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053-1982
Issue 4.0

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  • Page 1 RT45 Operator’s Manual 053-1982 Issue 4.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1 Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location ..... . 2 Intended Use ....... 3 Equipment Modification .

  • Page 3: Serial Number Location

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 2 Serial Number Location Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. RT45 (2) and engine (1) serial numbers are located as shown. Date of manufacture Date of purchase RT45 serial number...

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3 Intended Use Intended Use The RT45 is a riding trencher designed to install buried service lines of various sizes using a variety of ® Ditch Witch attachments. Attachment Max. width/diameter Max. depth H313 trencher 12 in (305 mm) 63 in (1.6 m)

  • Page 5: Unit Components

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 4 Unit Components Unit Components 1. Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) 5. Center console 2. Right console 6. Engine compartment 3. Left console 7. Backfill blade 4. Operator’s station...

  • Page 6: Operator Orientation

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 5 Operator Orientation Operator Orientation 1. Front of unit 3. Rear of unit 2. Right of unit 4. Left of unit Right and left sides of machine are determined by facing front of unit while seated at the controls.
  • Page 7 RT45 Operator’s Manual Overview - 6...

  • Page 8: Foreword

    If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
  • Page 9 Copyright 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. , Ditch Witch and Roto Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. D640290, D640291, D640292, and...
  • Page 10 RT45 Operator’s Manual Contents - 9 Contents Overview machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual Foreword part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact...
  • Page 11 RT45 Operator’s Manual Contents - 10 Drill procedures for drilling Microtrench procedures for microtrenching Systems and Equipment chain, teeth, sprockets, and optional equipment Complete the Job procedures for backfilling and restoring the jobsite and rinsing and storing equipment Service service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement...

  • Page 12: Safety

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 11 Safety Chapter Contents Guidelines ....... . 12 Emergency Procedures .

  • Page 13: Guidelines

    Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right. • Do not operate unit where flammable gas may be present. • Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use. • Complete the equipment checklist located at www.ditchwitch.com/resources/safety.

  • Page 14: Emergency Procedures

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 13 Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. 274-050 Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have been taken.

  • Page 15: If An Electric Line Is Damaged

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 14 Emergency Procedures If an Electric Line is Damaged If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are on drilling unit or bonded equipment, DO NOT MOVE. Remain on drilling machine and take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

  • Page 16: If A Gas Line Is Damaged

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 15 Emergency Procedures If a Gas Line is Damaged Fire or explosion possible. Fumes could ignite and cause burns. No smoking, no flame, no spark. 275-419 (2P) Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.

  • Page 17: If A Fiber Optic Cable Is Damaged

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 16 Emergency Procedures If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged Do not look into cut ends of fiber optic or unidentified cable. Vision damage can occur. Contact utility company. If Machine Catches on Fire Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions. The order and degree of action will depend on the situation.

  • Page 18: Safety Alert Classifications

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 17 Safety Alert Classifications Safety Alert Classifications These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions.

  • Page 19: Machine Safety Alerts

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 18 Machine Safety Alerts Machine Safety Alerts Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool or wear gloves.
  • Page 20 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 19 Machine Safety Alerts Runaway possible. Start from operator’s position only. 275-070 Fall possible. Riders can fall from machine and be injured or killed. Only operator is allowed on machine. 273-487 Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information.
  • Page 21 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 20 Attachment Safety Alerts Attachment Safety Alerts H313 Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away. 274-002 Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information.
  • Page 22 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 21 Attachment Safety Alerts H314 Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away. 274-002 Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information. 274-442 Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious...
  • Page 23 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 22 Attachment Safety Alerts H331 Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information. 274-442...
  • Page 24 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 23 Attachment Safety Alerts H350 Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Trench cave-in can cause you to fall. Stay away. 274-002 Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information. 274-442...
  • Page 25 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 24 Attachment Safety Alerts H342 Moving parts could cut off hand. Keep hands away. 275-184 Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people. Wear safety glasses and hard hat. 275-193 Moving digging teeth will cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 26 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 25 Attachment Safety Alerts MT12 Moving parts could cut off hand. Keep hands away. 275-184 Tiedown location. See Transport chapter for more information. 274-318 Lift point. See Transport chapter for more information. 274-442 Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people.
  • Page 27 RT45 Operator’s Manual Safety - 26 Attachment Safety Alerts Moving digging teeth will cause serious injury or death. Stay away. 275-443 Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool or wear gloves. 275-355 Fall possible. Riders can fall from machine and be injured or killed.

  • Page 28: Controls

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 27 Controls Chapter Contents Center Console ......28 •...

  • Page 29: Center Console

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 28 Center Console Center Console Gauges 1. Fuel gauge 3. Hourmeter 2. Voltmeter Item Description Notes 1. Fuel gauge Displays fuel level in tank. Fuel tank holds 13 gal (49 L). NOTICE: Use low sulfur or ultra low sulfur fuel only.
  • Page 30 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 29 Center Console Item Description Notes 3. Hourmeter Records engine operating Use engine operating times to time. schedule service.

  • Page 31: Indicators

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 30 Center Console Indicators 1. Engine oil pressure indicator 5. Operator presence indicator 2. Engine oil temperature indicator 6. Attachment drive neutral indicator 3. Hydraulic fluid temperature indicator 7. Ground drive neutral indicator 4. Cold start wait indicator*...
  • Page 32 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 31 Center Console Item Description Notes 2. Engine oil temperature Lights and engine shuts down If light remains on: indicator if engine oil temperature rises above 275° F (135° C). Light • Turn engine off and let it cool.
  • Page 33 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 32 Center Console Item Description Notes 6. Attachment drive Lights when attachment drive/ Part of the start interlock system. To neutral indicator direction control is in neutral. start engine: • operator must be in seat, •...

  • Page 34: Controls

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 33 Center Console Controls 1. Auxiliary outlet 4. Ignition switch 2. Drilling attachment control* 5. Ground drive foot control 3. Horn *optional Item Description Notes 1. Auxiliary outlet Provides power for other Power output is 12V, 5A...
  • Page 35 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 34 Center Console Item Description Notes 2. Drilling attachment To rotate clockwise, press NOTICE: Always rotate clockwise control top. during drilling and backreaming. Rotate counterclockwise only to To rotate counterclockwise, dislodge a dry bore bit or reamer that press bottom.

  • Page 36: Right Fender

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 35 Right Fender Right Fender Tractor Controls 1. Ground drive speed/direction control 4. Backfill blade tilt control* 2. Rear steer indicator* 5. Rear steer control* 3. Backfill blade control 6. Throttle *optional...
  • Page 37 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 36 Right Fender Item Description Notes 1. Ground drive speed/ To go forward, push. Control does not automatically return direction control to neutral position when released. To go backward, pull. To go faster in either direction, move farther from center.
  • Page 38 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 37 Right Fender Item Description Notes 4. Backfill blade tilt To tilt right side of blade control down, push. To tilt left side of blade down, pull. c00ic253h.eps 5. Rear steer control To turn rear wheels right,...

  • Page 39: Trencher Controls

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 38 Right Fender Trencher Controls Note: Control configuration with rear steer option is shown in main illustration. Control configuration without rear steer is shown in balloon. 1. Trencher slide control* 3. Backfill blade tilt/trencher slide selector* 2.
  • Page 40 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 39 Right Fender Item Description Notes 2. Boom lift control To lower, push. To raise, pull. 3. Backfill blade tilt/ To control backfill blade tilt, trencher slide selector push. To control trencher slide, pull. c00ic263h.eps...

  • Page 41: Plow Controls

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 40 Right Fender Plow Controls Note: Control configuration with rear steer option is shown in main illustration. Control configuration without rear steer is shown in balloon. 1. Plow swing control 3. Backfill blade tilt/plow swing selector 2.
  • Page 42 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 41 Right Fender Item Description Notes 2. Plow lift control To raise, pull. To lower, push. c00ic204h.eps 3. Backfill blade tilt/plow To control backfill blade tilt, Use when optional 6-way backfill swing selector push. blade is installed.

  • Page 43: Combo Controls

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 42 Right Fender Combo Controls Note: Control configuration with rear steer option is shown in main illustration. Control configuration without rear steer is shown in balloon. 1. Trencher/Plow lift control 2. Trencher/plow select control Item...
  • Page 44 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 43 Right Fender Item Description Notes 2. Trencher/plow select To select plow, push. control To select trencher, pull.

  • Page 45: Saw Controls

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 44 Right Fender Saw Controls Note: Control configuration with rear steer option is shown in main illustration. Control configuration without rear steer is shown in balloon. 1. Saw swing control 3. Backfill blade tilt/saw swing selector 2.
  • Page 46 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 45 Right Fender Item Description Notes 2. Saw lift control To lower, push. To raise, pull. 3. Backfill blade tilt/saw To control backfill blade tilt, swing selector push. To control saw swing, pull. c00ic264h.eps...

  • Page 47: Microtrench Controls

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 46 Right Fender Microtrencher Controls Tractor 1. Traverse (slide) control 3. Lift control 2. Level control 4. Backfill blade tilt / Traverse selector Item Description Notes 1. Traverse (slide) control To slide microtrencher right, push.
  • Page 48 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 47 Right Fender Item Description Notes 2. Level control To lower rear of microtrencher, push. To raise rear of microtrencher, pull. 3. Lift control To lower, push. To raise, pull. 4. Backfill blade tilt /...
  • Page 49 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 48 Right Fender MT12 MicroTrencher Attachment 1. Swing lock handle 3. Bubble level 2. Manual tilt adjustment 4. Level indicator Item Description Notes 1. Saw swing lock handle To lock, move handle toward Operate with microtrencher locked in tractor.
  • Page 50 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 49 Right Fender Item Description Notes 3. Bubble level Displays left-to-right Use manual tilt adjustment and microtrencher angle. bubble level together to adjust microtrencher to match jobsite conditions. See “Adjust Tilt” on page 117. 4. Level indicator...

  • Page 51: Left Fender

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 50 Left Fender Left Fender 1. Parking brake 3. Attachment speed/direction control 2. Work light switch* * optional Item Description Notes 1. Parking brake To set, pull. To release, push. c00ic268h.eps...
  • Page 52 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 51 Left Fender Item Description Notes 2. Work light switch To turn on, press top. To turn off, press bottom. 3. Attachment speed/ To rotate attachment forward Control does not return to neutral direction control or to start plow vibrator box, when released.

  • Page 53: Seat

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 52 Seat Seat 1. Seat belt 2. Seat slide control Item Description Notes 1. Seat belt To fasten, insert latch into buckle. Adjust until seat belt is low and tight. To release, lift top of buckle.

