SMARTTEC ELECTRONIC
CONTROL SYSTEM.
SmartTEC performance software helps optimize
productivity with real-time machine control
prompts. Monitor and record functions
encourage
proactive machine maintenance
and operator
performance analysis. Available
on all Vermeer
TEC® Plus system-equipped
machines.
OPTIONAL AUTO TILT TRACK. An oscillating
track frame allows the track
to follow the ground’s
contour, providing a
vertical trench on slopes up to
10 degrees.
HYDROSTATIC ROCKWHEEL ATTACHMENT.
Powered by a hydrostatic motor, the rockwheel
attachment has the ability to cut a trench up to
36" (91.4 cm) in depth and 6" (15.2 cm) in width.
VANTAGE TRACK. Relax in the confidence
that your investment
is protected and your entire
closed-loop
hydrostatic system is covered with
an optional
3-year/3000-hour Extended Care
Service program.
ENHANCED COOLING SYSTEM. Improvements
to the cooling system on the
T555III Commander®
3 trencher have resulted
in a 5 percent increase in
available horsepower
to the ditch.
FULL-FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL.
The T555III is available with a wireless
remote
control that can provide full operator
function
remotely.
T555III TRENCHER
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Approach angle: 17°
Height: 9.8' (3 m)
Length range: 21' – 25' (6.4 m – 7.6 m)
Weight range (tractor plus trencher attachment): 28,000 lb -
36,000 lb (12,700.6 kg - 16,329.3 kg)
Width range: 8.1' – 8.5' (2.5 m – 2.6 m)
ENGINE OPTION ONE
Make and model: John Deere 6068H
Gross horsepower: 185 hp (138 kW)
Engine rpm: 2400
Fuel consumption @ full load: 9.3 gph (35.2 L/hr)
EPA Certification Family: Tier 3
ENGINE OPTION TWO
Make and model: John Deere 6068H
Gross horsepower: 185 hp (138 kW)
Engine rpm: 2400
Fuel consumption @ full load: 9.3 gph (35.2 L/hr)
EPA Certification Family: Tier 4 Final (Stage IV)
TRACKS
Ground pressure: 5.4 psi – 8.4 psi (37.2 kPa – 57.9 kPa)
Tilt track with Auto Level available: Yes, max angle 10°
Track length: 8.8' (2.7 m)
Track pad type: Single, triple or rubber grouser
Track pad width range: 15" - 24" (38.1 cm - 61 cm)
Track size: FL6
Travel speed max: 203 fpm (61.9 m/min)
Service brakes: Hydrostatic
CONVEYOR
Belt width: 24" (61 cm)
Max conveyor belt speed: 823 fpm (250.9 m/min)
Conveyor belt style: Cleated
Conveyor length: 7.8' or 11.7' (2.4 m or 3.6 m)
Conveyor shift available: Yes
Conveyor shift distance: 27" (68.6 cm)
Conveyor style: Flat
Discharge direction: Right or left
Discharge height: 43.5" or 45.5" (110.5 cm or 115.6 cm)
CAB
Air conditioner/heater: Yes, with cab option only
Air suspension seat: No
AM/FM stereo with weather band: Yes, with cab option only
Elevating: No
Pressurized/Filtered air: Yes
ROPS: Standard
TRENCHER ATTACHMENT
Boom depth options: 4', 5', 6' or 8' (1.2 m, 1.5 m, 1.8 m or 2.4 m)
Boom top rollers: Yes; on 40" (101.6 cm) end idler only
Chain speed range: 429 fpm – 730 fpm (130.8 m/min – 222.5 m/min)
Cutting width range: 6" – 24" (15.2 cm – 61 cm)
End idler diameter: 20" or 40" (50.8 cm or 101.6 cm)
ROCKWHEEL ATTACHMENT
Weight (tractor plus attachment): 36,500 lb (13,623.3 kg)
Max cutting depth: 36" (91.4 cm)
Cutting width: 4.8" and 6" (12.1 cm and 15.2 cm)
Cutter tip speed (low range): 1112 fpm (338.9 m/min)
Cutter tip speed (high range): 2225 fpm (678.2 m/min)
OPTIONS
Rockwheel
Loadout conveyor
Reel carrier
Tile box
Remote control
