2025 Vermeer® T655III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
- Year 2025
- Make Vermeer®
- Model T655III Pipeline Trencher
- Engine 6090HF
2025 Vermeer® T655III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
2025 Vermeer® T655III Pipeline Trencher Tier 3
T655III highlights- Low-speed, high-torque splined headshaft motor improves cutting performance and minimizes chain wear
- Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system monitors real-time machine performance
- The Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final John Deere® 6090 HF diesel engine provides the power to dig up to 8 ft (2.4 m) deep
Features may include:
Advanced technology for improved machine efficiency- 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.
- It is also a rollover protective module (ROPM) and provides falling object protection (FOPS).
- An oscillating track frame allows the track to follow the ground’s contour, providing a vertical trench on slopes up to 10.5°.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere
Engine
6090HF
Emissions
Tier 3
Engine Power
Gross: 250 hp
Rated Engine Speed
2200 RPM
Cylinder Liners
6
Air Cleaner
Dry-type with pre-cleaner
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Cooling
Medium: Liquid
Oil Filter
Full flow
Fuel System
Fuel Usage, 100% Load
12.3 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 hours
Operating Speed
Maximum Ground - Low: 114 ft/min / High: 227 ft/min | Conveyor Belt Range: 0-758 fpm (231 m/min)
Ground Pressure
Minimum: 7.8 psi | Maximum: 9.7 psi
Hydraulics
Pump Type
Pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)
Hydraulic Pump
Flow at Maximum RPM: 25 gpm
Maximum Pressure
Setting: 2500 psi
Dimensions
Dimensions
Approach Angle: 16 deg | Maximum Engine Operating Angle: 30 deg | Tilt Track Max Angle: 10.5 degrees | Conveyor Shift Distance Range: 12" and 48" (30.5 cm and 121.9 cm)
Length
With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 25.6 ft | With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 27.8 ft | With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 30.1 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 23.6 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom: 25.3 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 26.3 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 28.5 ft | Conveyor: 96" and 144" (243.8 cm and 365.8 cm)
Height
Range: 119" (302.3 cm) | Discharge Range: 48" and 56" (121.9 and 142.2 cm)
Width
Ranges: 97" (246.4 cm) | Belt: 24 in
Track Length
136.5 in
Track Width
Pad Ranges: 20" (50.8 cm)
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 135 gal
Oil capacity
Tank: 85 gal
Weights
Weight
Range: 40,000 lb - 59,500 lb (18,143.7 kg - 26988.7 kg)
Features
Features
Control System: TEC Plus with SmartTEC
Track Type
Drive: Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission | Pad: Single, double or triple grouser | Size: D4
Belt Type
Conveyor Belt Style: Cleated
Conveyor Type
Style: Flat or curved
Discharge Type
Direction: Right or left
Oil Type
Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100