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CMW
Issue 2.0
Original Instruction
053-2517
Overview - 1
Overview
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Record VIN and date of purchase in spaces
provided. VIN tag (shown) is typically located
toward the front of the trailer frame.
Date of manufacture
Date of purchase
Trailer VIN
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Unit Components
Ramped Trailers
1
3
2
7
4
4
6
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1. Hitch/coupler
5. Tiedown
2. Jack
6. Deck
7. Ramps
4. Lights/Reflectors
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Overview - 2
Intended Use
Tilt-Bed Trailers
5
1
2
7
6
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1. Hitch/coupler
5. Lights/reflectors
2. Jack
6. Deck
7. Tiedown
Intended Use
Ditch Witch trailers are intended for tying down and transporting Ditch Witch and other equipment weighing
less than the maximum load weight rating (MLWR) and with a load that can be properly distrubuted on the
trailer. They are intended to be towed with an appropriately-sized vehicle.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
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Foreword - 3
Foreword
This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation
instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.
Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference.
If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a
dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles
Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your
Ditch Witch dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
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Foreword - 4
Flat-Deck Trailers
Operators Manual
Issue number 2.0/OM-6/12
Part number 053-2517
Copyright 2012
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
, Ditch Witch, and CMW are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine
Works, Inc.
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Contents - 5
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Prepare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Inspect Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Position Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Contents - 6
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Safety - 7
Safety
Chapter Contents
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Safety - 8
Guidelines
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:
Complete proper training and read operators manual before using equipment.
Inspect trailer before each use. See Inspect Trailer on page 12.
Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right
Observe and follow trailer load ratings. Always tie down equipment and properly stow accessories,
even if travelling short distances.
At least ten to fifteen percent of total trailer weight (equipment plus trailer) must be on
tongue to help prevent trailer sway.
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment
use.
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Safety - 9
Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level
means.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
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Safety - 10
Safety Alerts
Safety Alerts
Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
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Prepare - 11
Safety Alerts
Prepare
Chapter Contents
Inspect Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lay Out Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Position Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Prepare - 12
Inspect Trailer
Check lights and reflectors for cleanliness and verify that lights operate.
Verify that signs, guards, and shields are in place. Replace if damaged or missing.
Check torque of hitch bolts. Adjust if needed. See Check Coupler Bolts on page 22.
Check battery for 12V charge (electric brakes only) or hydraulic fluid level (hydraulic brakes only).
Check lug nut torque with a torque wrench. Adjust if needed. See Check Lug Nut Torque on page 21.
Ensure trailer brakes are adjusted properly. See Service on page 20.
Ensure trailer brakes are adjusted to come on with tow vehicle brakes.
Check jack.
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Prepare - 13
At least ten to fifteen percent of total trailer weight (equipment plus trailer) must be on
tongue to help prevent trailer sway.
Consider attachment stand weights and attachment weights. See attachment operators manual.
Consider the weight of anything else you plan to haul, such as sod or other pieces of equipment.
Ensure that load will remain balanced with and without consumables (such as sod or water)
loaded.
Position stands so that attachment can be accessed easily, usually from the side of the trailer.
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Position Load
IMPORTANT: Access to truck scales is required for this procedure.
Position trailer load for proper tongue weight by following procedure. Proper tongue weight will enhance
towing stability and safety.
1. Select appropriate size tow vehicle based on trailer gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
2. Adjust hitch on trailer so that hitch is about 2 in (51 mm) higher than level when coupled to tow vehicle.
3. Load trailer.
4. Pull trailer onto scale. Ensure tow vehicle wheels are off scale.
5. Unhitch trailer from tow vehicle and lower jack to remove all tongue weight from vehicle.
6. Record total unhitched weight of trailer and load. This is gross trailer weight (GTW) and must not
exceed trailer GVWR or tow vehicle GTW.
