Design and construction of a motorised mini chain trenching machine :

Abstract

Trenching in developing countries such as Uganda is energy is less productive, requires more man power and high time consuming due to the use of traditional methods. This has called for solutions in areas of difficult ground conditions, high ground water table and in very congested areas. The objective of this design therefore, is to construct a trenching machine to be used in trenching for ground water piping, drainage systems, and agricultural works. The designed machine presents characters of easy trenching of depth of 50cm, 18 cm width and has both adjustable length and width. It is run by a 9hp engine which provides enough power to do trenching. Key words: Trencher, Fundamental Earth Equation, water distribution systems.