Last updated Mar 27, 2026
In today’s world, versatility is key. Contractors, do-it-yourselfers and golf course superintendents constantly look for ways to reduce expenses and increase productivity for landscaping jobs, sprinkler installation and more. This means, the more applications a product can handle, the more valuable it becomes.
The Kwik-Trench Mini Trencher from Little Beaver is a great example of such a versatile machine. Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner, the Kwik-Trench offers a solution for a wide range of tasks, all in one easy-to-operate package.
Tailored for the Task
The Kwik-Trench is available in two models, the KT200B and the KT2400B. These mini trenchers cater to different jobsite requirements. The KT200B and KT2400B are perfect for projects that require shallow trenches, tight spaces and more maneuverability. The KT200B is a lightweight model and the KT2400B, while still highly maneuverable, is better for jobs that need more power and deeper trenches.
Check out the unique features of the Kwik-Trench below:
Where other trenchers require teeth to be welded directly onto the cutter wheel, the Kwik-Trench has a bolt-on tooth system. This design speeds up maintenance and allows quick tooth changes to match the application.
The Kwik-Trench’s carbide-tipped, hardened steel teeth can cut through tree roots and easily create trenches for irrigation lines in silty or sandy soil while the specialized Super Xtra Rock Teeth expand trenching capabilities into dense clay, asphalt and rocky soil.
- Customizable Trench Dimensions
The Kwik-Trench features adjustable widths and depths, allowing operators to adapt to the task at hand and improve overall productivity. The KT200B has width options between 1 to 3 inches and depths down to 8 inches while the KT2400B features width options from 1 to 4 inches and adjustable depths down to 12 inches. This means you can customize the trench dimensions to the specific job. This adaptability minimizes the manual labor often associated with incorrect trench sizes where crews may need to expand or deepen trenches by hand when their trencher doesn’t cut wide enough or deep enough.
Meeting Diverse Applications
The practical design, adjustable settings and model options make the Kwik-Trench an attractive solution for a wide range of users across industries. Here are just a few examples:
- Landscaping Contractors use the Kwik-Trench for professional edging, installing silt fences and burying wires for landscape lighting.
- Utility Contractors benefit from the Kwik-Trench’s cutting speeds to quickly bury phone lines, shallow plumbing lines and drainage lines as well as low-voltage wires for satellite dishes, cable or phones.
- Homeowners find the Kwik-Trench to be user-friendly and simple for installing sprinkler systems or burying an electric dog fence.
- Golf Course Superintendents depend on the Kwik-Trench’s carbide-tipped, hardened steel teeth to manage problem tree roots and dig clean trenches for irrigation system maintenance.
With its intuitive design, convenient model options and broad application appeal, the Kwik-Trench is a great addition to any landscaper’s toolbox and a cost-effective option for DIY enthusiasts. Both Kwik-Trench models even come with an optional tilt bed utility trailer which makes moving the trencher from job to job easier.
For more ways to maximize your ROI, reach out to Little Beaver’s experts today.
Last updated Mar 27, 2026
Equipment for Unique Fence Installation Jobs
Little Beaver is known in fencing circles for fast and efficient posthole diggers, like our Mechanical and Hydraulic Earth Drills. But our equipment’s capabilities don’t stop there. We know that your projects can vary and expand beyond setting traditional fences — like installing a dog fence or shallow electrical lines that run along a fence. That’s why we offer multiple equipment options for fencing, landscaping and more.
Here’s how our equipment can help streamline your projects:
Underground Fencing
Some fencing projects, like pet fencing, involve digging underground lines around the perimeter of a yard. Digging by hand makes the project longer and harder to complete. But what other option do you have?
Well, there’s our Kwik-Trench mini trencher. We offer two options: the KT 200B and the KT 2400B. The KT 200B is built for lighter-duty jobs and smaller yards while the KT 2400B is for more demanding applications in tougher soils. Here are the overall benefits of both options:
- Minimal turf disturbance
- Trenching speed up to 30 feet per minute
- Trench depth range of 6-12 inches
- Compact with a practical cutter wheel design
- Maneuverable for tight spaces
The Kwik-Trench offers a safe, easy way to dig a uniform trench with consistent depth and size. For fencing contractors, a mini trencher saves hours of hand digging, significantly speeding up trenching tasks. It also creates the opportunity to support other projects, like installing electrical lines for landscape lighting.
Crossing Under Obstacles
Sometimes, underground fencing and electrical lines need to go underneath an obstacle, such as a sidewalk or a driveway. This task traditionally requires manual tunneling or cutting through the concrete to the ground below. Both of these options are time consuming, and breaking through the concrete diminishes the strength of the entire slab.
