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Allen Trencher at work -Gathurst Fold 22-03-1962.
Allen Trencher at work -Gathurst Fold 22-03-1962.
Photo: Barrie.
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Item #: 28956
This machine was used to speed up the excavation of drainage work for the carriageway drainage system. Here a 6 inch dia. SGW pipe will be laid in the trench bottom. (Health & Safety Regulations??)
Does anyone remember this machine - from memory there was an accident involving a man's arm being severed by this machine during the year.

Comment by: Tom on 4th February 2017 at 22:56

Looks like a vicious bit of kit Barrie

Comment by: Les Turnbull on 9th June 2021 at 19:59

This is only a small machine. The biggest that I have seen working could cut a 48” wide trench to a depth of 14’ 0”.

Much faster then a navvy excavator with the spoil arising easily handled when backfilling.

The last time I worked with this type of trencher was 1957.

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