How do you adjust the chain on a Ditch Witch trencher?
Don’t try to make adjustments to the Ditch Witch while it is running.
- Loosen the four or six bolts, depending on the model, in the middle of the boom so that it will swing freely.
- Loosen the jam nut on the adjustment screw.
- Turn the adjustment screw to adjust the tension of your chain.
How tight should the chain be on a trencher?
A good rule of thumb when checking tension is: two fingers should fit between the chain and the lowest part of the boom when the boom is parallel to the ground. This translates to approximately 1.5 to 2 inches. Additional signs of wear and tear include: worn chain rollers, digging teeth, side bars and sprockets.
How much does a Ditch Witch rt40 weigh?
4,200 lbs.
Height-86 in. Width-64 in. Weight-4,200 lbs.
Can you backfill a trench with a Ditch Witch?
Take a look at our wide variety of Ditch Witch walk-behind trenchers. Quad trenchers are similar to ride-on trenchers in that they require a driver to operate them. Quad trenchers can use many types of different attachments, and with the correct attachments, can move material, place piping, or backfill soil.
How much slack is in a trencher chain?
Typically, no less than 1” and no more than 3”.
How do you tighten a Barreto trencher chain?
Use a 1/2 inch open-end wrench to tighten or loosen the adjuster screw. Adjust the screw until there is about a 1 inch gap (3.8 cm, or about two fingers wide) between the bottom of the boom and the lowest part of the top of the chain.
How much does a ride on trencher weigh?
Ditch Witch
| Model | HP | Operating Weight (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| RT36 | 35 | 3,940 |
| RT40 | 39 | 4,200 |
| RT55 | 57 | 7,560 |
| RT75 | 71 | 8,670 |
How do you maintain a trencher?
Adopt basic maintenance best practices
- Inspect the trencher before each use. Look for signs of wear and tear.
- Keep up with preventive maintenance tasks.
- Check and change the oil regularly.
- Lubricate if needed.
- Clean the trencher, including the chain, often.
- Check the air filter regularly.
How much does a Ditch Witch walk behind trencher weigh?
Trench depth max. 36″, Trench width 4″, Weight 1120 lbs.