If you’re already using our Mechanical Earth Drill for fence installation, or if you’re considering adding one to your fleet, remember that it can be more than just a posthole digger. Our Horizontal Boring Kits pair with your Little Beaver Mechanical Earth Drill and bore cleanly underneath obstacles without disturbing the surface. There are two kits to choose from: a sidewalk boring kit and a driveway boring kit.
The sidewalk boring kit is a dry boring solution that’s perfect for smaller spans like those underneath sidewalks and includes a 5-foot auger with a 3-inch diameter bit and a 5-foot extension with a universal wiggle joint. The driveway boring kit is a wet boring solution and bores up to 50 feet underneath driveways or parking lots. The kit includes the option of a 2-, 3- or 4-inch drill bit as well as a swivel adapter, swivel assembly and horizontal boring key. To complete the kit, operators will need to use a garden hose, 3/4-inch Schedule 80 water pipe and 3/4-inch pipe collar. Both kits connect to our Mechanical Earth Drill.
Expand Your Capabilities
An earth drill isn’t the only piece of equipment from our line that can help optimize your projects. Once you’ve invested in an earth drill, you can expand outward with other solutions to boost your productivity and expand your capabilities. Contact our experts today to learn more about how our equipment can be used for fencing and landscaping.
Last updated Mar 27, 2026
How Earth Drills and Mini-Trenchers Can Streamline Yard Projects
Landscaping keeps your lawn protected, healthy and looking great. Whether you’re doing a full landscaping project or just adding a sprinkler system, Little Beaver has tools that can help speed up your work. Keep reading to learn how our Mechanical earth drills and Kwik-Trench mini-trenchers can help your next project go quickly and smoothly.
Mechanical Earth Drills
Mechanical earth drills cut down on the time you spend digging holes. If you’ll be planting trees or shrubs, or installing mailboxes or fence posts, you’ll find that using an earth drill significantly speeds up the process while creating consistent holes that meet the size requirements of your project.
Little Beaver Mechanical earth drills combine a compact, lightweight design with additional safety features to allow safe and efficient one-man operation. Our torque tube reroutes kickback from the drill away from the operator, making it one of the safest drills for single person operation. One-man drilling projects can be dangerous, but Little Beaver earth drills help ensure your project is done efficiently and safely.
Kwik-Trench Mini-Trencher
Traditionally, landscapers have used shovels and other gardening tools to break up soil to dig trenches for edging or underground wiring or sprinkler lines. This process is time-consuming and physically grueling. That’s why Little Beaver offers a mini-trencher.
The Kwik-Trench features a simple, push-forward design for easy operation and enhanced operator safety compared to competitive pull-back models. This mini-trencher cuts trenches up to 12 inches deep and 4 inches wide, neatly depositing the soil on one side of the trench to make backfill quick and easy.
Horizontal Boring Kit
When installing underground wiring or sprinklers, you might need to run a portion of the line underneath a driveway or sidewalk. To do so, you’ll need a reliable, safe equipment option to easily bore underneath the concrete or asphalt. Little Beaver’s horizontal boring kits attach to our Mechanical earth drill providing both dry and wet boring opportunities.
The sidewalk boring kit includes a 5-foot auger with a 3-inch diameter bit, a horizontal drill key and a 5-foot extension with a universal wiggle joint. Once connected to a drill, the horizontal boring kit can bore underneath a standard sidewalk. If you need to bore a longer distance, we also offer the driveway boring kit. The driveway boring kit includes a 2-, 3-, or 4-inch water drill bit with a swivel adapter that connects through swivel assembly and a horizontal drill key. This kit can bore up to 50 feet under driveways or parking lots.
No matter what landscaping project you have planned Little Beaver can help. Let us help you choose the best Little Beaver product for your landscaping project. Contact us today!
Last updated Mar 27, 2026
Expand Your Mechanical Earth Drill Capabilities
Versatility – for construction companies and DIYers looking to do more with less, versatility is the key to success. Rather than a specialized machine for every job, a basic Mechanical Earth Drill with a range of simple accessories maximizes project potential from fencing to soil sampling and plenty of jobs in between. The same Mechanical Earth Drill you rely on for quick, clean vertical holes with minimum manpower can also help you tackle horizontal applications with the right attachment kit.
Horizontal boring enables operators to bypass surface obstacles like driveways, sidewalks and roads by simply going underground. For contractors and DIYers looking for an easy way to install landscape lighting, irrigation or other shallow utility lines, it is a popular option because it requires less time and labor than traditional methods of pounding rods under these obstructions. With a simple attachment you can bore up to 50 feet, eliminating barriers and opening up your possibilities.
To maximize versatility, Little Beaver offers two choices for horizontal boring kits. Selecting the right kit depends on your project.
