Arbortech has added a trench blade to its Allsaw 200X accessory lineup. The 200X Trench Blade is purpose-built for shallow groundwork: irrigation pipe, cable runs, landscape lighting wire. Pro Tool Reviews spotted it on October 10, and the blade is already listed on Arbortech’s own store. If your current method for burying a line is a shovel and an afternoon, this is the niche tool that skips both.
What the Blade Actually Does
The numbers first: cutting depth up to 9 inches (230mm), trench width 1.2 inches (30mm). That is a narrow slot, wide enough for a 1-inch main line plus clearance, deep enough to clear most residential cable and low-voltage lighting codes.
Arbortech sells it as a six-pack (three 2-packs) for around $99, sold direct through the company. Check Arbortech’s store for current US pricing; the Australian listing shows A$129.
Compatibility is the catch, and it is worth stating plainly: these blades fit only the Allsaw AS200X (corded) and BA200X (cordless). They are not a universal attachment for reciprocating saws, angle grinders, or anything else with a spindle.
If you do not already own an Allsaw, the blade alone is not a reason to buy the platform. If you already run one for masonry restoration or landscaping cuts, it is another attachment in a system that keeps earning its bench space.
Where It Fits in the Lineup
Arbortech positions the trench blade alongside its other grounds-care attachments: the turf blade, the wood blade for slicing through roots, and the XL general-purpose blade for harder material under the soil.
The company’s own pitch, and the honest limitation, is that this does not replace a dedicated trenching machine. A 60-foot cable run that takes a shovel operator an hour takes the Allsaw a few minutes, but a 300-foot irrigation main still wants a real trencher.
One practical note from the field: local codes determine burial depth for cable and irrigation lines, and many jurisdictions require more than 9 inches for main lines. Check your code before you buy.
For shallow runs, like drip line, landscape lighting, and speaker wire, the published depth is usually enough. Deeper main lines still want a real trencher regardless of what blade you own.
Why It Matters
Accessory launches rarely make headlines, but this one fills a real gap. Electricians and irrigation techs who carry an Allsaw have been adapting general-purpose blades for trenching work.
A dedicated blade with the right width and a published depth rating turns a workaround into a procedure. It also signals Arbortech is still investing in the 200X platform rather than letting it coast.
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Source: Pro Tool Reviews, October 10, 2026; product listing at arbortechtools.com.