06/02/2026
Rental Pro Tip: How to Dig a Straight Trench
A straight trench starts before the machine ever moves.
✅ Mark your trench path with string, paint, or stakes.
✅ Line up the excavator with your target before digging.
✅ Pick a point in the distance and keep your eyes on it as you travel.
✅ Take small bites and check your alignment often.
✅ Clean up the trench with the bucket edge as you go.
🎯 Pro Tip: It's easier to stay straight by making small corrections early than fixing a crooked trench later.
