TEQLAND TL120200
#1 in Budget engineFull review
The lowest-priced electric-start 24 in trencher listed, and effectively the same machine as the MechMaxx 15hp. Fine for loose soil if you can live with an unknown engine brand.
Amazon $1,899$1,899
3.6/5
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.
- 420 ccEngine
- 15 hpPower
- 24 x 4 inMax trench
- ElectricStart
Check price at Amazon$1,949
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Electric start on a 420cc 15hp engine for under $2,000
- Cuts 24 in deep and 4 in wide, enough for cable and drain lines
- Kevlar belt and 27 carbide teeth come in the box
Cons
- Engine maker is not named, and the engine and machine carry 1-year warranties
- Maker advises against gravel and hard ground
- Sold only through Amazon sellers, shipped freight
The MechMaxx TCR1500 family
Every MechMaxx TCR1500 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own engine.
| Model | Engine | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MechMaxx TCR1500 Kohler | Kohler 429 cc | 3.6/5 | $3,099 |
| MechMaxx TCR1500 Kohler E-Start Preorder | Kohler 429 cc | 2.9/5 | $3,099 |
| MechMaxx TCR1500 15HP E-Start (this one) | 420 cc | 3.6/5 | $1,949 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its engine. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | TCR1500 |
|---|---|
| Trenching | |
| Max depth | 24 in |
| Width | 4 in |
| Chain length | 81.5 in |
| Carbide teeth | 27 |
| Engine | |
| Engine | 420 cc |
| Power | 15 hp |
| Start | Electric |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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DIGMIGHT 15HP Trencher
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A 15hp electric-start trencher that lists a side auger and four depth stops. Its listing states no warranty, so it scores zero on that factor.
Amazon $2,299$2,299
DigSwift 15HP Trencher
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The same machine as the DIGMIGHT, sold by DigSwift with less detail in its listing. Buy whichever seller states the warranty you can live with.
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