Earthmoving & Trenching
Trencher Rental in Arlington, TX
Family owned since 1959 · 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012
Quick Answer
Moore Rental Service rents a Ditch Witch C16X track trencher in Arlington, TX for $185 per day or $740 per week, plus a Dingo trencher attachment at $65 per day. Both are available for pickup at 1010 W. Division St. Call (817) 277-1141 to reserve.
- Ditch Witch C16X
- $185 / day • $740 / week
- Dingo Trencher Attachment
- $65 / day • $195 / week
- Maximum Dig Depth
- 36 inches (C16X)
- Pickup Location
- 1010 W. Division St., Arlington
A 16-horsepower Ditch Witch C16X on rubber tracks that digs to 36 inches, plus a Dingo trencher attachment for tight backyards — available for same-day pickup at 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington and used on jobs across Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Mansfield and the Mid-Cities.
What a Trencher Rental Gets You
A trencher cuts a clean, uniform slot in the ground with a toothed digging chain, the way a chainsaw cuts wood. That matters more than it sounds: a machine-cut trench has straight walls and consistent depth, so pipe and conduit lay flat, the spoil comes out in a windrow you can rake straight back in, and the finished line barely scars the yard. The same run dug by hand with a shovel takes a weekend, wanders in depth, and leaves a trench twice as wide as it needs to be.
The machine Moore Rental Service stocks is the Ditch Witch C16X track trencher — a walk-behind unit with a 16-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine that digs to a maximum depth of 36 inches. It runs on rubber tracks rather than tires, which is the right choice for North Texas: tracks spread the machine's weight, hold a line on a slope, and keep working on soft or damp ground where a wheeled trencher would spin and rut the lawn.
Thirty-six inches covers the great majority of residential and light-commercial work in the DFW area — irrigation mainlines and lateral runs, landscape lighting, electrical conduit to a shop or gate opener, downspout and French-drain lines, pet containment fence, and water or gas service repairs. If your job is a short run in a fenced backyard with a tight gate, the smaller Dingo trencher attachment cuts a 30-inch by 6-inch trench and fits where the C16X will not.
Trencher vs. Dingo Attachment vs. Posthole Digger
Choose the Ditch Witch C16X when…
- You have a long, continuous run to cut
- You need real depth — up to 36 inches
- The soil is packed clay and you want the horsepower
- The route has slope, damp ground or loose fill
- You would rather rent one machine than two
Choose the Dingo + trencher attachment when…
- Access is tight — a narrow gate or side yard
- A 30-inch deep, 6-inch wide trench is enough
- You are already renting the Dingo for other attachments
- You need to maneuver around trees, beds and hardscape
Choose a posthole digger when…
- You need holes, not a line — fence posts, footings, sign posts
- The hydraulic Little Beaver rents for $125 a day
- The cable-drive model rents for $95 a day
- You are boring a handful of holes and a trench would be overkill
Not sure which one your job calls for? Describe the work when you call — the staff at Moore Rental has been matching equipment to DFW job sites since 1959, and steering you to the cheaper, correct machine is the whole point.
Before You Dig: Locates, Soil and Job-Site Requirements
A few practical points worth knowing before you reserve:
- Call 811 first — this one is not optional. Texas law requires notifying Texas811 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before you excavate, homeowners included. Call 811 or file a locate request online and utility crews will mark buried gas, electric, water and communications lines at no charge. Plan the rental date around the locate, not the other way around.
- Water the route the night before. Arlington-area clay sets up like concrete in a dry August. A thorough soaking the evening before cuts your trenching time dramatically and saves wear on the digging chain. Do not overdo it — saturated mud packs the chain and makes a mess of the spoil.
- Transport. The C16X is a compact machine but still a heavy one. Most customers have it delivered or bring a trailer rated for the load with proper ramps and tie-downs. Ask about delivery when you call; rates depend on the city and the drop location.
- Measure your access. Check the narrowest point between the street and the dig — gate opening, side yard, AC pad, retaining wall. Give the counter staff that measurement so they can confirm the machine will make it before you make the trip.
- Plan the spoil and the backfill. A trencher throws the cut material into a windrow beside the trench. Lay a tarp along that side if you are cutting across a finished lawn, and compact the backfill in layers rather than dumping it all at once, or the line will settle into a visible trough after the first heavy rain.
- Know your depth before you start. Required burial depth varies with what you are putting in the ground and with local code — irrigation lateral, direct-buried cable and conduit are all different numbers. Confirm the requirement with the City of Arlington or your local inspector, and dig to that depth the first time.
- Rental clock. Rates are quoted in four-hour, daily and weekly blocks. The weekly rate on the C16X works out to about four daily rentals, so if the job realistically runs three or four days, take the week.
