Equipped for tough trenching jobs around the world, the T555 Commander® 3 trencher is powered by a smooth-running 185-hp (138-kW) John Deere PowerTech E Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final diesel engine. The T555III 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. The T555III trencher 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). The tractor is also available with a hydrostatic rockwheel attachment which is able to cut depths up to 36 in (91.4 cm) in some of the toughest rock conditions.
Features and benefits
Trencher | Yes |
Terrain Leveler | No |
Rockwheel | Yes |
Bucket Wheel | No |
Air Conditioner/Heater | Yes |
Air Suspension Seat | No |
Elevating | No |
Pressurized/Filtered Air | Yes |
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) | No |
AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band | Yes |
Cab | Yes |
Control System | TEC® Plus computer-aided control system with SmartTEC |
Conveyor Shift Available | Yes |
Discharge Direction | Right or left |
Conveyor Belt Style | Cleated with sidewall |
Conveyor Style | Flat |
Conveyor Belt Speed Range | 823 fpm (250.9 m/min) |
Conveyor Shift Distance Range | 27" (68.6 cm) |
Discharge Height Range | 43.5" (110.5 cm) or 45.5” (115.6 cm) |
Conveyor Length | 94" or 140" (238.8 cm or 355.6 cm) |
Make and Model | John Deere 6068H Tier 3 |
Operating Range | 11.8 hours |
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 |
Make and Model | John Deere 6068HFC08 Tier 4 Final |
Operating Range | 11.8 |
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 |
Pump Type | pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing) |
Oil Type | Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100 |
Tilt Track Available | Yes |
Auto Self Level | Yes |
Service Brakes | Hydrostatic |
Tilt Track Max Angle | 10 degrees |
Track Pad Type | Single, triple or rubber grouser |
Track Size | FL6 |
Parking and Emergency Brake | spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake |
Track Drive Type | Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
Track Pad Width Ranges | 15", 20" or 24" (38.1 cm, 5038 cm or 61 cm) |
Height Range | 118" (299.7 cm) |
Weight Range | 28,000 lb - 36,500 lb (12,700.6 kg - 16,329.3 kg) |
Width Ranges | 97" - 102" (246.4 cm - 259.1 cm) |