The redesigned Ditch Witch® RT80 ride-on trencher is ready for tough and tight utility jobs. Its enhanced features include a compact profile, high-load axle capacity and turbocharged Tier 4 Deutz® diesel engine for improved productivity.

Ditch Witch® introduced the new and improved RT80 ride-on trencher, a powerful and versatile mid-range machine equipped for heavy-duty trenching in small places.

"The RT80 ride-on trencher is right-sized for tough utility tasks in tight conditions," said Andrew Schuermann, product manager. "Operators will appreciate the way it powers through heavy-duty trenching and plowing jobs, yet is compact enough to easily install conduit and cable in tight job-sites."

Powered by a 74.5-hp turbocharged Deutz Tier 4 diesel engine, the RT80 enables long-term productivity to meet the demands of most heavy-duty trenching jobs. The compact design and extensive axle capacity give the machine a static load rating of 39,000 lbs.

For improved versatility, RT80 has a tight turn radius and is equipped with a three-speed, shift-on-the-fly ground drive control, providing contractors more options as job-site conditions and requirements change. Further advancing versatility and productivity, the machine features a standard cruise control system that senses changing load conditions and automatically adjusts for uninterrupted performance. For more information visit www.ditchwitch.com/trenchers/ride-on/rt80.