Industries
Sports Turf Trenching Equipment
From golf courses to rugby fields, TrenchWorks supplies the specialist trenching machines that turf professionals rely on for consistent, high-performance playing surfaces.

Typical Applications
Precision drainage trenching for elite playing surfaces.
- Golf courses
- Football pitches
- Rugby fields
- Cricket grounds
- Racecourses
Things Worth Considering
- Primary drainage depth vs. secondary sand-slit spacing
- Turf protection — track/tyre footprint and compaction impact
- How quickly the surface needs to return to play
- Working around existing irrigation and green/fairway contours
Go Deeper
Sports Turf Applications
Dedicated guidance for the specific trenching jobs most common in this industry.
Drainage Trenching
Drainage trenching covers everything from stormwater and subsoil drainage on a civil site to general land drainage where water needs a controlled path away from a structure, road or paddock. The common thread is a trench that holds a consistent fall and depth so the pipe or drainage coil actually works once it's backfilled.
Sports Turf Trenching
Sports turf and golf course drainage sit apart from general civil trenching because the surface itself is the asset. Trenching has to move water efficiently without leaving a playing surface that's torn up, uneven, or out of action for weeks.
Suited Machines
AFT Trenchers for Sports Turf
Not sure how to choose between them? See the Trenchers NZ buying guide for the full breakdown of trencher types and how to pick the right one.
Ready to Put a Trencher to Work?
Talk to the TrenchWorks team about your project, or request a quote for the right machine for the job.







