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TRENCHER RENTAL
IN LONDON

Purpose-built trenching for utilities, irrigation and drainage β€” faster and cleaner than digging with a bucket.

61

Models to rent

7

Brands

$380

Typical day rate

3

Size classes

Overview

Renting a Trencher in London

Renting a trencher in London, Ontario gives you the right machine for the job without the capital, maintenance and storage cost of owning one. This page brings together real recommended rates, size classes and the models available across 7 brands, so you can budget accurately and pick the right unit before you send a rental request.

London, Ontario sits in the heart of southwestern Ontario, straddling the Thames River on a landscape shaped by glacial deposits of sand, silt, and clay overlying older bedrock. The Thames River corridor has historically been a source of flooding risk for the city, and major flood-control infrastructure including Fanshawe Lake and the upstream reservoir system has shaped land use and construction practices throughout the watershed. Sites adjacent to the river and its tributaries often require specialized dewatering equipment, temporary berms, and careful management of excavation slopes in saturated sandy-clay soils that can become unstable when disturbed. The Forest City earns its name from the mature urban canopy that characterizes older neighbourhoods, but rapid suburban expansion to the north, east, and south has opened large areas of former agricultural land to residential and commercial development. These greenfield sites, sitting on a mix of sandy loam and clay till, are well-suited to conventional earthmoving and are serviced by a robust local equipment rental market. The auto parts and light manufacturing sector that anchors London's industrial east end generates ongoing demand for site preparation and facility expansion equipment. London's growing role as a regional health care hub has produced a sustained wave of hospital and medical facility construction, with major projects at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care requiring large excavators, crane services, and shoring systems for multi-level below-grade parking and service infrastructure. Fanshawe College and Western University both maintain active campus expansion programs that add institutional construction to the city's equipment demand. Cold winters bring reliable ground frost to London, and contractors typically lose several weeks of productive earthmoving in December and January. Spring thaw, combined with the area's high water table in low-lying areas, extends site preparation timelines for new developments. Local agricultural service and rural infrastructure work adds a further category of equipment demand unique to London's position as the commercial centre of a productive farming region.

Trenchers cut a clean, consistent trench far faster than an excavator when you need a long, uniform run. Walk-behind units handle shallow irrigation and cable work; ride-on and chain/wheel trenchers cut deeper, wider utility trenches at speed.

Quick answer

Renting a trencher in London, Ontario typically costs $160–$2,400 per day, or from $515 per week and $1,340 per month. Longer rentals lower the effective day rate; delivery, operator and insurance are quoted separately.

TRENCHER RENTAL RATES

Recommended market rates in CAD, from the HeavyRentals rate engine.

PeriodLowTypicalHigh
Per day $160 $380 $2,400
Per week $515 $1,440 $9,600
Per month $1,340 $3,840 $28,800

TRENCHER SIZE CLASSES

Compact (up to 37 HP)

21 units tracked. Day rates $160–$340, weekly from $515. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.

Mid-size (37–115 HP)

20 units tracked. Day rates $300–$680, weekly from $1,020. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.

Large (115+ HP)

20 units tracked. Day rates $510–$2,400, weekly from $1,730. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.

WHAT A TRENCHER IS USED FOR

Utility and cable trenches
Irrigation and drainage lines
Pipeline and conduit installation
Landscaping and fencing
Root and edge cutting

Match trench depth and width to the machine, and confirm ground conditions β€” rocky or frozen soil calls for a rock chain or a stronger machine. Many trenchers pair with a backfill blade to close the trench after, and some job sites will also want a plow attachment for cable installation without open trenching.

TOP TRENCHER MODELS

Popular models by recommended day rate β€” click for full specs.

ModelHPWeightDay rate
Trencor T16 950 HP 325,000 lb $2,400
Tesmec 1675 EVO 760 HP 250,000 lb $2,400
Trencor T1760 950 HP 300,000 lb $2,200
Trencor T14 755 HP 186,600 lb $2,000
Tesmec 1475 XL EVO 630 HP 200,000 lb $1,900
Tesmec M5 440 HP 130,000 lb $1,350
Tesmec 1150 EVO 451 HP 130,000 lb $1,300
Trencor T1060 350 HP 85,000 lb $1,100
Tesmec M3 350 HP 110,000 lb $1,100
Tesmec 975 EVO 375 HP 70,000 lb $1,000
Trencor T765 250 HP 60,000 lb $900
Vermeer T1255 600 HP 145,000 lb $900
Vermeer T1055 415 HP 115,000 lb $860
Vermeer T955 415 HP 95,700 lb $820
Ditch Witch RT125Q 121 HP 15,300 lb $800
Ditch Witch RT125 121 HP 9,700 lb $720
Ditch Witch RT115 115 HP 7,980 lb $680
Vermeer T855III 173 HP 30,000 lb $640
Vermeer RTX1250 148 HP 26,500 lb $600
Ditch Witch RT100 100 HP β€” $600

HOW RENTING WORKS

Compare & request

Browse models and rates, then send a dated rental request. Your contact details stay private.

Owner confirms

The owner confirms availability, dates and final price β€” plus any delivery, operator or insurance you asked to quote.

E-sign the contract

Both parties e-sign a binding contract in-platform; only then are contacts shared and the machine reserved.

Work & return

Use the machine, then both parties confirm the return and leave a review β€” building on-platform reputation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does it cost to rent a Trencher in London, Ontario?

Day rates for a Trencher run about $160–$2,400 in London, Ontario, with a typical rate near $380/day, weekly from $515 and monthly from $1,340. Owners set final pricing based on size, age and how long you need it; delivery and an operator are usually quoted separately.

Can I get a Trencher delivered in London, Ontario?

Yes. Many owners offer delivery within a set radius of London, Ontario for a fee based on distance, and you can request a delivery quote right inside your rental request so it's confirmed before you commit.

Do I need an operator to rent a Trencher in London, Ontario?

You can rent bare (operate it yourself) or request a certified operator with your rental. For larger machines an operator is common; either way, everything is arranged and priced on-platform before the contract is signed.

How many Trencher models are available to rent?

Our catalog covers 61 Trencher models across 7 manufacturers, so you can compare specs and rates and pick the right size class for your London, Ontario project before you reach out.

What's the minimum rental period for a Trencher?

Most owners rent by the day, week or month with a minimum period (often 1–3 days). For projects longer than a few days, ask for a weekly or monthly rate β€” the effective day rate drops significantly.