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  • Superior Support
    JT20
    Superior Support

    Your Ditch Witch equipment is backed by a worldwide network of dealers you can count on for unmatched commitment to your success. From genuine Ditch Witch parts to factory-trained service to expert advice, your Ditch Witch dealer has it all for you.

  • Drilling Fluid System (On Board)



    Drilling Fluid System (On Board)









    Pressure, max
    1,000 psi
    69 bar




    Flow, max
    25 gpm
    94 l/min









  • Power (Tier 4)



    Power (Tier 4)









    Engine
    Deutz® TD2.9L4





    Fuel
    Diesel





    Cooling medium
    Liquid





    Injection
    Direct





    Aspiration
    Turbocharged





    Number of cylinders
    4





    Displacement
    177 in3
    2.9 L




    Bore
    3.62 in
    92 mm




    Stroke
    4.33 in
    110 mm




    Manufacturer's gross power rating
    74 hp
    55 kW




    Rated speed
    2,600 rpm





    Emissions compliance
    EPA Tier 4
    EU Stage IIIB


  • Power
    JT20
    Power

    Rack-and-pinion design offers 17,000 lb of thrust (75.6 kN) and 20,000 lb (89 kN) of pullback force for outstanding performance on a wide range of installations.

    Turbocharged, 74.5-hp (55.6-kW) Deutz® diesel engine is Tier-4 compliant, requiring no expensive after-treatment; engine’s diesel oxidation catalyst replaces the muffler and decreases emissions.

  • Operation



    Operation

    U.S
    Metric






    Spindle speed, max
    210 rpm





    Spindle torque, max
    2,200 ft·lb
    2980 N·m




    Carriage thrust travel speed
    140 fpm
    43 m/min




    Carriage pullback travel speed
    140 fpm
    43 m/min




    Thrust force
    17,000 lb
    75.6 kN




    Pullback force
    20,000 lb
    89 kN




    Bore diameter
    4 in
    102 mm




    Ground travel speed






    Forward/reverse
    3.2 mph
    5.2 km/h


  • Dimensions



    Dimensions









    Length
    207 in
    5.26 m




    Width
    51.5 in
    1.31 m




    Height
    90 in
    2.39 m




    Weight w/full rack
    11,890 lb
    5394 kg




    Entry angle
    10-14°





    Angle of approach
    18°





    Angle of departure
    18°



  • Productivity
    JT20
    Productivity

    Compact size allows greater productivity on residential and urban jobsites; JT20 has a high ratio of power to size, allowing you to install more utilities per day in tight, congested areas.

    Industry-best cruise control system simplifies drilling and backreaming.

    Auto-throttle feature saves fuel and reduces pollution by slowing the engine to idle after 15 seconds of inactivity; when you resume work, the auto-throttle engages.

    Automated, intuitive carve mode reduces operator fatigue and is easy to set up and adjust; compatible with industry-leading TriHawk® HD housings and bits for superior efficiency and productivity in hard, compacted soils and soft rock.

    Coordinated makeup feature increases the life of drill pipe joints by automatically matching carriage speed with rotation during pipe makeup and breakout.

    Drilling fluid system pumps mud at 25 GPM (04 l/min); high fluid flow enables longer utility installations and better performance in sandy soils.

  • Battery (2 used)



    Battery (2 used)









    SAE reserve capacity rating
    195 min





    SAE cold crank rating @ 0ºF (-18ºC)
    950 amps





    Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown.




  • Power Pipe®



    Power Pipe®









    Length of drill pipe, nominal
    120 in
    3.05 m




    Diameter of drill pipe, tool joint end
    2.63 in
    66.8 mm




    Diameter of drill pipe
    2.06 in
    52.3 mm




    Bend radius, min
    107 ft
    32 m




    Weight of drill pipe, lined
    67 lb
    30.4 kg


  • Innovative Design
    JT20
    Innovative Design

    The JT20 has no grease zerks—the competition has 19—and all daily maintenance points are in one easy-access location, reducing service time and increasing uptime.

    Dual rear independent stabilizers are easy to set up and enhance stability on uneven or rough terrain.

    Proven tethered ground drive controller allows you to maneuver the drilling unit to a position that provides better visibility, easier loading/unloading and easier positioning.

    Best-in-class, heavy-duty anchor system with 16 inches (40.6 cm) more engagement than competitors’ drills, for outstanding stability.

    Exceptionally efficient Sauer H1 hydrostatic pumps control rotation and thrust; design enhancements include a larger displacement pump and simplified, two-speed hydraulic thrust circuit for increased reliability.

  • Fluid Capacities



    Fluid Capacities









    Hydraulic reservoir
    19 gal
    72 L




    Fuel tank
    30 gal
    114 L




    Engine oil w/filter
    8.5 quarts
    8.04 L




    Engine cooling system
    4.6 gal
    17 L


  • Operator's Station
    JT20
    Operator's Station

    At only 87 dBA, engine is among the quietest in its class, for increased operator comfort and reduced environmental impact in urban areas.

    Comfortable operator's station provides excellent visibility of the drill pipe and pipeloading system; open-top vise wrenches are angled toward the operator for an excellent view of the tool joint.

    Color LCD display provides engine diagnostics and informational messages.

  • Power (Tier 4i)



    Power (Tier 4i)









    Engine
    Deutz TD2.9L4





    Fuel
    Diesel





    Cooling medium
    Liquid





    Injection
    Direct





    Aspiration
    Turbocharged





    Number of cylinders
    4





    Displacement
    177 in3
    2.9 L




    Bore
    3.62 in
    92 mm




    Stroke
    4.33 in
    110 mm




    Manufacturer's gross power rating
    74 hp
    55 kW




    Rated speed
    2,600 rpm





    Emissions compliance
    EPA Tier 4i
    EU Stage IIIA