Vermeer Equipment Pipeline Trenchers T555III Pipeline Trencher

T555III Pipeline Trencher

Equipped for tough trenching jobs around the world, the T555 trencher is powered by a smooth-running 185-hp (138-kW) John Deere® PowerTech™ E Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final diesel engine
It 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)
This trencher 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

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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

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