T555III Pipeline Trencher

Equipped for tough trenching jobs around the world, the T555 Commander® 3 trencher is powered by a smooth-running 185-hp (138-kW) John Deere PowerTech E Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final diesel engine. The T555III utilizes SmartTEC software, available on all Vermeer TEC® Plus computer-aided control system-equipped machines, which helps optimize productivity with real-time machine control prompts. The T555III trencher is available with a 4-ft, 5-ft, 6-ft or 8-ft (1.2-m, 1.5-m, 1.8-m or 2.4-m) trencher boom capable of trenching widths up to 24 in (61 cm). The tractor is also available with a hydrostatic rockwheel attachment which is able to cut depths up to 36 in (91.4 cm) in some of the toughest rock conditions.

General

Manufacturer Vermeer
Model T555III Pipeline Trencher
Category Pipeline, Renewable Energy
Price Request a Quote
Year 2024

Transport Dimensions

Approach Angle 17deg
Height Range 118" (299.7 cm)
Weight Range 28,000 lb - 36,500 lb (12,700.6 kg - 16,329.3 kg)
Width Ranges 97" - 102" (246.4 cm - 259.1 cm)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom 21ft (6.4m)
Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom 23ft (7m)
Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom 21ft (6.4m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom 23ft (7m)
Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 25ft (7.6m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom 22ft (6.7m)
Track Length 105.5in (268cm)
Tilt Track Available Yes
Auto Self Level Yes
Service Brakes Hydrostatic
Tilt Track Max Angle 10 degrees
Track Pad Type Single, triple or rubber grouser
Track Size FL6
Parking and Emergency Brake spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
Track Drive Type Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
Track Pad Width Ranges 15", 20" or 24" (38.1 cm, 5038 cm or 61 cm)
Maximum Ground Speed - High 248ft/min (75.6m/min)
Maximum Ground Speed - Low 194ft/min (59.1m/min)
Ground Pressure Minimum 5.4psi (37.2kPa)
Ground Pressure Maximum 8.4psi (57.9kPa)
Conveyor Shift Available Yes
Discharge Direction Right or left
Belt Width 24in (61cm)
Conveyor Belt Style Cleated with sidewall
Conveyor Style Flat
Conveyor Belt Speed Range 823 fpm (250.9 m/min)
Conveyor Shift Distance Range 27" (68.6 cm)
Discharge Height Range 43.5" (110.5 cm) or 45.5” (115.6 cm)
Conveyor Length 94" or 140" (238.8 cm or 355.6 cm)
Air Conditioner/Heater Yes
Air Suspension Seat No
Elevating No
Pressurized/Filtered Air Yes
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) No
AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band Yes
Cab Yes
Control System TEC® Plus computer-aided control system with SmartTEC
Pressure Setting 2500psi (172.4bar)
Oil Tank Capacity 80gal (302.8L)
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 27.2gpm (103L/min)
Pump Type pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)
Oil Type Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
Trencher Yes
Terrain Leveler No
Rockwheel Yes
Bucket Wheel No
Make and Model John Deere 6068H Tier 3
Gross Horsepower 185hp (138kw)
Rated Engine RPM 2400
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 110gal (416.4L)
Operating Range 11.8 hours
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 9.3gph (35.2lph)
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 25deg
Air Cleaner Dry-type with precleaner
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Cooling Medium Liquid
Electrical System 24 Volt DC
Oil Filter Full Flow
Make and Model John Deere 6068HFC08 Tier 4 Final
Gross Horsepower 185hp (138kw)
Rated Engine RPM 2400
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 110gal (416.4L)
Operating Range 11.8
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 9.3gph (35.2lph)
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 25deg
Air Cleaner Dry-type with precleaner
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Cooling Medium Liquid
Electrical System 24 Volt DC
Oil Filter Full flow