2025 Vermeer® Pipeline Trenchers T855III
- Year 2025
 - Make Vermeer®
 - Model Pipeline Trenchers
 - Engine C9 ACERT
 
2025 Vermeer® Pipeline Trenchers T855III
The elevating cab allows optimal visibility and added comfort with the air ride seat.
The sealed cab has self-contained heating and air conditioning with sound attenuating foam.
It is also a rollover protective module (ROPM) and provides falling object protection (FOPS).
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.
Features may include:
- 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
 
- Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system monitors real-time machine performance
 
Engine
							Cylinder Liners
							6
						
						
							Emissions
							Tier 3
						
						
							Oil Filter
							Full Flow
						
						
							Rated Engine Speed
							2200 rpm
						
						
							Engine Manufacturer
							Caterpillar
						
						
							Engine
							C9 ACERT
						
						
							Engine Power
							Gross: 350 hp
						
						
							Cooling
							Medium: Liquid
						
						
							Air Cleaner
							Dry-type exhaust aspirated
						
						
							Aspiration
							Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
						
						Fuel System
							Fuel System
							Fuel Consumption at Full Load: 18.3 gph
						
						Drivetrain
							Drive System
							Track Drive Type: Dual path hydrosatic with planetary transmission
						
						Brakes
							Brake System Type
							Service: Hydrostatic
						
						
							Parking Brake
							Spring applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
						
						Electric
							Electrical
							System: 24 Volt DC
						
						Operational
							Operating Conditions
							Operating Range: 9.4 hours
						
						
							Operating Speed
							Maximum Ground Speed - Low: 106.3 ft/min | Conveyor Belt Speed Range: 0 - 917 fpm (0-279.5 mpm) | Maximum Ground Speed - High: 213 ft/min
						
						Hydraulics
							Maximum Pressure
							Setting: 2500 psi
						
						
							Ground Pressure
							Minimum: 11 psi / Maximum: 16.4 psi
						
						
							Hydraulic Pump
							Pump Flow at Maximum RPM: 30.2 gpm
						
						
							Pump Type
							Pressure and flow compensated (load sensing)
						
						Dimensions
							Track Width
							Pad Ranges: 20 " or 24 " (50.8 or 61 cm)
						
						
							Width
							Ranges: 101 " - 104 " (256.5 cm - 264.2 cm) | belt: 30 in
						
						
							Height
							Range: 131 " - 143 " (332.7 cm - 363.2 cm) (143 "/363.2 cm represents the height with Rockwheel attachment) | Discharge Range: 72.5 " (184.2 cm)
						
						
							Length
							With 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom: 32.8 ft | with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom: 35.3 ft | with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom: 37.8 ft | with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom: 40.3 ft | track: 147 in | conveyor: 96 " or 156 " (243.8 cm or 396.2 cm)
						
						
							Dimensions
							Approach Angle: 20 deg | Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles): 40 deg | Tilt Track Max Angle: +/- 9 degrees or +/- 12 inches | Conveyor Shift Distance Range: 1.5 " and 61.5 " (3.8 cm and 156.2 cm)
						
						Capacities
							Fuel Capacity
							172 gal
						
						
							Oil capacity
							145 gal
						
						Weights
							Weight
							Range: 65,500 lbs to 94,000 lbs (29,483 kg - 42,637 kg)
						
						Features
							Discharge Type
							Direction: Right or left
						
						
							Track Type
							Pad: Single, double, or triple grouser
						
						
							Features
							Track Size: D6 | Control System: TEC Plus
						
						
							Conveyor Type
							Belt Style: Cleat or finger type | Style: Curved
						
						
							Oil Type
							Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100