BT20 Dual Axle Trailer
Ditch Witch tandem-axle trailers are built with structural steel for strength, and either torsion axles or leaf springs for reliability and ease of maintenance. Whether you choose the wooden or steel deck, you’ll get a trailer built for the long haul.
Key Features
- Dual-axle, flatbed design with a full-width wooden deck for easy loading of equipment of up to 14,125 lb.
- Available heavy-duty model has a capacity of 20,300 lb.
- Designed specifically for Ditch Witch trenchers, vibratory plows, directional drilling systems, compact utility equipment, and accessories.
Specifications
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Dimensions | Length
- Overall
353 in
- Bed
278 in
- Tongue
75 in
- Loading ramp
64 in
Coupler height
19 in - 32 in
Bed height, at full load
37 in
Distance between axles
48 in
Loading ramp angle
15°
Width
- Bed
96 in
- Loading ramp, each
18 in
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Tires/Pressure | 215/75R17.5 H
125 psi
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Load Ratings | Empty weight
4300 lb
Tongue load, max.
4000 lb
GVWR
20000 lb
GAWR
16000 lb
MLWR
15700 lb
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General | Number of axles
2
Type of tongue
Tag-a-long
Suspension system
Slipper springs
Type of coupler
3 in lunette
Safety chain size
3/8 in
Electrical system
12V DC
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Brakes | Brakes
12 x 3.25 tandem-axle mounting, 12V electric with
breakaway switch and battery box (battery not included)
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Standard Equipment | Safety chains
High-test, 3/8-in diameter links
Coupler mount
Adjustable, three height positions
Lighting
Turn, brake and clearance lights use heavy-duty,
14-gauge wire with commercial connectors
Tie-down
Formed steel bar welded to frame
Tongue jack
30,000-lb capacity jack with footpad
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Miscellaneous Optional Items | Tie-down chains
1/4- or 5/16-in diameter links; 9-ft long with grab
hooks
Electrical brake control
Hand control for mounting inside towing vehicle
Load binders
12-in handle for 3/16-5/16-in diameter chain links;
19-in handle for 5/16-3/8-in diameter chain links
Battery
12V, wet cell, meets federal vehicle safety code
requirements
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