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MID-SIZE MACHINE. HEAVY-DUTY WORK ETHIC.

This versatile machine is designed for heavy-duty trenching and vibratory plowing; backhoe and reel carrier attachments are also available.

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COMPATIBLE ATTACHMENTS

 Compatible with the RT80, you can experience the power, precision, and reliability you need to tackle any project with confidence. Specifications are general and subject to change without notice.

MT12-6

SPECIFICATIONS

Angle of departure: 19°

Trench depth: 6.5 - 12.5 in / 165 - 318 mm

Blade diameter: 34 in / 864 mm

Trench width: 0.5 - 1.5 in / 13 - 38 mm

Attachment weight: 1,400 lb / 636 kg

MT16

SPECIFICATIONS

Angle of departure: 20°

Trench depth: 0 - 16 in / 0 - 406 mm

Blade diameter: 43 in / 1092 mm

Trench width: 0.5 - 2 in / 13 - 51 mm

Attachment weight: 2,015 lb / 914 kg

MT26 MICROTRENCHER

SPECIFICATIONS

Angle of departure: 17.2°

Trench depth: 0 - 26 in / 0 - 660 mm

Blade diameter: 63 in / 1600 mm

Trench width: 1.5 - 3 in / 38 - 76 mm

Attachment weight: 3,567 lb / 1618 kg

RT80_6

DETAILS

Built for heavy-duty performance in the toughest jobsite conditions.

RC80

SPECIFICATIONS

Reel diameter, max: 84 in / 2.1 m

Internal width: 54 in / 1.2 m

Attachment weight: 1,040 lb / 472 kg

Ditch Witch

SPECIFICATIONS

Angle of departure: 30°

Trench depth, max: 93 in / 2.36 m

Trench width, max: 24 in / 610 mm

Transport length: 120 in / 3.05 m

Attachment weight: 1,750 lb / 794 kg

RT80_11

SPECIFICATIONS

Angle of departure: 26.6°

Trench depth, max: 58.4 in / 1.5 m

Trench width, max: 12 in / 305 mm

Transport length: 93.5 in / 2.4 m

Attachment weight: 2,422 lb / 1,099 kg

RT80 Quad 6 (1)

SPECIFICATIONS

Cover depth: 36 in / 915 mm

Angle of departure (24-in blade): 25.3°

Angle of departure (30-in blade): 29.8°

Attachment length (no blade): 96.7 in / 2.46 m

Attachment weight: 2,230 lb / 1,012 kg

H853 (1)

SPECIFICATIONS

Plow

Angle of departure (24-in blade): 25.3°

Angle of departure (30-in blade): 29.8°

Attachment length (no blade): 96.7 in / 2.5 m

Attachment weight (w/o boom, chain, or plow blade): 3,455 lb / 1,567 kg

Trencher

Angle of departure: 29°

Trench width: 6 - 12 in / 150 - 300 mm

Trench depth, max: 69 in / 1.76 m

Length (48-in boom): 92.5 in / 2.4 m

Height (48-in boom): 106 in / 2.7 m

RT80_2

DETAILS

Cut through asphalt and concrete with greater efficiency.

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HYDRAULIC BREAKER
Used for construction and demolition, our breakers can be used to break up asphalt, concrete or even clay. The hydraulic hammer is perfect for any small or medium job you might have. More up-time in the field is always the goal, and with only two moving parts and a few seals, there’s no reason for down-time.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

ROCK SAW

Best suited for irrigation and fiber installation, the Rock Saw attachment can effortlessly cut through rock, concrete, and other tough materials with unmatched precision. 

Compatible Models

SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

BACKHOE
Easily move materials for rebuilds, new construction, footings, utility repairs and more with this compact and versatile attachment.
Compatible Models

SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

STUMP GRINDERS
Featuring a heavy-duty boom design, powerful stump grinding attachments quickly shred stumps down to nothing. Easy maneuvering from stump to stump and increased visibility turns more ground stumps into more profit.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000

MULTITASK TOOL
Your multipurpose tool for the ultimate multi-tasker is here. Engineered to grab tight to heavy materials and move them with ease and precision, the multi-task tool is your go-to for heavy applications. Easy to operate with convenient, functional levers.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

