RT115 Heavy Duty Trencher
The RT115 heavy-duty ride-on trencher sports a turbocharged, 115-hp John Deere engine and a dependable hydrostatic transmission to keep it running strong all day long. The four-wheel-drive RT115’s rubber tires and optional four-wheel steering make this the ideal trenching equipment for both paved and off-road work.
Key Features
- Massive one-piece rigid frame design increases capacity and endurance; optional tilt frame configuration helps you dig a vertical trench on uneven ground.
- Large selection of hydrostatic attachments—as well as a choice of two front-mount utility backhoes and a reel carrier—increases jobsite productivity.
- Four-post Rollover Protective System (ROPS) includes a canopy; options include enclosed cab and climate control system.
- Removable side panels on the RT115 trencher provide easy access to service areas; engine service points are conveniently located on the left side, and the oil level can be checked without opening the engine enclosure.
- Standard four-wheel drive helps provide superb traction and mobility in all kinds of jobsite conditions and applications.
- Ergonomically designed operator station features 90° swivel seat, adjustable armrests, easy-to-read gauge cluster, tiltable steering column, and optional cruise control system.
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Specifications
RT115 | |
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Dimensions | Angle of approach
25°
Height, to highest point
111 in
Length
128 in
Length, tractor transport
148 in
Wheelbase
73 in
Width (rubber tracks/rubber tires)
82 in
Tread
64 in
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Operation | Forward speeds
- Low/Low
0.6 mph
- Low/High
1.3 mph
- High/Low
4.4 mph
- High/High
9.4 mph
Reverse speeds
- Low/Low
0.3 mph
- Low/High
0.7 mph
- High/Low
2.9 mph
- High/High
6.2 mph
Front counterweight
2100 lb
Vehicle clearance circle (SAE), wall-to-wall, w/backfill blade
- Front steer only
31 ft
- Front and rear steer
21 ft
Basic unit weight
7980 lb
Ground clearance
14 in |
Backfill Blade | Blade width
80 in
Blade height
17 in
Lift height, above ground
21 in
Blade drop, below ground
11 in
Maximum, swing angle, left/right
30°
Tilt angle, up/down
24° |
Power | Engine
John Deere 4045TF275
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling medium
Liquid
Injection
Direct
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Number of cylinders
4
Displacement
276 in3
Bore
4.2 in
Stroke
5 in
Manufacturer's gross power rating (per SAE J1995)
115 hp
Estimated power net (per SAE J1349)
103 hp
Rated speed
2500 rpm
Emissions Compliance
EPA Tier 3 |
Power Train | Ground drive transmission
Hydrostatic
Attachment drive transmission
Hydrostatic, lever-operated, speed infinitely variable from zero to maximum
Differentials
Planetary front and rear with optional rear steering
Service brake
Disc, foot-operated
Parking brake
Disc, hand-operated
Tires/Pressure (38 x 18.00-20, 14-ply bar lug flotation
72 psi |
Tires/Pressure | |
Hydraulic System | @ 2500 rpm
Pump capacity
30.4 gpm
Pump relief pressure
5000 psi
Attachment pump
- Capacity
50 gpm
- Relief pressure
6090 psi
Auxiliary pump
- Capacity
13 gpm
- Relief pressure
2500 psi |
Fluid Capacities | Fuel tank
38 gal
Engine oil
16 qt
Hydraulic reservoir
24 gal
Hydraulic system
29 gal
Cooling system
25 qt |
Battery | SAE reserve capacity rating
165 min
SAE cold crank rating @ 0° F (-18° C)
875 A
Auxiliary power outlet
12V, 10 A |
Noise Level | |
Differentials | |
General | |
Vibration Level | |
Conveyor Drive |