2025 Ditch Witch® Fluid Management FM5X
- Year 2025
- Make Ditch Witch®
- Model Fluid Management
- Engine GX160
2025 Ditch Witch® Fluid Management FM5X
MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.With new design features, improved drilling fluid flow, increased durability and faster mixing cycle and yield times, the FM5X will help keep costs down and productivity up.
Features may include:
POWER- The FM5X is powered by a 5-hp Honda engine. The unit supports JT10 and some JT20 applications.
- A high-performance Flomax® pump delivers 160-gpm (606-L/min) of flow, and operates up to 10 percent more efficiently than previous models – all without additional horsepower. Flexible pump mounting offers a variety of setup configurations to meet the needs of small-diameter HDD jobs. A narrow-tank design allows the unit to easily be positioned side-by-side with a drill unit on a trailer for easy jobsite transportation and reduced jobsite costs.
- A new wet hopper design increases the venturi inlet from 1.25- to 2-inches - a 60 percent larger opening for material flow and superior fluid mixing. And, steep sides incorporated into the design help speed mixing cycles. Designed with a powder-coated finish, the unit is more durable, economical and resistant to chips, rusting or fading. An updated, internal venturi design optimizes fluid velocity, increasing overall system productivity.
- Your Ditch Witch equipment is backed by a worldwide network of dealers you can count on for unmatched commitment to your success. From genuine Ditch Witch parts to factory-trained service to expert advice, your Ditch Witch dealer has it all for you.
Engine
							Engine
							GX160
						
						
							Engine Manufacturer
							Honda®
						
						
							Cooling
							Medium: Air
						
						
							Cylinder Liners
							1
						
						
							Displacement
							9.9 in3 (162 cm3)
						
						
							Engine Power
							Manufacturer's net power rating: 4.8 hp (3.6 kW)
						
						
							Bore
							2.7 in (69 mm)
						
						
							Stroke
							1.8 in (46 mm)
						
						
							Rated Engine Speed
							3,600 rpm
						
						
							Emissions
							EPA Phase 3 / EU Stage lV
						
						Fuel System
							Fuel Type
							Gasoline
						
						Operational
							Operating Conditions
							Solids addition rate: 50 lb/min (23 kg/min)
						
						Performance
							Noise Level
							Sound pressure: 91 dbA per IS06394 | Sound power: 105 dbA per IS06394
						
						Hydraulics
							Hydraulic Flow
							Flow rate to drilling unit, max: 18 gpm (68 l/min)
						
						
							Maximum Pressure
							Fluid: 40 psi (2.8 bar)
						
						
							Hydraulic Pump
							Pump discharge rate, water, max: 160 gpm (606 l/min)
						
						Dimensions
							Length
							150 in (3.81 m)
						
						
							Width
							31 in (787 mm)
						
						
							Height
							68 in (1.73 m)
						
						
							Dimensions
							Suction port diameter: 2 in (51 mm) | Discharge port diameter: 2 in (51 mm)
						
						Capacities
							Features
							Drilling fluid tank capacity: 300 gal (1136 L)
						
						
							Fuel Capacity
							0.95 gal (3.6 L)
						
						
							Oil capacity
							Engine: 0.63 qt (0.6 L)
						
						
							Hopper Capacity
							Mixing: 1 ft3 (28 L)
						
						Weights
							Weight
							full of water: 3,164 lb (1435 kg)
						
					 
				