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T1255III Direct Drive Surface Miner

Conduct surface mining extraction, remove ground surface, or create a smooth, level area for construction site preparation.

  • Direct drive offers a single-sided attachment that packs the power you need to take on tough civil and surface mining projects
  • Single-sided attachment allows the operator to cut an 80-degree high wall and minimizes noise, dust and vibration
  • Conduct surface mining extraction, remove ground surface, or create a smooth, level area for construction site preparation

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Direct drive power

Help improve efficiency through direct drive power while delivering more horsepower to the cutting drum.

Elevated, climate-controlled cab

The elevating cab allows superior visibility and added comfort with the air ride seat. The sealed cab has self-contained heating and air conditioning with sound-attenuating foam. It is also a rollover module (ROM).

High wall capacity

Using a single-drive motor to power the drum allows for the ability to cut an 80° high wall compared to the 45° high wall when using the dual drive attachment.

Optional dust suppression system

Optional dust suppression system features an enclosed cutting head with two large vacuums to help reduce dust onsite.

Optional warranty

Vermeer Vantage Track Extended Care Service program offers an optional 3-year/3000-hour or 5-year/5000-hour warranty on the components of the closed-loop hydrostatic system.

SmartTEC electronic control system

SmartTEC control software displays the status of critical elements of machine performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Transport Dimensions
Approach Angle 15 deg
Height Range 146 (370.8 cm)
Weight Range 150,000 lb - 205,000 lb (68,039.9 kg - 92,986.4 kg)
Width Ranges 134" (340.4 cm)
Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 18 ft (5.49 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 53.8 ft
Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 10 ft (3.05 m) Boom 45.5 ft
Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 12 ft (3.66 m) Boom 48 ft
Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 16 ft (4.88 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 51.3 ft
Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 14 ft (4.27 m) Boom (with Restraint Bar) 48.8 ft
Length with 50" (127 cm) End Idler and 8 ft (2.44 m) Boom 43 ft
Tracks
Track Length 181.5 in
Tilt Track Available No
Auto Self Level No
Service Brakes Hydrostatic
Track Pad Type Double grouser
Track Size Cat 375 Excavator
Parking and Emergency Brake spring-applied, hydraulic release, wet disc brake
Track Drive Type Dual path hydrostatic with planetary transmission
Track Pad Width Ranges 30" (76.2 cm)
Maximum Ground Speed - High 128.4 ft/min
Maximum Ground Speed - Low 48.1 ft/min
Ground Pressure Minimum 15.5 psi
Ground Pressure Maximum 21.1 psi
Cab
Air Conditioner/Heater Yes
Air Suspension Seat Yes
Elevating Yes
Pressurized/Filtered Air Yes
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPM) Yes
AM/FM Stereo with Weather Band Yes
Cab Yes
Control System TEC Plus with SmartTEC
Hydraulic System
Pressure Setting 2500 psi
Oil Tank Capacity 210 gal
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 28.7 gpm
Pump Type pressure-and-flow-compensated (load-sensing)
Oil Type HyPower 68, HyPower 100, Hy Power 1100
Attachments
Trencher Yes
Terrain Leveler Yes
Rockwheel No
Bucket Wheel No
Engine - Option one
Make and Model Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 3
Gross Horsepower 600 hp
Rated Engine RPM 2100
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 370 gal
Operating Range 11.6 hours
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 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
Engine - Option two
Make and Model Caterpillar C18 ACERT Tier 4 Final
Gross Horsepower 600 hp
Rated Engine RPM 2000
Number of Cylinders 6
Fuel Tank Capacity 370 gal
Operating Range 12.1
Fuel Consumption at Full Load 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

SEE IT IN ACTION

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