There's an easy way to remember the ideal machine for trenching 4- to 5-foot trenches: the Ditch Witch RT45. With its direct-coupled, high-torque digging chain motor and Tier 4 engine, the RT45 has plenty of power to muscle through the earth—with your choice of trencher, backhoe, earth saw, vibratory plow, microtrencher, or combination trencher/plow attachments—while you enjoy its roomy and comfortable operator’s station. With all of its customer-driven design features, it’s no surprise that the RT45 has been the rental industry’s number one choice in its horsepower class for the last 50 years.
Specs
| Basic unit weight | 3,240 lb (1470 kg) |
| Operating weight | 5,375 lb (2438 kg) |
| Gross power (Tier 4) | 49 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Manufacturer's gross power rating, Tier 4i (SAE J1995) | 42.2 hp (31.5 kW) |
| Digging chain speed, max (2,600 rpm engine speed) | 460 fpm (140 m/min) |
| Ground drive pump capacity | 31.5 gpm (119 l/min) |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49 L) |
| Backfill blade lift height, above ground | 12 in (300 mm) |
| Backfill blade, blade drop, below ground | 8 in (200 mm) |
