Intended use, Equipment modification, Rt45 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch RT45 User Manual
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RT45 Operator’s Manual
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Intended Use
CMW
®
Intended Use
The RT45 is a riding trencher designed to install buried service lines of various sizes using a variety of
Ditch Witch
®
attachments.
The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction
work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your Ditch
Witch dealer.
Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.
The RT45 should be used with genuine Ditch Witch chain, teeth, and sprockets. It should be operated,
serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted with the
relevant safety procedures.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
Attachment
Max. width/diameter
Max. depth
H313 trencher
12 in (305 mm)
63 in (1.6 m)
H314 trencher, center
12 in (305 mm)
52 in (1.3 m)
H314 trencher, offset
8 in (200 mm)
52 in (1.3 m)
H331 plow
3 in (76 mm)
24 in (610 mm)
H350 combo
trencher
8 in (200 mm)
42 in (1.1 m)
plow
3 in (76 mm)
24 in (610 mm)
H342 saw
5 in (130 mm)
18 in (455 mm)
A323 backhoe
18 in (460 mm)
93.2 in (2.4 m)
MT12 MicroTrencher
0.75-1.25 in (19-32 mm)
6-12.5 in (165-318 mm)