For contractors looking to dig a small, shallow trench for fiber-optic lines leading to homes, using traditional digging methods can add time and additional cost to the project.That’s where microtrenchers come in. Microtrenchers have a specialized saw that goes 16 inches, or less, into the ground. “The cut is more shallow and more narrow than what it would be with usual trenching equipment,” says Steve Seabolt, product manager for Ditch Witch. “The cut is also completed much faster.”Microtrenchers are primarily used for installing fiber-optic lines to homes. These lines are thinner and do not go as deep as other utilities.
