Track Trenchers CE compliant

T1255III Pipeline Trencher

The trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications.

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Gross Horsepower: 447.4 kw 600 hp

Features & benefits

The heavy-duty T1255 trencher from Vermeer provides the trench digging power needed to cut through solid rock for large-diameter applications
Vermeer SmartTEC electronic control system monitors real-time machine performance
Match the optional sectionalized boom to the job for optimal results, minimal tooth wear and reduced vibrations

Brochures & data sheets

Fleet-enabled Pipeline Trenchers PDF Download T1255III Spec Sheet PDF Download Pipeline Trencher Lineup PDF Download Full Function Remote Control PDF Download Vermeer SmartTEC PDF Download

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 lbs - 205,000 lbs (68,039 kg - 92,986 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 hours
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	13.5 m/min 44.2 ft/min
Maximum Ground Speed - High	36 m/min 118 ft/min
Parking and Emergency Brake	Spring applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
Service Brakes	Hydrostatic

Belt Width	91.4 cm 36 in
Conveyor Belt Speed Range	0 - 814 fpm (0 - 248 m/min)
Conveyor Belt Style	Finger type
Conveyor Length	180 " or 240 " (457.2 cm or 609.6 cm)
Conveyor Shift Available	Standard
Conveyor Shift Distance Range	60 " or 125 " (152.4 cm or 317.5 cm)
Conveyor Style	Curved
Discharge Direction	Right or left
Discharge Height Range	74 " - 103 " (188 cm - 261.6 cm)

Trencher	Yes
Terrain Leveler	Yes
Terrain Leveler cutting width	cm in
Rockwheel	No
Bucket Wheel	No

Cab	Yes
Control System	TEC Plus
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	Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100
Pressure Setting	172.4 bar 2500 psi
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM	105.6 L/min 27.9 gpm
Pump Type	Pressure and flow compensated (load sensing)