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Mike spotted this cool find. It appears to be a 1957-1964, but maybe someone else can narrow it down a little more.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3704307773133619
“50 – 60’s believe CJ 5 jeep with trencher. NO TITLE”
No title with this CJ-2A trencher. It’s going to take some poking around to see what value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/153263351156442
“1947 Trencher jeep. Bill of sale only. Bought from a farm auction. Unsure of condition. Trencher appears complete. Comes with front bumper weight and complete governor.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(07/15/2023) Nick’s selling this early CJ-5 trencher project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/656189109866141
“This is a first model year 1955 CJ5 serial #13845. It has an original Auburn Jeep-A-Trench and the rare factory T98 4-speed transmission with granny low gear.
This style trencher is the gear-draulic which uses a hydraulic pump to raise and lower the unit. A driveshaft will slowly drive the Jeep while it trenches.
I’m told this last ran approximately 10 years ago. Engine spins over, but has low compression of 25-35 psi. Rings likely need soaked. I pulled the intake valve cover off and it looked clean.
Unsure of trencher condition itself, but check out Turn N Burn on YouTube where another trencher was brought back to life without much work.
Frame has patches as most trencher Jeeps do. Aside from the left rear corner dent, body is pretty decent for its age.
No title. Firm on price.
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/954486469039104
“Cool Flat Fender, CJ2A, Big trencher, Double PTOs, 4 Cylinder, Beefed up frame, Very complete, Just Bought it a few months ago and was going to take the body off for my jeep project but can’t bring myself to disturb it’s completeness, may trade for a nice CJ of equal value!”
Andy shared this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/913713532976990
“Willy’s Jeep-A-Trench Price is just a placeholder Open to all reasonable offers Located in Sandia Park”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/02/2022) No description provided.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/d/sandia-park-willys-jeep-trench/7533048304.html
“Willy’s Jeep a Trench Attachment
Price is just a place holder.
Open to all reasonable offers
Must pick up”
Jerry shared this CJ-5 with a working trencher for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1619396325123243
“1966 Willys Jeep Trencher. Engine fires right up, trencher works great. Title in hand.”
Mike spotted this trencher. It’s not far from him. He said he’d be willing to look at it for someone. I’m surprised this doesn’t have duallies on the back. It does have a rear pto gear box sitting in the jeep as well, so it seems there is some definite parts value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/293517196069024/
“50 – 60’s believe CJ 5 jeep with trencher. Looks like auger in picture but looking at in closely it is part of the trencher. NO TITLE”
Mike spotted this former trencher with a Meyer half cab for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/242990244604026
“1969 Cj5 “Go-For-Digger” Dually. Came factory with a plow and a back hoe that i don’t have. The Jeep is now mostly disassembled and will need restored. Ran when took apart, I’m sure it can still run. Has rust in the tub but frame is good. I can send current pictures. Have PTO front and rear. F134ci 4 cylinder and 3 speed.”
Andy shared this trencher for sale. Maybe someone can use the parts?
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/867253230604701
“I need some help…. not sure what to do with this. It’s been in the back yard for probably 60years. Thanks”
Thanks to Scott for scanning and sharing this rare set of instructions from a Jeep-A-Trench manual. I know there are a few of you who are interested in this.
Here’s a useful item for a Go-For-Digger trencher owner.
View all the information on eBay
“Up for sale is a subdued brass plate from a Go For Digging Machine attachment for a military issued Willy’s Jeep. This brass plate 8″ x 5″ and is a really cool piece of military and Willy’s Jeep history.”
This jeep may be worth a look. It’s got a trencher on the back. Only 10,000+ miles on it.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3564470.html?kwd=willys%20jeep&zip=&category=0
Unclear if this still runs or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/494829778190478
“4×4 Jeep Trencher. We used this to dig for power and water lines on our place, roughly 5 ft. deep. You can set it at what depth you want. $2,500 OBO”
This will run and drive. Given that, it seems worth a look. It’s listed as a 1948, but seems to be a CJ-3A.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/san-mateo-jeep-willys/7279960909.html
“Flat fender willys Jeep with trencher. Everything’s is original, everything is there. Car has been in the family for years.
Engine is good, turns over,starts up, and will drive,feel free to bring your mechanic or wrenches to get it started, you will need a battery . 70,xxx miles on it.
