T855III Pipeline Trencher

  • 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
  • Match the optional sectionalized boom to the job for optimal results, minimal tooth wear and reduced vibrations
  • Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system monitors real-time machine performance

General

Manufacturer Vermeer
Model T855III Pipeline Trencher
Category Pipeline, Renewable Energy
Price Request a Quote
Year 2024

Transport Dimensions

Approach Angle 20deg
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 32.8ft (10m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 35.3ft (10.8m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom 37.8ft (11.5m)
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom 40.3ft (12.3m)
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)
Make and Model Caterpillar C9 ACERT Tier 3
Gross Horsepower 350hp (261kw)
Rated Engine RPM 2200
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 172gal (651.1L)
Operating Range 9.4 hours
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 18.3gph (69.3lph)
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 40deg
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 C9 ACERT Tier 4 Final
Gross Horsepower 350hp (261kw)
Rated Engine RPM 2200
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 172gal (651.1L)
Operating Range 9.4 hours
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 18.3gph (69.3lph)
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) 40deg
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 Yes
Ground Pressure Minimum 11psi (75.8kPa)
Ground Pressure Maximum 16.4psi (113.1kPa)
Tilt Track Available Yes
Tilt Track Max Angle +/- 9 degrees or +/- 12 inches
Track Drive Type tDual path hydrosatic with planetary transmission
Track Length 147in (373.4cm)
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 106.3ft/min (32.4m/min)
Maximum Ground Speed - High 213ft/min (64.9m/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 - 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)
Trencher Yes
Terrain Leveler Yes
Rockwheel Yes
Bucket Wheel No
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
Oil Tank Capacity 145gal (548.9L)
Oil Type Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
Pressure Setting 2500psi (172.4bar)
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 30.2gpm (114.5L/min)
Pump Type Pressure and flow compensated (load sensing)