2025 Vermeer® T555III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
- Year 2025
- Make Vermeer®
- Model T555III Pipeline Trencher
- Engine 6068H
2025 Vermeer® T555III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
2025 Vermeer® T555III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
T555III highlights- 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
Features may include:
Even weight distribution- Minimizes turf damage and improves stability with self-leveling tracks that distribute weight evenly.
- 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.
- Digs a vertical trench on hills and slopes up to 10° when equipped with the auto tilt track option.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere
Engine
6068H
Emissions
Tier 3
Engine Power
Gross: 185 hp
Rated Engine Speed
2400 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
9.3 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: 11.8 hours
Operating Speed
Maximum Ground - Low: 194 ft/min / High: 248 ft/min | Conveyor Belt Range: 823 fpm (250.9 m/min)
Ground Pressure
Minimum: 5.4 psi | Maximum: 8.4 psi
Hydraulics
Pump Type
Pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)
Hydraulic Pump
Flow at Maximum RPM: 27.2 gpm
Maximum Pressure
Setting: 2500 psi
Dimensions
Dimensions
Approach Angle: 17 deg | Maximum Engine Operating Angle: 25 deg | Tilt Track Max Angle: 10 degrees | Conveyor Shift Distance Range: 27" (68.6 cm)
Height
Range: 118" (299.7 cm) | Discharge Range: 43.5" (110.5 cm) or 45.5” (115.6 cm)
Length
With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 21 ft | With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 23 ft | With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 25 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 21 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom: 22 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 23 ft | Conveyor: 94" or 140" (238.8 cm or 355.6 cm)
Width
Ranges: 97" - 102" (246.4 cm - 259.1 cm) | Belt: 24 in
Track Length
105.5 in
Track Width
Pad Ranges: 15", 20" or 24" (38.1 cm, 5038 cm or 61 cm)
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 110 gal
Oil capacity
Tank: 80 gal
Weights
Weight
Range: 28,000 lb - 36,500 lb (12,700.6 kg - 16,329.3 kg)
Features
Features
Control System: TEC® Plus computer-aided control system with SmartTEC
Track Type
Drive: Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission | Pad: Single, triple or rubber grouser | Size: FL6
Belt Type
Conveyor Belt Style: Cleated with sidewall
Conveyor Type
Style: Flat
Discharge Type
Direction: Right or left
Oil Type
Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100