C12X Walk-Behind Trencher
Maximize your performance and return on investment with the Ditch Witch C12X walk-behind trencher. With its 12-hp Honda® engine and 24-in trenching depth capability, the C12X delivers more power and efficiency in a compact design for tighter jobsites. Patented CX tracks offer greater maneuverability and traction, while its simple, open access points and no daily grease zerksーa Ditch Witch exclusiveーprovide no-hassle maintenance to keep you rental-ready.
Key Features
- Equipped with a 12-hp Honda engine for maximum power in a compact unit.
- Up to 24” digging depth for efficient installation of pipe and cable.
- A newly designed hydraulic system eliminates vertical shafts and belts, resulting in a simple, reliable unit with no linkages to adjust.
- All CX Series walk-behind trenchers utilize the reliable, low-maintenance 35K digging systems specifically designed for Ditch Witch trenchers to optimize production.
- Exclusive, patent-pending CX Track design puts more track on the ground for better traction while increasing stability for better production.
- The shorter left track on the CX Track design allows for a more compact piece of equipment than competitive designs, offering more maneuverability in tighter spaces.
- New, robust, straightforward pivot design is maintenance-free and increases unit uptime.
- Greaseless sealed bearing design with construction-grade seals help increase machine longevity.
- No daily grease points—a Ditch Witch exclusive—means less hassle and prep to keep your trenchers rental-ready.
- Standard outboard bearing support stabilizes the headshaft and auger, for reliable productivity trench after trench.
- Hydrostatic, skid-steer style steering provides easier operation.
- Redesigned easy-touch controls are smoother and lighter for less operator fatigue and increased machine responsiveness.
- Increased visibility of the workstation improves operator productivity.
- The RotoWitch® boring attachment results in fewer disturbances, less labor and less restoration than tearing up driveways and sidewalks to complete an installation.
- Our easy-to-operate backfill blade is much faster and less expensive than shovels, increasing productivity and rental revenue.
- Ditch Witch also offers the S2B Trailer, a single-axle design with a full-width steel deck, with ramps for easy loading and unloading of equipment of up to 5,700 lb.
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Specifications
| C12X | |
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| Dimensions | Trench depth, maximum
24 in
Trench width, maximum
6 in
Width
35.8 in
CL to Right
18.6 in
CL to Left
17.2 in
Headshaft
13.7 in
Length (Up to)
94 in
Height - transport (Up to)
63 in |
| Operation | Travel speed forward
120 ft/min
Travel speed reverse
120 ft/min
Digging Chain Speed (Std)
253 ft/min
Spoils Handling
Auger, Single, Open end
Auger Diameter
17 in
Trench Cleaner Type
Mechanical
Trench Cleaner Size
4-6 in
Operating Weight
1360 lbs. |
| Power | Engine
Honda iGX 390
Fuel
Gasoline
Cooling medium
Air
Number of cylinders
One
Manufacturer's net horsepower rating
11.7 hp
Rated speed
3600 rpm
Fuel consumption @ 3600 rpm
0.92 gph
Starting
Rope Start |
| Power Train | Ground drive
Hydrostatic, speed infinitely variable from zero to maximum, speed and direction control
Digging chain drive
Hydraulic direct drive, dual lever-operated, one speed forward and reverse
Pump drive
Direct to engine
Track width
200mm
Hydraulic
Direct Drive
Digging chain
33K/35K
Ground pressure
3.3 psi |
| Tires | |
| Hydraulic System | Dual pump total capacity
7.5 gpm
Ground drive
Pressure
2,500 psi
Capacity
1.5 gpm
Digging drive
Pressure
3,500 psi
Capacity
6 gpm
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| Steering | |
| Fluid Capacities | Fuel Tank
1.6 gal
Hydraulic
11 gal |
| Battery | |
| Vibration Level | |
| Noise Level |
