RT80 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3
Intended Use
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Intended Use
The RT80 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 RT80 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
H813 trencher 12 in (305 mm) 84 in (2.1 m)
A523 backhoe 18 in (460 mm) 93.2 in (2.4 m)