RT45

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The Ditch Witch® RT45 is your go-to trencher for 4- to 5-foot trenches. With its high-torque

digging chain motor and Tier 4 engine, the RT45 has plenty of power to muscle through the

earth—with your choice of compatible attachments—and plenty of comfort in its spacious

operator’s station. It’s no wonder the RT45 has been rental’s most in-demand trencher for

the last 50 years.

Exhaust system is mounted

under a composite hood with
User-friendly
a horizontal exhaust pipe,
Operator presence system operator’s station
diverting noise and hot air
stops the engine when the with color-coded
away from the operator.
operator leaves the seat speed/direction Advanced air-filtration system designed
for greater safety. and attachment to improve engine performance; air filter

1
controls; backfill 3 elements are easy to access and replace.
blade controlled by
a sensitive joystick.
4 Tier 4, 49-hp (36.5-kW) Deutz® diesel engine
is designed for minimal maintenance and
2 5 maximum operator productivity.

Engine service points are easily

6 accessible from one side,
simplifying maintenance.

Direct-coupled, high-torque
digging chain motor designed
for increased production and
8
reliability.
7

Easy-to-use foot pedal that

controls infinitely variable ground
drive in both forward and reverse.
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H314 TRENCHER
DIMENSIONS* U.S. METRIC
Angle of departure 35°

Trench depth, max 52 in 1.3 m

Trench width, min to max

A T T A C H M E N T S
Center 6-12 in 150-305 mm

Offset 6-8 in 150-200 mm

Attachment weight 570 lb 260 kg

* Dimensions are based on shortest roller boom, 26 x 12-12 standard tire and wheel, and 12-in
(305-mm) pivot.

H342 SAW
H331 VIBRATORY PLOW DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS U.S. METRIC
Angle of departure 14°

Trench depth, max 18 in 455 mm

Angle of departure 22°
Overall length, transport 162 in 4.1 m
Cover depth, feed blade, max 24 in 610 mm
Number of teeth on saw wheel 36
Transport length, plow w/blade 169 in 4.3 m
Attachment weight
Offers both feed and pull blades. Maximum cover depth (feed blade) of 24 in (610 mm).
2.5-in (65-mm) segments 1,550 lb 700 kg

3.5-in (90-mm) segments 1,610 lb 730 kg

H350 TRENCHER/PLOW COMBO 5-in (130-mm) segments 1,660 lb 755 kg

DIMENSIONS*
Angle of departure 33° A323 BACKHOE
Trench depth, max 42 in 1.1 m DIMENSIONS
Trench width, min to max 6-8 in 150-200 mm Backhoe length, stowed 60 in 1.5 m

PLOW DIMENSIONS Digging depth, max 72 in 1.8 m

Angle of departure, transport, 18-in (457-mm) blade 26° Reach from swing pivot 102 in 2.6 m

Cover depth 24 in 610 mm GENERAL

GENERAL Bucket width 12 in 305 mm

Attachment weight, w/out augers, boom, chain, and Bucket capacity 1.1 ft 3 0.03 m 3
1,500 lb 680 kg
plow blade
Backhoe weight w/bucket 1,125 lb 511 kg
* Dimensions are based on shortest roller boom, 26 x 12-12 standard tire and wheel, and 12-in
(305-mm) pivot. Swing arc 160°

Features a remote blade lift and throttle. Maximum digging depth of 72 in (1.83 m).

H313 TRENCHER MT12 MICROTRENCHER

DIMENSIONS* DIMENSIONS, W/31 X 10 SOLID
Angle of departure 17°
TIRES
H516 TRENCHER Trench depth, max 63 in 1.6 m
Angle of departure 19°
Trench width, min to max 6-12 in 150-305 mm
Trench depth 1-ft (25.4-mm) increments 6.5-12.5 in 165-318 mm
Attachment weight 610 lb 277 kg
Blade diameter 34 in 864 mm
* Dimensions are based on shortest roller boom, 26 x 12-12 standard tire and wheel and 12-in
(305-mm) pivot. Trench width 0.50-1.5 in 13-38 mm

Attachment weight (includes mount kit) 1,400 lb 636 kg

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OPERATION U.S. METRIC FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. METRIC
RIDE-ON TRENCHER Forward speed, max 4.7 mph 7.6 km/h Fuel tank 13 gal 49 L

SPECIFICATIONS Reverse speed, max

Vehicle clearance circle

2.7 mph 4.4 km/h Engine oil

Hydraulic system
6.4 qt

13 gal
6.1 L

49 L

Front steer only 28 ft 8.5 m Hydraulic reservoir 9.5 gal 36 L

DIMENSIONS* U.S. METRIC POWER (TIER 4I) U.S. METRIC
Coordinated steer 20 ft 6.1 m Coolant 3 gal 11 L
Height (H1) 86 in 2.18 m Engine Deutz D2011L3i

