1978 Ditch Witch R40DD Trencher
Current bid:
$300
4 bids (no reserve)
Time Left
Ends Oct 22, 2026
Bid history
since Sep 29
Market demand: Equipment in Missouri sell about 95% of the time, typically ~25 bids. Based on 227 completed sales over the last year.
A 1978 Ditch Witch R40DD trencher with 5,102 hours, 3-cylinder Deutz diesel, manual transmission, and 6-foot cutting width. Specialty trenching contractors and equipment rental dealers target these for job-site use or parts salvage. Confirm the diesel engine turns over, the trenching wheel engages and spins freely, and the backfill blade operates - note the starter needs replacement and tires are flat.
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Seller
Gilbert Construction
Private seller (not a government agency), listed on a platform we index for its fleet and equipment.
Condition: Used — sold as-is
Pickup / shipping information
Gilbert Construction
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1978 Ditch Witch R40DD trencher Hours: 5,102 on meter Serial: 405911 Engine Deutz Serial: 5933500 Cylinders: 3 Fuel type: Diesel Transmission Manual 3F - 1R Chassis Four wheel drive Operators station OROPS Features Trencher Estimated dig depth: 74" Cutting width: 6" Teeth: Dirt Manual crumber Backfill blade Width: 73" Tires Size: 32x15.50-15 Notes Starter needs replaced Flat tires Unknown operating condition
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