At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.
Working Range
Measurement basis: HDT1250i2 center-mount trencher; published maximum with appropriate boom and chain. These working limits do not apply to the bare tractor or to its rockwheel/plow attachments.
Reference details
Visual visual:model-family:vermeer:rtx1250i2:category-launch · revision 1 · generated 2026-09-06
Documented model generation; pictured options may differ from the measured configuration · North American manufacturer reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/trenchers/vermeer/rtx1250i2/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Transport length with trencher attached
Manufacturer specification sheet retains base-tractor dimensions. Tool-on length depends on the exact attachment and boom; no complete trencher configuration inferred.
Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom. · checked 2026-09-07Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- RTX1250i2 07/18 PN180026163, Deutz TCD3.6L
- Applicable region
- North American manufacturer reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Vermeer RTX1250i2
- Generation / record
- RTX1250i2 07/18 PN180026163, Deutz TCD3.6L
- Product status
- Documented generation; production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American manufacturer reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American manufacturer reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross horsepower | 127 hp | 95 kW | Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.Manufacturer verified | Vermeer |
| Weight (basic tractor, air filled tires, open air Rollover Protective Structure) | 10,900 lb | 4,944.2 kg | Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Length (basic tractor, tires) | 11 ft 7.2 in | 3.5 m | Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Width (tires) | 7 ft 3.5 in | 222.2 cm | Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Height (transport, 3-post) | 9 ft 7 in | 292.1 cm | Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Maximum Trench Depth | 6 ft | 182.9 cm | HDT1250i2 center-mount trencher; published maximum with appropriate boom and chain. These working limits do not apply to the bare tractor or to its rockwheel/plow attachments.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Maximum Trench Width | 1 ft 6 in | 45.7 cm | HDT1250i2 center-mount trencher; published maximum with appropriate boom and chain. These working limits do not apply to the bare tractor or to its rockwheel/plow attachments.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
What the specifications mean
The published dimensions describe the basic tractor without front and rear work attachments. A trencher, rockwheel or plow requires its own complete fitted envelope.
The tire and open-ROPS reference must not be replaced with dimensions from a tracked or cab-equipped photograph. Match the actual tractor and attachment combination before using this record for transport.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom. | RTX1250i2 07/18 PN180026163, Deutz TCD3.6LNorth American manufacturer reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used RTX1250i2 inspection priorities
- Identify the installed work attachment, boom and cutting components and inspect their mounting and retention systems.
- Check drive, tires, controls and hydraulic service history; inspect attachment hoses through the permitted movement.
- Price chain, tooth, sprocket or wheel wear according to the tool actually supplied.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Separate tractor cost from the work-tool refurbishment estimate and required hydraulic/control setup.
- Measure the complete shipping arrangement and obtain the attachment documentation before booking transport or committing to a trench specification.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Walk-behind or ride-on
- Cutting package
- Spoil handling
- Propulsion
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: Basic tractor with air-filled tires and open-air ROPS/3-post transport arrangement; listed dimensions exclude front and rear work attachments. Complete trencher envelope depends on attachment and boom.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.RTX1250i2 manufacturer specifications
North American manufacturer reference · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
HDT1250i2 center-mount trencher attachment specifications
North American manufacturer reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified