Ditch Witch RT Line - Manual (Page 68)

RT12/RT16/RT20/RT24 Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 67
Optional Equipment
Selecting Counterweights for the RT12 and RT16
1 Requires tracks or urethane-filled tires IF configured with two or more front options.
2 Requires wheel weights IF configured with all three front options.
IMPORTANT: Units come standard with two tower weights. Up to three additional tower weights may be
required, depending on configuration. No configuration takes more than five tower weights. Do not add
more counterweight in rear than is necessary.
Option Chain Type Required Modification
24 in boom Cup tooth: 4 in width none
Cup tooth: 6 in width add 1 tower weight
Shark/Alligator/Other: 4-6 in width add 1 tower weight
30 in boom Cup tooth: 4 in width add 1 tower weight
Cup tooth: 6 in width add 1 tower weight
Shark/Alligator/Other: 4-6 in width add 2 tower weights
36 in boom Cup tooth: 4 in width
add 3 tower weights
1
Cup tooth: 6 in width add 3 tower weights and
tracks or urethane-filled
tires
Shark/Alligator/Other: 4 in width
add 3 tower weights
2
Wheel weights any remove 1 tower weight
Urethane-filled tires any (except as required for 36” boom) remove 1 tower weight
Tracks any (except as required for 36” boom) remove 1 tower weight
Drilling attachment any add 1 tower weight
Backfill blade any add 1 tower weight
Trench cleaner any add 1 tower weight