The MechMaxx TCR1500 15HP E-Start rates 3.6 among budget engine walk-behind trenchers; the MechMaxx TCR1500 Kohler E-Start rates 2.9 among name-brand engine ones. The MechMaxx TCR1500 15HP E-Start costs $1,150 less ($1,949 vs $3,099).
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The cheapest 24 in trencher with electric start in this group, built for loose soil and irrigation or cable runs on a property. Not a pick for gravelly or rocky ground.
Amazon $1,949A Kohler-powered TCR1500 with a key start, for buyers who want both. It is still a pre-order on Amazon and its listing states no warranty.
Amazon $3,099These two sit in different engine classes (budget engine and name-brand engine), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own engine peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MechMaxx TCR1500 15HP E-Start | MechMaxx TCR1500 Kohler E-Start |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $129.93 per hp ($1,949, 15 hp) | 37 $221.36 per hp ($3,099, 14 hp) |
| Power 20% | 75 15 hp | 50 14 hp |
| Start 20% | 100 electric start | 100 electric start |
| Warranty 30% | 0 1-year warranty (longest of machine or engine) | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| MechMaxx TCR1500 15HP E-Start | MechMaxx TCR1500 Kohler E-Start | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenching | ||
| Max depth | 24 in | 24 in |
| Width | 4 in | 4 in |
| Chain length | 81.5 in | 81.5 in |
| Carbide teeth | 27 | 27 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc | Kohler 429 cc |
| Power | 15 hp | 14 hp |
| Start | Electric | Electric |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | - | Pre-order |
