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Mini Skid-Steer Trencher | Star Industries

Brand Star IndustriesSKU 131M-36D
Original price $7,736.00 - Original price $8,649.00
Original price
$7,736.00
$7,736.00 - $8,649.00
Current price $7,736.00
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Contractor-Grade Equipment

Shipping: LTL freight. Commercial delivery preferred.

The Star Industries Mini Skid-Steer Trencher cuts a 36 in trench on mini skid steers, with a 10 in auger included standard. Choose a dirt, combo, or full rock-and-frost chain to match the ground you're digging.

Need fitment or freight help before you order? Contact our team.

Shipping & Freight

For an order containing products from a single brand, shipping is a flat rate based on your order total:

  • Orders up to $5,000: $279
  • Orders $5,000 to $10,000: $347
  • Orders $10,000 and over: $517

These rates cover standard freight delivery to a commercial address. After you place your order, our team will confirm your delivery timeline within 1 to 3 business days.

Ordering from more than one brand? Multi-brand orders ship on separate freight and are quoted individually rather than at the flat rate above. Place your order or contact us first and we will confirm total freight before anything is finalized.

Liftgate service is not included in these rates. If your delivery location has no loading dock or forklift to unload the freight from the truck, liftgate service is required and will be added to your shipping charge. If you are unsure whether you need it, contact us before ordering.

Commercial delivery locations are preferred when available. Residential delivery, limited-access locations, and appointment scheduling may affect handling.

Lead times vary by product, manufacturer availability, and selected options. Some configured, special-order, or non-stock items require additional processing time before they ship.

Please inspect all freight shipments at delivery before signing. If you see visible damage, note it with the carrier and contact us as soon as possible.

If you need freight, delivery, or lead-time guidance before ordering, contact our team before you purchase.

Compatibility / Fitment

Compatibility varies by product type, machine setup, selected options, and intended application.

For machine-mounted equipment and attachments, buyers should confirm fitment before ordering using the relevant machine information, including model, attachment style, mount type, coupler type, hydraulic requirements, and any other product-specific requirements listed on the page.

Hardscape Heavy can assist with pre-order fitment guidance based on the information you provide. This guidance is limited to purchase and compatibility review before ordering and does not include field installation, hydraulic modification, fabrication, or on-site setup support.

If you are unsure whether a product will work with your machine or application, contact us before placing the order.

Specifications

Core Specs

  • Trencher Size: 36 in (914 mm)
  • Auger: 10 in (254 mm)
  • Chain Options: Dirt, Combo (1/2 Rock & Frost), or Full Rock & Frost
  • Weight: confirm with supplier

Fitment / Machine Requirements

  • Hydraulic Flow: 6 to 12 GPM
  • Hydraulic Pressure: confirm with supplier
  • Machine Fitment: Mini Skid Steer


Need full technical detail?
See the Technical Details tab. If available, also see manufacturer PDF in the Downloads tab.

Returns & Warranty

Warranty coverage is provided by the product manufacturer where applicable. Warranty terms, coverage periods, exclusions, and claim procedures vary by brand and product type.

Hardscape Heavy does not create separate warranty coverage beyond the manufacturer’s warranty unless explicitly stated on the product page.

Returns are governed by our store return policy. Because many products in this category involve freight shipping, special ordering, or configuration-specific selections, return eligibility may vary by product and condition. Special-order, custom-configured, used, damaged, or installed items may not be eligible for return.

Please review our full return policy before purchase. If you have questions about return eligibility or manufacturer warranty coverage for a specific item, contact us before ordering.

The Star Industries Mini Skid-Steer Trencher mounts on a mini skid steer in place of the bucket and cuts a 36 in trench with a digging chain that runs around a boom, moving spoil to one side of the cut as the machine advances and leaving a clean, consistent channel. Its small footprint maneuvers around obstacles in confined jobsite areas, including tight urban and utility work sites. It's built for utility and sitework crews trenching water lines, cable lines, and other underground runs.

A full rock guard covers the chain during operation, and the crumber bar and blade clear loose material from the trench floor behind it. The chain is fitted to the ground it will cut: a dirt chain for straightforward soil digging, a combo chain with half rock-and-frost teeth for ground that turns rocky or frozen in patches, and a full rock-and-frost chain for ground that's hard all the way through. A 10 in auger is included standard for boring post and pole holes alongside the trench line. This is built for crews who need to open a trench and set a post in the same pass, not swap rigs between two separate jobs.

Common Applications

  • Trenching water lines and cable lines
  • Utility installation for buried electrical, gas, and water lines
  • Irrigation and drainage line trenching
  • Post and pole hole boring with the included 10 in auger

Selection Notes

  • Chain choice follows ground conditions: dirt for soil-only digging, combo for mixed dirt with some rock and frost, and full rock and frost for the hardest ground.
  • Hydraulic pressure is not stated; confirm the auxiliary hydraulic requirement with your dealer before ordering.
Build
Rock guard
Full
Accessories
Auger
10 in (254 mm)
Crumber bar and blade
Included
Dimensions & Weights
Trencher size
36 in (914 mm)
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Flow
6 to 12 GPM
Hydraulic Pressure
Confirm with supplier Confirm with supplier
Chain Options
Chain TypeModelWeight
Dirt 131M-36D Confirm with supplier
Combo (1/2 Rock & Frost) 131M-36C Confirm with supplier
Full Rock & Frost 131M-36R Confirm with supplier

Included with Purchase

  • 1 Mini Skid-Steer Trencher (chain style as ordered)
  • 10 in auger
  • Crumber bar and blade

Not Included Unless Stated

  • Mini skid steer (carrier machine)
  • On-site installation or machine configuration

Note: Confirm exact included components and mount hardware with supplier at time of order.

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