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815 Soil Compactor

Raising the Bar in Compaction

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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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.

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  • 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).
  • Axles
    Front
    Planetary – Fixed
    Oscillation Angle
    ±10
    Rear
    Planetary – Oscillating
  • 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
  • Braking System
    Parking Brake
    Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
    Service Brakes
    Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
  • 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
  • Engine
    Bore
    4.1 in
    Displacement
    427.8 in³
    Emissions
    Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
    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
    Stroke
    5.3 in
    Torque Rise
    52%
  • 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 gpm
    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 gpm
    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°
  • Operating Specifications
    Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)
    49013 lb
    Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)
    49652 lb
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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 Detect: Object Detection (ready)
  • Coat and hard hat hooks
  • Electro-hydraulic controls – seat mounted
  • Fingertip shifting controls
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn, electric
  • 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
  • Internal four-post rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
  • Light, (dome) cab
  • Lunchbox and beverage holders
  • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
  • Mirrors, heated, rearview (externally mounted)
  • 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
  • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
  • Radio, CB (ready)
  • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • Slope Indicate
  • 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)
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
  • Auxiliary start receptacle
  • Batteries, maintenance-free
  • Electrical system, 24V
  • Ground level lockable battery disconnect switch
  • Lights, directional (rear)
  • Lights, LED
  • Lights, warning switched (LED strobe)
  • Lighting system, (front and rear)
  • Starter, electric
FLUIDS
  • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
  • Cat Compaction SBAS or RTK Mapping
  • Compaction control, basic
WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
  • Standard Tips
  • Wheels, tamping foot
FUEL SYSTEMS
  • Fuel tank - non-fast
GUARDS
  • Guards, crankcase and powertrain
  • Guard, driveshaft
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
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH®
POWERTRAIN
  • Axles - open front no-spin rear
  • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
  • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
FLUIDS
  • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
  • Product Link™: – cellular, satellite
OTHER ATTACHMENTS
  • Sound suppression - low (required for Brazil)
  • Sound suppression - EU (required for EU)
MISCELLANEOUS
  • CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it) U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V only
  • Plate – year of manufacture (standard where regulations require it)
WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
  • Abrasive Tips
FUEL SYSTEMS
  • Fuel tank - fast fill

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