General
| Manufacturer | VERMEER |
| Model | T655III Pipeline Trencher |
| Year | |
| Category | |
| Subcategory | Pipeline Trenchers |
Transport Dimensions
| Approach Angle | 16deg |
| Height Range | 119" (302.3 cm) |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom | 25.6ft (7.8m) |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom | 27.8ft (8.5m) |
| Length with 20" (50.8 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom | 30.1ft (9.2m) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 4 ft (1.22 m) Boom | 23.6ft (7.2m) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 5 ft (1.52 m) Boom | 25.3ft (7.7m) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom | 26.3ft (8m) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom | 28.5ft (8.7m) |
| Weight Range | 40,000 lb - 59,500 lb (18,143.7 kg - 26988.7 kg) |
| Width Ranges | 97" (246.4 cm) |
Engine - Option one
| Make and Model | John Deere 6090HFC09 Tier 4 Final |
| Gross Horsepower | 250hp (186.4kw) |
| Rated Engine RPM | 2200 |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135gal (511L) |
| Operating Range | 11 hours |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 12.1gph (45.8lph) |
| Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) | 30deg |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with pre-cleaner |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Electrical System | 24 Volt DC |
| Oil Filter | Full flow |
Engine - Option two
| Make and Model | John Deere 6090HF Tier 3 |
| Gross Horsepower | 250hp (186.4kw) |
| Rated Engine RPM | 2200 |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135gal (511L) |
| Operating Range | 11 hrs |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 12.3gph (46.6lph) |
| Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) | 30deg |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with pre-cleaner |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Electrical System | 24 Volt DC |
| Oil Filter | Full flow |
Tracks
| Auto Self Level | Yes |
| Ground Pressure Minimum | 7.8psi (53.8kPa) |
| Ground Pressure Maximum | 9.7psi (66.9kPa) |
| Tilt Track Available | Yes |
| Tilt Track Max Angle | 10.5 degrees |
| Track Drive Type | Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
| Track Length | 136.5in (346.7cm) |
| Track Pad Type | Single, double or triple grouser |
| Track Pad Width Ranges | 20" (50.8 cm) |
| Track Size | D4 |
| Maximum Ground Speed - Low | 114ft/min (34.7m/min) |
| Maximum Ground Speed - High | 227ft/min (69.2m/min) |
| Parking and Emergency Brake | spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake |
| Service Brakes | Hydrostatic |
Conveyor
| Belt Width | 24in (61cm) |
| Conveyor Belt Speed Range | 0-758 fpm (231 m/min) |
| Conveyor Belt Style | Cleated |
| Conveyor Length | 96" and 144" (243.8 cm and 365.8 cm) |
| Conveyor Shift Available | Yes |
| Conveyor Shift Distance Range | 12" and 48" (30.5 cm and 121.9 cm) |
| Conveyor Style | Flat or curved |
| Discharge Direction | Right or left |
| Discharge Height Range | 48" and 56" (121.9 and 142.2 cm) |
Attachments
| Trencher | Yes |
| Terrain Leveler | No |
| Rockwheel | Yes |
| Bucket Wheel | Yes |
Cab
| Cab | Yes |
| Control System | TEC Plus with SmartTEC |
| Air Conditioner/Heater | Yes |
| Air Suspension Seat | No |
| AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band | Yes |
| Elevating | No |
| Pressurized/Filtered Air | Yes |
| Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) | No |
Hydraulic System
| Oil Tank Capacity | 85gal (321.8L) |
| Oil Type | Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100 |
| Pressure Setting | 2500psi (172.4bar) |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 25gpm (94.6L/min) |
| Pump Type | pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing) |