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815 Soil Compactor

815 Soil Compactor

Raising the Bar in Compaction

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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY

    Boost your productivity with technologies like Cat Compact 3D Mapping and Cat Compaction Control with Machine Drive Power.

  • LOW MAINTENANCE

    Designed to reduce your service and maintenance costs with longer filter life.

  • ENHANCED OPERATOR COMFORT

    Updated cab with quiet steering, new seat and adjustable controls helps operators work more productively throughout the day.

Engine

Bore 4.1 in
Displacement 427.8 in³
Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Emissions Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Engine Model Cat® C7.1
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 hp
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 284 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 286 hp
High Idle Speed 2270 r/min
Low Idle Speed 800 r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating 9842.5 ft
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) 249 hp
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 249 hp
Note (1) Net power available at flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm.
Note (2) Net power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm.
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) 749 lbf·ft
Rated Speed 2200 r/min
Rated Speed 2200 r/min
Stroke 5.3 in
Torque Rise 52%
Torque Rise 26 %

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 49013 lb
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 49652 lb

Transmission

Transmission Type Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds - Forward - First 3.9 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 6.7 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Third 11.3 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 4.5 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 7.7 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third 11.4 mile/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Cylinders, Double Acting: Left and Right Tilt, Bore, Stroke 101.6 mm x 167 mm (4.0 in x 6.6 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke 101.6 mm x 627 mm (4.0 in x 24.7 in)
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Pilot operated Load Sensing valve with EH
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 23.5 gal/min
Pilot Relief Valve Setting 3046 psi
Pilot System Open center, fixed displacement gear
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 3190 psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 38.8 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4003 psi
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 8.2 s
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement
Total Steering Angle 84°

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 19.3 gal (US)
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 21.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 4.2 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 17.2 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 17.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 5.3 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 132.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only 19.8 gal (US)
Note Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) * • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
Transmission 14.8 gal (US)

Axles

Front Planetary – Fixed
Oscillation Angle ±10
Rear Planetary – Oscillating

Braking System

Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Service Brakes Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.994 tons).

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 107 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** 109 dB(A)
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
Note (3) ***Sound suppression equipped
Note (4) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (6) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,*** 70 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** 110 dB(A)
Note (1) ***Sound suppression equipped
Note (2) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (3) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*** 70 dB(A)

Blades

Capacity 2.69 yd³
Digging Depth 0.7 ft
Ground Clearance 2.6 ft
Height 2.8 ft
Maximum Tilt 1.1 ft
Overall Width 12.3 ft
Total Operating Weight 49652 lb
Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm 8.3 ft
Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade 21.1 ft
Weight 1764 lb

Wheels

Drum Diameter 40.5 in
Drum Width 39 in
Outside Diameter 55.6 in
Replaceable Weld On
Tip Height 7.5 in
Tips per Row 12
Tips per Wheel 60
Weight 9720 lb
Width - Over Drums 127.7 in
Width Between Drums 49.6 in

Dimensions (Approximate)

Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.5 ft
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 2.2 ft
Ground Clearance to Hitch 1.2 ft
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard 1.2 ft
Height - Top of Beacon 12.9 ft
Height - Top of Cab Roof 12 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.1 ft
Height - Top of Hood 8.6 ft
Height to Top of GPS Antenna 12.1 ft
Height to Top of Radiator Guard 7.9 ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.5 ft
Wheel Base 11 ft
Width over Platform 10.3 ft

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815 (11A) Soil Compactor - Technical Specifications (Global)

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