The 36" Walk-Behind Trencher is a compact, high-performance trenching machine designed to create clean, precise trenches for utility installation, irrigation systems, drainage projects, and landscaping applications. Powered by a 25 HP electronic fuel-injected (EFI) engine, this walk-behind trencher delivers dependable performance while remaining compact enough to navigate through narrow gates and confined work areas.
Built with a slim profile and rubber tracks for superior traction, the 36" Walk-Behind Trencher is ideal for residential, commercial, and municipal projects where maneuverability is essential. Its efficient hydraulic drive system and intuitive controls help operators trench accurately while minimizing ground disturbance on a variety of terrain.
Key Specifications
- Maximum Digging Depth: 48 in
- Maximum Trenching Width: 8 in
- Engine: 25 HP Electronic Fuel-Injected (EFI)
- Rubber Track Drive
- Compact Width for Narrow Gates
- Hydraulic Trenching System
- Walk-Behind Design for Enhanced Maneuverability
Common Applications
The 36" Walk-Behind Trencher is ideal for installing irrigation lines, electrical conduit, water lines, drainage systems, fiber optic cable, landscape edging, and other underground utilities. It is commonly used by contractors, landscapers, utility crews, municipalities, and property maintenance professionals who need a compact trenching solution for projects with limited access.
Its narrow footprint allows operators to work in backyards, side yards, and other confined spaces that larger trenchers cannot easily access. The rubber tracks provide excellent traction on soft, muddy, or uneven ground while reducing surface disturbance, making this trencher an excellent choice for both residential and commercial projects.
Rent the 36" Walk-Behind Trencher from LTC Rentals for dependable equipment, flexible rental options, and expert support to help you complete your trenching projects quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
Features
- Excellent Startability: The engine offers reliable startability in a wide variety of temperatures and altitudes, eliminating issues commonly associated with conventional carbureted engines, such as flooding.
- VZ Steering System: The VZ steering system eliminates the need for additional levers, reducing operator training time.
- Rubber Tracks: These tracks provide outstanding traction in soft, rocky, or muddy conditions while minimizing ground disturbance.
- “No Tool” Maintenance Access: Virtually no tools are required to access all daily and weekly serviceable components, enabling quicker service turnaround.
- Hug the Terrain: The RTX250’s high-mount track design ensures excellent traction and minimizes ground disturbance, even on varied terrain and in unfavorable ground conditions.
- Outboard Bearing Support: This feature offers protection for the headshaft during trenching in difficult conditions, helping to lower the overall cost of operation.
Technical Data
General Dimensions and Weights
- Length: 200.7 cm
- Width: 87.6 cm
- Height: 121.9 cm
- Weight: 703.1 kg
Engine – Option one
- Make and Model: Kohler Command PRO ECH740
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Gross Horsepower: 18.6 kW
- Horsepower at Maximum RPM (Gross): 18.6 kW
- Displacement: 0.7 L
- Number of Cylinders: 2
- Cooling Medium: Forced air
- Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 25 degrees
- Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right): 25 degrees
- Aspiration: Natural
Hydraulic System
- Attachment Pump Relief Pressure (Trencher/Forward): 205.1 bar
- Ground Drive Pump Relief Pressure Forward/Reverse: 199.9 bar
- Ground Drive Pump gpm at Maximum Engine RPM: 43.2 L/min
- Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating: 10 micron nominal
- Attachment Pump gpm at Maximum Engine RPM: 60.9 L/min
- Hydraulic Return Filter Rating: 10 micron nominal
Capacities
- Fuel Tank: 25.7 L
- Hydraulic Tank: 30.3 L
- Hydraulic System: 32.2 L
- Engine Oil: 1.9 L
Ground Drive
- Ground Drive Type: Hydrostatic
- Maximum Forward Transport Speed at Full Throttle: 5.6 km/h
- Maximum Reverse Transport Speed at Full Throttle: 4 km/h









