Surface Miners
CE compliant
T1255III Chain Drive Surface Miner
Conduct surface mining extraction, remove ground surface, or create a smooth, level area for site preparation.
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At a glance
- Gross Horsepower
- 447.4 kw 600 hp
Features & benefits
- Get in and extract material close to the high wall – this attachment gives you the capability to cut along a vertical high wall
- The chains are driven by low-speed, high-torque hydrostatic motors
- Conduct surface mining extraction, remove ground surface, or create a smooth, level area for site preparation
Brochures & data sheets
Vermeer Surface Miners in Spanish
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Vermeer Surface Miners in English
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Fleet-enabled Surface Miners
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T1255III Chain Drive Spec Sheet
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T1255III Brochure
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T1255III Chain Drive Surface Miner Productivity
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Mining Capabilities Guide
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Technical data
Specifications
| Approach Angle | — 15 deg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 146 (370.8 cm) |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 2 ft (0.61 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 30" (76.2 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 30" (76.2 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 30" (76.2 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom | m ft |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 14 ft (4.27 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) | m ft |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom | 13.1 m 43 ft |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom | 13.9 m 45.5 ft |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom | 14.6 m 48 ft |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 14 ft (4.27 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) | 14.9 m 48.8 ft |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 16 ft (4.88 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) | 15.6 m 51.3 ft |
| Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 18 ft (5.49 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) | 16.4 m 53.8 ft |
| Length | cm in |
| Weight Range | 150,000 lb - 205,000 lb (68,039.9 kg - 92,986.4 kg) |
| Width Ranges | 134" (340.4 cm) |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 3 |
|---|---|
| Gross Horsepower | 447.4 kw 600 hp |
| Rated Engine RPM | — 2100 |
| Number of Cylinders | — 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1400.6 L 370 gal |
| Operating Range | 11.6 hours |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 120.4 lph 31.8 gph |
| Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) | — 35 deg |
| 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 |
| Horsepower at Maximum RPM (Gross) | kw hp |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 4 Final |
|---|---|
| Gross Horsepower | 447.4 kw 600 hp |
| Rated Engine RPM | — 2000 |
| Number of Cylinders | — 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1400.6 L 370 gal |
| Operating Range | 12.1 |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 115.5 lph 30.5 gph |
| Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) | — 35 deg |
| 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 |
| Maximum Horsepower at Maximum RPM (Gross) | kw hp |
| Auto Self Level | No |
|---|---|
| Ground Pressure Minimum | 106.9 kPa 15.5 psi |
| Ground Pressure Maximum | 145.5 kPa 21.1 psi |
| Tilt Track Available | No |
| Tilt Track Max Angle | — |
| Track Drive Type | Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
| Track Length | 461 cm 181.5 in |
| Track Pad Type | Double grouser |
| Track Pad Width Ranges | 30" (76.2 cm) |
| Track Size | Cat 375 Excavator |
| Maximum Ground Speed - Low | 14.7 m/min 48.1 ft/min |
| Maximum Ground Speed - High | 39.1 m/min 128.4 ft/min |
| Parking and Emergency Brake | spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake |
| Service Brakes | Hydrostatic |
| Belt Width | cm in |
|---|---|
| Conveyor Belt Speed Range | — |
| Conveyor Belt Style | — |
| Conveyor Length | — |
| Conveyor Shift Available | — |
| Conveyor Shift Distance Range | — |
| Conveyor Style | — |
| Discharge Direction | — |
| Discharge Height Range | — |
| Trencher | Yes |
|---|---|
| Terrain Leveler | Yes |
| Terrain Leveler cutting width | cm in |
| Rockwheel | No |
| Bucket Wheel | No |
| Cab | Yes |
|---|---|
| Control System | TEC Plus with SmartTEC |
| Air Conditioner/Heater | Yes |
| Air Suspension Seat | Yes |
| AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band | Yes |
| Elevating | Yes |
| Pressurized/Filtered Air | Yes |
| Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) | Yes |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 794.9 L 210 gal |
|---|---|
| Oil Type | HyPower 68, HyPower 100, Hy Power 1100 |
| Pressure Setting | 172.4 bar 2500 psi |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 108.6 L/min 28.7 gpm |
| Pump Type | pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing) |
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