7. Multiply GTW by 0.9 and record this number as 90% GTW.
8. Hitch trailer to tow vehicle. Raise and stow jack.
9. Watch scale readout while helper positions load. When scale displays 90% GTW value, the load is
positioned properly with at least 10% of GTW on hitch. Do not exceed tow vehicle capabilities. See tow
vehicle manual. Do not exceed maximum trailer tongue load specification or hitch capabilities.
10. Tie down load.
IMPORTANT: Tie down unit as indicated in unit operators manual.
11. Mark positions of all equipment that will be unloaded at jobsite to allow correct loading when work is
finished.
Optional Equipment
Ditch Witch trailers are available in a variety of sizes and towing capacities. Additionally, our trailer
selection offers several configurations and options.
Brake options: electric or hydraulic surge. Please note that surge brakes are not legal in some states
so check state laws.
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Operate - 15
Optional Equipment
Operate
Chapter Contents
Hitch to Tow Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unhitch from Tow Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Load and Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fixed Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tilt Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Operate - 17
Tilt Bed
IMPORTANT: Tilt bed only when trailer is connected to tow vehicle.
Load
1. Remove pin from latch at front of bed.
2. Stand on end of bed until trailer touches
ground. Bed should remain tilted until unit is
loaded onto trailer.
3. Drive unit forward onto trailer bed.
IMPORTANT: Be prepared for trailer bed
to return to level as equipment is loaded..
4. When bed is no longer tilted, replace latch pin and tie down unit as indicated in equipment operators
manual.
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Operate - 18
Unload
1. Block trailer wheels.
2. Remove tiedowns.
3. Remove pin from latch at front of bed.
4. Slowly back unit off trailer as bed tilts.
Cleanup
Make sure all tools and accessories are securely loaded on trailer.
After unloading, remove all loose debris and spray water onto trailer grate to remove dirt and mud.
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Cleanup
Each Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Locking Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Intermittent Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Service
IMPORTANT: Consult with brake, axle, and tire manufacturers for additional service information.
Each Use
Task
Notes
Pressure
18 X 5.70-8, C
215/75R-17.5, H16TL
ST205/75R15, C
ST225/75R15, D
ST235/80R16, E
ST235/85R16, E
ST235/85R16, F
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Service
Check Lug Nut Torque
1
1
4
1
6
8
2
5
2
7
4
5
2
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Check lug nut torque each use. Tighten lug nuts in the sequence shown above as directed below.
Tire
1st Stage
2nd Stage
Final Stage
18 X 5.70-8, C
20-25 ftlb
(27-34 Nm)
50-60 ftlb
(68-81 Nm)
90-120 ftlb
(122-163 Nm)
50-60 ftlb
(68-81 Nm)
90-200 ftlb
(122-271 Nm)
275-325 ftlb
(373-441 Nm)
ST205/75R15, C
20-25 ftlb
(27-34 Nm)
50-60 ftlb
(68-81 Nm)
90-120 ftlb
(122-163 Nm)
ST225/75R15, D
20-25 ftlb
(27-34 Nm)
50-60 ftlb
(68-81 Nm)
90-120 ftlb
(122-163 Nm)
ST235/80R16, E
20-25 ftlb
(27-34 Nm)
50-60 ftlb
(68-81 Nm)
90-120 ftlb
(122-163 Nm)
ST235/85R16, E
50-60 ftlb
(68-81Nm)
100-120 ftlb
(135.5-163 Nm)
190-210 ftlb
(258-285 Nm)
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Torque
T18B
BT20, BT26
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Service
Check Suspension Bolts
S2AS, S6B, S7B, S8B, T7B, T9B, T9C
Check Torflex mount bolts each use and tighten to
120-155 ftlb (163-210 Nm) as needed.
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Trailer/Bolt)
Torque
S2B U-bolt
T18B U-bolt
BT20 U-bolt
BT26 U-bolt
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Notes
Initial
Initial
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Service
Adjust Hydraulic Brakes (Initial)
Adjust hydraulic brakes after 200 miles (320 km).
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IMPORTANT: To prevent more air from entering braking system, close bleed screw before restroking actuator.
