2025 Vermeer® Pipeline Trenchers T655III
- Year 2025
 - Make Vermeer®
 - Model Pipeline Trenchers
 - Engine 6090HFC09
 
2025 Vermeer® Pipeline Trenchers T655III
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.
It is also a rollover protective module (ROPM) and provides falling object protection (FOPS).
The sealed cab has self-contained heating and air conditioning with sound attenuating foam.
The elevating cab allows optimal visibility and added comfort with the air ride seat.
An oscillating track frame allows the track to follow the ground’s contour, providing a vertical trench on slopes up to 10.5°.
Features may include:
- Low-speed, high-torque splined headshaft motor improves cutting performance and minimizes chain wear
 
- Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system monitors real-time machine performance
 
- The Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final John Deere® 6090 HF diesel engine provides the power to dig up to 8 ft (2.4 m) deep
 
Engine
							Cylinder Liners
							6
						
						
							Emissions
							Tier 4
						
						
							Oil Filter
							Full Flow
						
						
							Rated Engine Speed
							2200 rpm
						
						
							Engine Manufacturer
							John Deere
						
						
							Engine
							6090HFC09
						
						
							Cooling
							Medium: Liquid
						
						
							Engine Power
							Gross: 250 hp
						
						
							Air Cleaner
							Dry-type with pre-cleaner
						
						
							Aspiration
							Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
						
						Fuel System
							Fuel System
							Fuel Consumption at Full Load: 12.1 gph
						
						Drivetrain
							Drive System
							Track Drive Type: Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
						
						Brakes
							Parking Brake
							Parking and Emergency Brake: spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
						
						
							Brake System Type
							Service: Hydrostatic
						
						Electric
							Electrical
							System: 24 Volt DC
						
						Operational
							Operating Conditions
							Operating Range: 11 hrs
						
						
							Operating Speed
							Maximum Ground Speed - Low: 114 ft/min | Conveyor Belt Speed Range: 0-758 fpm (231 m/min) | Maximum Ground Speed - High: 227 ft/min
						
						Hydraulics
							Maximum Pressure
							Setting: 2500 psi
						
						
							Ground Pressure
							Minimum: 7.8 psi | Maximum: 9.7 psi
						
						
							Hydraulic Pump
							Pump Flow at Maximum RPM: 25 gpm
						
						
							Pump Type
							pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)
						
						Dimensions
							Track Width
							Pad Ranges: 20" (50.8 cm)
						
						
							Width
							Ranges: 97" (246.4 cm) | belt: 24 in
						
						
							Height
							Range: 119" (302.3 cm) | Discharge Range: 48" and 56" (121.9 and 142.2 cm)
						
						
							Length
							With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 25.6 ft | With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 27.8 ft | With 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 30.1 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom: 23.6 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom:  25.3 ft | With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 26.3 ft | with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 28.5 ft | track: 136.5 in | conveyor: 96" and 144" (243.8 cm and 365.8 cm)
						
						
							Dimensions
							Approach Angle: 16 deg | Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles): 30 deg | Tilt Track Max Angle: 10.5 degrees | Conveyor Shift Distance Range: 12" and 48" (30.5 cm and 121.9 cm)
						
						Capacities
							Fuel Capacity
							135 gal
						
						
							Oil capacity
							85 gal
						
						Weights
							Weight
							Range: 40,000 lb - 59,500 lb (18,143.7 kg - 26988.7 kg)
						
						Features
							Features
							Track Size: D4 | Control System: TEC Plus with SmartTEC
						
						
							Track Type
							Pad: Single, double or triple grouser
						
						
							Conveyor Type
							Belt Style: Cleated | Style: Flat or curved
						
						
							Discharge Type
							Direction: Right or left
						
						
							Oil Type
							Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100