The heavy-duty T1255 Commander® 3 trencher from Vermeer provides the trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications. Featuring a Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 3 engine with 600 hp (447 kW), this heavy-duty trencher can handle cross-country digs.
| Manufacturer | Vermeer |
| Model | T1255III Pipeline Trencher |
| Category | Pipeline, Renewable Energy |
| Price | Request a Quote |
| Year | 2024 |
| Approach Angle | 15deg |
| Height Range | 146 " (370.8 cm) |
| Weight Range | 150,000 lbs - 205,000 lbs (68,039 kg - 92,986 kg) |
| Width Ranges | 134 " (340.4 cm) |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 18 ft (5.49 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) | 53.8ft (16.4m) |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom | 45.5ft (13.9m) |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom | 48ft (14.6m) |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 16 ft (4.88 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) | 51.3ft (15.6m) |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 14 ft (4.27 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) | 48.8ft (14.9m) |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom | 43ft (13.1m) |
| Track Length | 181.5in (461cm) |
| Tilt Track Available | No |
| Auto Self Level | No |
| Service Brakes | Hydrostatic |
| Track Pad Type | Double grouser |
| Track Size | Cat 375 Excavator |
| Parking and Emergency Brake | Spring applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake |
| Track Drive Type | Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
| Track Pad Width Ranges | 30 " (76.2 cm) |
| Maximum Ground Speed - High | 118ft/min (36m/min) |
| Maximum Ground Speed - Low | 44.2ft/min (13.5m/min) |
| Ground Pressure Minimum | 15.5psi (106.9kPa) |
| Ground Pressure Maximum | 21.1psi (145.5kPa) |
| Conveyor Shift Available | Standard |
| Discharge Direction | Right or left |
| Belt Width | 36in (91.4cm) |
| Conveyor Belt Style | Finger type |
| Conveyor Style | Curved |
| Conveyor Belt Speed Range | 0 - 814 fpm (0 - 248 m/min) |
| Conveyor Shift Distance Range | 60 " or 125 " (152.4 cm or 317.5 cm) |
| Discharge Height Range | 74 " - 103 " (188 cm - 261.6 cm) |
| Conveyor Length | 180 " or 240 " (457.2 cm or 609.6 cm) |
| Air Conditioner/Heater | Yes |
| Air Suspension Seat | Yes |
| Elevating | Yes |
| Pressurized/Filtered Air | Yes |
| Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) | Yes |
| AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band | Yes |
| Cab | Yes |
| Control System | TEC Plus |
| Pressure Setting | 2500psi (172.4bar) |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 210gal (794.9L) |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 27.9gpm (105.6L/min) |
| Pump Type | Pressure and flow compensated (load sensing) |
| Oil Type | Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100 |
| Trencher | Yes |
| Terrain Leveler | Yes |
| Rockwheel | No |
| Bucket Wheel | No |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 3 |
| Gross Horsepower | 600hp (447.4kw) |
| Rated Engine RPM | 2100 |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 370gal (1400.6L) |
| Operating Range | 11.6 hours |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 31.8gph (120.4lph) |
| 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 |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 4 Final |
| Gross Horsepower | 600hp (447.4kw) |
| Rated Engine RPM | 2000 |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 370gal (1400.6L) |
| Operating Range | 12.1 hours |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 30.5gph (115.5lph) |
| 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 |
