Ditch Witch RT55 Ride-on Trencher

The 60-hp (44.7 kW) RT55 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.

RT55 Key Features

  • Integrated front cast weight reduces the need for extended weight racks, no matter which attachment is used.
  • Quiet, emissions-compliant Deutz engine is built for maximum power and minimal maintenance.
  • Part of a complete microtrenching system that includes a specially configured RT55 and a specially designed saw blade.

RT55 Details

  • Operator’s station features easy-to-read gauge cluster, 90° swivel seat, high-visibility sloped hood design, and optional cruise control system.
  • Two-piece hood design allows easy access to engine compartment for service and daily maintenance.
  • Heavy-duty frame, ground drive components, and backfill blade assembly ensure maximum durability and reliability.
  • Planetary axles provide greater torque at the wheel and higher ground clearance.
  • Attachments include a traversing trencher, vibratory plow, combination trencher/plow, traversing saw, backhoe, and reel carrier.

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