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Description Excavator, Trench (Ditchwitch)
Manufacturer Ditchwitch
Model M-322
Type  
Use  
Fleet Number  
Date of picture 1961

EXCAVATOR, TRENCH (DITCHWITCH) Model M-322 (Experimental)

Application
For excavating trenches from 4in. to 12in. wide and from 2ft. deep at 12in. wide up to 5ft. deep at 4in. wide.

General description
Same specification as for Model M-3 with the exception that this machine is powered by a 12 h.p. air cooled engine and digs a trench up to 12in. wide 2.5ft. deep.

Dimensions
Length 9ft. (3ft. 0 in. boom extended), width 3ft. 4in., height 3ft. 9in.

Weight
7cwt.

Capital cost
£900.

Remarks
The machine is of American design and manufacture. The British Agents are Messrs. Warsop Power Tools Ltd., Brighton Road, Salford, Surrey.

 

 
 
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