Tittle is lost.
Car is located in Sam Mateo”
I *think* this Go-For-Digger brochure features the trench on the back of an International D-1300 1 ton truck. Can anyone confirm this model? This brochure is Catalog No. 1865:
This Go-For-Digger trencher brochure is undated and has no form number. It’s likely from the late 1950s.
This first image shows the front page:
This is how the brochure looks when fully opened:
The is the back page:
UPDATE: Still Available. There are some more pics here.
(08/28/2020) Not sure how much value is here. As Gordon notes in the comments, this has duallies.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/333290231130389/
“Willy’s Jeep CJ2a trencher barn find been sitting under a tree outback motor surely stuck What’s it worth Located outside Potomac IL”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This includes the Jeep-a-Trench.
“may be a 1948 ???? no title willys cj2a with the jeep a treach as you can see it is off of it seems complete it will run i reringed with new pistons also it due to # 4 piston being stuck . the engine at one time was rebuilt the piston were 0.30 over rod bearing were 0.40 over had it running needs a carb kit points fuel pump , its still on 6 volt system has a little brakes , tires hold air crackes in tires not road worthy , HAS no title guy i got it from didnt get one when he bought it over 5 years ago 4000.00 loc near scottsbluff Nebraska”
This CJ-5 has low miles with a working Auburn Trencher, rear helper coil springs, and a Koenig half-cab.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/whittier-jeep-trencher/7233910801.html
“1965 Willys CJ5 with Auburn Trencher. Front blade bracket/no blade. Dual wheel adapters with extra set of rims and tires. The Jeep has the-overload coil springs with leaf springs in the rear. It’s all there. Practically no miles on motor to speak of 5,000 +or – runs great, trencher works great. I do have dually adapters with the rims and tires that will go with it. Zero rust, great piece of history.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
A rare combination of a Lefty and a Trencher. If you go to see it, don’t forget to visit Carhenge, a place I’ve yet to visit.
“may be a 1948 ???? no title willys cj2a with the jeep a treach as you can see it is off of it seems complete it will run i reringed with new pistons also it due to # 4 piston being stuck . the engine at one time was rebuilt the piston were 0.30 over rod bearing were 0.40 over had it running needs a carb kit points fuel pump , fuel tank . its still on 6 volt system has a little brakes , tires hold air cracks in tires not road worthy , the front bumper counter weight and the dual wheel adapters HAS no title guy i got it from didnt get one when he bought it over 5 years ago 3200.00”
This trencher brochure from Auburn Machine Works was on eBay before I snatched it. Given it features a CJ-3B, I figure this is a 1953 or 54 brochure. There’s no form number.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Nick is selling this CJ5 with a plow, half top, and working trencher.
“I take cash or PayPal. Firm on price. First with payment takes it. Located in Shipshewana, IN. 1959 Willys Jeep CJ5 with Auburn Jeep-A-Trench. AgriJeeps were a standard CJ with aftermarket farm equipment, making a dual-purpose vehicle.
This is one of very few operational trencher Jeeps left. I can send you a video of it trenching my backyard. This particular trencher is the latest, greatest version available for the Jeep. It sits inside the bed, rather than hanging off the back. It removes quite a bit of stress from the chassis and body. Hydraulic boom raise/lower and gear-driven chain. Has a new heavy duty clutch kit, fuel tank, fuel pump, lines. Tires all hold air. Runs and drives nice.
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Doesn’t run. Has rust.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/d/bristow-1961-jeep-willys-jeep-trench/7187386744.html
“For that special person in your life that has everything…but NOT a Jeep-A-Trench!
1961 Jeep Willys
Jeep-A-Trench
4cyl. overhead valve
Rear passenger side leaf spring broke so it was retired.
Everything is here.
PTO driven unit in rear.
I have not engaged the PTO in fear for my life.
With a hot battery it starts right up and doesn’t smoke!
Runs strong (can send video).
Zero brakes
Not drivable at this time.
Just a really cool, rare unit with a neat history.
Clear Indiana title!
Special Machinery plated
$2500.00 Hour west of Louisville of I64 Exit #79”
It’s rare to find these without a jeep. It looks in pretty good shape. It doesn’t seem to have the PTO parts included?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/713426812528542/
“Willys trencher unit. In good shape”
