3A Micro Trenching Bucket - 27" Depth

The 3A Micro Trenching Bucket is a 27-inch deep dig bucket designed for precision micro trenching, also known as a Virgin Media bucket. With a 75mm trench width and a digging depth of up to 700mm (27"), it’s built to install small-diameter pipes and cables—especially fibre optic broadband—while keeping surface disruption to a minimum. Key dimensions include 35mm diameter pins, a 135mm dipper gap, and 131mm pin centers.

• Deep digging capability: Reaches up to ~700mm (27") deep to access buried services in a single pass, reducing multiple trenching cycles.
• Ultra-narrow trench profile: Maintains a compact ~75mm wide trench to minimize ground disturbance and reinstatement work.
• Pin and dipper geometry: 35mm pin diameter, 135mm dipper gap, and 131mm pin-centre spacing for compatibility with standard excavator couplings.
• Fiber optic ready: Specifically suited for installing small-diameter cables and fibre optic lines, increasing efficiency in broadband installs.
• Efficiency and cost impact: Helps speed up the initial digging phase and lowers reinstatement costs by delivering cleaner, controlled trenches.

Designed for ground crews and operators aiming to accelerate fibre and small-cable installations, this bucket delivers a focused trench with precise depth control. By enabling deeper digging in a narrow profile, it reduces surface disruption, shortens project timelines, and lowers backfill and restoration costs—without compromising trench quality or stability.