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Caterpillar
816 Landfill Compactor
Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014
284 hp
212 kW
Net Power – SAE J1349:2011
249 hp
186 kW
Net Power – ISO 9249:2007
249 hp
186 kW
Overview
Purpose-built for landfill operation, the Cat 816 delivers features, performance and efficiency that come from over 50-plus years of industry leadership. Field-proven protection and integrated technologies provide peak availability and optimized landfill performance.
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Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014 | 284 hp 212 kW |
| Net Power – SAE J1349:2011 | 249 hp 186 kW |
| Net Power – ISO 9249:2007 | 249 hp 186 kW |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002 | 275 hp 205 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 Cat® C7.1 |
| Emissions | Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 |
| Rated Speed | 2200 2200 |
| Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) | 902 lbf·ft 1223 N·m |
| Torque Rise | 52% 52% |
| Note | Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator. |
| Emissions | Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA |
| Rated Speed | 2200 2200 |
| Net Power – SAE J1349:2011 | 249 hp 186 kW |
| Net Power – ISO 9249:2007 | 249 hp 186 kW |
| Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014 | 286 hp 213 kW |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002 | 275 hp 205 kW |
| Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) | 749 lbf·ft 1016 N·m |
| Torque Rise | 26% 26% |
| Note | Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. |
| Bore | 4.1 in 105 mm |
| Stroke | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Displacement | 427.8 in³ 7.01 l |
| High Idle Speed | 2270 r/min 2270 r/min |
| Low Idle Speed | 800 r/min 800 r/min |
| Maximum Altitude – Without Derating | 9842.5 ft 3000 m |
Operating Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 57345 lb 26052 kg |
| Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) | 56793 lb 25761 kg |
Transmission
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Cat Planetary Power Shift Cat Planetary Power Shift |
| Travel Speeds – Forward – First | 3.4 mile/h 6.7 km/h |
| Travel Speeds – Forward – Second | 5.3 mile/h 12 km/h |
| Travel Speeds – Reverse – First | 3.7 mile/h 7.7 km/h |
| Travel Speeds – Reverse – Second | 5.5 mile/h 12 km/h |
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Lift/Tilt System – Circuit | Pilot operated LS valve with EH Pilot operated LS valve with EH |
| Lift/Tilt System | Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston |
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 23.5 gal/min 89 l/min |
| Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt | 3190 psi 22000 kPa |
| Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke | 120 mm x 915 mm (4.7 in x 36.0) 120 mm x 915 mm (4.7 in x 36.0) |
| Pilot System | Open center, fixed displacement gear Open center, fixed displacement gear |
| Pilot Relief Valve Setting | 3046 psi 21000 kPa |
Hydraulic System - Steering
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Steering System – Circuit | Pilot, Load Sensing Pilot, Load Sensing |
| Steering System – Pump | Piston – Variable Displacement Piston – Variable Displacement |
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 38.8 gal/min 147 l/min |
| Relief Valve Setting – Steering | 4003 psi 27600 kPa |
| Total Steering Angle | 84° 84° |
| Steering Cycle Times – High Idle | 3 s 3 s |
| Steering Cycle Times – Low Idle | 8.2 s 8.2 s |
Service Refill Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 132.1 gal (US) 500 l |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 4.2 gal (US) 16 l |
| Cooling Systems – Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | 21.4 gal (US) 81 l |
| Cooling System – Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent | 19.3 gal (US) 73 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 5.3 gal (US) 20 l |
| Transmission | 14.8 gal (US) 56 l |
| Differential – Final Drives – Front | 11.4 gal (US) 43 l |
| Differential – Final Drives – Rear | 11.4 gal (US) 43 l |
| Hydraulic System – Implement/Steering | 46.2 gal (US) 175 l |
| Hydraulic Tank Only | 19.8 gal (US) 75 l |
| 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. 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. |
Air Conditioning System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.002 metric tonnes (2.206 tons). 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 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.002 metric tonnes (2.206 tons). |
Axles
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front | Planetary – Fixed Planetary – Fixed |
| Rear | Planetary – Oscillating Planetary – Oscillating |
| Oscillation Angle | ±6° ±6° |
Braking System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL |
| Parking Brake | Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released |
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 111 dB(A) 111 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* | 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | * Sound suppression equipped * Sound suppression equipped |
| Note (2) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
| Note (3) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 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. 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. |
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* | 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | * Sound suppression equipped * Sound suppression equipped |
| Note (2) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