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13. Wipe excess brake fluid from axle backing plates and other surfaces and replace dust cap on bleed
screws.
Notes
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Service
Adjust Electric Brakes
Adjust brakes every 3000 miles (5000 km).
1. Place adequate jack stands under frame
rails.
2. Remove cover from adjusting slot (shown) on
bottom of backing plate.
3. Rotate adjuster starwheel with screwdriver or
brake tool to expand brake shoes. Adjust until
wheel is very difficult to turn by hand.
4. Rotate starwheel the other direction until
wheel turns with slight drag.
5. Replace adjusting slot cover.
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IMPORTANT: To prevent more air from entering braking system, close bleed screw before restroking actuator.
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Service
12. To bleed at each wheel:
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13. Wipe excess brake fluid from axle backing plates and other surfaces and replace dust cap on bleed
screws.
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If amp reading is high, check for electrical short in the following areas:
controllers
bare wires
blown fuses
broken wires
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Service
Notes
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5. Clean all grease from bearing cups, cones, hardware, and hub bore using suitable solvent. Dry
components with lint free cloth.
6. Inspect bearing cups and cones for pitting, spalling, corrosion, and overheating (blue color). Replace if
damaged.
7. Pack all cones using an extreme pressure, water resistant, lithium complex grease. Apply light coating
of grease to bearing cones.
8. Install inner bearing cone into its race and tap new seal into place using a wooden block and hammer.
9. Install bearings and hub on spindle. Install spindle washer and spindle nut.
10. Rotate hub while tightening spindle nut to 50 ftlb (68 Nm).
11. Loosen spindle nut without rotating hub and then tighten it by hand.
12. Back spindle nut out until first castellation lines up with cotter pin hole and insert cotter pin.
13. Grasp wheel/hub at top and bottom and check for excessive play in bearing. Adjust as needed.
14. Install grease cap using soft face mallet.
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Troubleshooting
Locking Brakes
Possible cause: electrical system
Check for correct wiring. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for information.
Check that breakaway switch is not tripped. Reset or replace breakaway switch.
Check for short in brake light. Trace and repair short in tow vehicle or trailer.
Check for worn or loose wheel bearings. Replace bearing and examine hub.
Ensure brake shoes are not hanging on backing plates. Release shoes and lubricate backing plates.
Intermittent Brakes
Possible cause: electrical system
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Troubleshooting
Check for correct wiring. Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for information.
Check for worn drum. If oversize, replace drum. If out of round, remachine. Replace if necessary.
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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Chapter Contents
S1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
S2AS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
S2B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S6B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
S7B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
S8B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
T7B E & H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
T9B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
T9C E & H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
T18B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
BT20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
BT26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Specifications - 36
S1A
S1A
H3
L2
W2
H2
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Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
127 in
3.2 m
L2
Bed length
75 in
1.9 m
15/17/19 in
381/432/483 mm
H2
13 in
330 mm
H3
Clearance
7.5 in
190.5 mm
70 in
1.8 m
W2
54 in
1.4 mm
Loading angle
15
15
General
Axle: 1, CMW, 1.75 solid (straight) axle, 1800 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 (51-mm) ball or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: n/a
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 5/16 (7.9 mm) grade 70
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Specifications - 37
S1A
Tire and Load Ratings
18 X 5.70-8, C tire
U.S.
Metric
75 psi
517 kPa
2000 lb
907 kg
1800 lb
816.5 kg
460 lb
208.5 kg
200 lb
91 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
1540 lb
698.5 kg
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S2AS
S2AS
H3
L2
W2
H2
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Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
175 in
4.5 m
L2
Bed length
95 in
2.4 m
13/15/17 in
330/381/432 mm
H2
12 in
305 mm
H3
Clearance
6 in
152 mm
79 in
2m
W2
59 in
1.5 mm
Loading angle
15
15
General
Axle: 1, Dexter, #10 Torflex, rubber torsion suspension axle, 3500 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 (51-mm) ball or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: n/a
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 5/16 (7.9 mm) grade 70
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S2AS
Tire and Load Ratings
ST205/75R15, C tire
U.S.