  • Page 54: Backhoe Console

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 53 Backhoe Console Backhoe Console t14om073h.eps 1. Remote throttle 7. Seat latch 2. Boom/Swing control 8. Neutral switch (standard) or Remote ground drive control (optional) 3. Left stabilizer control 9. Mechanical stow lock control 4. Right stabilizer control 10.
  • Page 55 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 54 Backhoe Console Item Description Notes 1. Remote throttle To increase engine speed, push. To decrease engine speed, pull. 2. Boom/Swing control To swing boom left, move left. Control can perform more than one action at a time. By “feathering” the...
  • Page 56 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 55 Backhoe Console Item Description Notes 6. Remote engine stop Stops engine immediately. IMPORTANT: switch • Except in an emergency, move throttle to idle before using stop switch. • For normal engine shutdown, use ignition switch.
  • Page 57 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 56 Backhoe Console Item Description Notes 10. Work light switch To turn on, press right. To turn off, press left.

  • Page 58: Engine

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 57 Engine Engine 1. Air filter restriction indicator 2. Battery disconnect switch Item Description Notes 1. Air filter restriction When restriction indicator For more information, See “Check Air indicator reaches the red zone, change Filter Restriction Indicator” on air filter.
  • Page 59 RT45 Operator’s Manual Controls - 58 Engine Item Description Notes 2. Battery disconnect To disconnect, move switch switch so that indicator points left. To connect, move switch so that indicator points right.

  • Page 60: Operation Overview

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Operation Overview - 59 Operation Overview Chapter Contents Planning........60 Trenching.

  • Page 61: Planning

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Operation Overview - 60 Planning Planning 1. Gather information about jobsite. See page 64. 2. Inspect jobsite. See page 65. 3. Classify jobsite. See page 66. 4. Select chain and teeth to match your soil type, if necessary. See page 126.

  • Page 62: Sawing

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Operation Overview - 61 Sawing Sawing 1. Start unit. See page 70. 2. Position tractor and controls. See page 94. 3. Begin sawing. See page 97. 4. Complete the installation. See page 97. 5. Backfill the trench. See page 132.

  • Page 63: Digging With Backhoe

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Operation Overview - 62 Digging with Backhoe Digging with Backhoe 1. Start unit. See page 70. 2. Set stabilizers and unstow backhoe. See page 100. 3. Excavate. See page 101. 4. Stow backhoe properly. See page 102.

  • Page 64: Prepare

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 63 Prepare Chapter Contents Gather Information ......64 • Review Job Plan ......... . 64 •...

  • Page 65: Gather Information

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 64 Gather Information Gather Information A successful job begins before you dig. The first step in planning is reviewing information already available about the job and jobsite. Review Job Plan Review blueprints or other plans. Check for information about existing or planned structures, elevations, or proposed work that may be taking place at the same time.

  • Page 66: Inspect Site

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 65 Inspect Site Inspect Site Inspect jobsite before transporting equipment. Check for the following: • changes in elevation such as hills or other open trenches • obstacles such as buildings, railroad crossings, or streams •...

  • Page 67: Classify Jobsite

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 66 Classify Jobsite Classify Jobsite Inspect Jobsite • Follow U.S. Department of Labor regulations on excavating and trenching (Part 1926, Subpart P) and other similar regulations. • Contact your local One-Call (811 in USA) or the One-Call referral number (888-258-0808 in USA and Canada) to have underground utilities located before digging.

  • Page 68: Apply Precautions

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 67 Classify Jobsite Apply Precautions Once classified, precautions appropriate for jobsite must be taken. Electric Jobsite Precautions Use one or both of these methods. • Expose line by careful hand digging or soft excavation. •...

  • Page 69: Check Supplies And Prepare Equipment

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 68 Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment Supplies • fuel • keys • personal protective equipment, such as hard hat and safety glasses Fluid Levels • fuel • hydraulic fluid •...

  • Page 70: Drive

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Drive - 69 Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit ....... . . 70 Drive .
  • Page 71 RT45 Operator’s Manual Drive - 70 Start Unit Start Unit Before operating tractor, read engine manufacturer’s starting and operating instructions. Follow instructions for new engine break-in. Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake.
  • Page 72 RT45 Operator’s Manual Drive - 71 Start Unit 1. Fasten and adjust seat belt. 2. Check that ground drive control and attachment speed/direction control are in neutral. 3. Move throttle to idle. 4. Verify that parking brake is engaged. 5. Turn ignition switch to the run position (key on, engine off). Cold start wait indicator will light (if equipped).
  • Page 73 RT45 Operator’s Manual Drive - 72 Drive Drive Moving traffic – hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result. Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs. To help avoid injury: • Drive carefully in congested areas. Know machine’s clearance and turning radius.

  • Page 74: Transport

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 73 Transport Chapter Contents Lift ........74 •...

  • Page 75: Lift

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 74 Lift Lift Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away. Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake.

  • Page 76: Procedure

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 75 Lift Procedure Tractor This machine is not configured for lifting. If the machine must be lifted, load machine into a container or onto a platform appropriate for lifting. See “Specifications” on page 175 for size and weight of machine.
  • Page 77 RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 76 Lift H350 Combo Use crane capable of supporting the equipment's size and weight. See page 184 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting. NOTICE: Do not lift tractor with installed attachment. t28om089h.eps t28om090h.eps...
  • Page 78 RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 77 Lift Reel Carrier Use crane capable of supporting the equipment's size and weight. See page 184 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting. NOTICE: • Do not lift reel carrier with reel installed. •...

  • Page 79: Tie Down

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 78 Tie Down Tie Down Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 Points Tiedown points are identified by tiedown decals. Securing to trailer at other points is unsafe and can damage machinery.

