What can you do with a Harbor Freight Towable Trencher? 

Thanks!

Well said biff! It's all about understanding what it is and how to use it. Thanks for watching!

Thanks J&B, I have done a lot more than this, I just can't remember it all. They say the mind is the first to go. LOL

Thanks Shawne, that grease pit has been one of the best things I've done here. I use it all the time. I even back the mowers and bush hog over it and sharpen the blades without taking them off.

Thanks for the kind words Wayne. Good luck with your trencher and keep me posted on how it does.

You got me beat, I'm 71. These things are not only easy and better than a shovel but there a ton of fun to. Thanks for watching.

Yep, there have been a few times that I've wondered, "Why am I on this hill?" LOL It's great for clearing out a "road way". You'll like it. Thanks for the kind words as always.

Thanks Sabayn, I really appreciate that. You can learn from all the things I did wrong. LOL

@@DoubleMFarmHomestead I honestly really appreciate your videos, I am gonna be doing a lot of simular things on my gramps old farm that hasnt' been in use for 50 years. The item that really stood out for me was your grease pit. I hate trying to get under vehicles to do work on them. It is just simple genius.

@@Sabayn That grease pit has been one of the most popular videos and one of the things I have gotten the most use out of. LOL

Thanks Ants.

I also have clay and it holds water very good. I like the waterfall idea. I may try that in mine. It's amazing how many things we can find to do with the trencher.

I've heard that many are on back order. Hope you get good news soon.

July 8th if their shipment matches the one from Northern Tool.

@Windcharger We ordered our backhoe the same date May30 '22 and just got it Aug 15 '22. Ours came back into stock and loaded on the truck Aug 8th or so. Charged card the 9th. Less than a week delivery. We have not unpacked it yet.

I mine also was on back order, for 2 months ,we'll worth the wait

Yes and a lot less wear and tear on tractor.

Thanks Jill. You know I have dug more stumps than I can count but can't remember if I ever videoed one. LOL It does a great job. It's very strong and will break things if you over do it. You have to "work smart".

@@DoubleMFarmHomestead Thank you! Yes, I will be following your guidance on listening to our metallic baby🤣🤣🤣, and hoping we are wise enough to make it last as long as you are doing! We bought 8 acres on the Cumberland plateau which is at present a blank canvas! Your videos have got me enthusiastic!!

@@jillysponges Wow! Nice to know I've been an "inspiration" to someone. LOL Good luck and I hope you will be posting videos on your place. I'm going to subscribe to your channel now so I can keep up with your adventure.

Yes, I am going to be doing a storm shelter with mine sometime soon. If you have never used a "towable excavator" I would suggest doing some smaller jobs first to get a feel for how it works. The biggest thing about these is the fact that they do not swivel around so you are limited on where you can put the dirt you dig. Thanks for watching and keep me posted.

@@DoubleMFarmHomestead Absolutely! I've never operated a backhoe before but there will be PLENTY of other jobs on which to practice before I get to the storm shelter. Thanks!

There is room to put extended fittings. The stock fittings are recessed in there. I have thought about doing it but just never got around to it.

@@DoubleMFarmHomestead well my first thought was to put extended ones in. Bc everyone says those are the most difficult ones to reach

@@kiltedbroshar4187 To be honest, I've never had a problem reaching them. I did change them when I first got it. The stock ones are soft and break easy.

I don't know why they do it but my goats will run across the pasture to pee at my feet. LOL As for the trencher, it's the best money we have spent for our homestead. I have lots of videos showing it in use and there are many more on you tube. If I can answer any questions please, just let me know. Thanks for subscribing.

@@DoubleMFarmHomestead Goats are the funniest! Thx for the reply Henry! I got lucky and found one local for sale a week ago! The gentleman had only used it a few times and I was able to grab it for under what it’s being sold at the moment, plus not have to wait for shipping, and he had the extra tires rig. It has typical damage, like the wear on the outriggers pin hole and he also bent to heck the pin for the boom! He was bending it more while trying to get it tow ready for me! He was using it on full throttle so it was jerking the machine around way too hard. Just user error. Other than that it is in complete new shape! We have a Kioti LS2610 tractor I am the main operator for, as well as having a Ford LGT 14D I want to use to haul the backhoe around the property. I’ve operated mini excavators before on our homestead when we had to dig a water line and it was so much fun! I really can’t wait to put it to use and post videos of it. Thx again for putting so much info out on these!

@@livingonlovehomestead Congratulations!!! I'll be following along on your channel as you put it to work.

Hey Rodger, I just used the Ace brand spray paint in red. It was a pretty close match. Glad your's came in. I saw on there web site that they were back in stock. It's been hard for them to get things from China. Remember, work smart and this trencher will do a great job for you. Keep me posted on how it goes.

You know Skip, I'm not sure what the lift rating is. I've looked in the manual and can't find it. All I can tell you is I've picked up several logs (one was 12" dia. and 10' long), some large stumps and lifted a 4 cyl. engine from an old truck with it. I did have the other end hooked to my tractor to keep it from tipping for that engine lift. It's all about angle and reach. LOL

@@DoubleMFarmHomestead thanks for getting back, planning to use a backhoe for a cabin build, that's why I'm trying to find out how much one will lift, may go with the Janson 300, able to lift 1850lbs, still searching.