Metric
50 psi
345 kPa
2990 lb
1356 kg
3500 lb
1587.5 kg
770 lb
349 kg
450 lb
204 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
2220 lb
998 kg
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S2B
S2B
L
W
W2
L2
W3
A
H
H3
H2
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Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
150 in
3.8 m
L2
Bed length
70 in
1.8 m
10.5-24.5 in
267-622 mm
H2
17.5 in
444.5 mm
H3
Clearance
13.5 in
343 mm
64.5 in
1.6 m
W2
45.5 in
1.2 mm
38 in
965 mm
W3
10 in
254 mm
Loading angle
15
15
General
Axle: 1, Dexter, 4 drop, leaf spring axle, 3500 lb rating
Available couplers: 2 (51-mm) ball
Brakes: n/a
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 1/4 (6 mm) grade 70
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S2B
Tire and Load Ratings
ST205/75R15, C tire
U.S.
Metric
50 psi
345 kPa
2990 lb
1356 kg
3500 lb
1587.5 kg
689 lb
312.5 kg
450 lb
204 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
2300 lb
1043 kg
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S6B
S6B
L
H3
L2
H2
W3
W
W2
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Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
216 in
5.5 m
L2
Bed length
156 in
4.0 m
16-22 in
406-559 mm
H2
20 in
508 mm
H3
Clearance
8 in
203 mm
82 in
2.1 m
W2
62 in
1.6 mm
W3
30 in
762 mm
Loading angle
18
18
General
Axle: 1, Dexter, #12 Torflex, rubber torsion suspension axle, 7000 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: 12 x 2 electric
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 3/8 (9.6 mm) grade 70
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S6B
Tire and Load Ratings
ST235/80R16 E tire
U.S.
Metric
80 psi
551.5 kPa
7500 lb
3402 kg
7000 lb
3175 kg
2100 lb
952.5 kg
975 lb
442 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
5400 lb
2449 kg
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S7B
S7B
L
H3
W
W2
L2
H2
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Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
216 in
5.5 m
L2
Bed length
156 in
4.0 m
16-22 in
406-559 mm
H2
20 in
508 mm
H3
Clearance
8 in
203 mm
82 in
2.1 m
W2
62 in
1.6 m
Loading angle
12.5
12.5
General
Axle: 1, Dexter, #12 Torflex, rubber torsion suspension axle, 7000 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: 12 x 2 electric
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 3/8 (9.6 mm) grade 70
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S7B
Tire and Load Ratings
ST235/80R16 E tire
U.S.
Metric
80 psi
551.5 kPa
7500 lb
3402 kg
7000 lb
3175 kg
1740 lb
789 kg
975 lb
442 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
5760 lb
2613 kg
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S8B
S8B
L
H3
W
W2
L2
H2
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Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
216 in
5.5 m
L2
Bed length
156 in
4.0 m
16-22 in
406-559 mm
H2
20 in
508 mm
H3
Clearance
8 in
203 mm
96 in
2.4 m
W2
76 in
1.9 m
Loading angle
12.5
12.5
General
Axle: 1, Dexter, #12 Torflex, rubber torsion suspension axle, 7000 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: 12 x 2 electric
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 3/8 (9.6 mm) grade 70
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S8B
Tire and Load Ratings
ST235/80R16 E tire
U.S.
Metric
80 psi
551.5 kPa
7500 lb
3402 kg
7000 lb
3175 kg
1840 lb
835 kg
975 lb
442 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
5660 lb
2567 kg
CMW
Specifications - 48
T7B E & H
T7B E & H
W
W2
L
H3
W3
L2
H2
a32om021t.eps
Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
T7BE
240 in
6.1 m
T7BH
242 in
6.15 m
L2
Bed length
150 in
3.8 m
16-22 in
406-559 mm
H2
18 in
457 mm
H3
Clearance
12 in
305 mm
99 in
2.5 m
W2
79 in
2.0 m
W3
30 in
762 mm
Ramp angle
18
18
Total length
General
Axle: 2, Dexter, #10 Torflex, rubber torsion suspension axle, 3500 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 (51-mm) ball or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: 10 x 2 1/4 electric or hydraulic
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 3/8 (9.6 mm) grade 70
CMW
Specifications - 49
T7B E & H
Tire and Load Ratings
ST225/75R15 D tire
U.S.
