How much time would you estimate it would take to trench 200ft of french drain

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Mar 5, 2021
11:42:46am

whirl Truly Addicted User

Using a trencher like this? The trench will be 10-11" by 7" wide.

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Originally posted on Mar 5, 2021 at 11:42:46am

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whirl

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How much time would you estimate it would take to trench 200ft of french drain

whirl

3/5/21 11:42am

That tool is really for trenching for cable or pipe. Pretty sure you would want

BoiseBlueCoug

3/5/21 11:44am

Disregard... didn’t see your Dimensions. That should work and should only take a

BoiseBlueCoug

3/5/21 11:46am

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cvd6262

3/5/21 12:02pm

Depends on the ground. Rocky, sandy, or loamy soil?

mango

3/5/21 11:48am

Clay

whirl

3/5/21 11:49am

I would think it would go pretty quick. I've never used that type of machine...

mango

3/5/21 11:53am

Would go pretty quick, the worst part is cleaning out the trench with a shovel if needed.

Nuke

3/5/21 12:08pm

Get the motor driven one. Your back will thank you. I wrestled one similar to

LaserCoug

3/5/21 12:43pm

That digs a much smaller and narrower trench than you need. It also fights

Corn Pop

3/5/21 8:17pm

I’m confused on what you mean by French drain

septicpumper

3/5/21 10:28pm

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