Cat 824 | Western States Cat

824

SPECS SUMMARY

Engine Model	Cat® C15
Rated Speed	1800 r/min (1800 r/min)
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011	405 hp (302 kW)
Net Power – ISO 9249:2007	405 hp (302 kW)

Cat Wheel Dozers are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to support your job site efficiently and safely while lowering owning and operating costs. The 824 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

Specifications

Engine Model	Cat® C15
Rated Speed	1800 r/min (1800 r/min)
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011	405 hp (302 kW)
Net Power – ISO 9249:2007	405 hp (302 kW)
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	425 hp (318 kW)
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	434 hp (324 kW)
Peak Net Torque (1,300 rpm)	1479 lbf·ft (2005 N·m)
Torque Rise	33%
Maximum Altitude without Derating (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V)	9298 ft (2834 m)
Maximum Altitude without Derating (U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA)	9098 ft (2773 m)
Bore	5.4 in (137.2 mm)
Stroke	6.7 in (171.4 mm)
Displacement	927.6 in³ (15.2 l)
High Idle Speed	2300 r/min (2300 r/min)
Low Idle Speed	800 r/min (800 r/min)
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emissions standards. The other meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1)	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.
Note (2)	Two emission configurations are available. One meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emissions standards. The other meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Operating Weight – Straight Blade (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)	74966 lb (34004 kg)
Chip Scoop Operating Weight	83820 lb (38020 kg)
Coal Scoop Operating Weight	80756 lb (36631 kg)
Transmission Type	Cat planetary - powershift - ECPC
Forward - 1	3.8 mile/h (6.1 km/h)
Forward - 2	6.9 mile/h (11.1 km/h)
Forward - 3	12.2 mile/h (19.6 km/h)
Forward - 4	21.6 mile/h (34.8 km/h)
Reverse - 1	4.3 mile/h (7 km/h)
Reverse - 2	7.8 mile/h (12.6 km/h)
Reverse - 3	13.9 mile/h (22.4 km/h)
Reverse - 4	24.7 mile/h (39.7 km/h)
Pump Flow at 1,800 rpm	30.9 gal/min (117 l/min)
Main Relief Pressure	3771 psi (26000 kPa)
Maximum Supply Pressure	3495 psi (24100 kPa)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke	120 mm × 1070 mm (4.7 in × 42.1 in)
Cylinder, Double Acting - Tilt and Tip, Bore and Stroke	140 mm × 230 mm (5.5 in × 9.1 in)
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot operated, load sensing
Bore	4.5 in (114.3 mm)
Stroke	22.7 in (576 mm)
Steering System - Pump	Variable displacement piston
Max Flow at 1,800 rpm	22.5 gal/min (85 l/min)
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	3481 psi (24000 kPa)
Vehicle Articulation Angle	86
Cooling System	30.6 gal (US) (116 l)
Engine Crankcase	9 gal (US) (34 l)
Transmission	17.4 gal (US) (66 l)
Fuel Tank	206.6 gal (US) (782 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only)	8.5 gal (US) (32 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	26.4 gal (US) (100 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	29.1 gal (US) (110 l)
Hydraulic Tank Only	35.4 gal (US) (134 l)
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering	56.5 gal (US) (214 l)
AC Refrigerant	20 hg
AC Oil	4.94 fl oz (US) (146 ml)
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.86 metric tonnes.
Note (1)	All nonroad Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) diesel engines are required to use:– Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less.– Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME)** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels – 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 22241-1:2006. * Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. ** Engines with aftertreatment devices can use up to B20. Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to B100.
Front	Planetary – Fixed
Rear	Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle	±11°
Parking Brake	Drum and shoe, spring applied, hydraulic released
Brakes	Multi-disc wet (enclosed) 4 WHL
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)	73 dB(A) (73 dB(A))
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)	72 dB(A) (72 dB(A))
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)	113 dB(A) (113 dB(A))
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)	110 dB(A) (110 dB(A))
Height to Top of Beacon	14.5 ft (4422 mm)
Height - Top of Exhaust Stack	14.2 ft (4332 mm)
Height - Top of Hood	10.5 ft (3204 mm)
Ground Clearance - Bumper	2.8 ft (852 mm)
Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch	6.1 ft (1850 mm)
Wheel Base	12.1 ft (3700 mm)
Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade	27.6 ft (8422 mm)
Ground Clearance to Trunnion	1.45 ft (441.4 mm)
Height - Top of Cab	13.5 ft (4100 mm)
Width Over Guardrails	11.04 ft (3365 mm)
Coal Scoop Carry Capacity	17.5 yd³ (13.4 m³)
Ground Clearance	1.8 ft (534.4 mm)
Coal Scoop Doze Capacity	35 yd³ (26.8 m³)
Chip Scoop Carry Capacity	27 yd³ (20.6 m³)
Chip Scoop Doze Capacity	54 yd³ (41.2 m³)

Benefits and Features

Long Term Value and Durability

Unmatched Durability

Solid through-width push beams transfer and absorb stresses through a larger portion of the frame.
The full box-section rear frame helps resist torsional shock and twisting forces.
Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts efficiently transmit steering loads into the frame.
Optimized axle mounting helps result in increased structural integrity.
Delayed Engine Shutdown, allows your machine to cool before shutting down the engine to help prevent engine and after-treatment damage.
Resilient, durable blades are designed with excellent dozing and rolling characteristics.

Efficiency and Productivity

Optimum Efficiency

The Cat C15 engine is designed for maximum fuel efficiency in the most demanding conditions.
Load sensing hydraulic steering system helps enable precise machine control for easier loading.
Experience increased efficiency with variable displacement piston pumps.
World-class Cat planetary powershift transmission features Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS) for smooth, consistent shifting and efficiency. Enable autoshift mode to automatically upshift or downshift based on machine speed, optimizing performance and conserving fuel.
Equipped with Cat torque converter (TC) with lock-up clutch which helps optimize fuel efficiency by eliminating TC losses while transferring more power to the ground.

