3A Micro Trenching Bucket 15" Depth

The 3A Micro Trenching Bucket 15" Depth (also known as the Micro Trenching or Virgin Media bucket) is a purpose-built deep-dig bucket designed to make micro-trenching and small-diameter cable installation more efficient. It digs to a depth of about 400 mm (15" depth) and is 75 mm wide, enabling precise, narrow trenches ideal for fibre optic broadband runs. Key dimensions include a 35 mm pin diameter, 135 mm dipper gap, and 131 mm pin centres, ensuring compatibility with common excavator linkages and quick couplers. This bucket is purposefully tuned to improve the efficiency of initial digging and help reduce reinstatement costs on site.

• Depth capacity: Digs to approximately 400 mm (15" depth) to reach buried services quickly in tight trench lines, optimizing fibre installations.
• Compact profile: 75 mm wide across the trench to minimize ground disruption while delivering a clean, narrow trench.
• Standard linkage compatibility: 35 mm pin diameter, 131 mm pin centres, 135 mm dipper gap for easy mounting on common excavators and quick couplers.
• Micro-trenching focus: Specifically engineered for micro-trenching and fibre optic cable installation with precise trench geometry.
• Efficiency and cost impact: Enhances initial trenching efficiency and can reduce reinstatement costs through controlled, narrow trenches.

Designed for construction teams installing fibre networks and telecom ducts, this bucket supports practical use cases where minimal surface disruption and accurate trench geometry are essential. It pairs with standard excavator attachments, enabling straightforward integration into existing workflow and helping crews complete micro-trenching projects faster and with predictable results.