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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”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/132385384566178/
(08/29/2019) “1956 Jeep cj5 trench a Jeep This is a very rare Jeep very few were made like this. It is a complete Jeep with all the pto’s and parts for trencher only thing missing is back chain covers This is a project does not run Frame is bent and body is rough Does not have title or vin plate I have a 55 parts Jeep that comes with it that has a good frame and vin tag no title Will provide a bill of sale This is a project I picked up and just don’t have tome to dedicate to it have to finish my projects will sale with parts Jeep for $2200or $1800 without parts Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** $2000
“1952 Willys CJ3A Auburn Jeep-a-Trench Trencher Jeep.
Project – must sell to save this iron. I will consider fair offers. Early Auburn Trencher wheel drive, on a 1952 Willys CJ3A.
No Title. Low miles. NE Ohio. Akron / Canton Area. This Trencher was used to dig irrigation ditches on a golf course in Northern Ohio. It was sitting outdoors when I saved it.
Frame is in great shape. Leaf springs are ok. Body is pretty good (my opinion), No filler. Could use new front floor of course. Half cab top bows – no canvas, no door frames, Monarch Governor with handle and cable. Motor and Transmission are locked, I disconnected the drive shaft to roll it. I removed all brake drums also, found one rear hub was cracked so I replaced both rears hubs. Green narrow 16″ jeep wheels go with it, see last picture.”
No PTO parts are included in the sale.
https://joplin.craigslist.org/pts/d/riverton-willys-jeep-trench-attachment/6979679793.html
“Selling the jeep-a-trench attachment off a willys jeep. This jeep has been sitting outside for 20+ years.
I have a tractor and 2 post lift to remove and load on your trailer.
NO PTO parts are included for $375 – I’ll remove the bolts holding it to the frame and send it home with you.
Located 5 miles North of Riverton KS”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
Maury found this great old trencher for sale.
“1959 factory Jeep A trench. Runs like a sewing machine. New ignition, fuel pump, and clutch. Master cylinder needs to be replaced (new one with the truck), gas tank has a leak (using a boat tank to move truck around), exhaust needs a new down pipe. Thats all the bad news! Trencher is an auburn trencher made and installed here in nebraska. Jeep comes with both doors, new master cylinder, new brake shoes, full set of 12 inch bits as well as lots of links and spare parts.”
