Ditch Witch RT Line User Manual
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RT12/RT16/RT20/RT24 Operator’s Manual
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RT20 and RT24
CMW
General
Ditch Witch model RT24, self-propelled, hydrostatic, pedestrian, skid steered, two-wheel drive, rigid frame,
chain-type trencher.
Operational
U.S.
Metric
Vehicle speeds
Equipped with 18” tires:
Maximum transit forward
243 fpm
74 m/min
Maximum transit reverse
97 fpm
30 m/min
Equipped with tracks:
Maximum transit forward
169 fpm
51 m/min
Maximum transit reverse
68 fpm
21 m/min
Digging chain speed at 3600 rpm
420 fpm
12/m/min
Spoils handling (single, open-end auger):
Outer diameter
17 in
432 mm
Inner diameter
4 in
101 mm
Length
8.75 in
222 mm
Operating weight, maximum (with 33,000-lb [14 969-kg] test, 8” two-pitch
cup-tooth digging chain on 48” boom, RotoWitch, backfill blade, 3 tower
weights, tracks, trench cleaner, and low frame weight)
1601 lb
726 kg
Operating weight, minimum (with 33,000-lb [14 969-kg] test, 4.4” two-
pitch digging chain on 24” roller boom, and 18” tires)
1079 lb
489 kg
Power
U.S.
Metric
RT20 Engine: Honda GX630
RT24Engine: Honda GX690
Fuel: gasoline
Cooling medium: air
Number of cylinders: two
Displacement
42 in
3
688 cm
3
Bore
3.1 in
78 mm
Stroke
2.8 in
72 mm
RT24: Manufacturer’s net power rating
22.3 hp
16.6 kW
RT20: Manufacturer’s net power rating
20.8 hp
15.5 kW