RT24WALK-BEHIND TRENCHER

So fast, powerful, simple to operate, and easy to steer, the Ditch Witch RT24 compact trencher is a dream machine for electrical, plumbing and landscape contractors. The fully hydrostatic, 22.3-hp (16.5 kW) RT24 offers a choice of high-flotation tires or heavy duty tracks, plus an optional Roto Witch^® boring attachment that helps you install utilities beneath driveways, sidewalks and other surface improvements with minimal turf disturbance.

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Hydraulic, skid-steer-style steering makes the RT24 walk-behind trencher more maneuverable and more productive.
Choice of high-flotation tires or heavy-duty oscillating tracks, both of which provide the stability and traction to drive across trenches, curbs, and rough terrain.
Optional Roto Witch^® boring attachment for boring under sidewalks, driveways, and other obstacles without bringing in extra equipment; no other trenchers in its horsepower class can do this.

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Optional, affordable backfill blade, available only from the Ditch Witch organization, eliminates the need for shovels and manual labor.
Special trail wheel that supports the oscillating tracks helps reduce breakover and increase stability over uneven and rough terrain; tracks "walk" or oscillate 12 degrees, for extra stability.
Designed with more weight on the digging chain, so it can put more product in the ground faster.
Digging systems are made of genuine Ditch Witch chains, teeth and sprockets, which dig longer and last longer than any other digging system.

Trenching capacity of 48" (122 cm) deep and 8" (20 cm) wide for installing a variety of utilities and irrigation systems.
Easy hand controls: one hand for mobiling, two hands for trenching; all controls, including engine throttle, are grouped conveniently at the operator's station.
Trencher auger and headshaft supported by outboard bearing support—an exclusive feature—for reliable productivity trench after trench.
For tougher digging conditions, chain speed can be adjusted by substituting a 10-tooth sprocket for the standard 12-tooth.

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DIMENSIONS	U.S.	METRIC
Trench depth, maximum	48 in	762 mm
Trench width	4.3 in - 8 in	110 mm - 150 mm
Boom travel, down	60^°
Boom travel, up	60^°
Headshaft height	8.6 in	220 mm
Length	84 in	2.1 m
Width	33 in	840 mm
Height	47 in	1.2 m
Tread	26 in	660 mm
Angle of departure	35^°
Wheelbase	32 in	810 mm
Centerline trench to outside edge of machine, left	15 in	381 mm
Centerline trench to outside edge of machine, right	18 in	457 mm
Spoil discharge reach	10.6 in	270 mm
Angle of approach	85^°
OPERATION
Vehicle speeds
Maximum transit forward (tires)	280 fpm	85.3 m/min
Maximum transit reverse (tires)	114 fpm	34.7 m/min
Maximum transit forward (tracks)	198 fpm	60 m/min
Maximum transit reverse (tracks)	97 fpm	29.5 m/min
Digging chain speed @ 3600 rpm (12-tooth sprocket)	420 fpm	128 m/min
Digging chain speed @ 3600 rpm (10-tooth sprocket)	350 fpm	107 m/min
Spoils handling (single auger, open end)
outer diameter	15 in	381 mm
inner diameter	1.5 in	40 mm
length	8.75 in	222 mm
Operating weight (based on roller boom and narrow width digging chain)	1120 lb	508 kg
POWER	U.S.	METRIC
Engine	Honda GX690
Fuel	Gasoline
Cooling medium	Air
Number of cylinders	2
Displacement	42 in³	688 cm³
Bore	3.1 in	78 mm
Stroke	2.8 in	72 mm
Manufacturer's net power rating	22.3 hp	16.6 kW
Rated speed	3600 rpm
POWER TRAIN
Ground drive transmission: hydrostatic, infinitely variable from zero to maximum, speed and direction controlled with dual levers
Digging chain drive: hydraulic direct drive, lever-operated, one speed forward and reverse
Pump drive: direct from engine
Spoils handling drive: Mechanical, attached to and rotates with headshaft
Trencher drive: Hydraulic direct drive
TIRES
Drive
18 x 9.5 x 8 bar lug	12 psi	83 kPa
18 x 9.5 x 8 turf NHS	22 psi	152 kPa
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM	U.S.	METRIC
Digging drive pump capacity @ 3600 rpm	12 gpm	45 L/min
Pressure	3190 psi	220 bar
Ground drive dual hydrostat pump capacity @ 3600 rpm	11.4 gpm	43 L/min
Pressure	2320 psi	160 bar
FLUID CAPACITIES	U.S.	METRIC
Hydraulic system	8.5 gal	32 L
Engine oil	1.8 qt	1.7 L
Fuel tank	3 gal	11 L

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