C30X vs. RT125: When to Upgrade from a Walk-Behind to a Ride-On Trencher
Choosing between the Ditch Witch C30X walk-behind trencher and the powerful RT125 ride-on trencher depends on your jobsite size, soil conditions, production targets, and restoration requirements. Whether you're managing short, precise trench runs in residential areas or pushing long utilities across mixed terrain, understanding the differences between these two machines helps you match performance to the job. This guide breaks down capabilities, productivity, cost-per-foot, and when it’s time to upgrade to a ride-on trencher.
Read more5 Tips for Winterizing Trenchers
Winter is just around the corner, and snow and frigid conditions are on the way. Temperature drops can wreak havoc on your equipment, but that doesn’t have to be the case. That’s right; just because icy conditions are in the forecast doesn’t mean you have to freeze your business, too. In this edition of the Ditch Witch West blog, let’s take a look at how to prepare for the winter months ahead, including 5 tips for winterizing trenchers.
Read moreOperator Training at Ditch Witch West
Here at Ditch Witch West, our specialists are committed to providing customers with personalized equipment solutions. Whether that means zoning in on the specific type of equipment you need for your project, helping you decide if you’re better off renting or purchasing, or helping you choose the right teeth for your trencher, our team is here to provide you with guidance and share our expertise.
Read moreBest Teeth for Your Trencher
Want to effectively work within your ground conditions and maximize your uptime? Not all job sites are the same, which is why you need to ensure you have the right teeth for the tasks ahead. Trencher operators need to make sure their chain, teeth, and sprocket system (also known as CTS) are ready for the ground conditions that need to be trenched.
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