{"product_id":"star-industries-skid-steer-trencher-48-in","title":"48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher - Star Industries","description":"\u003c!-- Description:ℹ Product Info --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e48 Inch Skid Steer Trencher for Water and Cable Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 48 inch digging-depth skid steer trencher with chain options for dirt, mixed ground, rock, and frost work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Star Industries skid steer trencher is built for clean trenching on property, utility, farm, and contractor jobs where water lines, cable lines, drainage runs, or similar cuts need to be opened efficiently. It requires \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 GPM hydraulic flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, so skid steer compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 131-48 family is configured around a \u003cstrong\u003e48 inch digging depth\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a full rock guard, crumber bar, blade, and 15 inch auger. Choose the chain style that matches the ground: dirt chain for standard soil, combo chain for mixed conditions, or rock and frost chain for harder digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWith the chain options grouped under one product, operators can compare the same trencher frame by ground condition instead of sorting through separate thin listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"youtube-player\" data-id=\"0gLxVrrpq58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"footer-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video_caption\" style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eStar Industries Skid Steer Trencher Overview\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Features:🔑 Key Features --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStar Industries Skid Steer Trencher Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-left\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 Inch Digging Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDesigned for trenching water lines, cable lines, and similar runs where a deeper skid steer trencher is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20–30 GPM Hydraulic Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe hydraulic flow range is clearly published for matching the trencher to compatible skid steers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain Style Choices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDirt, combo, and rock and frost chain variants let buyers choose the right setup for soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-half-column-right\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Rock Guard Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe guard adds protection around the digging assembly during trenching work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrumber Bar, Blade, and 15 Inch Auger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKey trench-cleaning and spoil-handling components are included with the trencher package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Skid Steer Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe current product page, spec sheet, and price list all list this trencher at \u003cstrong\u003e900 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications:✅ Specifications --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStar Industries Skid Steer Trencher Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombo Chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed dirt and 1\/2 rock-and-frost style conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirt Chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard soil and dirt trenching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock \u0026amp; Frost Chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarder ground, rock, and frost conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 GPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigging Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 in. 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