2025 Vermeer® T1255III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
- Year 2025
- Make Vermeer®
- Model T1255III Pipeline Trencher
- Engine C18 ACERT
2025 Vermeer® T1255III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
2025 Vermeer® T1255III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
T1255III highlights- The heavy-duty T1255 trencher from Vermeer provides the trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications
- Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system monitors real-time machine performance
Features may include:
Elevated operator visibility and comfort- The elevating cab allows optimal visibility and added comfort with the air ride seat.
- The sealed cab has self-contained heating and air conditioning with sound attenuating foam.
- It is also a rollover protective module (ROPM) and provides falling object protection (FOPS).
- Heavy-duty trencher handles pipeline projects with high-volume spoil removal through an extra-wide 36-in (9-cm) dirt conveyor opening.
- SmartTEC performance monitoring assists operators with adjustments to machine controls to help improve efficiency and tracks the operational performance of the machine on a consistent platform across all machine models.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine
C18 ACERT
Emissions
Tier 3
Engine Power
Gross: 600 hp
Rated Engine Speed
2100 RPM
Cylinder Liners
6
Air Cleaner
Dry-type with precleaner
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Cooling
Medium: Liquid
Oil Filter
Full flow
Fuel System
Fuel Usage, 100% Load
31.8 gph
Brakes
Parking Brake
Parking and Emergency Brake: spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
Brake System Type
Service: Hydrostatic
Electric
Electrical
System: 24 Volt DC
Operational
Operating Conditions
Range: 11.6 hours
Operating Speed
Maximum Ground - Low: 44.2 ft/min / High: 118 ft/min | Conveyor Belt Range: 0 - 814 fpm (0 - 248 m/min)
Ground Pressure
Minimum: 15.5 psi | Maximum: 21.1 psi
Hydraulics
Pump Type
Pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)
Hydraulic Pump
Flow at Maximum RPM: 27.9 gpm
Maximum Pressure
Setting: 2500 psi
Dimensions
Dimensions
Approach Angle: 15 deg | Maximum Engine Operating Angle: 35 deg | Conveyor Shift Distance Range: 60 " or 125 " (152.4 cm or 317.5 cm)
Length
With 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 43 ft | With 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom: 45.5 ft | With 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom: 48 ft | With 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 14 ft (4.27 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar): 48.8 ft | With 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 16 ft (4.88 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar): 51.3 ft | With 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 18 ft (5.49 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar): 53.8 ft | Conveyor: 180 " or 240 " (457.2 cm or 609.6 cm)
Height
Range: 146 " (370.8 cm) | Discharge Range: 74 " - 103 " (188 cm - 261.6 cm)
Width
Ranges: 134 " (340.4 cm) | Belt: 36 in
Track Length
181.5 in
Track Width
Pad Ranges: 30 " (76.2 cm)
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 370 gal
Oil capacity
Tank: 210 gal
Weights
Weight
Range: 150,000 lbs - 205,000 lbs (68,039 kg - 92,986 kg)
Features
Features
Control System: TEC Plus
Track Type
Drive: Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission | Pad: Double grouser | Size: Cat 375 Excavator
Belt Type
Conveyor Belt Style: Finger type
Conveyor Type
Style: Curved
Discharge Type
Direction: Right or left
Oil Type
Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100