The 60 horsepower (44.7 kilowatt) RT55 heavy-duty ride-on trencher is designed for the toughest, tightest landscapes. Compact, powerful, and equipped with a low-noise Deutz engine, the RT55 trencher works efficiently and inconspicuously even in the most sensitive urban settings. And with its multiple attachments, the heavy-duty RT55 is as versatile as you want it to be.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manufacturer
Ditch Witch
Model Year
2010
Model
RT55
MSRP
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DIMENSIONS
Length
114 in. (2.90 m) nose to rear mount 128 in. (3.25 m) transport
Height
95.2 in. (2.42 m)
Width
71 in. (1.80 m)
Weight
5,610 lbs. (2,545 kg)
Wheelbase
60 in. (1.52 m)
Ground Clearance
10 in. (254 mm)
ENGINE
Engine Make
Deutz
Engine Model
F4M2011
Engine Oil
16 qt. (15 l)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 gal. (74 l)
Bore x Stroke
3.7 x 4.4 in. (94 x 112 mm)
Cylinders
4
Gross Horsepower
60 hp (45 kW)
Net Horsepower
57 hp (42 kW)
Injection
Direct
Aspiration
Natural
Cooling
Oil / external
Displacement
189 ci (3.1 l)
Rated Speed
2,600 rpm
BATTERY
Voltage
12V
Amps
800A
HYDRAULICS
Attachment Pump Capacity
32 gpm (121 l/min)
Auxiliary Pump Capacity
8 / 6 gpm (30 / 23 l/min)
Ground Drive Capacity While Plowing
32 gpm (121 l/min)
Ground Drive Relief Valve
5,000 psi (345 bar)
Hydraulic Reservoir
12 gal. (45 l)
OPERATIONAL
Tires
31 x 15.5-15
Tread
55 in. (1.40 m)
Angle Approach
20°
Max. Speed (Forward)
1st: 1.7 mph (2.7 km/h)
2nd: 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Max. Speed (Reverse)
Low: 1.1 mph (1.8 km/h)
High: 3.4 mph (5.5 km/h)
Vehicle Clearance Circle, Wall to Wall (SAE)
Front Steer Only: 33.5 ft. (10.21 m)
Coordinated Steer: 21.5 ft. (6.55 m)
Boom Travel (Down)
55°
Boom Travel (Up)
51°
Blade Height
14 in. (356 mm)
Blade Width
72 in. (1.83 m)
Trench Width
6 - 12 in. (150 - 300 mm)
Trench Depth
62 in. (1.58 m)
Spoils Discharge Reach
17 - 30 in. (430 - 760 mm)
Digging Chain Speed
764 fpm (232.87 m/min)
Photos may show optional equipment
*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.
