Ditch Witch Trenchers, RT

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ditch Witch Trenchers, RT models utilize automatic transmission fluid with capacities ranging from 5,6 to 11 liters. Service intervals include checks at 250 hours and changes at 50 or 1000 hours. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • RT100, Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 Tier 3
  • Powershift
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours
  • Code: 3/3
  • RT100, Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 Tier 3
  • Powershift
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50 hours
  • Code: 3/3
  • RT100, Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 Tier 4i
  • Powershift
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours
  • Code: 3/3
  • RT100, Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 Tier 4i
  • Powershift
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,6 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50 hours
  • Code: 3/3
  • RT95 Powershift, John Deere 4045HF280B
  • Powershift
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11 liter
  • Check 250 hours
  • Change 1000 hours
  • Code: 3/3
  • RT95 Powershift, John Deere 4045HF280B
  • Powershift
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 11 liter
  • Change 50 hours
  • Code: 3/3

Additional Notes

  • The Ditch Witch RT100 powershift transmission carries a dry fill capacity of 10.5 liters, which represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt unit from empty.
  • Service fill capacity on the RT100 powershift transmission is 5.6 liters, reflecting the smaller volume needed when fluid is changed during routine maintenance with residual fluid remaining in the system.
  • The RT95 Powershift with the John Deere 4045HF280B engine lists a single capacity figure of 11 liters without a separate service fill value, meaning one capacity applies regardless of fill context.
  • Both the RT100 Tier 3 and Tier 4i configurations share identical capacity figures of 10.5 liters dry fill and 5.6 liters service fill, indicating no variation in transmission volume between emission tiers on that model.
  • An initial service interval of 50 hours applies to the RT100 powershift transmission under both the Tier 3 and Tier 4i engine configurations, requiring an early fluid change shortly after a unit enters service.
  • The RT95 Powershift also carries a 50-hour initial service change interval, consistent with the break-in period practice seen across the RT series powershift transmissions in the specifications.
  • Under normal use conditions, the RT100 powershift transmission fluid change interval is set at 1,000 hours, with a fluid level check required at every 250-hour mark between changes.
  • The RT95 Powershift follows the same normal-use schedule of a 250-hour check interval and a 1,000-hour change interval as the RT100, despite the difference in engine manufacturer and single-capacity specification.

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