815 Soil Compactor

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SPECS SUMMARY

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)

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.

Specifications

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)
Emissions	Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1
Rated Speed	2200 r/min (2200 r/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	249 hp (186 kW)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	286 hp (213 kW)
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm )	749 lbf·ft (1016 N·m)
Torque Rise	26 % (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	4.1 in (105 mm)
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)	49652 lb (22522 kg)
Stroke	5.3 in (135 mm)
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)	49013 lb (22232 kg)
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)
Transmission Type	Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds - Forward - First	3.9 mile/h (6.3 km/h)
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second	6.7 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	7.7 mile/h (12.4 km/h)
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third	11.4 mile/h (18.4 km/h)
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	Pilot operated Load Sensing valve with EH
Lift/Tilt System	Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm	23.5 gpm (89 L/min)
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	3190 psi (22000 kPa)
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 Tilt, 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	3046 psi (21000 kPa)
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston – Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm	38.8 gpm (147 L/min)
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	4003 psi (27600 kPa)
Total Steering Angle	84°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle	3 s (3 s)
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle	8.2 s (8.2 s)
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	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.
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 contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.994 tons).
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))
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)***	109 dB(A) (109 dB(A))
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008),**	70 dB(A) (70 dB(A))
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**	107 dB(A) (107 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.
Capacity	2.69 yd³ (2.06 m³)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)	72 dB(A) (72 dB(A))
Overall Width	12.3 ft (3761 mm)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)	112 dB(A) (112 dB(A))
Height	2.8 ft (860 mm)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)***	70 dB(A) (70 dB(A))
Digging Depth	0.7 ft (222 mm)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)***	110 dB(A) (110 dB(A))
Ground Clearance	2.6 ft (802 mm)
Note (1)	***Sound suppression equipped
Maximum Tilt	1.1 ft (346 mm)
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.
Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade	21.1 ft (6437 mm)
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.
Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm	8.3 ft (2520 mm)
Weight	1764 lb (800 kg)
Total Operating Weight	49652 lb (22522 kg)
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
Tips per Wheel	60
Replaceable	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)
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 (3394 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)

Benefits and Features

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

Improved ingress/egress with an improved cab with flip up armrest.
Keep your operators informed about machine conditions and operation with VIMS™ 3G machine monitoring system.
Safety and visibility enhanced with standard rearview camera.
Preferred temperature settings maintained with automatic climate control.
Premium plus seat with leather finish containing forced air heating and cooling, two-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, and dynamic end dampening.
Improved comfort with low operator sound levels.
Improved spectator sound levels and optional low sound packages.

TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Easier access and in a controlled environment; electronics bay is located inside the cab.
Focused on safety with ground level or platform access to most major components.
Ground level: emergency shutdown, battery disconnect, and jump start.
Quick visual inspection and minimize fluid contamination with sight gauges for coolant, transmission, and hydraulic oil.
Electronic air inlet restriction indicator.
Designed for ease of service and inspection.
– Hydraulic oil cooler, fuel cooler, and condenser grouped together
– Centralized grease points
Operators and technicians can resolve any problems before failure using Vital Information Management System (VIMS).

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

Powerful, responsive Cat® 7.1 engine is designed for maximum fuel economy and increased power density.
Reliable performance and low emissions.
High productivity with optional four-way tilting blade.
Two engine options available that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards or U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent.
For the Tier 4 Final and Stage V option, the Cat Clean Emissions Module contains a diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, and Cat Regeneration System, utilizing SCR technology.
Regeneration is completely automatic and does not interrupt the machine’s work cycle.
Experience maximum responsiveness and control with Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™).
Conserve more fuel with the automatic engine and electrical system shutdown.
Achieve greater momentum on grades and fuel savings by carrying that momentum through the shift points with the all new Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS) transmission controls.
Operators experience less fatigue with throttle lock to maintain engine speed and reduce fuel burn.

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

Optional Cat Compact 3D mapping technology combines advanced compaction measurement, in-cab guidance, and reporting capabilities to help you consistently meet compaction targets fast, uniformly, and in fewer passes – saving on fuel and the cost of unnecessary rework.
Cat Compaction Control with Machine Drive Power (MDP) is an energy-based measurement system that correlates compaction with rolling resistance to provide an indication of soil stiffness.
Link technology (standard) provides access to machine location, hours, fuel consumption, idle time, events, and diagnostic codes through the online VisionLink® interface.

OPTIMIZE COMPACTION

Chevron tamping tip design provides greater ground pressure, more compaction, excellent traction, and a smooth ride.
Symmetrical tamping tip pattern results in equal compaction in forward or reverse. Tips are full perimeter and replaceable. The tip is welded to a base assembly, then welded directly to the drum.
Each wheel has two cleaner bars to keep the drums free of carryover dirt, regardless of rolling direction so efficiency is maximized.
The adjustable cleaner bar tips (standard or abrasive type) are heat-treated and direct-hardened cutting edge steel to increase wear life, which translates into lower operating costs.

Standard Equipment

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)