  • Page 80: Haul

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 79 Haul Haul Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 To help avoid injury: • Read trailer operator’s manual before loading or transporting your machine. Incorrectly loaded machine can slip or cause trailer sway.
  • Page 81 RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 80 Haul Load Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away. To help avoid injury: • Attach trailer to tow vehicle before loading or unloading.
  • Page 82 RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 81 Haul Unload Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away. To help avoid injury: • Attach trailer to tow vehicle before loading or unloading.

  • Page 83: Tow

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Transport - 82 Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 Under normal conditions, tractor should not be towed. If tractor becomes disabled and towing is necessary: • Do not tow for more than 200 yd (180 m).

  • Page 84: Trench

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Trench - 83 Trench Chapter Contents Setup ........84...
  • Page 85 To help avoid injury: Use attachments or counterweights to make front and rear loads balance when all ® attachments are raised. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods.
  • Page 86 RT45 Operator’s Manual Trench - 85 Operation Operation Use breathing protection when exposed to silica dust. 270-4952 Electric shock will cause death or serious injury. Stay away. 274-049 To help avoid injury: Expose lines by hand before digging. Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution.
  • Page 87 RT45 Operator’s Manual Trench - 86 Operation 1. Lower backfill blade to reduce shock when trenching begins. 2. If necessary, adjust throttle to low idle. 3. Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE. NOTICE: Always start trenching with attachment speed set at low. If soil conditions permit optimum digging at higher speeds, select high.

  • Page 88: Plow

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Plow - 87 Plow Chapter Contents Setup ........88 •...

  • Page 89: Setup

    273-475 To help avoid injury: Use attachments or counterweights to make front and rear loads balance when ® all attachments are raised. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment. NOTICE: Do not operate vibrator unless plow is in the ground.

  • Page 90: Position Tractor

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Plow - 89 Setup Position Tractor IMPORTANT: If material must be at a constant depth, dig starting and target trenches. 1. Fasten and adjust seat belt. 2. Start tractor. See page 70 for start-up procedures. 3. Drive to starting point. Move in line with planned trench. See page 72 for operating procedures.
  • Page 91 RT45 Operator’s Manual Plow - 90 Setup To Feed Product 1. Remove cable guide. 2. Feed cable through tube from top to bottom. 3. Replace cable guide and tighten fasteners. 4. Secure cable.

  • Page 92: Operation

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Plow - 91 Operation Operation Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away. Electric shock will cause death or serious injury. Stay away. 274-049 To help avoid injury: Expose lines by hand before digging. Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution Read operator’s manual.
  • Page 93 RT45 Operator’s Manual Plow - 92 Operation Start Plowing 1. Fasten and adjust seat belt. 2. Start tractor. 3. Adjust throttle to low idle. 4. Check that ground drive control is in neutral. 5. Lower reel carrier to lowest position possible, if equipped.

  • Page 94: Saw

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Saw - 93 Chapter Contents Setup ........94 •...

  • Page 95: Setup

    To help avoid injury: Use attachments or counterweights to make front and rear loads balance when all ® attachments are raised. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods.

  • Page 96: Before First Use And After Replacing Bits

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Saw - 95 Setup Before First Use and After Replacing Bits Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 To help avoid injury: Unless otherwise instructed, all service should be performed with tractor off.

  • Page 97: Operation

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Saw - 96 Operation Operation Use breathing protection when exposed to silica dust. 270-4952 Electric shock will cause death or serious injury. Stay away. 274-049 To help avoid injury: Expose lines by hand before digging. Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution.

  • Page 98: Start Sawing

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Saw - 97 Operation Start Sawing IMPORTANT: • Before operating saw, check bits for free rotation. Tap bits lightly with a hammer and turn by hand. If bits are stuck, remove and clean packed soil from bit block.
  • Page 99 RT45 Operator’s Manual Saw - 98 Operation...

  • Page 100: Backhoe

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Backhoe - 99 Backhoe Chapter Contents Setup ........100 Operation .
  • Page 101 RT45 Operator’s Manual Backhoe - 100 Setup Setup 1. Move attachment speed/direction control to neutral position. 2. Move ground drive control to neutral position. 3. Engage parking brake if not on level ground. 4. Lower rear attachment to 6” (150 mm) above ground.
  • Page 102 RT45 Operator’s Manual Backhoe - 101 Operation Operation NOTICE: Hydraulic functions will be disconnected if operator leaves the backhoe seat. Use boom/swing control and bucket/dipper control to dig hole or trench. • Keep dipper and boom at right angles as much as possible for maximum power.
  • Page 103 RT45 Operator’s Manual Backhoe - 102 Operation Stow IMPORTANT: Before returning to tractor operator station, raise stabilizers, return remote throttle to low idle, and stow and lock boom. 1. When hole or trench is complete, lift boom while keeping dipper pointed at ground.
  • Page 104 RT45 Operator’s Manual Backhoe - 103 4. Raise stabilizers. 5. Return remote throttle to low idle. 6. Rotate seat into stowed position and engage seat lock (shown).
  • Page 105 RT45 Operator’s Manual Backhoe - 104...

  • Page 106: Drill

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Drill - 105 Drill Chapter Contents Drilling Attachment ......106 Prepare Jobsite and Equipment ... . . 107 •...

  • Page 107: Drilling Attachment

    ® • Use a guide to align drill rod when starting a bore. Guides are available from your Ditch Witch dealership. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.

