

The trench is cleared with a 12" spoil auger and smoothed with an optional crumber tool.
CTR1048 Specs & Compare
Model Numbers | CTR1048 |
Operating weight With 2 pitch cup chain | 559 lbs (254 kg) |
Overall length | 85" (2.2 m) |
Digging depth at 60 degrees | 48"(1.2 m) |
Overall width | 32" (81 cm) |
Overall height | 33" (84 cm) |
Auger diameter | 12.25" (31.1 cm) |
Trenching widths available | 4" (10 cm) 6" (20.3 cm) |
Motor options | High speed or High torque |
Hydraulic motor flow requirements | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) max. continuous |
Hydraulic motor pressure range | 3000 psi (21 MPa) max. |
Chain speed (at 15 gpm) | 638 |
Chain tightener | Threaded |
Crumber shoe | Floating, optional equipment |
Depth indicator | Standard (Viewable from operator platform) |
Roller guide bearings at boom head | Sealed, ball bearings with triple lip seals & metal shroud covers |
Drive bearings | Sealed, double row ball bearings with heavy duty seals |
Spoil auger | Removable |
Chain options - numerous | Cup teeth on 2 or 4 pitch, or scorpion w/cup teeth |
Trencher chain | 1.7" (4.2 cm) Pitch, 34,000 lb (15,422 kg) tensile strength |
Trencher chain side links | Anti-flex |
Cup teeth | Hardened with hard facing |
CTR1048 Features & Benefits
Features | Benefits |
Quality hydraulic motor available in two volume flows | Provides long life, durable construction. Two flow options allow the trencher to fit many compact loaders. |
Reversible motor | Helps in areas where rocks may lodge and stop chain, can back out and try again. |
Boom ball bearings are selfcontained ball bearing with triple-lip seals and metal shroud covers | Boom ball bearings are protected against dirt invasion and do not require greasing. |
Drive bearings are self-contained, single & double row ball bearings with extra heavy duty seals. | Drive bearings are protected against dirt invasion and do not require greasing. |
Hardened cup teeth | Increase life and productivity of the teeth. |
High tensile strength trencher chain | Chain stands up to rugged use. |
High tensile strength trencher chain | Designed for anti-flex without binding or piggybacking |
Full length bolts securing teeth with spacers at every station. | Helps to distribute load equally on both sides of the chain. Minimizes chain wear. |
Connect under pressure hydraulic couplers | Couplers are easier to connect and disconnect. |
Removable spoil auger | Helps dig a trench closer to fences and buildings. |
Floating crumber shoe | Improves the performance of the crumber shoe. |
Depth indicator | Helps the operator judge the depth of trench from the operator's station. |
Numerous chain options | Plenty of options to choose from to match your local digging conditions |
Heavy frame construction | Stands up to rugged use. (1/4" Thick hitch plate with 1/2" AR400 lock pin slot.) |
CTR1030: 30" digging depth CTR1036: 36" digging depth CTR1048: 48" digging depth | Customer can choose which trencher best suits their needs. |
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