Dig alongside roads, curbs, buildings and walls with the fully hydrostatic sliding offset T558 COMMANDER 3 trench digging machine. It’s the only offset trencher in its class that can trench outside the width of its left track. A 185 hp/138 kW John Deere Tier 3 engine provides power for rock-solid results in cross-country drainage and utility pipe installations, as well as foundation and roadway projects.
Decreases transport prep time
Minimises turf damage
Improve job monitoring
Enhance productivity
Features & benefits of the T558-III trench digging machine
The T558-III trench digging machine decreases transport preparation time with optional storable loading conveyor that meets North American and European Union transportation requirements without removal.
This offset trencher minimises turf damage and improves stability with self-levelling tracks that distribute weight evenly.
Improve job monitoring with the exclusive Vermeer TEC 2000® Electronic Control System.
Enhance productivity with the climate-controlled cab for operator comfort in the T558-III trench digging machine.
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Approach angle: 25°
Height: 10′ (3 m)
Length range (tractor plus trencher attachment): 28.2′ – 36.3′
(8.6 m – 11.1 m)
Weight range (tractor plus trencher attachment): 43,000 lb –
52,000 lb (19,504.5 kg – 23,586.8 kg)
Width range: 8.4′ – 8.5′ (2.5 m – 2.6 m)
ENGINE
Make and model: John Deere 6068H
Gross horsepower: 185 hp (138 kW)
Engine rpm: 2400
Fuel consumption @ full load: 10.2 gph (38.6 L/hr)
T558III TRENCHER
NOTES:
TRACKS
Ground pressure: 8.5 psi – 10.3 psi (59 kPa – 71 kPa)
Tilt track with Auto Level available: Yes, max angle 10.7°
Track length: 9.9′ (3 m)
Track pad type: Single, double, triple or polyurethane grouser
Track pad width range: 20″ – 24″ (50.8 cm – 61 cm)
Track size: D4
Travel speed max (low and high): 98 fpm and 195 fpm
(29.9 m/min and 59.4 m/min)
Service brakes: Hydrostatic
CONVEYOR
Belt width: 24″ (61 cm)
Max conveyor belt speed: 988 fpm (301.1 m/min)
Conveyor belt style: Cleated
Conveyor length: 6′ or 7.8′ (1.8 m or 2.3 m)
Conveyor shift available: Yes
Conveyor shift distance: 27″ (68.6 cm)
Conveyor style: Flat
Discharge direction: Right or left
Discharge height: 53.5″ (135.9 cm)
TRENCHER ATTACHMENT
Boom depth options: 2′, 4′, 5′ or 6′ (.6 m, 1.2 m, 1.5 m or 1.8 m)
Boom top rollers: Optional
Chain speed range: 429 fpm – 730 fpm (130.8 m/min – 222.5 m/min)
Cutting width range: 6″ – 24″ (15.2 cm – 61 cm)
End idler diameter: 20″ or 30″ (50.8 cm or 76.2 cm)
Offset range – left of center: 39.5″ (110.3 cm)
Offset range – right of center: 25.5″ (64.8 cm)
CAB
Air conditioner/heater: Yes
Air suspension seat: No
AM/FM stereo with weather band: Yes
Horizontal sliding: Yes
Pressurized/Filtered air: Yes
Rollover protective module (ROPM): Yes
OPTIONS
Loadout conveyor