  • Page 108: Prepare Jobsite And Equipment

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Drill - 107 Prepare Jobsite and Equipment Prepare Jobsite and Equipment Approach Trench (1) 1. Mark path where you intend to drill. 2. Dig an approach trench (1) along the intended bore path. IMPORTANT: The approach trench should be at least: •...

  • Page 109: Drill Rod And Equipment

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Drill - 108 Prepare Jobsite and Equipment Drill Rod and Equipment 1. Assemble at least 20’ (6 m), but not more than 30’ (9 m), of drill rod. NOTICE: More than 10-15’ (3-4.5 m) of drill rod out of the trench increases the tendency of drill rod to bend.

  • Page 110: Drill

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Drill - 109 Drill Drill EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Release drilling control and turn ignition switch to STOP. 1. Start tractor’s engine and begin clockwise (forward) rotation. 2. Slowly advance tractor while maintaining clockwise rotation. NOTICE: • Drilling too quickly causes bit to drift off course and may bend drill rod. After bore path is established, speed may be slightly increased.

  • Page 111: Using Drill String Guide

    Use drill string guide to align drill string as it enters the soil. When using drill string guide, follow these guidelines: • Use only approved Ditch Witch drill string guide (p/n 179-737). • Stand only on the left side of the approach trench.

  • Page 112: Add Rod

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Drill - 111 Add Rod Add Rod IMPORTANT: It is recommended that a helper be used to add drill rod. 1. Use control to stop drilling attachment. 2. Use ground drive controls to back up unit 6” (150 mm) to loosen drill rod in ground.

  • Page 113: Disassemble Joints

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Drill - 112 Disassemble Joints Disassemble Joints 1. Press tab through hole in female side of joint (1) using special tool or screwdriver. 2. Pull rods apart (2).

  • Page 114: Microtrench

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 113 Microtrenching Chapter Contents Setup ........114 •...

  • Page 115: Setup

    NOTICE: Use attachments or counterweights to make front and rear loads balance when all ® attachments are raised. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods.

  • Page 116: Before First Use And After Replacing Bits

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 115 Setup Before First Use and After Replacing Bits Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 To help avoid injury: Perform all service with tractor off and parking brake set, unless otherwise instructed.

  • Page 117: Normal Use

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 116 Setup Normal Use 1. Fasten and adjust seat belt. 2. Start tractor. See page 70 for start-up procedures. 3. Raise microtrencher and drive to starting point. Move in line with planned trench. See page 72 for correct driving procedures.
  • Page 118 RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 117 Setup Adjust Tilt IMPORTANT: Microtrenching requires good contact between the microtrencher frame and the surface being cut. Use lift control, level control, and manual tilt to adjust microtrencher to match jobsite conditions. 1. Lower microtrencher and turn off tractor.
  • Page 119 RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 118 Setup Prepare Spoils Removal Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 To help avoid injury: Do not operate without blade cover and chutes or chute plates installed.
  • Page 120 RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 119 Setup Position Alignment Guide 1. Mark intended trench path with paint. 2. Attach chain to backfill blade. 3. Adjust backfill blade until chain is in line with microtrencher blade. 4. Monitor chain periodically while trenching to ensure chain follows paint line during operation.

  • Page 121: Operation

    273-475 NOTICE: Use attachments or counterweights to make front and rear loads balance when all ® attachments are raised. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment. Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people. Wear hard hat and safety glasses.

  • Page 122: Begin Trenching

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 121 Operation IMPORTANT: • Before operating microtrencher, check bits for free rotation. Tap bits lightly and turn by hand. If bits are stuck, remove and clean packed soil from bit block. • Work slowly and carefully.

  • Page 123: Stop Trenching

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 122 Operation 6. Raise backfill blade. 7. Release parking brake. 8. Use ground drive control to set trenching speed. NOTICE: • Do not attempt to trench a radius smaller than 40’ (12.2 m). Serious damage to microtrencher and/or blade may result.

  • Page 124: Microtrenching With A Trench Cleaner

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 123 Operation Using a Trench Cleaner Use the correct trench cleaner for your blade. Two trench cleaners are available: one for blades 1” (25 mm) or less and one for blades wider than 1” (25 mm).
  • Page 125 RT45 Operator’s Manual Microtrenching - 124 Operation...

  • Page 126: Systems And Equipment

    RT45 Tractor ........

  • Page 127: Chain, Teeth, And Sprockets

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Systems and Equipment - 126 Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets Chain and Tooth Maintenance • Always replace sprockets at the same time you replace the digging chain. Sprockets and chain are designed to work together. Replacing one without the other will cause premature wear of the new part.

  • Page 128: Chain Selection

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Systems and Equipment - 127 Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets Chain Selection These charts are meant as a guideline only. No one chain type works well in all conditions. See your Ditch ® Witch dealer for soil conditions and chain recommendations for your area. Ask for the latest Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets Parts Catalog.

  • Page 129: Optional Equipment

    12” (305 mm), 18” (457 mm), and 24” (610 mm) reel carrier designed to fit your Ditch Witch equipment and speed cable installation stabilize the plow for more constant depth bullet allow a larger cavity for the material being installed...

  • Page 130: H342 Saw

    ® block repair jig available from your Ditch Witch dealer and an E7018 or equivalent A323 Backhoe...

  • Page 131: Counterweights

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Systems and Equipment - 130 Counterweighting Counterweighting Attachment Counterweight required H313 trencher one wheel weight per each 26” front tire + 200 lb (91 kg) TBS in each front tire two wheel weights per each 29” front tire + 200 lb (91 kg) TBS in each front tire...

