Track Trencher
- Weight: 12,700.6 kg – 16,329.3 kg
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Power: 185 hp (138 kW)
Features
Equipped for tough trenching jobs around the world, the T555III 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.
Key Features
- Minimizes turf damage and improves stability with self-leveling tracks that distribute weight evenly.
- Digs a vertical trench on hills and slopes up to 10° when equipped with the auto-tilt track option.
- Easy maintenance and quick access to engine and pump drive.
- Improves machine function monitoring with the exclusive Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system.
Transport Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 17 deg
- Height Range: 118 inches / 299.7 cm
- Length with 20 inches (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 21 foot / 6.4 m
- Length with 20 inches (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 23 foot / 7 m
- Length with 20 inches (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 25 foot / 7.6 m
- Length with 40 inches (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 21 foot / 6.4 m
- Length with 40 inches (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom: 22 foot / 6.7 m
- Length with 40 inches (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 23 foot / 7 m
- Weight Range: 28,000 lb – 36,500 lb / 12,700.6 kg – 16,329.3 kg
- Width Ranges: 97 inches – 102 inches / 246.4 cm – 259.1 cm
Engine Option One
- Make and Model: John Deere 6068H Tier 3
- Gross Horsepower: 185 hp / 138 kW
- Rated Engine RPM: 2400
- Number of Cylinders: 6
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 110 gal / 416.4 L
- Operating Range: 11.8 hours
- Fuel Consumption at Full Load: 9.3 gph / 35.2 lph
- Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles): 25 deg
- 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
Engine Option Two
- Make and Model: John Deere 6068HFC08 Tier 4 Final
- Gross Horsepower: 185 hp / 138 kW
- Rated Engine RPM: 2400
- Number of Cylinders: 6
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 110 gal / 416.4 L
- Operating Range: 11.8
- Fuel Consumption at Full Load: 9.3 gph / 35.2 lph
- Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles): 25 deg
- 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
Tracks
- Auto Self Level: Yes
- Ground Pressure Minimum: 5.4 psi / 37.2 kPa
- Ground Pressure Maximum: 8.4 psi / 57.9 kPa
- Tilt Track Available: Yes
- Tilt Track Max Angle: 10 degrees
- Track Drive Type: Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
- Track Length: 105.5 inches / 268 cm
- Track Pad Type: Single, triple or rubber grouser
- Track Pad Width Ranges: 15 inches, 20 inches or 24 inches / 38.1 cm, 50.8 cm or 61 cm
- Track Size: FL6
- Maximum Ground Speed – Low: 194 ft/min / 59.1 m/min
- Maximum Ground Speed – High: 248 ft/min / 75.6 m/min
- Parking and Emergency Brake: spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
- Service Brakes: Hydrostatic
Conveyor
- Belt Width: 24 inches / 61 cm
- Conveyor Belt Speed Range: 823 fpm / 250.9 m/min
- Conveyor Belt Style: Cleated with sidewall
- Conveyor Length: 94 inches or 140 inches / 238.8 cm or 355.6 cm
- Conveyor Shift Available: Yes
- Conveyor Shift Distance Range: 27 inches / 68.6 cm
- Conveyor Style: Flat
- Discharge Direction: Right or left
- Discharge Height Range: 43.5 inches or 45.5 inches / 110.5 cm or 115.6 cm
Attachments
- Trencher: Yes
- Terrain Leveler: No
- Rockwheel: Yes
- Bucket Wheel: No
Cab
- Cab: Yes
- Control System: TEC® Plus computer-aided control system with SmartTEC
- Air Conditioner/Heater: Yes
- Air Suspension Seat: No
- AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band: Yes
- Elevating: No
- Pressurized/Filtered Air: Yes
- Roll Over Module (ROM): No
- ROPS: Standard
Hydraulic System
- Oil Tank Capacity: 80 gal / 302.8 L
- Oil Type: Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
- Pressure Setting: 2500 psi / 172.4 bar
- Pump Flow at Maximum RPM: 27.2 gpm / 103 L/min
- Pump Type: pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)