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 Speed | 80-140 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 Type | Cat II or III quick hitch |
Impeller Wheel | 20″ 6-paddle impeller |
Rear Shoe (dragplate) | Includes heavy-duty ratchet jack |
Approximate shipping weight | 1,300 lbs. |
Gearbox | 5/16″ material with double 80 roller chain, oil bath, external idler tension adjustment |
Depth of cut | Up 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 cut | 20" with standard 6-paddle impeller wheel |
15" with optional 5-paddle impeller wheel | |
Volume of soil moved with 80 HP tractor | Up to 397 cubic yards per hour (6.5 cubic yards per minute) |
Volume of soil moved with 140 HP tractor | Up to 611 cubic yards per hour (10.2 cubic yards per minute) |
Optional Add Ons | 15″ 5-paddle impeller |
540 RPM PTO | |
GPS |