Authorised NZ Dealer for AFT Trenchers
Trenchers, Sold and Supported Across New Zealand.
TrenchWorks is the authorised New Zealand dealer for AFT Trenchers, supplying tractor, excavator and skid steer attachment trenchers for drainage, fibre and utility work — cutting trenches up to 10x faster than a backhoe, backed by local NZ sales, genuine parts and after-sales support.
Why an Attachment Trencher
One Attachment, A Complete Trenching Machine
An attachment trencher turns equipment you already own into a dedicated trenching solution — no separate self-propelled machine to buy, finance or store.
You already own
The result
Our Range
AFT Trenchers for Sale
Explore the AFT trenching equipment supplied by TrenchWorks across New Zealand — ten purpose-built machines covering civil engineering, agriculture and sports turf, all backed by genuine parts and local support.
Find My Trencher
Not Sure Which Trencher You Need?
Answer 4 quick questions about your application, carrier, depth and width — get matched to the right machine in about 60 seconds.
Client Trust
Why Contractors Keep Coming Back
We've now purchased our third AFT 100 trencher, over a period of around 30 years, which really speaks for itself. The machine is extremely well built, robust and reliable, and we honestly can't fault it. It's a great piece of equipment, and the fact that we've continued to come back for our third machine shows just how much we trust it. AFT as a manufacturing company is also fantastic to deal with, with service that is top drawer. From the quality of the machine to the customer service, we've always been extremely happy. That's why, after 30 years, we're still choosing the AFT 100.
Richard Alker
Mexted Sports Turf trenching through sports turf with the Wizz Wheel 75 — "like a knife through butter."
Mexted Sports Turf
Why TrenchWorks
New Zealand's Specialist Trenching Partner
Not just a machinery reseller — the right machine, matched to your application, backed by local expertise, genuine parts and after-sales support.
Lower Project Costs
Attachment trenchers turn tractors, excavators and skid steers you already own into dedicated trenching machines — cutting capital outlay and reinstatement costs on every job.
Faster Trenching
Purpose-built chain and wheel trenching cuts trenches up to ten times faster than a digging bucket, keeping crews moving and projects on schedule.
Local Support
New Zealand based sales, technical advice and after-sales support — TrenchWorks is there before, during and long after the sale.
Genuine Parts
Genuine spare parts held and supplied nationwide, so your machine spends less time waiting and more time in the trench.
Specialist Expertise
Decades of combined trenching knowledge, applied to your site conditions — the right machine and setup for the job, every time.
Premium British Engineering
Over 50 years of manufacturing excellence from AFT Trenchers (UK), built for demanding conditions and engineered to last.
Applications
Wherever New Zealand Needs to Go Underground
Common Questions
Answers Before You Ask
Where in New Zealand do you operate?
TrenchWorks is based in Gisborne, New Zealand, and services New Zealand nationwide.
I'm not sure which trencher I need — can you help?
Yes. Our specialists provide independent technical advice matched to your soil type, horsepower and application, so you get the right machine and setup for the job.
Do you supply spare parts, or just machines?
TrenchWorks stocks and supplies genuine AFT replacement parts nationwide — chains, teeth, bearings and sealing, and sprockets — so your machine spends less time waiting and more time in the trench.
What support do I get after purchase?
Our after-sales team troubleshoots, advises and dispatches parts fast to minimise downtime, and TrenchWorks manages the full warranty process locally on behalf of AFT Trenchers.
Will my team know how to operate a new machine safely?
We provide hands-on operator familiarisation so your team can run the machine safely and productively from the first day on site.
Ready to Put a Trencher to Work?
Talk to the TrenchWorks team about your project, or request a quote for the right machine for the job.