Ditch Witch C99

[bkfldweedpatch]

i recently accuired a c 99 trencher, could use the manual and parts info sincerly, dave ashley crimpcut@yahoo.com

 

[bkfldweedpatch]

I would be grateful if you could send me the manuels and parts information for my c99 just acquired, sincerly Dave Ashley my address is crimpcut@yahoo.com

 

[JEMurray]

Hello Dave:

I am trying to purchase a C99.

I test-ran one recently, but I found the operation of the "clutch" mechanism for selecting between "forward", "reverse crawler", and "neutral" difficult and confusing.

The owner was not much help, so I have not purchased the unit yet.

Maybe it was "operator error", maybe the mechanism needed lube or adjustment, or maybe it was fundamentally broken.

I think a copy of the operator's manual and/or shop manual would help me further evaluate the C99.

I think you have offered copies of these to others.

I am also in southern California (Tehachapi).

Regards -- James



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Gmorr, shoot me an email address via PM, that I can send attachments to. They are about 3 Mb each.
I think I got the others sent out.

To be fair: Ditch Witch tech support sent me the hardcopies for this long-discontinued trencher at no charge. They are a stand up outfit! Personally I prefer everything electronically so I woulda scanned 'em anyway.

 

[daveshoot]

I have sent out quite a few of them, and would be happy to share with you. You can PM me an email address that accepts attachments and I will get it right out to you.

Shifting is a pain but lube seems to help.

 

[softball1100]

Dear Daveshoot
I also just purchased C99 and I have been looking for both manuals. How much do you need for a copy of each. Thank you Jeff

 

[softball1100]

jncponderosa5@embarqmail.com Thank you very much

 

[daveshoot]

Should be two emails in your Inbox!

 

[crescent502]

Hello, I have a c99 ditch witch trencher that I purchased a couple of months ago. I really need a copy of the manuals for it. If you could send me copies of the manuals you have I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your time and help. David. ded77@bellsouth.net

 

[Rwf642]

I just got hold of a c9 and have to do some work on it and haven't been able to find a manual showing the way it goes together. I would love a copy of the manual/parts if your willing to share. Bob@dadsmowerservice.com

I have found that 1) I can trench more with rentals than I can possibly install in one shot, and 2) trenches do not age well.

The upshot is re-digging all those trenches out by hand with a contractor's shovel, or cobbling up something that allows the CUT to help with the chore. Neither have turned out well for me. Rain also disperses or compacts your backfill.

So, I bought a trencher off of Craig's List. Been stalking them for some time, but the $$ or condition put me off. Until now....

This "antique" Ditch Witch C-99 is an awesome little digger. It was $950 and I will call that good. The rope start kicks it on first pull every time (so far). It was well cared for and home-serviced.

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Shifting forward and reverse is a little tricky. I can share one painful way not to do it, but it works pretty well once you get the hang of it. I can run an easy 2' deep when and wherever I want, and it's at least a little more maneuverable in some of the tighter places.

You trench in the reverse creeper gear, and once it's all going you can sit down and watch. It will just pull a straight line unless you hit something you should have known was there. Or an undocumented rock.

If anyone else has one, I have scanned the owner's manual and have the parts book as well. It's been out of production since at least '99.

I have finally got my pipes from the well to the house (and under the driveway, courtesy of a rental UnderWonder) and am finally making some real progress.

 

[daveshoot]

In the mail!