2025 Vermeer® T955III Pipeline Trencher Tier 4 Final
- Year 2025
- Make Vermeer®
- Model T955III Pipeline Trencher
- Engine C13 ACERT
2025 Vermeer® T955III Pipeline Trencher Tier 4 Final
T955III highlights- To help you cut through the most difficult rock trenching conditions around, Vermeer offers the T955 trencher
- When you encounter tough trench digging conditions, the engine speed drops, increasing the torque for more power to pull through
- With a rugged D6 track chain and a sectionalized trencher boom allowing customized trench depths, the T955III also brings heavy equipment strength and versatility to your construction site
Features may include:
Expanded conveyor opening to help reduce jamming- Promote high-volume spoil removal with an extra-wide 30-in (76.2-cm) dirt conveyor opening that helps reduce jamming.
- 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.
- 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).
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine
C13 ACERT
Emissions
Tier 4 Final
Engine Power
Gross: 415 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
21.3 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: 8.6 hours
Operating Speed
Maximum Ground - Low: 68 ft/min / High: 136 ft/min | Conveyor Belt Range: 0-1070 fpm (0-326 m/min)
Ground Pressure
Minimum: 11.7 psi | Maximum: 13.3 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: 16 deg | Maximum Engine Operating Angle: 35 deg | Conveyor Shift Distance Range: 5" or 65" (12.7 cm or 165.1 cm)
Length
With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 32.2 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 34.7 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom: 37.2 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom: 39.7 ft | Conveyor: 108" or 168" (274.3 cm or 426.7 cm)
Height
Range: 133" (337.8 cm) | Discharge Range: 62" - 76" (157 cm - 193 cm)
Width
Ranges: 114" (289.6 cm) | Belt: 30 in
Track Length
161 in
Track Width
Pad Ranges: 24" (61 cm)
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 184 gal
Oil capacity
Tank: 152 gal
Weights
Weight
Range: 78,000 lb - 109,000 lb (35,380.2 kg - 49,441.6 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: D6
Belt Type
Conveyor Belt Style: Cleat or finger type
Conveyor Type
Style: Curved
Discharge Type
Direction: Right or left
Oil Type
Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100