CORE DRILL
With the MC-450 coring attachment, utility maintenance is simple and less disruptive. Featuring intuitive controls and an integrated water tank, the MC-450 is the perfect choice for quick cuts and a more productive coring process. A fully adjustable 0 to 280 rpm speed allows for enhanced control and greater productivity.
Compatible Models

SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

SOIL CULTIVATOR
Prepare food plots, gardens, and landscaping projects with a soil cultivator. It gets land ready by stirring organic material back in the soil for a healthier, more stable lawn. Buries the biggest of rocks for a looser topsoil.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

BLADES
Whether you’re looking to increase dump height or digging depth, attaching a backfill blade is an easy way to save manpower on your jobsite while working with precision and timeliness. Available in various widths.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

AUGER DRIVER
Ideal for landscaping and tree care, an auger attachment will expedite hole creation and allow operators to quickly plant trees or install fence posts than if they were hand-digging or relying on a hand-held auger. Available in 6" to 30" diameters.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

TILLER
Tough and effective tillers prepare your garden by breaking up tough soil and removing unwanted weeds. Available in 4' width.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

GRAPPLES
Tree grapples come with 48" or 57" openings to efficiently remove logs and debris from the jobsite. It has an excavator style boom design with a powder coat finish and a cylinder lock for increased safety. Brush grapples available with a gap opening of 29" and widths of 42" or 54".
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

CARRY ALL LEVELER
One of our most simple yet versatile attachments, the Carry-All Leveler is perfect for carrying bulky material, leveling soil and adding a flat, smooth finish to your project. Available in 49" width.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

BUCKETS

From landscaping and hardscapes to tree care and construction-grade tasks, your stand-on skid steer can take on more than you think. We've got you covered with a variety of buckets from 4-in-1 to heavy and light material buckets. Widths range from 34" to 66".

Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000

PALLET FORKS
Take on your heaviest loads with precision and dependability with Ditch Witch pallet forks. They easily attach to any of our skid steers and can easily accessorize with hay spikes, brick guards, and much more to add even more ROI. Available in widths ranging from 36-48.75" and lengths from 36-48".
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000

MICROTRENCHER
Fiber installation and other street-located work is rapidly growing. A microtrenching attachment is key for operators looking to get into fiber installation at the street level. They cut both concrete and asphalt in controlled increments so contractors don't need to stop traffic. Maximum width options are 0.5-1.5” or 2” with maximum depths of 12” or 16”.
Compatible Models

SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000

ROTO WITCH®
The Ditch Witch Roto Witch® attachment is used for short bores underneath sidewalks, driveways and other obstacles. It offers great digging performance while minimizing jobsite restoration. Compatible with numerous Ditch Witch stand-on skid steers, the Roto Witch attachment can bore and backream up to 12" (300 mm) in diameter.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

PLOW
Install fiber and other utilities quickly with a vibratory plow attachment for your skid steer. It creates less ground disruption and cleanup than traditional trenching to get the job done faster. Available in maximum depths of 14" and 24".
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000

POWER RAKE
Clean, level and prep jobsites or smooth and loosen soil for sodding with a rake attachment. Most rake attachments require 10 to 14 gpm, but the higher horsepower creates even more drum torque to tear through the most demanding soil types. Width measures 4'.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

MICROTRENCHERS
Fiber installation and other street-located work is rapidly growing. A microtrenching attachment is key for operators looking to get into fiber installation at the street level. They cut both concrete and asphalt in controlled increments so contractors don't need to stop traffic. Maximum width options are 0.5-1.5” or 2” with maximum depths of 12” or 16”.
Compatible Models

SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000

ROTO WITCH®
The Ditch Witch Roto Witch® attachment is used for short bores underneath sidewalks, driveways and other obstacles. It offers great digging performance while minimizing jobsite restoration. Compatible with numerous Ditch Witch stand-on skid steers, the Roto Witch attachment can bore and backream up to 12" (300 mm) in diameter.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750

PLOWS
Install fiber and other utilities quickly with a vibratory plow attachment for your skid steer. It creates less ground disruption and cleanup than traditional trenching to get the job done faster. Available in maximum depths of 14" and 24".
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000

TRENCHER

Stay efficient on large jobsites with a trencher attachment for your skid steer. It’s a smart alternative to large, specialized equipment for utility installation and landscaping jobs. Available in standard 6”, 8” and 12” maximum widths with maximum depths of 36", 38", 48” and 55.5”.

Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK1750, SK3000