Tractor-Mounted Chain Trencher

AFT45

Compact tractor-mounted drainage trencher

Available to purchase through TrenchWorks in New Zealand

Best For

Suited to These Applications

Golf course drainage
Sports field drainage
Farm drainage
Irrigation

The AFT45 is a compact, versatile trencher built for 30+ hp tractors, purpose-suited to golf courses and sports fields, utility and civil sites, and smaller farm drainage projects. With standard, narrow chain or digging wheel configurations, it delivers clean, water-resilient drainage without the footprint of a larger machine.

Why Consider It

Compact footprint for tractors from 30hp
Standard, narrow chain or digging wheel configurations
Full soil clean-up conveyor system
Clean, efficient drainage for water-resilient turf

Works With

30+ hp, CAT I linkage

Trenching Depth

0.4m – 1.2m (configuration dependent)

Trenching Width

40–200mm (configuration dependent)

Specifications

Tractor Requirement: 30+ hp, CAT I linkage
Maximum Digging Depth: 0.4m – 1.2m (configuration dependent)
Trench Width: 40–200mm (configuration dependent)
Output: 100–200 metres/hour (ground dependent)
Weight: Approx. 450kg

Is This the Right Machine for Me?

The AFT45 is built for 30+ hp, cat i linkage, trenching to 0.4m – 1.2m (configuration dependent) at widths of 40–200mm (configuration dependent). If your project sits within that range it's a strong candidate — but ground conditions, site access and the exact outcome you need all matter too. Use the Find My Trencherquiz (on the right on desktop, or in the menu on mobile) for a starting recommendation, then talk to TrenchWorks to confirm it's right for your site before you buy. See the Trenchers NZ buying guide for how this machine compares across the full range.