1230 WALK-BEHIND TRENCHER

What makes Ditch Witch walk-behind trenchers the world's best-selling? The answers can be found in the Ditch Witch 1230 compact trencher. This durable trenching machine features rugged mechanical digging drives and hydrostatic ground drives that never let you down. Its compact size provides superior maneuverability. Its reinforced steel frame offers reliability year after year. And that's just the beginning.

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KEY FEATURES,

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Unique, greasable bronze pivot bushing increases reliability.
Quiet, fuel-efficient Honda overhead-valve gasoline engine provides plenty of power.
Accepts multiple sizes and types of trencher chains, from standard cup-tooth to maximum-strength Shark Chain II.

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Mechanical digging drive, hydrostatic ground drive; operator can stop the digging chain and ground drive but keep the engine running by releasing the handlebar bail.
Easily accessible, easy-to-use color-coded controls.
A compact trencher that easily fits through a standard yard gate.

Closed-loop hydraulic ground drive system allows infinitely variable speeds to better match digging conditions.
Axle lock engages both drive wheels to put more power to the ground while trenching, or frees one wheel for easy maneuvering around the jobsite.

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GENERAL
Ditch Witch model 1230 self-propelled walk-behind, manually steered, two-wheel drive, rigid-frame, chain-type trencher
DIMENSIONS*	U.S.	METRIC
Trench depth, max.	36 in	910 mm
Angle of approach	35°
Angle of departure	65°
Trench width	4.3 in - 6 in	110 mm - 150 mm
Boom travel, down	60°
Boom travel, up	47°
Centerline trench to outside edge of machine, left	15 in	381 mm
Centerline trench to outside edge of machine, right	17 in	432 mm
Headshaft height, digging chain	8.6 in	220 mm
Transport height	47 in	1.17 m
Transport length	88 in	2.24 m
Wheelbase	32 in	810 mm
Spoils discharge reach	10.6 in	270 mm
Width, transport	32 in	800 mm
Tread	26 in	660 mm
OPERATION	U.S.	METRIC
Vehicle speeds	155 fpm	47 m/min
Digging chain speed	276 fpm	84 m/min
Spoils handling (single, open-end auger) auger-size
Outer diameter	12 in	305 mm
Inner diameter	4 in	102 mm
Length	9 in	229 mm
Trencher cleaner type: Mechanical
Trencher cleaner size	4 in - 6 in	100 mm - 152 mm
Operating weight (based on roller boom and narrow-width digging chain)	905 lb	410.5 kg
POWER	U.S.	METRIC
Engine	Honda GX390
Type	4-stroke, overhead valve
Fuel	Gasoline
Cooling medium	Air
Number of cylinders	1
Displacement	23.7 in³	389 cm³
Bore	3.5 in	88 mm
Stroke	2.5 in	64 mm
Manufacturer's power rating	13 hp	9.7 kW
Rated speed	3600 rpm
POWER TRAIN
Ground drive transmission: Hydrostatic, infinitely variable from zero to maximum, gearbox to axle, speed and direction controlled with single lever
Pump drive clutch: Mechanical, hand-operated, spring-loaded with tension roller for belt drive
Digging chain clutch: Mechanical, hand-operated, spring-loaded with tension roller for belt drive
Trencher drive: Mechanical; belt drive to reduction drive, headshaft
Belt: 2-groove power band
Digging chain: 33,000-lb (15 000 kg) or 35,000-lb (15 875 kg) test
Chain drive sprocket: Forged and tempered
Spoils handling drive: Mechanical, attached to and rotates with headshaft
TIRES/PRESSURE	U.S.	METRIC
Drive, standard	16 x 6.50-8; 28 psi	193 kPa
Drive, optional	18 x 8.50-8; 22 psi	152 kPa
Trail	13 x 5.00-6; 20 psi	138 kPa
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM	U.S.	METRIC
Drive pump capacity @ 2500 rpm	9.8 gpm	37.1 L/min
Filtration	Return flow, 10 micron nominal
Hydraulic drive motor
Torque @ 1000 psi (69 bar) and 9.8 gpm (37 L/min)	714 in·lb	81 n·m
Speed @ 1000 psi (69 bar) and 9.8 gpm (37 L/min)	369 rpm
Displacement	6 in³/rev	98 cm³/rev
Type	Bi-directional
FLUID CAPACITIES	U.S.	METRIC
Fuel tank	1.7 gal	6.5 L
Engine oil	2.3 pt	1.1 L
Hydraulic reservoir	4.5 gal	17 L
Hydraulic system	5 gal	18.9 L
Axle oil	2.8 pt	1.3 L
Headshaft gearbox oil	2 pt	1 L

Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to selected options, delivered equipment may not match that shown. Contains patented features. *Dimensions are based on 16 x 6.50-8 tires and 24-inch (610 mm) depth boom.

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Keeping Your Fleet's Hydraulic Systems Running Properly
If your machine's hydraulic system isn't working, neither are you. Here are some common causes of hydraulic system breakdown and steps you can take to avoid them.

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Dig Deeper Into Your Digging Systems
A properly maintained digging system is essential to trencher performance.

Time For Your Spring Checkup
Spring is a great time to prepare your Ditch Witch equipment for the upcoming busy season. A little attention now can help you be ready when those landscaping, trenching, plowing, and drilling jobs start coming in.

Chain Of Events
The efficiency of any machine depends on the efficiency of each of its parts. In the case of digging systems, one defective part—a stripped bolt, worn tooth or inferior sprocket— can mean the failure of the entire system.

Trencher Maintenance
Proper maintenance is essential to keep trencher units operating efficiently. Performing routine maintenance and repairing minor problems as soon as they are identified reduce the chance of breakdowns in the field, and an effective maintenance program extends equipment life and protects the value of equipment.

Trencher Safety
Today, as it has always been, safety is a personal choice that each person must choose. We make that personal choice every day, even as we drive to work, when we choose whether or not to obey speed limits. Proper operating procedures, like speed limits, are put into place to protect not only the operator, but everyone that may be around from co-workers to bystanders.

Winterizing Article
Take the time to winterize your equipment this year. A few minutes spent could save you time and money in the months to come. The amount of winter care your equipment needs depends both on the climate and how it is used.

Selecting The Right Trencher
Trenchless procedures are best suited for jobs where surface improvements, existing underground utilities, and restoration costs make excavation impractical or impossible. But because many utility construction projects continue to be in open country where these factors are not issues, trenching often is the most efficient and cost-effective method of installing underground cable and pipe.