# Chain Trencher Walk Behind Tracked

Easy installation of pipes and services, greater maneuverability around tight sites.

- **Item code:** 572C
- **Category:** Earthmoving
- **Subcategory:** Trenchers & Attachments

## Hire rates

Default national retail rates, including damage waiver and GST. Rates vary by branch and hire duration.

- $366.68 for 4 hours
- $458.34 for 24 hours
- $2,116.66 per week

## Specifications

- **Make:** Ditchwitch

- **Model:** C24X

- **Trench width:** 152mm

- **Maximum depth:** 914mm

- **Fuel type:** Petrol

- **Fuel tank capacity:** 23.5lit

- **Length:** 2400mm

- **Width:** 909mm

- **Height:** 1600mm

- **Weight:** 869kg

## Safety

### Recommended safety equipment

- **Hearing Protection**: To guard against excessive noise and prevent hearing loss, wear earplugs or ear muffs of the appropriate grade when using this equipment.
- **Eye Protection**: Suitable eye protection is required when operating this equipment.
- **Hand Protection**: Suitable hand protection appropriate to the specific hazards must be worn when using this equipment (e.g. PVC for chemicals, cotton fordirt and dust etc.)
- **Foot Protection**: Firm footwear providing support for the foot and ankle is required with good tread allowing for solid grip on surfaces. Full safety boots should be considered for maximum foot protection.
- **Protective Clothing**: Suitable protective clothing is required to protect from accidental splashing and debris and to contain loose clothing to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
- **Toxic Materials**: WARNING TOXIC GASES CAN BE HARMFULL OR FATAL. Engine/Heater exhaust gases are toxic: Do not operate in enclosed or confined spaces such as tanks, pits and other enclosed areas. Use only in well ventilated areas outside downwind from working site.

### Transport safety notes

- **Trailer**: A trailer is the preferred transportation method for this product.This icon may not depict the appropriate type of trailer.
- **Delivery**: Hirepool can arrange delivery through our preferred specialised transport provider. To find out more on delivery costs please contact your local Hirepool in 0800 151515.
- **Tow behind utility**: A larger vehicle such as ute, 4wd, SUV with suitable tow rating is the preferred method of transport for towing this trailer. Most of our trailers are fitted with 50mm & 1 7/8" dual trailer couplings.

## Related gear and accessories

### Mandatory items

- [Trailer for Equipment Single Axle 0.4 to 0.9 Tonne (614A)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/trailers/specialised-equipment-trailers/614a-trailer-for-equipment-single-axle-0-4-to-0-9-tonne.md): $49.45 for 4 hours

### Recommended items

- [91 petrol per litre (REGULAR)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/fuel/regular-91-petrol-per-litre.md): $5.18 each
- [Fuel container 5 litre (PC5)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/containers/pc5-fuel-container-5-litre.md): $33.35 each

## Documents and guides

### Instructions for use

- [Walk Behind Trenchers - Instructions For Use](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/instructions/walk-behind-trenchers-instructions-for-use.md)

### Operators Manual

- [Operators Manual - Ditchwitch C24X](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/ryzhzu3a/11-20190117082621_pts_272.pdf)

### Specifications Sheet

- [Specifications Sheet - Ditchwitch C24X](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/2kcf3zsk/11-20190117083259_pts_272.pdf)

## Delivery and pickup

### Delivery instructions

- If you wish for this item to be delivered, please provide your information.
- We aim to deliver within 2 hrs of your selected delivery time.
- All deliveries and pickups must be in a safe area to unload, demonstrate the equipment and complete paperwork.
- Any delivery amount displayed is 'one-way' and for one load only.
- If multiple vehicles are required for delivery, we will contact you prior.

### Pickup your gear up?

If you're coming to pick your gear up, please have the following information ready with you.

- Make sure you have a form of ID on you.
- We provide demonstration of the gear. Please set some time aside if you can.

Full details, availability and branch pricing: https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/earthmoving/trenchers-attachments/572c-chain-trencher-walk-behind-tracked