  • Page 132: Complete The Job

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Complete the Job - 131 Complete the Job Chapter Contents Restore Jobsite ......132 •...
  • Page 133 RT45 Operator’s Manual Complete the Job - 132 Restore Jobsite Restore Jobsite After product is installed, return spoils to the trench with backfill blade. Backfilling 1. Position unit at end of trench, several feet from spoils. Aim tractor at outer edge of spoils.

  • Page 134: Service

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 133 Service Chapter Contents Service Precautions ..... . . 134 Lubrication Overview ..... . 135 Recommended Lubricants/Service Key .

  • Page 135: Service Precautions

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 134 Service Precautions Service Precautions Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls. Your safety is at stake. 273-475 To help avoid injury: • Perform all service with engine off unless otherwise instructed. •...

  • Page 136: Lubrication Overview

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 135 Lubrication Overview Lubrication Overview...

  • Page 137: Recommended Lubricants/Service Key

    Check condition Filter Change, replace, adjust, service or test Proper lubrication and maintenance protects Ditch Witch equipment from damage and failure. Service intervals listed are for minimum requirements. In extreme conditions, service machine more frequently. ® Use only genuine Ditch Witch parts, filters, approved lubricants, TJC, and approved coolants to maintain warranty.

  • Page 138: Engine Oil Selection Chart

    Biodiesel blends up to 5% (B%) are approved for use in this unit. The fuel used must meet the specifications for diesel fuel shown above. Extra attention is needed when using biodiesel, especially when ® operating in cold weather or storing fuel. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer or the engine manufacturer for more information.

  • Page 139: 10 Hour

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 138 10 Hour 10 Hour Location Task Notes TRACTOR Check engine oil level Check hydraulic fluid level and reservoir breather cap Check oil cooler Check hydraulic hoses Check inflatable tire pressure and lugnuts (if equipped) 20-30 psi (1.4-2.1 bar)
  • Page 140 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 139 10 Hour Tractor Check Engine Oil Level While engine oil is warm, check oil level at dipstick (1) every 10 hours. Add DEO at fill (2) as necessary to keep oil level at highest line on dipstick.
  • Page 141 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 140 10 Hour Check Hydraulic Hoses Fluid or air pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. To help avoid injury: • Before disconnecting a hydraulic line, turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure.
  • Page 142 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 141 10 Hour Check Tires Inflatable Tires Check tire pressure every 10 hours. Use water- rinsable air gauge if tire ballast is used. Tire option Maximum pressure 26 x 12.00-12 4-ply bar lug 20 psi (1.4 bar) 29 x 12.50-15 4-ply bar lug...
  • Page 143 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 142 10 Hour Check Air Filter Restriction Indicator Check air filter restriction indicator every 10 hours. Change air filter elements when air filter restriction indicator reaches the red zone. NOTICE: Only open the air filter canister when air restriction is indicated.
  • Page 144 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 143 10 Hour Trencher Lube Trencher Tail Roller Remove plug, wipe zerk clean and lube every 10 hours with MPG. Lube Trencher Pivot Wipe three zerks clean and lube every 10 hours with MPG. •...
  • Page 145 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 144 10 Hour Lube Trencher Auger Bearings and Sleeve Wipe four zerks clean and lube every 10 hours with MPG every 10 hours. Check Trencher Mounting Bolts Check bolts every 10 hours. Tighten to 200 ft•lb...
  • Page 146 10 Hour Check Digging Chain Check teeth (1) for wear every 10 hours. Replace ® worn teeth, using Ditch Witch replacement parts and maintaining original tooth pattern. Check chain every 10 hours. Replace worn or broken chains. If sidebars (2) are bent or loose on chain pins (3), chain spacers should be used to join sidebars.
  • Page 147 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 146 10 Hour Roller Boom with Adjusting Screw With boom horizontal, measure distance from bottom of boom to chain (3). When properly adjusted, distance should be 1.5-2” (40-50 mm). Adjust tension by tightening or loosening adjustment screw (1) and jam nut (2).
  • Page 148 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 147 10 Hour Plow Clean Feed Tube Clean feed tube every 10 hours. Oil if necessary. Check Plow Arm Pins and Bushings Check plow arm pins and bushings every 10 hours. Replace bushings at first sign of wear.
  • Page 149 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 148 10 Hour Check Plow Vibrator Oil Level Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool or wear gloves. 275-355 (2-P), 273-423 (2-P) Check plow vibrator oil level every 10 hours. With vibrator horizontal, oil should be halfway up sight...
  • Page 150 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 149 10 Hour Clean Saw Clean saw every 10 hours. Wash bolts and mounting blocks with high-pressure water. Check Bits Check bits every 10 hours. Clean and check bits for free rotation. If bits are stuck, remove and clean packed soil from retaining ring.
  • Page 151 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 150 10 Hour Microtrencher Inspect Slide Plate Inspect side plate for wear every 10 hours. Replace as needed. Inspect Spoils Deflectors If not using a vacuum system for spoils removal, inspect spoils deflectors inside microtrencher frame every 10 hours.

  • Page 152: 100' (30.5 M)

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 151 100’ (30.5 m) 100’ (30.5 m) Inspect Microtrencher Blade and Bits Remove blade cover and inspect blade and bits for wear every 100’ (30.5 m), or when performance declines. Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool.
  • Page 153 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 152 100’ (30.5 m) To replace bits: 1. Drive out roll pin and remove old bit. 2. Install new bit into holder and drive in new roll pin. Wear Bars / Hard-Surface Material Use gauge (shown, p/n 301-1507) to check thickness of wear bars/hard-surface material on blade.

