The Swinger is a 3-Point hitch mounted machine designed to be used as an offset ditcher behind either tractor tire or any position in between. An 8″ stroke cylinder and a 50° constant velocity (CV) joint allow the ditcher’s “swinging” action.

Key Features
  • Operates with 80-140 HP tractor
  • Equipped with jack stand for easy hook-up and disconnection
  • Can be operated behind either tractor tire or any position in between
  • 8″ stroke cylinder hinges the machine from side to side
  • Standard 50° constant velocity (CV) joint accommodates “swinging” action
  • Cuts up to 10″ in a single pass with standard 20″ 6-paddle impeller
  • Gearbox consists of large shafts, heavy-duty sprockets and bearings, and double 80 roller chain, all enclosed and running in an oil bath; use the external idler adjustment for chain tensioning to dramatically increase the life of your equipment
  • Dragplate gives machine stability and prevents gouging; includes heavy-duty ratchet jack
  • Soil is thrown out the left side of the ditcher and may be distributed over a 50′ area

Recommended HP Speed80-140 HP
Power Take-Off (PTO)Series 55, 1000 RPM with shear bolt protection
1-3/8-21 spline
Optional: 1-3/4-20 spline 1000 RPM or 1-3/8-6 spline 540 RPM
Hitch TypeCat II or III quick hitch
Impeller Wheel20″ 6-paddle impeller
Rear Shoe (dragplate)Includes heavy-duty ratchet jack
Approximate shipping weight1,300 lbs.
Gearbox5/16″ material with double 80 roller chain, oil bath, external idler tension adjustment
Depth of cutUp to 10" in a single pass; up to 20" in multiple passes with standard 20″ 6-paddle impeller
Up to 16" in multiple passes with optional 15″ 5-paddle impeller
Width of cut20" with standard 6-paddle impeller wheel
15" with optional 5-paddle impeller wheel
Volume of soil moved with 80 HP tractorUp to 397 cubic yards per hour (6.5 cubic yards per minute)
Volume of soil moved with 140 HP tractorUp to 611 cubic yards per hour (10.2 cubic yards per minute)
Optional Add Ons15″ 5-paddle impeller
540 RPM PTO
GPS