Flow Requirement
20 – 30 GPM
Trench Width
48 in
Models available
3 variants
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
Hassle-Free Returns
Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒5-year factory guarantee
🔨Full rock guard fitted
📘 Overview
The Star Industries X-Treme skid steer trencher digs 48 inch trenches for water lines, cable runs and utilities, and the decision that matters is the chain. Three are offered: a dirt chain for ordinary soil, a combo chain for mixed conditions, and a rock and frost chain for hard ground. The trencher comes standard with a full rock guard for added protection, and a crumber bar and blade are included to clean the trench bottom as you go. A 15 inch auger moves spoil clear of the trench line. Flow requirement is 20 to 30 GPM.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries X-Treme Skid Steer Trencher
- 48 in trenching depth in three chain configurations
- 131-48D — dirt chain, for ordinary soil conditions
- 131-48C — combo chain, for mixed dirt and stone
- 131-48R — rock and frost chain, for hard and frozen ground
- Full rock guard fitted as standard for added protection
- Crumber bar and blade included — cleans the trench bottom in the same pass
- Includes a 15 in auger to move spoil clear of the trench
- Flow requirement 20 to 30 GPM
- Powerful and safe operation with chains available to suit different conditions
- A trencher attachment and utility trencher for water lines and cable runs
- A skid steer trencher attachment and trenching attachment on the universal coupler
- A rock trencher when fitted with the rock and frost trencher chain
- 5-year factory guarantee, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries X-Treme Skid Steer Trencher
- The chain is the whole purchase decision — a dirt chain in rock wears out in hours and a rock chain in soft ground digs slowly and wastes flow. Star sells the same trencher three ways so the chain matches the ground rather than compromising.
- The crumber bar finishes the trench in the same pass — spoil left in the bottom means hand work before pipe can be bedded. A crumber bar and blade come with the machine rather than being an accessory.
- The auger clears the spoil line — a 15 inch auger throws spoil aside instead of leaving it on the trench lip where it falls back in. That is the difference between one pass and two.
- A full rock guard is standard, not optional — the guard protects the chain drive from thrown stone, which is the commonest damage on a trencher used outside pure soil.
- Check flow before you buy, not after — the trencher needs 20 to 30 GPM. A machine below that range digs slowly under load; above it, the motor runs hot.
📊 Star Industries X-Treme Skid Steer Trencher Specifications
| Model | Chain Type | Trench Width | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131-48D | Dirt chain | 48 in | Ordinary soil and loam |
| 131-48C | Combo chain | 48 in | Mixed dirt and stone |
| 131-48R | Rock and frost chain | 48 in | Hard, rocky and frozen ground |
📋 Trencher Chain Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| 48" Dirt Chain | 131-48D — dirt chain for ordinary soil and loam |
| 48" Combo Chain | 131-48C — combo chain for mixed dirt and stone |
| 48" Rock and Frost Chain | 131-48R — rock and frost chain for hard and frozen ground |
🔗 What Ships With the Trencher
Every X-Treme trencher arrives ready to dig: the chain configuration you selected, a full rock guard, a crumber bar and blade for cleaning the trench bottom, and a 15 inch auger to move spoil clear of the trench line. The only thing to confirm before ordering is auxiliary hydraulic flow, which must be between 20 and 30 GPM. Replacement chains in each of the three configurations are available separately, so a machine bought with a dirt chain can be converted for rock work later.
🚜 Which Skid Steers Fit This Skid Steer Trencher?
The trencher mounts on the universal quick attach coupler and fits skid steer loaders and compact track loaders from Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, New Holland, Takeuchi, Kubota, Gehl and other makers using that standard. The governing requirement is hydraulic flow: the trencher needs 20 to 30 GPM from the auxiliary circuit, which is on your machine data plate. High-flow machines above 30 GPM and standard-flow machines below 20 GPM are both outside the operating range.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mount type | Universal quick attach (SSQA) |
| Machine types | Skid steer loaders and compact track loaders |
| Flow requirement | 20 to 30 GPM auxiliary hydraulic flow |
| Check before ordering | Auxiliary flow rating on the machine data plate |
| Brands supported | Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, New Holland, Takeuchi, Kubota, Gehl and others |
❓ Star Industries X-Treme Skid Steer Trencher Questions, Answered
Which trencher chain should I choose?
Match the trencher chain to the ground. The 131-48D dirt chain suits ordinary soil and loam. The 131-48C combo chain handles mixed dirt and stone. The 131-48R rock and frost chain is for hard, rocky and frozen ground. A dirt chain used in rock wears out quickly; a rock chain in soft soil digs slowly.
What hydraulic flow does the trencher need?
Between 20 and 30 GPM from the auxiliary circuit. Check the flow rating on your machine data plate before ordering — below 20 GPM the trencher digs slowly under load, and above 30 GPM the motor runs hot.
Is the crumber bar included?
Yes. A crumber bar and blade are included with every trencher, and they clean the trench bottom in the same pass. Without one, spoil left in the trench has to be cleared by hand before pipe can be bedded.
What is the auger for?
The 15 inch auger moves spoil clear of the trench line rather than leaving it piled on the lip where it falls back in. That is what allows a trench to be dug in one pass.
Does the trencher have a rock guard?
Yes, a full rock guard is fitted as standard for added protection. It shields the chain drive from thrown stone, which is the most common source of damage when trenching outside pure soil.
Can I change the chain later?
Yes. Replacement chains are available separately in all three configurations, so a trencher bought with a dirt chain can be converted for rock and frost work when conditions change.
How deep and wide does it trench?
The X-Treme trencher is a 48 inch unit. Trench width depends on the chain and teeth fitted, and depth is set by how far the boom is lowered within that 48 inch capacity.
Will it fit a compact track loader?
Yes, provided the machine uses the universal quick attach coupler and its auxiliary flow falls in the 20 to 30 GPM range. Track loaders suit skid steer trenching well because the tracks give the traction to hold a line.
What warranty comes with the trencher?
The Star Industries X-Treme trencher carries a 5-year factory guarantee and is made in the USA.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the trencher to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online, entering your machine make and model on the order page. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
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