  • Page 154: 50 Hour

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 153 50 Hour 50 Hour Location Task Notes TRACTOR Clean oil cooler Check belt tension Lube backfill blade swing TRENCHER/ Lube frame slide COMBO Lube lift cylinders Clean Oil Cooler Clean oil cooler/radiator with compressed air or spray wash every 50 hours of operation.
  • Page 155 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 154 50 Hour Lube Backfill Blade Swing Lube zerk with 2-3 shots of MPG every 50 hours. Trencher Lube Frame Slide Lube frame slide with MPG every 50 hours. Lube Lift Cylinders Lube lift cylinders with MPG every 50 hours. Lube...

  • Page 156: 100 Hour

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 155 100 Hour 100 Hour Location Task Notes MICRO- Lube manual tilt adjustment TRENCHER Lube Manual Tilt Adjustment Lube two zerks on manual tilt adjustment with MPG every 100 hours.

  • Page 157: 500 Hour

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 156 500 Hour 500 Hour Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change engine oil and filter Change primary fuel filter Change hydraulic filter Check differential oil Check gearbox oil Lube cross and bearings Lube universal joints PLOW/...
  • Page 158 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 157 500 Hour Change Primary Fuel Filter Change primary fuel filter every 500 hours. Change Hydraulic Filter Change hydraulic filter every 500 hours. Check Differential Oil Level Check oil level at fill plug every 500 hours. Add...
  • Page 159 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 158 500 Hour Check Gearbox Oil Level Check oil level at check plug (2) every 500 hours. Add MPL at fill (1) as needed. Lube Cross and Bearings Lube zerks with 2-3 shots of MPG every 500 hours.
  • Page 160 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 159 500 Hour Plow Change Plow Vibrator Oil Change plow vibrator oil every 500 hours. To change: Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool. To help avoid injury: Do not drain oil from plow vibrator when hot.

  • Page 161: 1000 Hour

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 160 1000 Hour 1000 Hour Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change differential oil Change ground drive gearbox oil Change hydraulic fluid and filter Change Differential Oil Change differential oil every 1000 hours. To change: 1. Remove cover and drain oil.
  • Page 162 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 161 1000 Hour Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter Change hydraulic oil and filter every 1000 hours. To change: 1. Remove drain plug (2). 2. Drain fluid and replace plug. 3. Change filter. See “Change Hydraulic Filter”...

  • Page 163: As Needed

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 162 As Needed As Needed Location Task Notes TRACTOR Adjust parking brake Check battery Charge battery Inspect seat belt TRENCHER Replace digging chain and teeth PLOW Replace sod cutter and blade Replace plow blade pins and bushings...
  • Page 164 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 163 As Needed Check Battery Check battery as needed. Keep battery clean and terminals free of corrosion. To clean: 1. Turn battery disconnect switch, if equipped, to the off position. 2. Ensure that no ignition sources are near batteries.
  • Page 165 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 164 As Needed Charge Battery Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur. Follow directions carefully. To help avoid injury: • Use a single 12V maximum source for charging. Do not connect to rapid chargers or dual batteries.
  • Page 166 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 165 As Needed Charging Procedure (Engine Off) 1. Park service vehicle close to disabled equipment but do not allow vehicles to touch. Engage parking brake in both vehicles. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position in both vehicles, and turn off all electrical loads. Disconnect the machine controller.
  • Page 167 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 166 As Needed Inspect Seat Belt Check seat belt and mounting hardware as needed. Inspect the webbing, buckle and latch, retractor, and mounting hardware. Buckle and Latch Check that the buckle and latch (1) are not broken or corroded.
  • Page 168 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 167 As Needed Trencher Replace Digging Chain Visually check digging chains for wear on rollers and sidebars (2). Check pins (3) and bushing wear by measuring distance between chain pins and comparing it with a new chain. Also check digging teeth (1).
  • Page 169 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 168 As Needed 8. Loop cable through links nearest connector pin. Fluid pressure could pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay away. To help avoid injury: • Service digging boom grease cylinder only while standing on opposite side of boom.
  • Page 170 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 169 As Needed To install chain: 1. Lay chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward unit. Loop cable through end links. 2. Fasten and adjust seatbelt. 3. Start tractor. See page 70 for start-up procedures.
  • Page 171 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 170 As Needed Plow Replace Sod Cutter and Blade Replace worn sod cutter and plow blade as needed. Replace Plow Blade Pins and Bushings Check plow blade pins and bushings for wear and replace as needed.
  • Page 172 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 171 As Needed Backhoe Replace Pins and Bushings Replace pins (1) and bushings (2) when worn or damaged.
  • Page 173 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 172 As Needed Microtrencher Hot parts may cause burns. Do not touch until cool. 273-423 To help avoid injury: Do not touch hot blade and bits. Change Blade 1. Start tractor, position microtrencher slightly above ground, then shut down tractor.
  • Page 174 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 173 As Needed Bleed Level Cylinder Bleed air from level cylinder whenever the hydraulic hoses have been disconnected, or when excessive bounce is noticed. To bleed cylinder: 1. Remove blade (see page 172). 2. Start tractor.
  • Page 175 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service - 174 As Needed...

