410sx operator’s manual – Ditch Witch 410SX User Manual
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410sx Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 77
Optional Equipment
Chain Selection
These charts are meant as a guideline only. No one chain type works well in all conditions. See your Ditch Witch dealer for soil
conditions and chain recommendations for your area. Ask for the latest Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets Parts Catalog.
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1 = best
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2 = better
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3 = good
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4 = not recommended
Chain
Sandy
Soil
Soft Soil
Medium
Soil
Hard Soil
Rocky
Soil
Sticky
Soil
4-pitch cup tooth
3
1
2
3
4
1
2-pitch cup tooth
2
3
1
1
3
4
bolt-on adaptor, 2-pitch
4
4
3
2
1
4
bolt-on adaptor/cup tooth
combo
4
3
2
1
2
4
Shark Chain II
4
3
2
1
1
4
alternating side bar
4
4
4
4
4
1
Soil
Description
sandy soil
sugar sand, blow sand, or other soils where sand is the predominant component
soft soil
sandy loam
medium soil
loams, loamy clays
hard soil
packed clays, gumbo, all compacted soils
rocky soil
chunk rock, glacial till, cobble, rip rap, gravel
sticky soil
gumbo, sticky clays