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815 Soil Compactor

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Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options

Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options

Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)

249 HP

186 kW

Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)

249 HP

186 kW

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Designed with durability built in, the Cat 815 ensures maximum availability through multiple life cycles. Designed and manufactured for optimum performance and serviceability, this rugged, powerful machine delivers heavy-duty compaction and dozing.

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Spec Value
Engine Model Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 HP 186 kW
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) 249 HP 186 kW
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards
Rated Speed 2200 r/min 2200 r/min
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 284 HP 212 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 HP 205 kW
Peak Torque – 1,400 rpm 902 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 1223 N·m
Torque Rise 52% 52%
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
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator.
Spec Value
Engine Model Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 HP 186 kW
Emissions Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed 2200 r/min 2200 r/min
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 286 HP 213 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 HP 205 kW
Peak Torque – 1,400 rpm 749 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm 1016 N·m
Torque Rise 26% 26%
Bore 4.1 in³ 105 mm
Stroke 5.3 in 135 mm
Displacement 5.3 in 135 mm
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
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator.
Spec Value
Operating Weight 49652 lb 22522 kg
Spec Value
Transmission Type Cat Planetary Power Shift Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds – Forward – First 3.9 mile/h 6.3 km/h
Travel Speeds – Forward – Second 7.7 mile/h 10.8 km/h
Travel Speeds – Forward – Third 11.3 mile/h 18.2 km/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – First 4.5 mile/h 7.2 km/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – Second 8.5 mile/h 12.4 km/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – Third 11.4 mile/h 18.4 km/h
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
Pilot System Open center, fixed displacement gear Open center, fixed displacement gear
Pilot Relief Valve Setting 3046 psi 21000 kPa
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
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 17.2 gal (US) 65 l
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 17.2 gal (US) 65 l
Hydraulic Tank Only 19.8 gal (US) 75 l
Note All non-road Tier 4 Final and Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm for EPA and 10 ppm for EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm for EPA and 10 ppm for EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD and when the biodiesel feedstock meets ASTM D7467 specifications. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1. All non-road Tier 4 Final and Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm for EPA and 10 ppm for EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm for EPA and 10 ppm for EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD and when the biodiesel feedstock meets ASTM D7467 specifications. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1.
Spec Value
Height – Top of Beacon 12.9 ft 3933 mm
Height – Top of Cab Roof 12 ft 3650 mm
Height – Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.1 ft 3344 mm
Height – Top of Hood 8.6 ft 2616 mm
Height to Top of Radiator Guard 7.9 ft 2405 mm
Ground Clearance to Hitch 1.2 ft 365 mm
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard 1.2 ft 375 mm
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 2.2 ft 665 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.5 ft 1990 mm
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.5 ft 1675 mm
Wheel Base 11 ft 3350 mm
Width over Platform 10.3 ft 3140 mm
Height to Top of GPS Antenna 12.1 ft 3701 mm
Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade 23.5 ft 7157 mm
Overall Machine Length with EU Suppression 24.9 ft 7598 mm
Spec Value
Front Planetary – Fixed Planetary – Fixed
Rear Planetary – Oscillating Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle ±10 ±10
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
Spec Value
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 111 dB(A) 111 dB(A)
Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3) 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.
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Spec Value
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3) 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.
Note (4) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Spec Value
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3) 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.
Note (4) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Spec Value
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3) 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.
Note (4) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Spec Value
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6393) 107 dB(A) 107 dB(A)
Note (1) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6393:2008. The measurement was conducted at the rated engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6393:2008. The measurement was conducted at the rated engine cooling fan speed.
Spec Value
Weight 9720 lb 4409 kg
Outside Diameter 55.6 in 1412 mm
Drum Diameter 40.5 in 1029 mm
Drum Width 39 in 991 mm
Tips per Row 12 12
Tips per Wheel 60 60
Replaceable Weld On Weld On
Width – Over Drums 127.7 in 3243 mm
Width Between Drums 49.6 in 1261 mm
Tip Height 7.5 in 192 mm
Spec Value
Capacity 2.69 yd³ 2.06 m³
Overall Width 12.3 ft 3761 mm
Height 2.8 ft 860 mm
Digging Depth 0.7 ft 222 mm
Ground Clearance 2.6 ft 802 mm
Maximum Tilt 1.1 ft 346 mm
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade 21.1 ft 6437 mm
Turning Radius – Inside Face of Pusharm 8.3 ft 2520 mm
Weight 1764 lb 800 kg
Total Operating Weight 49652 lb 22522 kg

Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

POWER TRAIN

  • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS)
  • Air to air aftercooler
  • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
  • Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV only)
  • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
  • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
  • Engine, Cat C7.1 (configured for two emissions options): – Tier 4 Final/Stage V – Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
  • Engine driven cooling fan – suction
  • Fuel priming pump (electric)
  • Fuel to air cooler
  • Ground level engine shutoff
  • 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 master disconnect switch
  • Lights, directional (rear)
  • Light, warning switched (LED strobe)
  • Lighting system, (front and rear)
  • Starter, electric
  • Starting receptacle for emergency start

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
  • AccuGrade™ mapping (ready)
  • Air conditioner
  • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
  • Cab door, sliding window (LH)
  • Cat Compaction Control (ready)
  • Cat Detect: Object Detection (ready)
  • Coat and hard hat hooks
  • Finger tip shifting controls
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn, electric
  • Hydraulic controls – seat 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 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
  • Lunch box and beverage holders
  • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
  • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
  • Seat, Cat Premium Plus (leather)
  • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • STIC control system with lockout
  • Sun visor, front
  • Tinted glass
  • 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)

TIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS

  • Wheels, tamping foot

GUARDS

  • Cleaner bars with teeth
  • Guards, crankcase and power train
  • Guard, driveshaft

FLUIDS

  • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • DEF tank fill gauge
  • Doors, service access (locking)
  • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
  • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
  • Emergency platform 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

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – HYDRAULICS

  • Hydraulics: – Standard or EU and Canada

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Glass (window): – rubber-mounted glass
  • Precleaner (cab): – powered
  • Seat (cab): – heated and ventilated
  • Mirrors – cab: – Standard or heated

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – POWER TRAIN

  • Axles: – Standard or non-spin rear

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Engine Precleaners: – Turbine or dual stage

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – ELECTRICAL

  • Lights: – Standard or LED

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – FUEL SYSTEMS

  • Fuel tank: – Non-fast or fast fill

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

  • Product Link: – GSM, satellite

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – CLEANER BARS

  • Cleaner bars: – Standard or abrasive

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – BLADES

  • Blades: – Straight or tilt-straight

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Camera, rear vision
  • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH
  • Radio, CB (ready)

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

  • Compaction control, basic

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

  • Sound suppression (required for Brazil)

FLUIDS

  • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)

STARTING AIDS

  • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
  • Heater, engine coolant, 240V

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Film (ANSI) (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
  • EU certification (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
  • Plate – year of manufacture (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent only)

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