Metric
65 psi
448 kPa
7000 lb
1020 kg
3500 lb
476 kg
2250 lb
3175 kg
1050 lb
476 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
4750 lb
3175 kg
CMW
Specifications - 50
T9B
T9B
H3
W
W2
W3
L2
H2
a32om022t.eps
Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
223 in
5.7 m
L2
Bed length
154 in
3.9 m
17-25 in
432-635 mm
H2
18 in
457 mm
H3
Clearance
10.5 in
267 mm
96 in
2.4 m
W2
76 in
1.9 m
W3
16 in
mm
Loading angle
12.5
12.5
General
Axle: 2, Dexter, #11 Torflex, rubber torsion suspension axle, 6000 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: 12 x 2 electric or hydraulic
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 3/8 (9.6 mm) grade 70
CMW
Specifications - 51
T9B
Tire and Load Ratings
ST225/75R15 D tire
U.S.
Metric
65 psi
448 kPa
10,000 lb
4536 kg
6000 lb
2721.5 kg
2350 lb
1066 kg
1650 lb
748.4 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
7650 lb
3470 kg
CMW
Specifications - 52
T9C
T9C
W
W2
L
H3
W3
L2
H2
a32om021t.eps
Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
T9CE
223 in
5.7 m
T9CH
229 in
5.8 m
L2
Bed length
154 in
3.9 m
17-25 in
432-635 mm
H2
18 in
457 mm
H3
Clearance
10.5 in
267 mm
96 in
2.4 m
W2
76 in
1.9 m
W3
30 in
762 mm
Loading angle
18
18
Total length
General
Axle: 2, Dexter, #11 Torflex, rubber torsion suspension axle, 6000 lb rating
Available couplers: 3 (76-mm) lunette or 2 5/16 (59-mm) ball
Brakes: 12 X 2 electric or hydraulic
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 3/8 (9.6 mm) grade 70
CMW
Specifications - 53
T9C
Tire and Load Ratings
ST225/75R15 D tire
U.S.
Metric
65 psi
448 kPa
11,000 lb
4989.5 kg
6000 lb
2721.5 kg
2500 lb
1134 kg
1650 lb
748.5 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
8500 lb
3855.5 kg
CMW
Specifications - 54
T18B
T18B
H3
L2
W2
H2
a32om018t.eps
Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
275 in
7.0 m
L2
Bed length
185 in
4.7 m
28 in
711 mm
17-26 in
432-635 mm
H2
24 in
610 mm
H3
Clearance
12 in
305 mm
102 in
2.6 m
W2
82 in
2.1 m
18 in
457 mm
15
15
10
10
General
Axle: 2, Dexter, slipper spring axle with equalizer, 8000 lb rating
Available couplers: square mount lunette
Brakes: 12 1/4 x 3 3/8 electric
Electrical system: 12V D.C.
Safety chain size: 3/8 (9.6 mm) grade 70
CMW
Specifications - 55
T18B
Tire and Load Ratings
215/75R-17.5, H16TL tire
U.S.
Metric
125 psi
862 kPa
18,000 lb
8165 kg
8000 lb
3629 kg
3875 lb
1758 kg
2700 lb
1225 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
14,125 lb
6410 kg
CMW
Specifications - 56
BT20
BT20
W
L
L2
A
H3
H2
a32om019t.eps
Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
353 in
9.0 m
L2
Bed length
214 in
5.4 m
62 in
1.6 m
19-32 in
483-813 mm
H2
37 in
940 mm
H3
Clearance
20 in
508 mm
96 in
2.4 m
18 in
457 mm
Loading angle
15
15
A
General
CMW
Specifications - 57
BT20
Tire and Load Ratings
215/75R-17.5, H16TL tire
U.S.