Length, transport (L2) 155 in 3.9 m Fuel Diesel

Digging chain speed, max
460 fpm 140 m/min BACKFILL BLADE
(2,600 rpm engine speed)
Blade width 64 in 1.6 m
Width, transport (W2) 64 in 1.6 m Cooling medium Oil Operating weight** 5,375 lb 2438 kg
Blade height 14 in 355 mm
Basic unit weight 3,240 lb 1470 kg Injection Direct Headshaft speed, max
233 rpm
(2,600 rpm engine speed) Lift height, above ground 12 in 300 mm
Wheelbase (L4) 48 in 1.22 m Aspiration Natural

Spoil discharge reach, min to max (N) 17-20 in 435- 510 mm Number of cylinders 3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM @ 2,600 RPM Blade drop, below ground 8 in 200 mm

Tread (W4) 46 in 1.17 m Displacement 142 in³ 2.3 L (TIER 4) Swing angle, max

Ground drive pump capacity 31.5 gpm 119 l/min Left/right 28°
Ground clearance, min (standard tire) 7 in 180 mm Bore 3.7 in 94 mm
Ground drive pump relief pressure 3,650 psi 252 bar Tilt angle
Ground clearance, min (optional tire) 8.5 in 215 mm Stroke 4.4 in 112 mm
Attachment drive Up/down 11°
POWER (TIER 4) Manufacturer’s gross power rating 42.2 hp 31.5 kW

Engine Deutz ® D2.9 L4

Rated speed 2,300 rpm
Trencher 5,000 psi 345 bar TIRES/PRESSURE
Plow/saw 3,750 psi 259 bar 26 x 12-12, 4-ply bar lug 1,780 lb @ 20 psi 807 kg @ 1.40 bar
Fuel Emissions compliance EPA Tier 4i EU Stage IIIA
Diesel
Attachment pump capacity
POWER TRAIN
31.5 gpm 119 l/min 29 x 12.50-15, 8-ply bar lug (optional) 2,150 lb @ 30 psi 975 kg @ 2.07 bar
Cooling medium Water

Injection Direct Ground drive transmission Hydrostatic drive, infinitely variable from
Auxiliary pump capacity 11.5 gpm 44 l/min
NOISE LEVEL
zero to maximum, foot-pedal and hand-lever Auxiliary pump relief pressure 2,100 psi 145 bar Operator
Aspiration Natural operated speed/direction control 96 dBA sound pressure per ISO 6394

Number of cylinders 4
Differentials Dana Model 44, limited slip;
Dana Model 60, limited slip
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM @ 2,300 RPM (TIER 4I) Exterior 108 dBA sound power per ISO 6393

Displacement 177 in³ 2.9 L Parking brake Disc, hand-operated

Ground drive pump capacity 29.3 gpm 111 l/min
BATTERY
Ground drive pump relief pressure 3,750 psi 258 bar
Bore 3.6 in 92 mm Service brake Ground drive speed/direction control brakes Group 26/26R/70
machine hydraulically when moved to neutral
Attachment drive
Stroke 4.3 in 110 mm position SAE reserve capacity rating 165 min

Attachment drive transmission Hydrostatic, lever operated, speed infinitely Trencher 5,000 psi 345 bar
Manufacturer’s gross power rating 48.8 hp 36.4 kW Cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C) 850 amps
variable from zero to maximum forward with
limited stroke reverse Plow/saw 3,750 psi 259 bar
Rated speed 2,600 rpm Auxiliary power outlet 12V, 5 amps
Trencher drive transmission Hydrostatic Attachment pump capacity
Emissions compliance 29.3 gpm 111 l/min
EPA Tier 4 EU Stage IIIA
* Dimensions are based on H313 attachment and shortest roller boom length, 26 x
Auxiliary pump capacity 10.2 gpm 39 l/min
12-12 standard tire and wheel, and 12-inch pivot.
Auxiliary pump relief pressure
** Operating weight based on H313 attachment, longest roller boom, heaviest chain,
2,500 psi 172 bar
175-lb operator, and 26 x 12-12 tires.

Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact

measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to
selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown.
 P A R T S , A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P O R T :

DIGGING SYSTEMS
Replacing worn digging system components is essential to maintaining maximum

productivity from your trencher. See your dealer for genuine Ditch Witch chain, specially

manufactured headshaft sprockets and digging teeth, which are designed to work together

as a system to provide unparalleled trenching performance.

PARTS
Tires, O-ring kits, decals, paint, filters, hydraulic cylinder kits, belts, and many other

accessories and replacement parts are available at your local Ditch Witch dealership,

where you’ll also find expert advice that comes from years of experience in the

underground construction industry.

SERVICE
Your Ditch Witch dealership offers professional service technicians who are

extensively trained in every aspect of Ditch Witch equipment maintenance

and repair. Ask a service representative about our Orange Armor ® Planned

Maintenance program, a schedule of maintenance at factory-suggested

intervals that keeps your equipment in peak operating condition.

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