At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.
Working Range
Reference details
Visual visual:model-family:vermeer:t655iii:depth · revision 1 · generated 2026-09-08
Documented model generation; decorative reference illustration · Manufacturer North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/trenchers/vermeer/t655iii/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Ground clearance
No exact package-specific value in the manufacturer sheet.
T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured. · checked 2026-09-08Exact transport length with rockwheel
The general tractor-plus-trencher range does not identify the illustrated rockwheel transport configuration.
T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured. · checked 2026-09-08Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- T655III manufacturer technical sheet PN115153263, August 2016
- Applicable region
- Manufacturer North American 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 T655III
- Generation / record
- T655III manufacturer technical sheet PN115153263, August 2016
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- Manufacturer North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
Manufacturer North American 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length range (tractor plus trencher attachment) | 23 ft 7.2 in–28 ft 6 in | 7.2–8.7 m | T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Width range | 8 ft 1.2 in | 2.5 m | T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Height | 9 ft 10.8 in | 3 m | T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Track pad width | 1 ft 8 in | 50.8 cm | T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Track length | 11 ft 4.8 in | 3.5 m | T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Boom depth options — chain trencher | 4, 5, 6 or 8 ft | 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 or 2.4 m | Chain-trencher boom choices; not the rockwheel depth.Manufacturer verified | Vermeer |
| Cutting width range — chain trencher | 10.5 in–2 ft 2 in | 26.7–66 cm | Chain-trencher cutting package.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Max cutting depth — rockwheel | 4 ft | 1.2 m | Optional hydrostatic rockwheel attachment.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Cutting width — rockwheel | 3 or 10 in | 7.6 or 25.4 cm | Optional hydrostatic rockwheel; two documented cutting-width choices.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Belt width | 2 ft | 61 cm | T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Conveyor length | 8 or 12 ft | 2.4 or 3.7 m | Optional conveyor choices.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
| Discharge height | 48 or 56 in | 121.9 or 142.2 cm | Published conveyor alternatives; match the fitted package.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Vermeer |
What the specifications mean
The chain-trencher’s deepest boom option is not the rockwheel’s maximum depth. Choose the cutting system for the required trench geometry and material before comparing ratings.
The published overall length is a range, not one verified transport length for every attachment. Obtain the installed package drawing and loaded transport weight before planning a move.
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 | T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured. | T655III manufacturer technical sheet PN115153263, August 2016Manufacturer North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used T655III inspection priorities
- Inspect the fitted cutting system: chain and idlers, rockwheel teeth and drive, or bucket-wheel components as appropriate. Confirm compatibility and completeness of any spare attachment package.
- Review hydrostatic and track-system service records and inspect conveyor folding/shift hardware. Check whether the optional auto-tilt arrangement is fitted.
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
- Compare the cost of changing cutting systems with hiring a dedicated machine for each duty. Include tooling, setup and spare-parts inventory in the scenario.
- The 2016 sheet describes Tier 3 and Tier 4 Final engine options. Establish the engine on the actual machine rather than assigning emissions status from the T655III name.
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: T655III tractor with chain-trencher attachment, enclosed cab and 20-inch track pads; overall length is the published range across attachment packages. Rockwheel and bucket-wheel working values are separately configured.
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.T655III manufacturer technical sheet PN115153263, August 2016
Manufacturer North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 8, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified