Hurricane STORM 3 PT 8-12, Manual

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HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. STORM 3-PT 8-12
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your Hurricane Ditcher Storm 3-PT 8-12. We
certainly hope that it will be helpful and useful to you. As with all of our ditchers, it has been tested and
built with knowledge, precision, and quality for years of dependable service. As a leader in the ditching
industry since 1984, we continually build on our experience and use customer feedback to maintain and
improve the quality and dependability of our machines.
In order to fulfill a need in agriculture, the 3-PT 8-12 was developed in 2014 as an efficient and
affordable machine used to make surface drainage and irrigation ditches using a standard compact
tractor.
Please read and follow all safety precautions, operating procedures and maintenance
requirements. Following these recommendations will prevent injury and operation down time. Proper
maintenance and lubrication will prevent machine breakdown and increase its life expectancy, which will
lead to better performance for you.
Please let us know of any comments, suggestions, or problems that may arise.
HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. YOUR AUTHORIZED HURRICANE DITCHER DEALER:
2425 Cathlinette Road
Vincennes, IN 47591
812-886-9663
www.hurricane-ditcher.com
info@hurricane-ditcher.com
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE STORM 3-PT 8-12
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HP required: 30 to 100 HP on 540 or 1000 RPM PTO.
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Width of cut: 8 inches with 6 paddle impeller wheel; 12 inches with 8 paddle impeller wheel.
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Depth of cut: up to 5 inches in a single pass; up to 12 inches in multiple passes with 6 paddle
impeller wheel; up to 16 inches in multiple passes with 8 paddle impeller wheel.
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Weight of machine: approximately 400 pounds without optional components.
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Drive train: 55 series PTO with shear bolts which overload at the tractor end; double 60 roller chain
with idler adjustment.
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Certain brands of tractors could require different length PTO. Contact your dealer for detailed
specifications.