Equipment & Rental Rates
| Equipment | 4 Hour | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
 TRENCHER DITCH WITCH C16X TRACK | $125.00 | $185.00 | $740.00 |
 DINGO TRENCHER ATTACHMENT 30" x 6" | $45.00 | $65.00 | $195.00 |
 DINGO A MODEL 322 (power unit for the attachment) | $125.00 | $185.00 | $660.00 |
 POST HOLE DIGGER HYD LITTLE BEAVER | $85.00 | $125.00 | $500.00 |
 POST HOLE DIGGER LITTLE BEAVER CABLE | $75.00 | $95.00 | $360.00 |
Rates shown are from the Moore Rental Service catalog and are subject to change. Tax, damage waiver and delivery are not included. The Dingo trencher attachment is an attachment only — it requires the Dingo power unit, so plan on roughly $250 per day for that combination. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current pricing and availability.
Where We Rent: Arlington and the Surrounding DFW Cities
Moore Rental Service has operated from 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012 as a family-owned business since 1959. Customers pick up equipment here and put it to work across Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, along with the surrounding Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Store Hours
How Renting From Moore Rental Service Works
Call and Reserve
Tell us what the job is, not just what machine you think you need. Call (817) 277-1141 and we will confirm availability and hold the equipment for your date — after your 811 locate is scheduled.
Pick Up or Have It Delivered
Come by 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, or ask about delivery. Every renter gets a full walkthrough of the controls, safe operation and shutdown before leaving.
Get the Job Done
Rent by the four-hour block, the day or the week, whichever fits the work. Questions mid-job? Call us — we would rather answer than have you guess.
Bring It Back
Return the equipment during store hours and you are done. No membership, no subscription, no long-term commitment.
Trencher Rental — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a trencher in Arlington, TX?
Moore Rental Service rents the Ditch Witch C16X track trencher for $185 per day or $740 per week, with a four-hour rate of $125. The Dingo trencher attachment is $65 per day, but it is an attachment — it needs the Dingo power unit at $185 per day, so budget about $250 per day for that pair. Prices are subject to change and do not include tax, so call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current rates and availability.
How deep will the trencher dig?
The Ditch Witch C16X digs to a maximum depth of 36 inches, which covers irrigation mainlines, landscape lighting, electrical conduit, downspout drains and most residential water and gas service work. The Dingo trencher attachment cuts a shallower 30-inch by 6-inch trench. Actual depth in packed North Texas clay depends on soil moisture, so tell the counter staff how deep you need to be when you reserve.
Do I have to call 811 before I dig?
Yes. Texas law requires you to notify Texas811 at least 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) before any excavation, including a homeowner trenching a sprinkler line. Call 811 or submit a locate request online — it is free, and utility crews will come mark buried gas, electric, water and communications lines. Cutting an unmarked line is dangerous and expensive, and no rental machine is worth that risk.
Will a trencher work in hard North Texas clay?
It will, but moisture makes an enormous difference. Arlington-area clay bakes to near concrete in late summer, and a dry line will slow the machine and wear the teeth. If you can, soak the trench route thoroughly the evening before and let it sit overnight — damp clay cuts far faster and gives you cleaner spoil to backfill with. Avoid trenching in saturated mud, which packs the chain.
Will the trencher fit through a backyard gate?
The C16X is a compact walk-behind machine on rubber tracks and clears most standard gates, but "most" is not "yours." Measure the narrowest point on the route from the street to where you need to dig — gate opening, side yard, AC pad clearance — and give the counter staff that number when you call. If the access is genuinely tight, the Dingo with the trencher attachment is the smaller option.
Do you deliver trenchers to Fort Worth, Grand Prairie or the Mid-Cities?
Moore Rental Service serves Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Hurst, Euless, Bedford and North Richland Hills. Delivery and pickup can be arranged — rates depend on the destination city and site access. If you plan to haul it yourself, bring a trailer rated for the load with proper ramps and tie-downs. Call (817) 277-1141 with your address and dates for a delivered quote.
Trencher or posthole digger — which one do I need?
A trencher cuts a continuous line; a posthole digger bores individual holes. If you are running irrigation, conduit, drainage or a pet fence, you want the trencher. If you are setting fence posts, deck footings or sign posts, you want the auger — the hydraulic Little Beaver rents for $125 per day and the cable-drive model for $95 per day. Renting the wrong one costs you a day, so describe the job when you call.
What are your hours for trencher pickup and return?
The Arlington store at 1010 W. Division St. is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed Sunday. Early-morning pickup is the most popular slot for trenchers because most customers want a full daylight day of digging, so call ahead if you need the machine loaded first thing.
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Ready to Reserve?
Call Moore Rental Service and talk to someone who knows the equipment. We have been renting to homeowners and contractors across Arlington and the DFW Metroplex since 1959 — tell us about the job and we will make sure you leave with the right machine.
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