The AFT tractor mounted trencher is a rugged and powerful trencher designed to fit onto the three-point linkage of tractors. The AFT 100 has been constructed in a modular form to suit a wide range of options to suit a great variety of jobs. It can be used for agricultural drainage, sports turf drainage and pipe and cable laying. The trench widths can be easily adaptable from 125mm to 200mm Available on an operated basis only.
6T Fast Flow Gravel & Sand Hopper
The award winning 6 tonne Fast-Flow Hopper ensures fast, clean and efficient back-filling of drainage trenches with both gravel and sand offering high daily outputs to keep up with modern trenching equipment. Aggregate material is fed from the main hopper to a secondary hopper, these are interchangeable to switch between gravel and sand. They have 150mm (6’’) of lateral movement, minimising the risk of damage to the trench sides. The secondary sand hopper features rakers and presser wheels ensuring good consolidation of sand into the trench. The 700mm (28’’) wide low ground pressure tyres ensure minimal damage to fine turf.
The Shelton Sand Placement Hopper is ideal for placing free draining sands over piped drain runs and narrow drainage channels.The hopper may also be used for topping-up drainage trenches that have settled. The weight of the Sand Placement Hopper is carried by the tractor and rear roller with the spring-loaded skirt maintaining the correct operating pressure to ensure turf damage is minimised. The depth of sand is adjustable to suit different specifications and a hydraulically operated internal agitator ensures a consistent flow of material. The hopper is fitted with twin rakers and two consolidating wheels ensuring the sand is firm and level.
Powerful and rugged, the AFT Whiz Wheel trencher is designed for the installation of intensive sportsturf drainage systems. A wide range of options allows you to tailor the 55 to suit your needs. Available on an operated basis only.
The AFT Whizz Wheel 75 offers the ultimate solution for installing and maintaining intensive drainage and irrigation systems - the undisputed leader in its class. The AFT 75 is capable of both digging and grading main drains up to 750mm deep and 125mm wide together with gravel banding or sand slitting as narrow as 50mm. Available on an operated basis only.