Model XR-21

Lowe Manufacturing Incorporated

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The Model XR-21 trenching attachment is best suited for hydraulic systems from 13 to 25 gpm.

Premium hydraulic motors
Maintenance-free tapered roller bearing in the nose
Self-aligning boom design with grease cylinder tensioning system
Standard manual or optional hydraulic side shift
50,000-lb. anti-back flex digging chain and removable, double-flighted spoil auger
2- to 5-ft. digging depths and 6- to 12-in. trench widths

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