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The Vermeer T855 Commander® 3 hydrostatic trencher is your rugged trench-digging tool. Designed specifically for 6-ft to 12-ft (1.8-m to 3.7-m) rock trenching jobs, the T855III is a great choice for utility, water and sewer installation.

A tough machine, built to last.

The Vermeer T855 Commander® 3 hydrostatic trencher is your rugged trench-digging tool. Designed specifically for 6-ft to 12-ft (1.8-m to 3.7-m) rock trenching jobs, the T855III is a great choice for utility, water and sewer installation.

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Features & Benefits

Rotary power trencher drive motor

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

Low-speed, high-torque motor

Operate the rock trencher with less wear due to its low-speed, high-torque splined headshaft motor. Put the spoils where you want them with the optional non-folding 8-ft (2.4-m) or folding 13-ft (4-m) dirt conveyors.

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 20 deg
    • Height Range 131 " - 143 " (332.7 cm - 363.2 cm) (143 "/363.2 cm represents the height with Rockwheel attachment)
    • Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom 32.8 ft 10 m
    • Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 35.3 ft 10.8 m
    • Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom 37.8 ft 11.5 m
    • Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom 40.3 ft 12.3 m
    • Weight Range 65,500 lbs to 94,000 lbs (29,483 kg - 42,637 kg)
    • Width Ranges 101 " - 104 " (256.5 cm - 264.2 cm)
  • Engine - Option one

    • Make and Model Caterpillar C9 ACERT Tier 3
    • Gross Horsepower 350 hp 261 kw
    • Rated Engine RPM 2200
    • Number of Cylinders 6
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 172 gal 651.1 L
    • Operating Range 9.4 hours
    • Fuel Consumption at Full Load 18.3 gph 69.3 lph
    • Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 40 deg
    • Air Cleaner Dry-type exhaust aspirated
    • 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 C9 ACERT Tier 4 Final
    • Gross Horsepower 350 hp 261 kw
    • Rated Engine RPM 2200
    • Number of Cylinders 6
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 172 gal 651.1 L
    • Operating Range 9.4 hours
    • Fuel Consumption at Full Load 18.3 gph 69.3 lph
    • Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 40 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 Yes
    • Ground Pressure Minimum 11 psi 75.8 kPa
    • Ground Pressure Maximum 16.4 psi 113.1 kPa
    • Tilt Track Available Yes
    • Tilt Track Max Angle +/- 9 degrees or +/- 12 inches
    • Track Drive Type tDual path hydrosatic with planetary transmission
    • Track Length 147 in 373.4 cm
    • Track Pad Type Single, double, or triple grouser
    • Track Pad Width Ranges 20 " or 24 " (50.8 or 61 cm)
    • Track Size D6
    • Maximum Ground Speed - Low 106.3 ft/min 32.4 m/min
    • Maximum Ground Speed - High 213 ft/min 64.9 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 - 917 fpm (0-279.5 mpm)
    • Conveyor Belt Style Cleat or finger type
    • Conveyor Length 96 " or 156 " (243.8 cm or 396.2 cm)
    • Conveyor Shift Available Yes
    • Conveyor Shift Distance Range 1.5 " and 61.5 " (3.8 cm and 156.2 cm)
    • Conveyor Style Curved
    • Discharge Direction Right or left
    • Discharge Height Range 72.5 " (184.2 cm)
  • Attachments

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

    • Cab Yes
    • Control System TEC Plus
    • Air Conditioner/Heater Yes
    • Air Suspension Seat No
    • AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band Yes
    • Elevating Yes
    • Pressurized/Filtered Air Yes
    • Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) Yes
  • Hydraulic System

    • Oil Tank Capacity 145 gal 548.9 L
    • Oil Type Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
    • Pressure Setting 2500 psi 172.4 bar
    • Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 30.2 gpm 114.5 L/min
    • Pump Type Pressure and flow compensated (load sensing)

Attachments

Trencher

Trencher

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Rockwheel

Rockwheel

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