Ditch Witch Cx Series User Manual

Cx Series Operator’s Manual Systems and Equipment - 71
Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets
Chain Selection
These charts are meant as a guideline only. No one chain type works well in all conditions. Contact your
Ditch Witch® dealer for soil conditions and chain recommendations for your area. Ask for the latest Chain,
Teeth, and Sprockets Parts Catalog.
• 1 = best
• 2 = better
• 3 = good
• 4 = not recommended
Soil Description
Sandy soil Sugar sand, blow sand, or other soils where sand is the predominant component
Soft soil Sandy loam
Medium soil Loams, loamy clays
Hard soil Packed clays, gumbo, all compacted soils
Rocky soil Chunk rock, glacial till, cobble, rip rap, gravel
Sticky soil Gumbo, sticky clays
Chain Sandy
Soil
Soft
Soil
Medium
Soil
Hard
Soil
Rocky
Soil
Sticky
Soil
4-pitch cup tooth 3 1 2 3 4 1
2-pitch cup tooth 2 3 1 1 3 4
Bolt-on adapter, 2-pitch 4 3 2 1 2 4
Bolt-on adapter/cup tooth combo 4 3 2 1 2 4
Shark® Chain II 4 3 2 1 1 4
Alternating side bar 4 4 4 4 4 1

Ditch Witch Cx Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ditch Witch
Model	Cx Series
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English