Earthmoving Machines
Ditch Witch RT20 Walk Behind / Stand On Trencher / Cable Plow (2025)
Explore the Ditch Witch RT20 walk-behind trencher, ideal for fibre, irrigation, and utility installations in South Africa. Get specs, applications, and buying advice.
Model + price
- Model
- Ditch Witch RT20
- Price range
- R 252 000 - R 378 000
Signals
- Type
- Walk Behind / Stand On Trencher / Cable Plow
- Demand
- HIGH
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 508
Years produced
2025–2025
- Initial Release: 2025–present — The Ditch Witch RT20 was introduced as a new model in 2025, focusing on enhanced compact trenching capabilities for utility and landscaping applications.
As a relatively new model, the RT20 is expected to have a long production run with potential future updates.
Key specs
- Year range
- 2025
- Engine Power
- 13.4 kW (18 hp) Kohler Command PRO CH640 Petrol
- Operating Weight
- 508 kg
- Trenching Depth (Max)
- Up to 91 cm (36 inches) (est.)
- Trenching Width (Max)
- Up to 15 cm (6 inches) (est.)
- Ground Drive
- Hydrostatic
- Traction Speed (Forward)
- Up to 4.8 km/h (3 mph)
- Traction Speed (Reverse)
- Up to 2.4 km/h (1.5 mph)
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South Africa market estimates. Actual value depends on condition, hours, attachments, and demand.