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1030 WALK-BEHIND TRENCHER

At only 32" (813 mm) wide, the Ditch Witch 1030 walk-behind compact trencher can go anywhere and dig in any type of dirt, thanks to the variety of digging chains it can run, including the patented, super-durable Shark Chain II trencher chain. And it doesn't mess around, with a digging chain speed of 276 fpm (84 m/min).

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KEY FEATURES,

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Unique, greasable bronze pivot bushing increases reliability.
Quiet, fuel-efficient Honda overhead-valve gasoline engine provides plenty of trenching power.
Accepts multiple sizes and types of trencher chains, from standard cup-tooth to maximum-strength Shark Chain II.

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Mechanical digging drive, hydrostatic ground drive; operator can stop the digging chain and ground drive but keep the engine running by releasing the handlebar bail.
Closed-loop hydraulic ground drive system allows infinitely variable speeds to better match digging conditions.
Easily accessible, easy-to-use color-coded controls.

Axle lock engages both drive wheels to put more power to the ground while trenching, or frees one wheel for easy maneuvering around the jobsite.
A compact trencher that easily fits through a standard yard gate.

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GENERAL
Ditch Witch model 1030 self-propelled walk-behind, manually steered, two-wheel drive, rigid-frame, chain-type trencher
DIMENSIONS*	U.S.	METRIC
Trench depth, max.	30 in	760 mm
Angle of approach	35°
Angle of departure	65°
Trench width	4.3 in - 6 in	110 mm - 150 mm
Boom travel, down	60°
Boom travel, up	47°
Centerline trench to outside edge of machine, left	15 in	381 mm
Centerline trench to outside edge of machine, right	17 in	432 mm
Headshaft height, digging chain	8.6 in	220 mm
Transport height	47 in	1.17 m
Transport length	88 in	2.24 m
Wheelbase	32 in	813 mm
Spoils discharge reach	10.6 in	270 mm
Width, transport	32 in	813 mm
Tread	26 in	660 mm
OPERATION	U.S.	METRIC
Vehicle speeds	155 fpm	47 m/min
Digging chain speed	276 fpm	84 m/min
Spoils handling (single, open-end auger) auger-size
Outer diameter	12 in	305 mm
Inner diameter	4 in	102 mm
Length	9 in	229 mm
Trencher cleaner type	Mechanical
Trencher cleaner size	4 in - 6 in	100 mm - 152 mm
Operating weight (based on roller boom and narrow-width digging chain)	900 lb	408 kg
POWER	U.S.	METRIC
Engine	Honda GX340
Type	4-stroke, overhead valve
Fuel	Gasoline
Cooling medium	Air
Number of cylinders	1
Displacement	20.6 in³	337 cm³
Bore	3.2 in	82 mm
Stroke	2.5 in	64 mm
Manufacturer's power rating	11 hp	8.2 kW
Rated speed	3400 rpm
POWER TRAIN
Ground drive transmission: Hydrostatic, infinitely variable from zero to maximum, gearbox to axle, speed and direction controlled with single lever
Pump drive clutch: Mechanical, hand-operated, spring-loaded with tension roller for belt drive
Digging chain clutch: Mechanical, hand-operated, spring-loaded with tension roller for belt drive
Trencher drive: Mechanical; belt drive to reduction drive, headshaft
Belt: 2-groove power band
Digging chain: 33,000-lb (15 000 kg) or 35,000-lb (15 875 kg) test
Chain drive sprocket: Forged and tempered
Spoils handling drive: Mechanical, attached to and rotates with headshaft
TIRES/PRESSURE	U.S.	METRIC
Drive, standard	16 x 6.50-8; 28 psi	193 kPa
Drive, optional	18 x 8.50-8; 22 psi	152 kPa
Trail	13 x 5.00-6; 20 psi	138 kPa
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM	U.S.	METRIC
Drive pump capacity @ 2500 rpm	9.8 gpm	37.1 L/min
Filtration	Return flow, 10 micron nominal
Hydraulic drive motor
Torque @ 1000 psi (69 bar) and 9.8 gpm (37 L/min)	643 in·lb	730 N·m
Speed @ 1000 psi (69 bar) and 9.8 (37 L/min)	410 rpm
Displacement	5.4 in³/rev	88.5 cm³/rev
Type	Bi-directional
FLUID CAPACITIES	U.S.	METRIC
Fuel tank	1.7 gal	6.5 L
Engine oil	2.3 pt	1.1 L
Hydraulic reservoir	4.5 gal	17 L
Hydraulic system	5 gal	18.9 L
Axle oil	2.8 pt	1.3 L
Headshaft gearbox oil	2 pt	1 L

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. Contains patented features. *Dimensions are based on 16 x 6.50-8 tires and 24-inch (610 mm) depth boom.

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Trencher Maintenance
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Trencher Safety
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Winterizing Article
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Selecting The Right Trencher
Trenchless procedures are best suited for jobs where surface improvements, existing underground utilities, and restoration costs make excavation impractical or impossible. But because many utility construction projects continue to be in open country where these factors are not issues, trenching often is the most efficient and cost-effective method of installing underground cable and pipe.