The ideal combination of heavy-duty construction and horsepower.

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The T1155 Commander® 3 trencher is the perfect trenching machine to penetrate rock. It’s the ideal combination of heavy-duty construction, 540 hp (403 kW) from the turbocharged Caterpillar C15 ACERT Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final engine and sophisticated electronics.

The ideal combination of heavy-duty construction and horsepower.

The T1155 Commander® 3 trencher is the perfect trenching machine to penetrate rock. It’s the ideal combination of heavy-duty construction, 540 hp (403 kW) from the turbocharged Caterpillar C15 ACERT Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final engine and sophisticated electronics.

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Features & Benefits

SmartTEC computer-aided control system

Keep your construction site running smoothly with the exclusive Vermeer SmartTEC computer-aided control system.

Optional bridge and trencher booms

Adjust to various depths with optional sectionalized bridge and wide trencher booms.

Standard remote

Decrease trencher teeth inspection and replacement maintenance time through an standard remote control that can start or stop the engine, raise or lower the trencher boom and rotate chain at a slow speed.

Elevated cab

Enhance productivity with an elevated cab providing a better view of the boom, trench and conveyor.

Rotary power trencher drive motor

A rotary power trencher drive motor and splined headshaft produce a lower speed and higher torque which provide superior ground penetration and low chain wear for better production results.

Optional warranty

Vermeer Vantage Track Extended Care Service Program offers an optional 3-year/3000-hour or 5-year/5000-hour heavy equipment warranty on the components of the closed-loop hydrostatic system.

Specifications

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  • Transport Dimensions

    • Approach Angle 16 deg
    • Height Range 146" (370.8 cm)
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 37.3 ft 11.4 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom 39.8 ft 12.1 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom 42.3 ft 12.9 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 14 ft (4.27 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 43 ft 13.1 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 16 ft (4.88 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 45.3 ft 13.8 m
    • Weight Range 120,000 lb - 170,000 lb (54,431.1 kg - 77,110.7 kg)
    • Width Ranges 118"-120" (292.1 cm - 304.8 cm)
  • Engine - Option one

    • Make and Model Caterpillar C15 ACERT Tier 3
    • Gross Horsepower 540 hp 402.7 kw
    • Rated Engine RPM 2100
    • Number of Cylinders 6
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 270 gal 1022.1 L
    • Operating Range 9.4
    • Fuel Consumption at Full Load 28.9 gph 109.4 lph
    • Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 35 deg
    • Air Cleaner Dry-type with precleaner
    • Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
    • Cooling Medium Liquid
    • Electrical System 24 Volt DC
    • Oil Filter Full flow
  • Engine - Option two

    • Make and Model Caterpillar C15 ACERT Tier 4 Final
    • Gross Horsepower 540 hp 402.7 kw
    • Rated Engine RPM 2100
    • Number of Cylinders 6
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 270 gal 1022.1 L
    • Operating Range 9.6
    • Fuel Consumption at Full Load 28.1 gph 106.4 lph
    • Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 35 deg
    • Air Cleaner Dry-type with precleaner
    • Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
    • Cooling Medium Liquid
    • Electrical System 24 Volt DC
    • Oil Filter Full flow
  • Tracks

    • Auto Self Level No
    • Ground Pressure Minimum 13 psi 89.6 kPa
    • Ground Pressure Maximum 17.3 psi 119.3 kPa
    • Tilt Track Available No
    • Track Drive Type Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
    • Track Length 177.5 in 450.9 cm
    • Track Pad Type Single, double or triple grouser
    • Track Pad Width Ranges 26" (66 cm), 28"(71.1 cm), 30" (76.2 cm)
    • Track Size CAT 350 Excavator
    • Maximum Ground Speed - Low 50 ft/min 15.2 m/min
    • Maximum Ground Speed - High 133 ft/min 40.5 m/min
    • Parking and Emergency Brake spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
    • Service Brakes Hydrostatic
  • Conveyor

    • Belt Width 30 in 76.2 cm
    • Conveyor Belt Speed Range 0-1070 fpm
    • Conveyor Belt Style Cleated or finger type
    • Conveyor Length 168" or 228" (426.7 or 579.1 cm)
    • Conveyor Shift Available Yes
    • Conveyor Shift Distance Range 65" and 125" (165.1 cm and 317.5 cm)
    • Conveyor Style Curved
    • Discharge Direction Right or left
    • Discharge Height Range 72" or 86" (182.9 cm or 218.4 cm)
  • Attachments

    • Trencher Yes
    • Terrain Leveler Yes
    • Rockwheel No
    • Bucket Wheel No
  • Cab

    • Cab Yes
    • Control System TEC Plus with SmartTEC
    • Air Conditioner/Heater Yes
    • Air Suspension Seat Yes
    • AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band Yes
    • Elevating Yes
    • Pressurized/Filtered Air Yes
    • Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) Yes
  • Hydraulic System

    • Oil Tank Capacity 152 gal 575.4 L
    • Oil Type Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
    • Pressure Setting 2500 psi 172.4 bar
    • Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 27.9 gpm 105.6 L/min
    • Pump Type pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)

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