Marty Ladder Chain Ditcher MC-800
Marty MC-800 ladder chain ditcher is self-propelled for vineyard and orchard drainage trenching, featuring a robust ladder with hardened steel buckets. Designed for agricultural utility work but classified as construction equipment. HTS 8429.59.50.20 for new ladder-type trenchers.
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