Metric
125 psi
862 kPa
20,000 lb
9072 kg
8000 lb
3629 kg
4300 lb
1950.5 kg
4000 lb
1814 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
15,700 lb
7121.5 kg
CMW
Specifications - 58
BT26
BT26
W
L
L2
A
H3
H2
a32om020t.eps
Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Total length
354 in
9.0 m
L2
Bed length
213 in
5.4 m
67 in
1.7 m
19-35 in
483-889 mm
H2
37 in
940 mm
H3
Clearance
20 in
508 mm
100 in
2.5 m
18 in
457 mm
Loading angle
15
15
A
General
CMW
Specifications - 59
BT26
Tire and Load Ratings
ST235/80R16 E tire
U.S.
Metric
80 psi
551.5 kPa
26,000 lb
11 793 kg
10,000 lb
4536 kg
5700 lb
2885.5 kg
6000 lb
2127.5 kg
Maximum cargo (MLWR, max load weight rating at max tongue load)
20,300 lb
9208 kg
CMW
Specifications - 60
CMW
Support - 61
Procedure
Support
Procedure
Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction or failure of Ditch Witch equipment.
Always give model, vehicle identification number, and approximate date of your equipment purchase. This
information should be recorded and placed on file by the owner at the time of purchase.
Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame.
Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your authorized Ditch Witch dealer. Use of
another manufacturer's parts may void warranty consideration.
Resources
Publications
Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos covering safety, operation, service, and repair
of your equipment.
CMW
Warranty - 62
Warranty
Ditch Witch Equipment and Replacement Parts
Limited Warranty Policy
Subject to the limitation and exclusions herein, free replacement parts will be provided at any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for
any Ditch Witch equipment or parts manufactured by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (CMW) that fail due to a defect in material or
workmanship within one (1) year of first commercial use (Exception: 2 years for all SK5 attachments). Free labor will be provided at
any authorized Ditch Witch dealership for installation of parts under this warranty during the first year following initial commercial
use of the serial-numbered Ditch Witch equipment on which it is installed. The customer is responsible for transporting their
equipment to an authorized Ditch Witch dealership for all warranty work.
All defects, damages, or injuries caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, or uses other than those for
which products were intended.
All defects, damages, or injuries caused by improper training, operation, or servicing of products in a manner inconsistent with
manufacturers recommendations.
All engines and engine accessories (these are covered by original manufacturers warranty).
Tires, belts, and other parts which may be subject to another manufacturers warranty (such warranty will be available to
purchaser).
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY.
IF THE PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, AS DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL
CODE, THEN THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THERE ARE NO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHICH EXTEND TO A COMMERCIAL BUYER. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY APPLY INCLUDING THE DUTIES IMPOSED.
Ditch Witch products have been tested to deliver acceptable performance in most conditions. This does not imply they will deliver
acceptable performance in all conditions. Therefore, to assure suitability, products should be operated under anticipated working
conditions prior to purchase.
Defects will be determined by an inspection within thirty (30) days of the date of failure of the product or part by CMW or its authorized
dealer. CMW will provide the location of its inspection facilities or its nearest authorized dealer upon inquiry. CMW reserves the right
to supply remanufactured replacements parts under this warranty as it deems appropriate.
Extended warranties are available upon request from your local Ditch Witch dealer or CMW.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so above limitation of exclusion may not
apply. Further, some states do not allow exclusion of or limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply. This limited warranty gives product owner specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
For information regarding this limited warranty, contact CMWs Product Support department, P.O. Box 66, Perry, OK 73077-0066, or
contact your local Ditch Witch dealer.
CMW
Appendix - 65
Appendix
Chapter Contents
Tire Safety Information
CMW
The Tire Information Placard is attached adjacent to or near the trailers VIN (Certification) label
at the left front of the trailer.
