The Ditch Witch XT850 excavator-tool carrier features a unique, dual-pivot excavator system with a 260° total excavator sweep, for wider offset digging capability than most compact utility equipment. The 24.5-hp (18.3 kW) XT850 has independently controlled rubber tracks for zero-radius turning capability when you”re in a tight spot. It”s made for tight budgets, too, as it comes complete with a specially designed trailer and attachments.
KEY FEATURES, XT850
- Dual-pivot excavator system with a 260° excavator sweep provides unparalleled offset digging capability; operator can dig against a footing or wall and dig a number of trenches from one place.
- Minimal ground pressure reduces restoration expense and turf damage.
- XT850″s compact frame provides outstanding maneuverability.
SPECIFICATIONS, XT850
| DIMENSIONS – TOOL CARRIER | U.S. | METRIC |
| Operating height, w/ standard bucket, max. | 104 in | 2.6 m |
| Hinge pin height, max. | 83 in | 2.1 m |
| Dump height, w/ standard bucket, max. | 69 in | 1.75 m |
| Bucket rollback angle, top, standard bucket | 115° | |
| Dump angle, top, standard bucket | 25° | |
| Reach, w/ standard bucket, fully raised | 21 in | 533 mm |
| Bucket rollback angle, ground level | 16° | |
| Reach at grade, standard bucket | 34 in | 864 mm |
| Wheelbase/track length | 46 in | 1.2 m |
| Overall height of machine | 89 in | 2.3 m |
| Bucket width, max. | 52 in | 1.3 m |
| Machine width | 50 in | 1.3 m |
| Overall length, excavator stowed | 120 in | 3 m |
| Weight | 3980 lb | 1805 kg |
| DIMENSIONS – EXCAVATOR | U.S. | METRIC |
| Loading height, max. | 72 in | 1.8 m |
| Dig depth, max. | 83 in | 2.1 m |
| Dig depth, 2 ft (0.6 m) flat bottom | 79 in | 2 m |
| Reach from swing post, max. | 103 in | 2.6 m |
| Swing angle from center | 130° | |
| Total swing angle | 260° | |
| PERFORMANCE | U.S. | METRIC |
| Ground drive speed | ||
| Forward | 4.2 mph | 6.7 km/h |
| Reverse | 4.2 mph | 6.7 km/h |
| Ground pressure | 4 psi | 0.28 bar |
| Angle of departure | 30° | |
| Tipping capacity | 2500 lb | 1134 kg |
| Rated operating capacity | ||
| @ 35% of tipping capacity | 850 lb | 385.5 kg |
| Drawbar pull | 2500 lb | 11 kN |
| HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | U.S. | METRIC |
| Auxiliary: dual gear pumps | ||
| Flow rate | 6.5 gpm/13 gpm | 25 L/min/49 L/min |
| Pressure | 2900 psi | 200 bar |
| Ground drive: dual hydrostat | ||
| Flow rate | 14 gpm | 53 L/min |
| Pressure | 3400 psi | 234 bar |
| POWER | U.S. | METRIC |
| Engine | Kubota D1105-E | |
| Fuel | Diesel | |
| Cooling medium | Liquid | |
| Injection | Indirect | |
| Cylinders | 3 | |
| Displacement | 68.5 in3 | 1.1 L |
| Bore | 3.07 in | 78 mm |
| Stroke | 3.09 in | 78.5 mm |
| Manufacturer”s gross power rating per SAE J1349 | 26 hp | 19.4 kW |
| Estimated net power rating per SAE J1995 | 24.5 hp | 18.3 kW |
| Rated speed | 3000 rpm | |
| FLUID CAPACITIES | U.S. | METRIC |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal | 38 L |
| Engine oil | 4.2 qt | 4 L |
| Hydraulic system | 10 gal | 38 L |
| BATTERY | U.S. | METRIC |
| SAE reserve capacity rating | 80 minutes | |
| SAE cold crank rating @ 0° F (-18° C) | 525 amps | |
