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chain trencher [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Earthmoving
DEF

An excavator that uses a chain with cutters attached to cut, remove, and deposit spoil to the side of [a] trench or onto a discharge conveyor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Terrassement
DEF

Excavatrice munie d'une chaîne à laquelle sont rattachés des couteaux qui coupent, prélèvent et déposent des déblais sur le côté d'une tranchée ou sur un convoyeur.

Spanish

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