Surface Miners
Need to cut rock precisely without drill and blast?
Vermeer surface miners cut rock with a top-down method that helps control size and floor quality. You get consistent material, a smooth bench and less rehandling. Choose chain or direct drive to match high‑wall work, output and control.
Go To Equipment List Controlled processing
High‑wall capability
Manage dust and vibration
Guidance and monitoring
Cut rock without blasting
The full range of Vermeer surface miners
SM55 Surface Miner
Built for multi-site quarry, civil construction and mining operations
415 hp (310 kW) to power through hard rock
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T955III Surface Miner
Built for mid-size rock excavation
415 hp (310 kW) handles site prep work
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Wider cutting path for larger projects
116 in -122 in (295 cm -310 cm) width range
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T1155III Surface Miner
Handles changing geology conditions
540 hp (403 kW) boosts productivity
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T1255III Chain Drive Surface Miner
Boundary cuts and vertical high‑wall work where precise wall control matters
600 hp (447 kW) C18 power for sustained production
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Efficient power for steep high walls
600 hp (447 kW) C18 power for sustained production
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T1655III Surface Miner
20.4 ft (6.2 m) width for large mines
Dual engines deliver 1200 hp (895 kW)
See More FeaturesWhy Winning International Group trusts Vermeer surface miners
"Overall, using Vermeer surface miners is more cost efficient than drilling and blasting for our operation. We are saving on labor expenses and have been able to reduce the number of times that material has to be handled."