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C14 Walk-Behind Trencher
Everything You Want Out of a Rental Machine.
The Ditch Witch C14 Walk-Behind Trencher was designed with your rental business in mind. Only the C Series offers the balanced traction, better maneuverability and smoother operation of our patent-pending offset rear tire design and pivoting trail wheel. The reliable performance and simple operation will keep customers coming back. And the superior serviceability—a simple, open design for easy access and no daily grease points to worry about—will keep the C14 ready to rent to maximize your return on investment. The smart choice is easy to see: the C14 Walk-Behind Trencher.
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Power
Reliable 13.5-hp (10-kW) Briggs and Stratton® XR 2100 Series engine keeps the C14 performing for rental income you can count on, year after year.
Up to 24” (609.6 mm) digging depth for efficient installation of pipe and cable.
Newly designed hydraulic system eliminates vertical shafts and belts, resulting in a simple, reliable unit with no linkages to adjust.
Utilizes the Ditch Witch 35K digging system or the new OptiCut™ system—both specifically designed to work with Ditch Witch trenchers to optimize production.
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Offset Rear Tires
Exclusive, patent-pending offset rear tire design delivers balanced traction and optimal weight distribution for increased production over competitive rubber-tire units.
Patent-pending pivoting trail wheel allows easier turning, better maneuverability, and smother operation on rough terrain or pavement.
Flat-free tires require no maintenance and deliver increased uptime for rental customers.
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Reliability
New, robust, straightforward pivot design is maintenance-free and increases unit uptime.
Greaseless sealed bearing design with construction-grade seals help increase machine longevity.
No daily grease points—a Ditch Witch exclusive—means less hassle and prep to keep your trenchers rental-ready.
Standard outboard bearing support stabilizes the headshaft and auger, for reliable productivity trench after trench.
Simple, open design allows for quick, easy service access.
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Ease of Use
Hydrostatic, skid-steer style steering provides easier operation.
Redesigned easy-touch controls are smoother and lighter for less operator fatigue and increased machine responsiveness.
Increased visibility of the workstation improves operator productivity.
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Options
The RotoWitch® boring attachment results in fewer disturbances, less labor and less restoration than tearing up driveways and sidewalks to complete an installation.
Our easy-to-operate backfill blade is much faster and less expensive than shovels, increasing productivity and rental revenue.
Ditch Witch also offers the S3C Trailer, a single-axle design with a new rail system for easy loading and unloading of equipment of up to 3,500 lb (1,588 kg).
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Superior Support
Ditch Witch equipment is backed by 170 dealer locations worldwide, each with genuine Ditch Witch parts in stock plus factory-trained service and expert advice to help deliver a superior return on investment for your rental equipment.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Dimensions | U.S. | Metric | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 31.5 in | 800 mm | |
| CL to Right | 17.3 in | 439 mm | |
| CL to Left | 14 in | 356 mm | |
| Headshaft | 13 in | 330 mm | |
| Length (Up to) | 84 in | 2.1 m | |
| Height, Transport (Up to) | 48 in | 1.2 m |
Power
| Power | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs & Stratton | Briggs & Stratton 2100 Series | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline | ||
| Cooling | Air | ||
| Number of Cylinders | 1 | ||
| Manufactures Net HP rating | 13.5 hp | 10 kW | |
| Rated Speed | 3600 rpm | ||
| Fuel Consumption @ Rated Power | 1.3 gph | 4.9 lph | |
| Starting | Rope pull |
Power Train
| Power Train | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground drive | Hydraulic, Infinite variable from zero to maximum, speed and direction control | ||
| Digging Chain Drive | Hydraulic direct drive, one speed forward, reverse | ||
| Pump Drive | Direct to dngine | ||
| Track Width | 16 x 6.5-8 | ||
| Hydraulic | Direct Drive | ||
| Digging Chain | 19K/33K/35K | ||
| Ground Pressure | TBD |
Operation
| Operation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed (Fwd) | TBD | ||
| Travel Speed (Rev) | TBD | ||
| Diggin Chain Speed (Std)SUM | |||
| 19K | 416 | ||
| 33/35K | 351 ft/min | ||
| Spoils Handling | Auger, single, open end | ||
| Auger Diameter | 17 in | ||
| Trencher Cleaner Type | Mechainical | ||
| Trench Cleaner Size | 4-6 in | ||
| Operating weight (up to) | TBD |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Digging drive pump capacity | 6 gpm | ||
| Ground Drive | |||
| Dual Speed | |||
| Transit | 7.5 gpm | ||
| Digging | 1.5 gpm | ||
| Filtration | 10 micron absolute |
Fluid Capacites
| Fluid Capacites | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | 1.7 gal | ||
| Hydraulic | 7 gal |
Trench Size (max)
| Trench Size (max) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 24 in | ||
| Width | 6 in |
Noise Level
| Noise Level | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | TBD | ||
| Overall | TBD |
Vibration Level
| Vibration Level | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator's hand | Less than 2.5m/s2 |
We’ve made a wide variety of valuable safety information available in one convenient location. Ditch Witch Safe is dedicated to providing the resources you need to operate your equipment safely.
