A compact and cost-effective trencher in restricted spaces

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The AFT45 at a glance

Compact trencher: a 30+ HP tractor will operate it
Trench when you want whenever the weather conditions are appropriate
Excellent choice for restricted spaces (orchards, vineyards, greenhouses, etc.)
Very cost-effective trencher (vs. a self-propelled trencher)
Easy transportation on a trailer
Clean-cut & narrow trench
Easy backfilling with spoils on one side (you only need a simple blade on your tractor to backfill)
Conveyor system & automatic laser grading as options

*Speed factors: ground conditions, depth and width of the trench.

The AFT45 in Action

Hunters Hall Farm (UK)

Main Features & Components

Maximum Depth:
- Standard boom: Maximum digging depths of 0.8, 1.0 or 1.2m
- Narrow boom: 0.6 or 0.8m
Width:
- Standard boom: 125 to 200mm
- Narrow boom: 60 to 84mm
Chain or wheel fitted with soil blades or tungsten-tipped carbide teeth
Soil auger (to place the spoils on the side of the trench)
Optional soil clean-up conveyor system (discharge height 1.5m)
Optional (automatic) laser grading equipment
Weight: Approx. 400 kg with auger (or 480 kg with conveyor)

Efficient drainage trenching means high-yield crops

AFT45 with Standard Chain

AFT 45 with Standard Chain

AFT45 with Narrow Chain

AFT 45 Narrow Chain

AFT45 with Digging Wheel

AFT 45 with Digging Wheel

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

Tractor requirements

A compact tractor is all you need to operate the AFT45

WHY choose the AFT45?

Availability

As a farmer or cable/water pipe installer, once you have the AFT45 on site, you can get the work done progressively whenever the weather conditions are appropriate.