Pack the power needed for tough trenching jobs in water, sewer, pipeline, fiber and more.

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Equipped for tough trenching jobs around the world, the T555 Commander® 3 trencher is powered by a smooth-running 185-hp (138-kW) John Deere PowerTech E Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final diesel engine. The T555III 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. The T555III trencher 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). The tractor is also available with a hydrostatic rockwheel attachment which is able to cut depths up to 36 in (91.4 cm) in some of the toughest rock conditions.

Pack the power needed for tough trenching jobs in water, sewer, pipeline, fiber and more.

Equipped for tough trenching jobs around the world, the T555 Commander® 3 trencher is powered by a smooth-running 185-hp (138-kW) John Deere PowerTech E Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final diesel engine. The T555III 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. The T555III trencher 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). The tractor is also available with a hydrostatic rockwheel attachment which is able to cut depths up to 36 in (91.4 cm) in some of the toughest rock conditions.

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Features & Benefits

Self-leveling tracks

Minimizes turf damage and improves stability with self-leveling tracks that distribute weight evenly.

Auto tilt track option

Digs a vertical trench on hills and slopes up to 10° when equipped with the auto tilt track option.

SmartTEC electronic control system

Improves machine function monitoring with the exclusive Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system.

Specifications

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  • Transport Dimensions

    • Approach Angle 17 deg
    • Height Range 118" (299.7 cm)
    • Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom 21 ft 6.4 m
    • Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom 23 ft 7 m
    • Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 25 ft 7.6 m
    • Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom 21 ft 6.4 m
    • Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom 22 ft 6.7 m
    • Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom 23 ft 7 m
    • Weight Range 28,000 lb - 36,500 lb (12,700.6 kg - 16,329.3 kg)
    • Width Ranges 97" - 102" (246.4 cm - 259.1 cm)
  • Engine - Option one

  • Engine - Option two

  • Tracks

  • Conveyor

  • Attachments

  • Cab

  • Hydraulic System

Attachments

Trencher

Trencher

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Center mount rockwheel

Center mount rockwheel

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