Earthmoving Machines
Simex 500 Trencher (2025)
Explore the Simex 500 trencher, a powerful attachment for excavators, ideal for utility trenching, roadworks, and pipeline projects in South Africa. Get detailed specs, applications, and buying advice.
Model + price
- Model
- Simex 500
- Price range
- R 880 000 - R 1 320 000
Signals
- Type
- Trencher
- Demand
- MEDIUM
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 1610
Years produced
2025–2025
- Initial Release: 2025–present — Represents the current production model, incorporating modern hydraulic and material technologies for enhanced performance and durability.
The Simex 500 is a relatively new or updated model, reflecting current engineering standards for trencher attachments.
Key specs
- Year range
- 2025
- Operating Weight (Attachment Only)
- 1610 kg
- Required Excavator Weight
- 18 - 30 tons (est.)
- Trenching Depth
- Up to 1500 mm (est.)
- Trenching Width
- 150 - 400 mm (est.)
- Hydraulic Flow Requirement
- 120 - 200 L/min (est.)
- Operating Pressure
- 200 - 250 bar (est.)
- Cutting Chain Type
- Various options (e.g., rock, mixed ground)
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Earthmoving Machines
South Africa market estimates. Actual value depends on condition, hours, attachments, and demand.