General
| Manufacturer | VERMEER |
| Model | T955 Pipeline Trencher |
| Year | |
| Category | |
| Subcategory | Pipeline Trenchers |
Transport Dimensions
| Approach Angle | 16deg |
| Height Range | 133" (337.8 cm) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 6 ft (1.83 m) Boom | 32.2ft (9.8m) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom | 34.7ft (10.6m) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom | 37.2ft (11.3m) |
| Length with 40" (101.6 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom | 39.7ft (12.1m) |
| Weight Range | 78,000 lb - 109,000 lb (35,380.2 kg - 49,441.6 kg) |
| Width Ranges | 114" (289.6 cm) |
Engine - Option one
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C13 ACERT Tier 3 |
| Gross Horsepower | 415hp (309.5kw) |
| Rated Engine RPM | 2100 |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 184gal (696.5L) |
| Operating Range | 8.8 hours |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 20.9gph (79.1lph) |
| Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) | 35deg |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type exhaust aspirated |
| 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 | Caterpillar C13 ACERT Tier 4 Final |
| Gross Horsepower | 415hp (309.5kw) |
| Rated Engine RPM | 2100 |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 184gal (696.5L) |
| Operating Range | 8.6 hours |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 21.3gph (80.6lph) |
| Maximum Engine Operating Angle (Operating angles do not indicate safe machine operating angles) | 35deg |
| 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 |
Tracks
| Auto Self Level | No |
| Ground Pressure Minimum | 11.7psi (80.7kPa) |
| Ground Pressure Maximum | 13.3psi (91.7kPa) |
| Tilt Track Available | No |
| Tilt Track Max Angle | 0 |
| Track Drive Type | Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
| Track Length | 161in (408.9cm) |
| Track Pad Type | Single, double or triple grouser |
| Track Pad Width Ranges | 24" (61 cm) |
| Track Size | D6 |
| Maximum Ground Speed - Low | 68ft/min (20.7m/min) |
| Maximum Ground Speed - High | 136ft/min (41.5m/min) |
| Parking and Emergency Brake | spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake |
| Service Brakes | Hydrostatic |
Conveyor
| Belt Width | 30in (76.2cm) |
| Conveyor Belt Speed Range | 0-1070 fpm (0-326 m/min) |
| Conveyor Belt Style | Cleat or finger type |
| Conveyor Length | 108" or 168" (274.3 cm or 426.7 cm) |
| Conveyor Shift Available | Yes |
| Conveyor Shift Distance Range | 5" or 65" (12.7 cm or 165.1 cm) |
| Conveyor Style | Curved |
| Discharge Direction | Right or left |
| Discharge Height Range | 62" - 76" (157 cm - 193 cm) |
Attachments
| Trencher | Yes |
| Terrain Leveler | Yes |
| Rockwheel | No |
| Bucket Wheel | No |
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 | Yes |
| Pressurized/Filtered Air | Yes |
| Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) | Yes |
Hydraulic System
| Oil Tank Capacity | 152gal (575.4L) |
| Oil Type | Vermeer HyPower 68 or Vermeer HyPower 100 |
| Pressure Setting | 2500psi (172.4bar) |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 27.9gpm (105.6L/min) |
| Pump Type | pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing) |