The trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications.

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The heavy-duty T1255 Commander® 3 trencher from Vermeer provides the trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications. Featuring a Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 3 engine with 600 hp (447 kW), this heavy-duty trencher can handle cross-country digs.

The trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications.

The heavy-duty T1255 Commander® 3 trencher from Vermeer provides the trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications. Featuring a Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 3 engine with 600 hp (447 kW), this heavy-duty trencher can handle cross-country digs.

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Features & Benefits

Extra-wide conveyor opening

Heavy-duty trencher handles pipeline projects with high-volume spoil removal through an extra-wide 36-in (9-cm) dirt conveyor opening.

Rotary power trencher drive motor

Dual rotary power motors provide low-speed high-torque rock cutting performance, giving you superior penetration and lower chain wear.

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 15 deg
    • Height Range 146 " (370.8 cm)
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 43 ft 13.1 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom 45.5 ft 13.9 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom 48 ft 14.6 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 14 ft (4.27 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 48.8 ft 14.9 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 16 ft (4.88 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 51.3 ft 15.6 m
    • Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 18 ft (5.49 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 53.8 ft 16.4 m
    • Weight Range 150,000 lbs - 205,000 lbs (68,039 kg - 92,986 kg)
    • Width Ranges 134 " (340.4 cm)
  • Engine - Option one

    • Make and Model Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 3
    • Gross Horsepower 600 hp 447.4 kw
    • Rated Engine RPM 2100
    • Number of Cylinders 6
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 370 gal 1400.6 L
    • Operating Range 11.6 hours
    • Fuel Consumption at Full Load 31.8 gph 120.4 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 C18 ACERT Tier 4 Final
    • Gross Horsepower 600 hp 447.4 kw
    • Rated Engine RPM 2000
    • Number of Cylinders 6
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 370 gal 1400.6 L
    • Operating Range 12.1 hours
    • Fuel Consumption at Full Load 30.5 gph 115.5 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 15.5 psi 106.9 kPa
    • Ground Pressure Maximum 21.1 psi 145.5 kPa
    • Tilt Track Available No
    • Track Drive Type Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
    • Track Length 181.5 in 461 cm
    • Track Pad Type Double grouser
    • Track Pad Width Ranges 30 " (76.2 cm)
    • Track Size Cat 375 Excavator
    • Maximum Ground Speed - Low 44.2 ft/min 13.5 m/min
    • Maximum Ground Speed - High 118 ft/min 36 m/min
    • Parking and Emergency Brake Spring applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
    • Service Brakes Hydrostatic
  • Conveyor

    • Belt Width 36 in 91.4 cm
    • Conveyor Belt Speed Range 0 - 814 fpm (0 - 248 m/min)
    • Conveyor Belt Style Finger type
    • Conveyor Length 180 " or 240 " (457.2 cm or 609.6 cm)
    • Conveyor Shift Available Standard
    • Conveyor Shift Distance Range 60 " or 125 " (152.4 cm or 317.5 cm)
    • Conveyor Style Curved
    • Discharge Direction Right or left
    • Discharge Height Range 74 " - 103 " (188 cm - 261.6 cm)
  • Attachments

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

    • Cab Yes
    • Control System TEC Plus
    • 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 210 gal 794.9 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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