• Equipped for tough trenching jobs around the world, the T555 trencher is powered by a smooth-running 185-hp (138-kW) John Deere® PowerTech™ E Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final diesel engine
  • It is available with a 4-ft, 5-ft, 6-ft or 8-ft (1.2-m, 1.5-m, 1.8-m or 2.4-m) trencher boom capable of trenching widths up to 24 in (61 cm)
  • This trencher utilizes SmartTEC software, available on all Vermeer TEC® Plus computer-aided control system-equipped machines, which helps optimize productivity with real-time machine control prompts
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T555III Pipeline Trencher Features & Benefits

Even weight distribution

Minimizes turf damage and improves stability with self-leveling tracks that distribute weight evenly.

Advanced technology for improved machine efficiency

SmartTEC performance monitoring assists operators with adjustments to machine controls to help improve efficiency and tracks the operational performance of the machine on a consistent platform across all machine models.

Continued performance on hills and slopes

Digs a vertical trench on hills and slopes up to 10° when equipped with the auto tilt track option.

T555III Pipeline Trencher Specs & Compare

TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS 
Approach Angle17 deg
Height Range118" (299.7 cm)
Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom21 ft
Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom23 ft
Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom25 ft
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom21 ft
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom22 ft
Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom23 ft
Weight Range28,000 lb - 36,500 lb (12,700.6 kg - 16,329.3 kg)
Width Ranges97" - 102" (246.4 cm - 259.1 cm)
ENGINE - OPTION ONE 
Make and ModelJohn Deere 6068H Tier 3
Gross Horsepower185 hp
Rated Engine RPM2400
Number of Cylinders6
Fuel Tank Capacity110 gal
Operating Range11.8 hours
Fuel Consumption at Full Load9.3 gph
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles)25 deg
Air CleanerDry-type with precleaner
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Cooling MediumLiquid
Electrical System24 Volt DC
Oil FilterFull Flow
ENGINE - OPTION TWO 
Make and ModelJohn Deere 6068HFC08 Tier 4 Final
Gross Horsepower185 hp
Rated Engine RPM2400
Number of Cylinders6
Fuel Tank Capacity110 gal
Operating Range11.8 
Fuel Consumption at Full Load9.3 gph
Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles)25 deg
Air CleanerDry-type with precleaner
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Cooling MediumLiquid
Electrical System24 Volt DC
Oil FilterFull flow
TRACKS 
Auto Self LevelYes
Ground Pressure Minimum5.4 psi
Ground Pressure Maximum8.4 psi
Tilt Track AvailableYes
Tilt Track Max Angle10 degrees
Track Drive TypeDual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
Track Length105.5 in
Track Pad TypeSingle, triple or rubber grouser
Track Pad Width Ranges15", 20" or 24" (38.1 cm, 5038 cm or 61 cm)
Track SizeFL6
Maximum Ground Speed - Low194 ft/min
Maximum Ground Speed - High248 ft/min
Parking and Emergency Brakespring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
Service BrakesHydrostatic
CONVEYOR 
Belt Width24 in
Conveyor Belt Speed Range823 fpm (250.9 m/min)
Conveyor Belt StyleCleated with sidewall
Conveyor Length94" or 140" (238.8 cm or 355.6 cm)
Conveyor Shift AvailableYes
Conveyor Shift Distance Range27" (68.6 cm)
Conveyor StyleFlat
Discharge DirectionRight or left
Discharge Height Range43.5" (110.5 cm) or 45.5" (115.6 cm)
ATTACHMENTS 
TrencherYes
Terrain LevelerNo
RockwheelYes
Bucket WheelNo
CAB 
CabYes
Control SystemTEC® Plus computer-aided control system with SmartTEC
Air Conditioner/HeaterYes
Air Suspension SeatNo
AM/FM Stereo with Weather BandYes
ElevatingNo
Pressurized/Filtered AirYes
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM)No
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 
Oil Tank Capacity80 gal
Oil TypeVermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
Pressure Setting2500 psi
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM27.2 gpm
Pump Typepressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)