| Note (3) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 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. 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. |
Straight Blade
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 13.08 yd³ 10 m³ |
| Overall Width | 12 ft 3656 mm |
| Height | 6.4 ft 1961 mm |
| Height of Cutting Edge | 3.2 ft 990 mm |
| Digging Depth | 1.2 ft 362 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 3.7 ft 1140 mm |
| Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade | 21.2 ft 6473 mm |
| Turning Radius – Inside Corner of Blade | 9.5 ft 2910 mm |
| Weight | 4548 lb 2063 kg |
| Total Operating Weight | 57345 lb 26052 kg |
Wheels
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Combination Tips (Weight Group) | 13554 lb 6148 kg |
| Plus Tips – Weight (Group) | 13982 lb 6342 kg |
| Paddle Tips – Weight (Group) | 13126 lb 5954 kg |
| Outside Diameter | 67.6 in 1717 mm |
| Drum Diameter | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Drum Width | 40 in 1016 mm |
| Tips per Row | 5 5 |
| Tips per Wheel | 20 20 |
| Replaceable | Weld On Weld On |
| Width Over Drums | 131.4 in 3338 mm |
| Tip Height | 6.25 in 159 mm |
Dimensions (Approximate)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Height – Top of Beacon | 14.3 ft 4368 mm |
| Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser | 13.7 ft 4161 mm |
| Height – Cab Roof | 12.7 ft 3878 mm |
| Height – Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.6 ft 3547 mm |
| Height – Top of Hood | 9.1 ft 2770 mm |
| Height to Top of Rear Compactor Guard | 8.2 ft 2499 mm |
| Ground Clearance to Hitch | 1.7 ft 519 mm |
| Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper | 2.7 ft 818 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper | 6.5 ft 1990 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard | 8.6 ft 2614 mm |
| Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle | 5.5 ft 1675 mm |
| Wheel Base | 11 ft 3350 mm |
| Width over Front Striker Bars | 9.8 ft 3000 mm |
| Width over Rear Striker Bars | 10 ft 3036 mm |
| Width over Platform | 10.3 ft 3140 mm |
| Width over Drums | 11 ft 3338 mm |
| Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade | 25.6 ft 7806 mm |
| Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard | 1.7 ft 516 mm |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWERTRAIN
- Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Shifting (APECS)
- Air-to-air aftercooler
- 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 Tier 3/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
- Transmission, planetary with 2F/2R speed range control
- Torque converter
ELECTRICAL
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator (150 amp)
- Batteries, maintenance free
- Electrical system (24 volt)
- Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
- Light, warning unswitched (LED strobe)
- Lighting system (front and rear)
- Starter, electric
- Auxiliary start receptacle
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- 12-volt power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
- Air conditioner with roof-mounted condenser
- Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
- Camera, rear vision
- Coat and hard hat hooks
- Fingertip shifting controls
- Flip-up armrest
- Heater and defroster
- Electro-hydraulic controls – floor mounted
- Implement hydraulic lockout
- Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only) – engine coolant temperature – fuel level – hydraulic oil temperature – speedometer/tachometer – torque convertor 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
- Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
- Light, (dome) cab
- Lunchbox and beverage holders
- Mirror, internal (panoramic)
- Mirrors, heated rearview (externally mounted)
- Radio, CB (ready)
- Radio ready for entertainment: – antenna – speakers – converter (12-volt 10-15 amp)
- Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3″) 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)
- 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
- Cab glass, laminated and tinted, rubber mounted
- Horn group (trumpet)
- Mirrors – cab: – Standard or heated
- Precleaner, cab powered
- Seat – cab: – Standard or heated and ventilated
GUARDS
- Guard, radiator
- Guards, axle (front and rear)
- Guard, cab window
- Guards, crankcase and power train, hinged
- 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 exit
- 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 or dual stage
BLADES
- Dozer Arrangement – Standard (No Blade)
- Dozer Arrangement – Straight Blade
- Dozer Arrangement (No Blade)
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
- Product Link: – cellular, satellite
WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
- Striker bars
- Wheels and tips: – Wheel arrangement (6.25″ plus tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25″ paddle tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25″ combination tips) – Wheels
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
FLUIDS
- Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Engine: – Sound suppression
POWERTRAIN
- Heater, engine coolant, 120V
- Heater, engine coolant, 240V
- Axles, no spin front, rear differential
- Axles, no spin front, open differential rear
- Axles, open differential front, no spin rear
MISCELLANEOUS
- Film (ANSI) (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
- CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it)
- Plate – year of manufacture
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Radio, AM/FM/Aux/USB/Bluetooth®
- Cat Compact RTK Mapping (available throught SITECH only)
- Cat Compact SBAS Mapping (available through SITECH only)
- Lights, standard or LED
BLADES
- Bulldozer Blades
WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
- Bar group – cleaner (cleaner fingers and striker bar)