1.1.2. TRAILERS OVER 10,000 POUNDS GVWR (NOTE: These trailers are not required to have
a tire information placard on the trailer.)
1. Determine the empty weight of your trailer by weighing the trailer using a public scale or
other means. This step does not have to be repeated.
2. Locate the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of the trailer on your trailers VIN
(Certification) label.
3. Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the GVWR stated on the VIN label. That
weight is the maximum available cargo capacity of the trailer and must not be exceeded.
Innerliner separation - the parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass.
Light truck (LT) tire - a tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load rating - the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Maximum load rating - the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
Maximum permissible inflation pressure - the maximum cold inflation pressure to
which a tire may be inflated.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight - the sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle
capacity weight, and production options weight.
Outer diameter - the overall diameter of an inflated new tire.
Overall width - the linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated
tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs.
Ply - a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords.
Ply separation - a parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies.
Pneumatic tire - a mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load.
Radial ply tire - a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid
at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Recommended inflation pressure - the inflation pressure provided by the vehicle
manufacturer on the Tire Information label and on the Certification / VIN tag.
Rim - a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Rim diameter - the nominal diameter of the bead seat.
Rim size designation - the rim diameter and width.
Rim type designation - the industry of manufacturers designation for a rim by style or
code.
Rim width - the nominal distance between rim flanges.
Sidewall - that portion of a tire between the tread and bead.
Sidewall separation - the parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the
sidewall.
Special Trailer (ST) tire - the "ST" is an indication the tire is for trailer use only.
Tread - that portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
Tread rib - a tread section running circumferentially around a tire.
Tread separation - pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass.
Treadwear indicators (TWI) - the projections within the principal grooves designed to
give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire - the load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by
two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire - the load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight and dividing by 2.
This booklet presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety, including information on the
following topics:
Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your trailer maintenance routine.
Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety
consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure.
Both placards and certification labels are permanently attached to the trailer near the left front.
For convenience, purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep with your trailer. Gauges can be
purchased at tire dealerships, auto supply stores, and other retail outlets.
The recommended tire inflation pressure that manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when
a tire is cold. The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature. Rather, a cold tire is one
that has not been driven on for at least three hours. When you drive, your tires get warmer,
causing the air pressure within them to increase. Therefore, to get an accurate tire pressure
reading, you must measure tire pressure when the tires are cold or compensate for the extra
pressure in warm tires.
1.5.4. STEPS FOR MAINTAINING PROPER TIRE PRESSURE
Step 1: Locate the recommended tire pressure on the trailer's tire information placard,
certification label, or in the owner's manual.
Step 2: Record the tire pressure of all tires.
Step 3: If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires, slowly release air by gently
pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the
correct pressure.
Step 4: If the tire pressure is too low, note the difference between the measured tire
pressure and the correct tire pressure. These "missing" pounds of pressure are what you
will need to add.
Step 5: Add the missing pounds of air pressure to each tire that is underinflated.
Step 6: Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air pressure (except in cases
in which the front and rear tires are supposed to have different amounts of pressure).
If you have been towing your trailer and think that a tire is underinflated, fill it to the recommended
cold inflation pressure indicated on your trailer's tire information placard or certification label.
While your tire may still be slightly underinflated due to the extra pounds of pressure in the warm
tire, it is safer to drive with air pressure that is slightly lower than the recommended cold inflation
pressure than to drive with a significantly underinflated tire. Since this is a temporary fix, don't
forget to recheck and adjust the tire's pressure when you can obtain a cold reading.
Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires.
LT - indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers.
ST - indicates the tire is for trailer use only.
Max. Load Dual kg (lbs) at kPa (psi) Cold - indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when
the tire is used as a dual, that is, when four tires are put on each axle.
Max. Load Single kg (lbs) at kPa (psi) Cold - indicates the maximum load and tire pressure
when the tire is used as a single.
Load Range - identifies the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits.