T955III Pipeline Trencher

  • To help you cut through the most difficult rock trenching conditions around, Vermeer offers the T955 trencher
  • When you encounter tough trench digging conditions, the engine speed drops, increasing the torque for more power to pull through
  • With a rugged D6 track chain and a sectionalized trencher boom allowing customized trench depths, the T955III also brings heavy equipment strength and versatility to your construction site

General

Manufacturer Vermeer
Model T955III Pipeline Trencher
Category Pipeline, Renewable Energy
Price Request a Quote
Year 2024

Transport Dimensions

Approach Angle 16deg
Height Range 133" (337.8 cm)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom 32.2ft (9.8m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 34.7ft (10.6m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom 37.2ft (11.3m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom 39.7ft (12.1m)
Weight Range 78,000 lb - 109,000 lb (35,380.2 kg - 49,441.6 kg)
Width Ranges 114" (289.6 cm)
Make and Model Caterpillar C13 ACERT Tier 3
Gross Horsepower 415hp (309.5kw)
Rated Engine RPM 2100
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 184gal (696.5L)
Operating Range 8.8 hours
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 20.9gph (79.1lph)
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 35deg
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
Make and Model Caterpillar C13 ACERT Tier 4 Final
Gross Horsepower 415hp (309.5kw)
Rated Engine RPM 2100
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 184gal (696.5L)
Operating Range 8.6 hours
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 21.3gph (80.6lph)
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 35deg
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
Auto Self Level No
Ground Pressure Minimum 11.7psi (80.7kPa)
Ground Pressure Maximum 13.3psi (91.7kPa)
Tilt Track Available No
Tilt Track Max Angle 0
Track Drive Type Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
Track Length 161in (408.9cm)
Track Pad Type Single, double or triple grouser
Track Pad Width Ranges 24" (61 cm)
Track Size D6
Maximum Ground Speed - Low 68ft/min (20.7m/min)
Maximum Ground Speed - High 136ft/min (41.5m/min)
Parking and Emergency Brake spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
Service Brakes Hydrostatic
Belt Width 30in (76.2cm)
Conveyor Belt Speed Range 0-1070 fpm (0-326 m/min)
Conveyor Belt Style Cleat or finger type
Conveyor Length 108" or 168" (274.3 cm or 426.7 cm)
Conveyor Shift Available Yes
Conveyor Shift Distance Range 5" or 65" (12.7 cm or 165.1 cm)
Conveyor Style Curved
Discharge Direction Right or left
Discharge Height Range 62" - 76" (157 cm - 193 cm)
Trencher Yes
Terrain Leveler Yes
Rockwheel No
Bucket Wheel No
Cab Yes
Control System TEC Plus with SmartTEC
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
Oil Tank Capacity 152gal (575.4L)
Oil Type Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
Pressure Setting 2500psi (172.4bar)
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 27.9gpm (105.6L/min)
Pump Type pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)