Walk Behind Trenchers
Ditch Witch 1230
The Ditch Witch 1230 walkalong trencher is the perfect tool for residential and short-run commercial service line work including gas, water, sewer, electric and communications lines requiring trenches up to 4 inches  wide and 24 inches deep.
 
CODE 9110
4 Hours  $   75.00
DAY  $  125.00
WEEK  $  437.50
MONTH  $ 1250.00


Productivity & Performance
  • Powerful mechanically driven digging chain.
  • Closed-loop hydrostatic ground drive for infinitely variable speeds to better match digging-conditions.
  • An axle lock engages both drive wheels for maximum trenching traction, or frees one wheel for easier maneuvering.
  • Small enough to fit through a standard yard gate.

Operator Efficiency
  • User-friendly wrap-around handlebars.
  • Controls are color-coded and placed with easy reach of the operator's position.
  • Improved operator presence system. When operator releases bail lever on handlebars, digging chain stops, but engine keeps running.
  • Digging boom raises and lowers hydraulically.

1230 Specifications
DIMENSIONS:    U.S.   
Trench depth, max.   24 in  
Trench width, min. to max   4 in  
Boom travel up   55°  
Boom travel down   65°  
Headshaft height   8.60 in  
Length   78 in  
Width   33 in  
Height   49 in  
Tread   26 in  
Angle of departure   90°  
Wheelbase   32 in  
Centerline trench to outside edge machine, left   15.10 in  
Centerline trench to outside edge machine, right   16.90 in  
Angle of approach   47°  
Spoil discharge reach   10.60 in  
       
 
*NOTE: Dimensions are based on 16x6.50x8 tires, 6-in (152-mm) pivot, and 24-in (610-mm) boom in transport position.
 
GENERAL:
Ditch Witch model 1230, self-propelled, pedestrian, manually steered, two-wheel drive rigid frame, chain type trencher.
 
OPERATIONAL:
Vehicle speeds      
     Maximum forward   160 fpm  
     Maximum reverse   135 fpm  
Digging chain speed   276 fpm  
Spoil handling (single, open-end auger)
     Outer diameter   12 in  
     Inner diameter   4 in  
     Length   9 in  
 
Operating weight (with 33,00-lb (14969-kg) test, two-pitch digging chain and 24-in roller boom)   905 lb  
 
POWER TRAIN:
Ground Drive Transmission
    Ground drive- hydrostatic, Infinitely variable from zero to maximum,
    gear box to axle, speed and direction controlled with single lever.
    Pump drive clutch - mechanical, bail-operated, spring-loaded, self-latching
    with tension roller for belt drive.
     Digging chain clutch - mechanical, hand-operated, spring-loaded
     with tension roller for belt drive
Tires    
    Drive, standard     16 x 6.50 x 8
    Drive, optional    18 x 8.50 x 8
    Trail   13 x 5.00 x 6
Trencher Drive: mechanical, belt drive to reduction drive, headshaft   
Mechanical - Belt drive to enclosed    reduction drive, headshaft
Belt - two-groove "Power Band"
Digging Chain - 33,000 lb (16 969kg) test
Chain drive sprocket - Forged and tempered
Digging tools - Bolt-on cup teeth with hard surfaced edge of tungsten carbide  
Spoil Handling Drive - Mechanical, attached to and rotates with headshaft
 
 
POWER:    U.S.   
Engine: Honda GX390
Fuel: Gasoline
Cooling medium: Air
Number of cylinders: 1
Displacement   23.70 cu in  
Bore   3.53 in  
Stroke   2.52 in  
 
Gross power @ 3600 rpm   13 hp  
Maximum governed speed (no load)   3400 rpm  
Flywheel power @ 3200 rpm (full load)   10.5 hp  
Fuel consumption at 3600 rpm   .51 gph  
Maximum tilt angle - all directions   20°  
Fuel tank capacity   1.70 gal  
Engine oil capacity   2.30 pt  
 
 
VIBRATION LEVEL: Vibration at the operator's hand during normal operation is 6.1 m/s2 .
 
NOISE LEVEL:
Operator 88 dbA sound pressure per ISO 6394
Exterior 101 dbA sound power per ISO 6393
 
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.