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Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)

284 hp

Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)

249 hp

Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)

249 hp

815 Soil Compactor

ABOUT THE 815 SOIL

Cat Soil Compactors are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to operate more efficiently and safely. Representing a long-standing commitment to quality and performance, this rugged, powerful machine is designed and built for heavy-duty compaction and dozing operations. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 815 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

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Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
284hp
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249hp
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249hp
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002)
275hp
Emissions
Option 1 – U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Engine Model
Cat® C7.1
Rated Speed
2200r/min
Torque Rise
52%
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.
Emissions
Option 2 – Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed
2200 r/min
Net Power – ISO 9249:2007
249hp
Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014
286hp
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm )
749lbf·ft
Torque Rise
26%
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.
Bore
4.1in
Stroke
5.3in
Displacement
427.8in³
High Idle Speed
2270r/min
Low Idle Speed
800r/min
Maximum Altitude – Without Derating
9842.5ft
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)
49652lb
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)
49013lb
Transmission Type
Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds – Forward – First
3.9mile/h
Travel Speeds – Forward – Second
6.7mile/h
Travel Speeds – Forward – Third
11.3mile/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – First
4.5mile/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – Second
7.7mile/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – Third
11.4mile/h
Lift/Tilt System – Circuit
Pilot operated Load Sensing valve with EH
Lift/Tilt System
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
23.5gal/min
Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt
3190psi
Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke
101.6 mm x 627 mm (4.0 in x 24.7 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting: Left and Right Tile, Bore, Stroke
101.6 mm x 167 mm (4.0 in x 6.6 in)
Pilot System
Open center, fixed displacement gear
Pilot Relief Valve Setting
3046psi
Steering System – Circuit
Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System – Pump
Piston – Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
38.8gal/min
Relief Valve Setting – Steering
4003psi
Total Steering Angle
84°
Steering Cycle Times – High Idle
3s
Steering Cycle Times – Low Idle
8.2s
Fuel Tank
132.1gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
4.2gal (US)
Cooling Systems – Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
21.4gal (US)
Cooling System – Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent
19.3gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
5.3gal (US)
Transmission
14.8gal (US)
Differential – Final Drives – Front
17.2gal (US)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear
17.2gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only
19.8gal (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, H
Front
Planetary – Fixed
Rear
Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
±10
Service Brakes
Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake
Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
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 con
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)***
109dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,***
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
107dB(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.
Capacity
2.69yd³
Overall Width
12.3ft
Height
2.8ft
Digging Depth
0.7ft
Ground Clearance
2.6ft
Maximum Tilt
1.1ft
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade
21.1ft
Turning Radius – Inside Face of Pusharm
8.3ft
Weight
1764lb
Total Operating Weight
49652lb
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)***
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)***
110dB(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.
Weight
9720lb
Outside Diameter
55.6in
Drum Diameter
40.5in
Drum Width
39in
Tips per Row
12
Tips per Wheel
60
Replaceable
Weld On
Width – Over Drums
127.7in
Width Between Drums
49.6in
Tip Height
7.5in
Height – Top of Beacon
12.9ft
Height – Top of Cab Roof
12ft
Height – Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.1ft
Height – Top of Hood
8.6ft
Height to Top of Radiator Guard
7.9ft
Ground Clearance to Hitch
1.2ft
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard
1.2ft
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper
2.2ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper
6.5ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle
5.5ft
Wheel Base
11ft
Width over Platform
10.3ft
Height to Top of GPS Antenna
12.1ft
  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Powertrain
    • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS)
    • Air-to-air aftercooler
    • Axles – standard open front and rear
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
    • Cat clean emission module (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V only)
    • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
    • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
    • Engine, Cat C7.1 configured for two emissions options: Tier 4 Final/Stage V or emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
    • Engine driven cooling fan – suction
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Fuel-to-air cooler
    • Ground level engine shutdown
    • Muffler (under hood) (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent only)
    • Radiator, unit core
    • Starting aid (ether)
    • Throttle lock
    • Torque converter
    • Transmission, planetary, with 3F/3R speed range control
  • Electrical
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance-free
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Ground level lockable battery disconnect switch
    • Lights, directional (rear)
    • Lights, warning switched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting system, (front and rear)
    • Starter, electric
    • Auxiliary start receptacle
  • Operator Environment
    • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Air conditioner
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
    • Cab door, sliding window (LH)
    • Cab glass, laminated and tinted, rubber mounted
    • Camera, rear vision
    • Cat Compaction Control (ready)
    • Cat Detect: Object Detection (ready)
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Fingertip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Horn, electric
    • Electro-hydraulic controls – seat mounted
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Instrumentation, gauges: – Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only) – Engine coolant temperature – Fuel level – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
    • Instrumentation, warning indicators: – Action alert system, three categories – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp – Parking brake status
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunchbox and beverage holders
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
    • Precleaner (cab): – powered
    • Premium plus seat containing forced air heating and cooling, 2-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, ride stiffness adjustment, dynamic end dampening, and leather finish
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system with lockout
    • Sun visor, front
    • Transmission gear (indicator)
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS™): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles – Event indicator light on rear grill
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
  • Wheels And Cleaner Bars
    • Wheels, tamping foot
    • Standard Tips
  • Guards
    • Guards, crankcase and powertrain
    • Guard, driveshaft
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Emergency egress
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Fuel tank, 500 L (132.1 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT™
    • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
    • Oil change system, high speed
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Total hydraulic filtration system
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack
  • Special Arrangements
    • Engine Precleaners – turbine
  • Fuel Systems
    • Fuel tank – non-fast
  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Technology Products
    • Compaction control, basic
    • Product Link™: – cellular, satellite
  • Other Attachments
    • Sound suppression – low (required for Brazil)
    • Sound suppression – EU (required for EU)
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
  • Miscellaneous
    • CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it)
    • Plate – year of manufacture
  • Operator Environment
    • Cat Compact RTK Mapping (available through SITECH only)
    • Mirrors, standard or heated, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH®
    • Radio, CB (ready)
  • Wheels And Cleaner Bars
    • Abrasive Tips
  • Powertrain
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
    • Axles – open front no-spin rear
  • Fuel Systems
    • Fuel tank – fast fill
  • Electrical
    • Lights: – Standard or LED
  • Special Arrangements
    • Engine precleaners – dual stage
  • Blades
    • Manual tilt – straight blade
    • Hydraulic tilt – straight blade

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