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    Ditch Witch 3700DD Deutz Diesel Hand Throttle problem

    I sell a lot of trenchers I find at auction. I currently have two 3700DDs with a common problem. I've seen this on other Deutz diesel powered Ditch Witch trenchers. When I move the hand throttle to Faster, there may be no response for a minute or more. This is a rod control, so it's not a...
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    Ditch Witch R40 Lubricant Help

    Hey all I just got ahold of a new to me Ditch Witch R40 with the Deutz F3L912 air cooled diesel engine and was trying to track down what weight engine oil to use. The local dealer said to use 10w-30, the online manual from their website says 30w and i've always used rotella 15w-40 on diesels...
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    MCR5 on Ditch witch 4500 rebuild help

    Hey all, not sure if i posted this in correct area. Im new on here and hoping to get some help and give some at some point. I'm working on a Ditch witch 4500 with a H412 trenching attachment. Has a Rexroth MCR5 motor on it and it has 4 lines on it. Pump gives over 4500 psi and Did the bypass...
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    Ditch witch gear box won't turn

    Hello everyone, ok I have another project that's kicking my ass. It's a Ditch Witch JT2720 mach1, so the issue I'm having is that the gear box that turns the pipe Does Not turn either way. All other functions seem to be working well, but I don't know where are the coils/solenoids located, that...
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    1985 DS4 Ditch Witch Seized Engine

    I have recently been given a 1985 ditch witch with a seized engine. It is my understanding it has been sitting outside in the elements (I live in Alaska) for at least 10 years. I am looking for info on how to release the engine (tried breaker bar) as well as which direction to turn the engine...
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    Backhoe attachment for Ditch Witch 350sx?

    Hi all, new member here, I'm looking at buying a mid 90's Ditch Witch 350SX that currently has a front mounted (small 3') digging chain and a rear mount rock wheel that interchanges with a vibe plow that's included. Basically it has everything I need other than that, and finding one later isn't...
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