Safety First

Increased Safety

Standard rear vision camera to help enhance operator visibility and improve workspace safety.
Battery disconnect, emergency engine shutdown, and stairway light switch are accessed through the ground level power service center.
Cab-mounted LED beacon helps provide warning for others near the machine.

Integrated Cat® Technologies

Innovative Technology

Integrated technologies help you to monitor, manage, and enhance your jobsite operations.
Product Link™ remote monitoring helps provide valuable insight into machine or fleet performance through the VisionLink® interface, so you can make decisions that boost jobsite efficiency and lower operating costs.
Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) touchscreen display helps give access to a wide range of sensor information and enhanced machine data to help resolve problems before machine failure.
Optional Cat Detect technologies help enhance awareness of the environment around the machine for increased safety.

Work in Comfort

Enhanced Operator Comfort

Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™) combines directional selection, gear selection, and steering into a single lever, helping to maximize responsiveness and control, while reducing operator fatigue.
Operators can easily enter and exit the cab with fold-up STIC steer/armrest, reduced access stairway angles, and standard stairway lighting.
Experience reduced vibrations with isolated cab mounts and seat-mounted implement and steering controls.
Large backlit membrane switches feature LED activation indicators and ISO symbols for quick function identification.
Reduced interior sound levels help keep operators comfortable throughout their entire shift.

Reduce Environmental Impact

Improved Sustainability

Automatic engine and electrical system shutdown helps conserve fuel and helps reduce component wear when machine is not in use.
Generate less waste with maintenance-free batteries.
Maximize machine life and help lower operating costs with Caterpillar Reman and Certified Rebuild programs, which utilize reused or remanufactured components for 40 to 70 percent cost savings.
Retrofit packages from Caterpillar deliver new features to older machines to get the most from your investment.

Save on Service and Maintenance

Simplified Maintenance

Swing-out fuel, hydraulic oil coolers, and condenser help allow for easy access cleanout.
Machine features ground level or platform access to easily reach daily service points.
Swing-out doors on either side of the engine compartment help provide easy access to critical daily service checks.
Optional tire pressure monitoring system provides real-time information to the operator in the cab for optimized tire life.
Electronics bay is conveniently located inside the cab.
Sight gauges offer quick visual inspection to help minimize fluid contamination.
Lighting inside the engine compartment helps improve visibility to service points.
Ecology drains help prevent spills and allow for easier service.

Purpose-Built Specialty Models

Purpose Built Specialty Arrangements

Available in two scoop arrangements – wood chip and coal.
Cat wood chip and coal scoops have the unique capability of helping to maximize your production by both dozing and carrying a load with each pass.
Optimized hydraulic system built for use with this work tool helps maximize machine productivity and efficiency.
Dual lift cylinders provide hydraulic lift capacity matched to the demands of the application.
Equipped with ground level swing-out reversing fan for quick inspection and easy cleanout.
Equipped with underhood ventilation system which helps create a neutral pressure environment to prevent wood chip ingestion from hood openings while providing fresh air to the alternator, electronics and turbo.
Extended top guard for increased capacity for wood chip scoops.
Higher ground pressure helps decrease risk of fires and helps maximize use of storage space.
Less damage to coal or wood chips due to rubber tires.
High ground speed helps provide ability to manage multiple piles.
Scoop design allows load and carry function for mixing.
Lift and tip-out design helps make stockpiling operations easy.
Scoop tilt control is standard to help maximize worksite efficiency.

Standard Equipment

NOTE

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

SAFETY

Camera, rear vision
Alarm, back-up
Light, warning switched (LED beacon)
Lighting, access stairway
Cab Integrated Object Detection System (CIODS) ready
Mirror, internal (panoramic)
Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
STIC control system with lockout
Emergency platform egress
Stairway, left and right rear access
Toe kicks

EFFICIENCY

Hydraulically driven demand fan

POWER TRAIN

Air to air aftercooler
Auto shift
Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 Final/Stage V equivalent)
Electro-hydraulic parking brake
Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
Engine, Cat C15 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 emissions standards or Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA
Fuel priming pump (electric)
Fuel to air cooler
Integrated braking system
Muffler (under hood) (Tier 3/Stage IIIA)
Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
Separated cooling system
Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS)
Throttle lock
Torque converter with Lock Up Clutch (LUC)
Transmission, planetary, with 4F/4R speed range control

ELECTRICAL

Alternator, 150 amp
Batteries, maintenance-free (4 – 1,000 CCA)
Electrical system, 24V
Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
Lights, directional (rear)
Starter, electric (heavy duty)
Starting receptacle for emergency start

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Radio, CB (ready)
12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
Air conditioner
Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized, internal four-post rollover protective structure/ falling objects protective structure (ROPS/ FOPS), radio ready for entertainment includes antenna, speakers, converter (12-volt 10/15-amp), and power port
Cab door, sliding window (LH)
Coat and hard hat hooks
Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls
Finger tip shifting controls
Flip-up armrest
Heater and defroster
Horn, electric
Implement hydraulic lockout
Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) – 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
Cab precleaner, powered
Light, (dome) cab
Lunch box and beverage holders
Seat, premium plus containing forced air heating and cooling, two-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, ride stiffness adjustment, dynamic end dampening, and leather finish
Sun visor, front
Rubber mounted, laminated, tinted glass
Transmission gear (indicator)
Vital Information Management System (VIMS): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles
Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent wipers (front and rear)