Ditch Witch RT45A Ride-On Trencher Parts
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Keeping your Ditch Witch RT45 in peak operating condition starts with the right parts and a solid maintenance routine. Ensure your ride-on trencher stays in top shape with high-quality spin-on lube filters, strobes, and more. The RT45 is powered by a Deutz F3M2011 diesel engine delivering 42 hp and offers compatibility with multiple trenching, plowing, backhoe, and saw attachments. With a maximum trench depth of 63 in and industry-standard hydrostatic drive, this unit is purpose-built for installing buried utility lines. Don’t forget to stay on top of your maintenance—secure the parts you need to keep your Ditch Witch RT45 running smoothly!
Walk-Around Inspection
- Check engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, and fuel levels
- Inspect tires or tracks, lug nuts, and wheel hubs for wear and torque
- Verify battery terminals are clean and the disconnect switch is in the correct position
- Inspect hoses, belts, lights, and decals for cracks, leaks, or fading
- Check trenching chain, backfill blade, boom, and auger for wear or damage
Daily Maintenance
- Check engine oil and coolant levels
- Inspect hydraulic hoses and filters for damage or leaks
- Clean air filter restriction indicator
- Grease tail roller, auger bearings, pivot points, and universal joints
- Check digging chain tension and sprocket alignment
Every 50 Hours
- Clean radiator and oil cooler fins with compressed air or spray wash
- Check belt tension on the alternator; adjust if needed
- Lubricate backfill blade swing and frame slide
Every 100 Hours
- Lubricate microtrencher tilt adjustment points
Every 500 Hours
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Replace hydraulic return filter and primary fuel filter
- Inspect differential and gearbox oil levels
- Lubricate all cross bearings and universal joints
- Replace plow vibrator oil (if equipped)
Every 1,000 Hours
- Change differential and gearbox oil
- Drain and replace hydraulic oil and filter
As-Needed Maintenance
- Replace worn digging chains, teeth, sprockets, or plow blades
- Adjust or replace brake linkage, seat belt, and safety decals as needed
- Bleed air from hydraulic cylinders or level adjusters if operation becomes erratic
- Replace microtrencher spoils deflectors or clean vac hose passages
Final Maintenance Recommendations
Regular maintenance keeps your Ditch Witch RT45 operating safely and efficiently. For a full range of Ditch Witch parts, explore our extensive EquipmentShare parts catalog. If you can’t find the part you need, reach out to our parts experts for a custom order.