  • Page 176: Specifications

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 175 RT45 Tractor with H313 Trencher Specifications RT45 Tractor with H313 Trencher Dimensions * U.S. Metric Trench depth, maximum 63 in 1.6 m Angle of approach 20° 20° Angle of departure 17° 17° Trench width, minimum to maximum...
  • Page 177 12” (300-mm) pivot (except references A and B). General ® Ditch Witch model RT45 tractor, 4-wheel drive, rigid frame, hydrostatic ground drive through rubber tires, conventional 2-wheel power steering, hydrostatic attachment drive, riding tractor Operation U.S.
  • Page 178 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 177 RT45 Tractor with H313 Trencher Backfill Blade U.S. Metric Blade width 64 in 1.6 m Blade height 14 in 355 mm Lift height above ground 12 in 300 mm Blade drop below ground 8 in...
  • Page 179 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 178 RT45 Tractor with H313 Trencher Power Train Ground drive transmission: hydrostatic drive infinitely variable from zero to maximum, foot pedal and hand lever operated speed/direction control Differentials: Dana model 44 (Dana model 60 optional)
  • Page 180 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 179 RT45 Tractor with H313 Trencher Fluid Capacities U.S. Metric Fuel tank 13 gal 49 L Engine oil 6.4 qt 6.1 L Initial 8 qt 7.5 L Refill 6 qt 5.5 L Hydraulic reservoir 9.5 gal...
  • Page 181 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 180 H314 Trencher H314 Trencher Dimensions * U.S. Metric Trench depth, maximum 52 in 1.3 m Angle of departure 35° 35° Trench width, minimum to maximum Center 6-12 in 150-305 mm Offset 6-8 in 150-200 mm Boom travel down 55°...
  • Page 182 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 181 H314 Trencher Transport height 86 in 2.2 m Headshaft overhang 24.9 in 630 mm Soil discharge reach short auger 17 in 430 mm long auger 30 in 760 mm * Dimensions are based on shortest roller boom, 26 X 12.00-12 standard tire and wheel, and 12” (300- mm) pivot (except reference A).
  • Page 183 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 182 H331 Plow H331 Plow Dimensions U.S. Metric Cover depth, feed blade, maximum 24 in 610 mm Feed tube inside width, maximum 1 in 25 mm Feed tube bend ratio 4:1 or 10:1 4:1 or 10:1...
  • Page 184 Plow blades are available in 12” (305-mm), 18” (460-mm), and 24” (610-mm) blade depths. Select correct blade for the job: blades with feed tubes or pull blades. Feed tube blades are provided with 4:1 or 10:1 ® bend ratios. Check with your Ditch Witch dealer for special blade requirements.
  • Page 185 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 184 H350 Combo H350 Combo Trencher Dimensions * U.S. Metric Trench depth, maximum 42 in 1.1 m Angle of departure 33° 33° Trench width, minimum to maximum 6-8 in 150-200 mm Boom travel down 55°...
  • Page 186 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 185 H350 Combo Plow Dimensions U.S. Metric Angle of departure, transport, 18” (457-mm) blade 17° 17° Cover depth, maximum* 24 in 610 mm Plow swing angle, left 30° 30° Plow swing angle, right 20° 20°...
  • Page 187 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 186 H342 Saw H342 Saw Dimensions U.S. Metric Trench depth, maximum 18 in 455 mm Angle of approach 18° 18° Angle of departure 14° 14° Transport height, attachment 79 in 2.0 m Overall length, full depth 177 in 4.5 m...
  • Page 188 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 187 H342 Saw Not Shown U.S. Metric Ground clearance at wheel, maximum 11.8 in 300 mm Centerline trench to outside edge of unit Left 32 in 815 mm Right 32 in 815 mm Attachment width...
  • Page 189 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 188 A323 Backhoe A323 Backhoe Dimensions U.S. Metric Transport height 80.5 in 2.0 m Ground clearance 23 in 584 mm Backhoe length, stowed 60 in 1.5 m Digging depth, maximum 72 in 1.8 m Digging depth, 2’ (0.6 m) flat bottom 66 in 1.7 m...
  • Page 190 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 189 A323 Backhoe Stabilizer spread, operating 104 in 2.6 m Leveling angle 10° 10° General U.S. Metric Bucket Width 12 in 305 mm Capacity 1.1 ft 0.03 m Backhoe weight with bucket 1125 lb 511 kg Lift capacity, boom over end and swing arc, SAE* @ 48”...
  • Page 191 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 190 MT12 MicroTrencher MT12 MicroTrencher Dimensions U.S. Metric Angle of departure 19° 19° Trench depth, 1-in (25-mm) increments 6.5-12.5 in 165-318 mm Blade diameter 34 in 864 mm Attachment height, transport 68 in 1.72 m...
  • Page 192 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 191 MT12 MicroTrencher Spoils chute extension (same both sides) 8.5 in 216 mm Centerline of unit to outside left tire (28x9 solid tires) 28.5 in 725 mm Centerline of unit to end of traverse frame 29.2 in...
  • Page 193 RT45 Operator’s Manual Specifications - 192 MT12 MicroTrencher...

  • Page 194: Support

    Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame. Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of another manufacturer's parts may void warranty consideration.
  • Page 195 Subject to the limitation and exclusions herein, free replacement parts will be provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for any Ditch Witch equipment or parts manufactured by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (CMW) that fail due to a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year of first commercial use.

  • Page 198: Service Record

    RT45 Operator’s Manual Service Record - 197 Service Record Service Performed Date Hours...
  • Page 199 RT45 Operator’s Manual Service Record - 198 Service Performed Date Hours...

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