Ditch Witch
C24X Walk-Behind Trencher
22 hp
Engine power
3 ft (0.9 m)
Max dig depth
1,916 lb (869 kg)
Operating weight
36.0 in (914 mm)
cutting depth
94.2 m/min
digging chain speed
23.5 L
fuel tank capacity
Equivalent across brands
Compare side by side →Comparable machines from other manufacturers, scored on normalised, manufacturer-sourced specs.
| Model | Match | Engine power | Max dig depth | Operating weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermeer RTX250 Pedestrian Trencher | 84% | 25 hp | - | 1,550 lb (703 kg) |
| Vermeer RTX130 Pedestrian Trencher | 60% | 13 hp | - | 1,140 lb (517 kg) |
| Vermeer RTX200 Pedestrian Trencher | 59% | 20 hp | - | 1,171 lb (531 kg) |
| Vermeer PTX40 Plow/Trencher | 56% | 47 hp | - | 2,740 lb (1,243 kg) |
| Vermeer PTX44 Plow/Trencher | 55% | 47 hp | - | 2,941 lb (1,334 kg) |
| Vermeer PTX42 Plow/Trencher | 53% | 47 hp | - | 3,241 lb (1,470 kg) |
Documents
Full specifications
| C X S E R I E S - DIMENSIONS* | C24X | ↗ |
| C X S E R I E S - Headshaft height | 13.7 in (348 mm) | ↗ |
| C X S E R I E S - Height, transport (up to) | 63 in (1.6 m) | ↗ |
| C X S E R I E S - Left | 17.2 in (437 mm) | ↗ |
| C X S E R I E S - Length (up to) | 94 in (2.4 m) | ↗ |
| C X S E R I E S - Right | 18.6 in (472 mm) | ↗ |
| C X S E R I E S - Width, transport | 35.8 in (909 mm) | ↗ |
| Fluid Capacities - Engine oil | 1.8 qt (1.7 L) | ↗ |
| Fluid Capacities - Fuel tank | 6.2 gal (23.5 L) | ↗ |
| Fluid Capacities - Hydraulic resevoir | 6.2 gal (23.5 L) | ↗ |
| Fluid Capacities - Hydraulic system | 11 gal (42 L) | ↗ |
| Hydraulic System @ 3,600 Rpm - Chain drive operating presure | 3,500 psi (241 bar) | ↗ |
| Hydraulic System @ 3,600 Rpm - Chain drive pump flow | 10 gpm (37.85 l/min) | ↗ |
| Hydraulic System @ 3,600 Rpm - Filtration | 10 micron absolute | ↗ |
| Hydraulic System @ 3,600 Rpm - Ground drive operating pressure | 2,500 psi (172 bar) | ↗ |
| Hydraulic System @ 3,600 Rpm - Transit | 13 gpm (49.2 l/min) | ↗ |
| Hydraulic System @ 3,600 Rpm - Trenching | 3 gpm (11.35 l/min) | ↗ |
| Noise Level - Operator ear sound pressure | 91 dBA per ISO 6394 | ↗ |
| Noise Level - Overall sound pressure | 100 dBA per ISO 6393 | ↗ |
| Operation - Auger, diameter | 17 in (432 mm) | ↗ |
| Operation - Auger, type | Single, open end | ↗ |
| Operation - Operating weight (up to) | 1,915 lb (869 kg) | ↗ |
| Operation - Transit forward | 176 fpm (53.6 m/min) | ↗ |
| Operation - Trench cleaner size | 4-6 in (102-152 mm) | ↗ |
| Operation - Trench cleaner type | Mechanical | ↗ |
| Power - Cooling medium | Air | ↗ |
| Power - Engine | Honda® GX690** | ↗ |
| Power - Fuel | Gasoline | ↗ |
| Power - Fuel consumption @ rated power | 1.77 gph (6.7 LPH) | ↗ |
| Power - Manufacturer’s net horsepower rating* | 22 hp (16.5 kW) | ↗ |
| Power - Number of cylinders | 2 | ↗ |
| Power - Rated speed | 3,600 rpm* | ↗ |
| Power Train - Digging chain | 33 K and 35K | ↗ |
| Power Train - Ground pressure | 4.5 psi | ↗ |
| Power Train - Hydraulic | Direct drive | ↗ |
| Power Train - Track width | 8 in (200 mm) | ↗ |
| Trench Size, Max - Depth | 36 in (914 mm) | ↗ |
| Trench Size, Max - Width | 6 in (152 mm) | ↗ |
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