DIGGING SYSTEMS
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DIGGING SYSTEM SIZES We know what it’s like on the jobsite. You need to stay on schedule to stay profitable. That’s why Ditch Witch® chains, specially manufactured headshaft sprockets, and digging teeth are designed to work together as a system to provide unparalleled trenching performance. And that’s why they’re backed by knowledgeable, experienced dealers providing expert service and support. We’re here to help you get the job done. Efficiently. And effectively. After all, WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 Best Practices for your Digging System 06 Chain Guides 08 The DuraTooth®...

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No matter what brand you use, proper monitoring and maintenance of your equipment and components will keep them performing their best. Instead of seeing upkeep as an expense, view it as an investment in your profitability since efficient, effective digging has a direct impact on your bottom line. TO GET THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR MACHINE, ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE THREE SIMPLE STEPS: WORN DIGGING TEETH Dull or worn digging teeth will not cut or carry soils out of the trench efficiently, leading to decreased productivity. Replace sprockets and digging chains at the same time. Replacing one...

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CHAIN GUIDES No matter what your task, having the right tool for the job is critical for success. It's no different with digging chain. Ditch Witch® digging chain comes in a variety of configurations that will cut through almost any kind of ground condition you encounter. Selecting the right one can go a long way toward keeping you productive and preventing unnecessary wear and tear on your equipment. Digging chain is categorized three ways: by tooth type, tensile strength and pitch. In this catalog, you’ll find four types of teeth: DuraTooth®, Alligator, Shark®, and a combination. Ditch...

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ditchwitch.com MORE THAN 70 YEARS AGO, we introduced the world’s first service line trencher. And we’ve never stopped innovating. DURATOOTH Our exclusive DuraTooth design was a breakthrough in trenching technology, improving performance and efficiency of the chain with a cupped digging tooth. And it’s still the gold standard today. ■ Up to 35 percent more tungsten carbide—on the surface, in the base metal and in the weld—than any competitors’ standard cupped tooth, for longer-lasting productivity and reduced downtime and expense. ■ Tungsten carbide protects the cutting edge, where...

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The all-new Ditch Witch® 19K digging system offers the exclusive OptiCut™ chain with integrated tooth technology. Its rugged design delivers durable performance to optimize productivity in all soil conditions, with 19,000 lbs of tensile strength and maintenance-free teeth that match the life of the chain. Optimal performance. Minimal maintenance. That's the OptiCut digging system. SPRING BOOMS OPTICUT™ COMBO SHARKYCUP Pitch Length Part Number 3.5" Pitch Length Part Number Description Digging Depth OPTICUT SHARK Part Number 3.5" 135-1519 135-1522 135-1529 135-1539 SPROCKETS...

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ditchwitch.com 2 PITCH 33K CHAINS Pitch Length Part Number BARE CHAINS 2 PITCH Pitch Length Part Number Pitch Length Part Number DURATOOTH COMBOS ALLIGATOR/DURATOOTH SHARK®/DURATOOTH Pitch Length Part Number 4" Pitch Length Part Number 4" “The Shark® teeth are the best thing I’ve ever used. We dig in some pretty hard clay—sometimes it’s like digging through concrete—and it really gets the job done. I wouldn’t use anything else.” - Fred Martin, Volvo Rents Service Manager 33K DIGGING SYSTEMS For more, visit ditchwitch.com/parts-service. To find your dealer, visit...

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ALLIGATOR AUGERS Pitch Length Part Number 4" Part Number Model * Begins with serial number 394. Pitch Length Part Number 4" TOOTH ADAPTERS REPAIR STATIONS MASTER PINS Part Number Description 135-1027 Chain Pin For more, visit ditchwitch.com/parts-service. Part Number Description Size You can find a large inventory of genuine Ditch Witch® parts, for equipment new and old, at your Ditch Witch dealer. If we don’t have the part you need, we can get it fast—usually within 24 hours. To find your dealer, visit ditchwitch.com/find-a-dealer.

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BARE CHAINS ALLIGATOR/DURATOOTH 2 PITCH 4 PITCH For more, visit ditchwitch.com/parts-service. To find your dealer, visit ditchwitch.com/find-a-dealer.

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Pitch Length Part Number 35K CHAINS REPAIR STATIONS Part Number Description MASTER PINS Part Number Description Part Number Model(s) TOOTH ADAPTERS Pitch Length Part Number 4" 52_137-223 Pitch Length Part Number Part Number Description Size 131-003 Cast Tooth Adapter 8" width 131-004 Cast Tooth Adapter 10" width 131-005 Cast Tooth Adapter 12" width For more, visit ditchwitch.com/parts-service. To find your dealer, visit ditchwitch.com/find-a-dealer.

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ditchwitch.com 33K/35K SPROCKETS & ROLLERS SPROCKETS Part Number 135-1230 Left 135-1231 Right DURATOOTH® HEADSHAFT SPROCKETPart Number Model(s) 140-703 (9T) 1030, 1230, 1330 Part Number BOLT-ON SHARK® Part Number 136-165 Left BIT HOLDERS TAIL SPROCKET AND ROLLER ASSEMBLY Part Number Description 140-653 12T Tail Sprocket Assy 140-1099 14T Tail Sprocket Assy 142-754 Tail Roller Roller Assembly SPLIT HEADSHAFT SPROCKET 140-1289 Low-Profile Sprocket™, Sealed 140-1290 Low-Profile Sprocket, Greasable 140-1424 Spring Boom Tail Sprocket Assembly Part Number Model(s) 142-039...

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33K/35K DIGGING SYSTEMS SMALL TAIL SPROCKET BOOM • • • Shock-absorbing urethane bushing. • Simple, open design reduces buildup in sticky soils. • Features sealed tail and idler sprockets. • Available in 36" and 48" depths. SMALL TAIL SPROCKET BOOM Digging Depth Pitch Part Length Number • Urethane spring absorbs shocks while trenching. • Inner sleeve for easy boom installation/removal. • Large tail roller bearing with triple lip seals. • Patent-pending boom and sprocket designs. • Proven, rugged design. • Manual adjustment for chain tensioning. • Available with (greasable or sealed)...

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