Sidewalk Auger Kit
As the name implies, the Sidewalk Auger Kit enables boring short distances – like under sidewalks, paths or residential drainage ditches. It includes a 3-inch by 5-foot auger.
The 3-inch diameter hole is large enough for most low-voltage electrical, plumbing and water lines, making this idea for landscaping, utility and plumbing projects that only need to bore short distances. With the Sidewalk Auger Kit, contractors and homeowners can easily bore under narrow obstacles to install landscape lighting wire, water softener lines, sprinkler systems and gas lines.
Driveway Auger Kit
If you need to cross a road – or a driveway or parking lot – on the other hand, you will need the Driveway Kit. This kit uses a water drill technique to bore up to 50 feet.
It comes with the option of a 2-, 3- or 4-inch water drill bit. As with the Sidewalk Kit, the 3-inch bit creates a large enough hole for the majority of landscaping needs. However, when boring more than 10 or 15 feet, we recommend starting with a 2-inch hole for better control. Follow that up with the 3- or 4-inch bit if you need a larger diameter hole for your project.
For operation, the Driveway Kit requires a garden hose, ¾-inch Schedule 80 water pipe for the length of your bore plus 15 feet and necessary couplings. These are not included with the kit. Unlike the Sidewalk Auger, the Driveway Kit uses water to drill and maintain the bore hole. Low water pressure flushes the dirt and lubricates the hole to avoid collapse. Rental companies often rent the required water pipe with the Mechanical Drill and Driveway Kit, so be sure to inquire at your center before purchasing.
To find out how to maximize your versatility with horizontal boring, contact a Little Beaver expert.
Last updated Mar 27, 2026
By Ryan Tollefsen Realtor,
Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
When homeowners make a plan for a curb appeal upgrade, there is often a lot of discussion about what is necessary and which ideas are practical. Having the proper tools for any home improvement project is crucial for its success. Since curb appeal is so important for home value, homeowners want to be sure they can do it right the first time. Here are a few tips (and tools) that ensure greater accuracy and make the whole project easier.
Why Every Home Needs Curb Appeal
Although some homeowners do not think about curb appeal until they want to sell a home, many choose to maintain or improve their exterior systematically over time.
The view of the home in relation to other homes in the neighborhood is what makes up what is called, “curb appeal.” Why does one home look better than others on the block? Curb appeal is a vital part of the home’s overall value. Even if homeowners have just moved in and do not plan to sell for many years, preserving home value should always be on their minds. They may need it if they want to refinance their mortgages, get a home equity loan for other improvements, or sell the home unexpectedly.
Here are two high-impact improvements to consider when looking to boost a home’s curb appeal:
Highlighting With Landscape & Outdoor Recreational Lighting
There are many things that homeowners can do for their properties to accentuate the wonderful aspects that are already there. Lighting is a good example. Landscape lighting is an excellent way to make the perfect look for the property at night. Lighting can also be used for outdoor recreational lighting to entertain guests or simply enjoy a change of scenery at night.
Of course, installing lighting outside often involves digging the electrical lines for the lighting. Doing this by hand, homeowners could spend hours putting strain on their backs digging down 6 to 12 inches so that they can install their sidewalk lighting. Alternatively, they could use a Little Beaver Kwik-Trench mini-trencher to save their backs and a great deal of time. The Kwik-Trench allows homeowners to:
- set the perfect depth for the trench
- move at a rapid pace
- reach spots that a larger trencher cannot access
Installing landscape lighting should not have to be a task that takes days or weeks. With this tool, the job will be done much more quickly.
Building the Ideal Perimeter Fence
Curb appeal concerns more than just the home and garden. That is why homeowners often look for ways to create attractive fencing or barriers surrounding the edges of the property. When homeowners need to install trees, vegetation or fences, they usually need to drill or dig using an auger. The best augers make it simple for people to dig a hole through any type of soil, of any width and a variety of depths. Snap-on augers offer exactly what homeowners need, with a design that is practical for almost anyone to use.
Planning Into the Future
Homeowners may be surprised with just how many projects they can accomplish with the right tools. Homeowners who used a trencher to install lighting might decide to call on it again to build a new garden, or change up their landscaping design. An auger with removable blades is a useful implement to keep on hand for landscape maintenance and other digging projects.
Building curb appeal for a home is less a single task than it is a state of mind. Taking advantage of tools that simplify the work allows people to ensure their homes look great every year without wasting time or effort. When homeowners use the right tools it creates the opportunity to do much more, both inside and outside the home.
Last updated Mar 27, 2026
Little Beaver Earth Drills are designed to be safely operated by just one person. What does that mean for your business? More efficient labor utilization. Faster job completion. Fewer injuries. More profit on every job.
Check out the infographic below to learn how Little Beaver Earth Drills can double your productivity and maximize jobsite safety.
