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Caterpillar

826 Landfill Compactor

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

435 hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011

405 hp

Net Power - ISO 9249:2007

405 hp

Overview

Purpose-built for landfill operation, the Cat 826 delivers a level of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency that can only come from 45-plus years as an industry leader. 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 435 hp
    Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 405 hp
    Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 405 hp
    Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 426 hp
    Engine Model C15 Cat®
    Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 or Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
    Rated Speed 1800
    Torque Rise 33%
    Bore 5.4 in
    Stroke 6.7 in
    Displacement 927.6 in³
    High Idle Speed 2300 r/min
    Low Idle Speed 800 r/min
    Maximum Altitude – Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 9298 ft
    Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) 9098 ft
    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.
  • Operating Specifications
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 90207 lb
    Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 89186 lb
    Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 92568 lb
    Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 91549 lb
  • Transmission
    Spec Value
    Transmission Type Planetary - Powershift - ECPC
    Direct Drive - Forward 1 4.2 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.5 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 1 4.3 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.6 mile/h
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Pump Flow at 1800 rpm 30.9 gal/min
    Main Relief Pressure 3771 psi
    Maximum Supply Pressure 3495 psi
    Lift System Double Acting Cylinder
    Bore 4.7 in
    Stroke 42.1 in
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Cooling System 30.6 gal (US)
    Engine Crankcase 9 gal (US)
    Transmission 17.4 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 206.6 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 8.5 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Front 26.4 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Rear 29.1 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank Only 35.4 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, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
  • Axles
    Spec Value
    Front Planetary - Fixed
    Rear Planetary - Oscillating
    Oscillation Angle ±5°
  • Braking System
    Spec Value
    Service Brakes Multi Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
    Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
  • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
    Spec Value
    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A)
    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 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 70 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 70 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.
  • Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
    Spec Value
    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A)
    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 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 70 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 70 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.
  • Hydraulic System - Steering
    Spec Value
    Steering System - Circuit Pilot operated, load sensing
    Bore 4.5 in
    Stroke 22.7 in
    Steering System - Pump Piston - Variable Displacement
    Maximum System Flow 170 L/min @ 1,800 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,800 rpm)
    Steering Pressure Limited 3481 psi
    Vehicle Articulation Angle 86 °
  • Dimensions (Approximate)
    Spec Value
    Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser 14.99 ft
    Height - Cab Roof 13.75 ft
    Height - Top of Beacon 15.63 ft
    Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 14.56 ft
    Height - Top of Hood 10.87 ft
    Ground Clearance - Bumper 3.15 ft
    Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - No Rear Radiator Guard 9.38 ft
    Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - Including Rear Radiator Guard 10.16 ft
    Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 6.07 ft
    Wheel Base 12.14 ft
    Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade - Including Rear Radiator Guard 28.59 ft
    Ground Clearance 2.11 ft
    Width - Over Wheels 12.47 ft
    Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels 9.18 ft
  • Straight Blade
    Spec Value
    Width – Moldboard Length 14.16 ft
    Width - Over End Bits 14.75 ft
    Height with Cutting Edge and Screen 6.23 ft
    Maximum Depth of Cut 1.5 ft
    Maximum Lift above Ground 4.19 ft
    Capacity, Rated 16.1 yd³
    Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge) 28.59 ft
  • Semi U-Blade
    Spec Value
    Width – Moldboard Length 14.66 ft
    Width - Over End Bits 14.83 ft
    Height with Cutting Edge and Screen 6.63 ft
    Maximum Depth of Cut 2.03 ft
    Maximum Lift above Ground 3.825 ft
    Capacity, Rated 20.9 yd³
    Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge) 29.54 ft
  • U-Blade
    Spec Value
    Width – Moldboard Length 14.25 ft
    Width - Over End Bits 14.41 ft
    Height with Cutting Edge and Screen 6.62 ft
    Maximum Depth of Cut 2.03 mm
    Maximum Lift above Ground 3.79 ft
    Capacity, Rated 22.9 yd³
    Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge) 30.7 ft
  • Wheels
    Spec Value
    Combination Tips (Weight Group) 21125 lb
    Plus Tips - Weight (Group) 22002 lb
    Paddle Tips - Weight (Group) 20540 lb
    Diamond Tips Weight (Group) 23997 lb
    Outside Diameter 77.6 in
    Outside Diameter - Diamond 78.1 in
    Drum Diameter 63.4 in
    Drum Width 47.2 in
    Feet Per Row 6
    Feet Per Wheel 30
    Replaceable Weld On
    Width Over Drums 3800 mm
    Tip Height 179 mm
    Tip Height - Diamond 7.25 in

Standard Equipment

NOTE

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

POWERTRAIN

  • Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS)
  • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
  • 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)
  • Muffler (under hood) (U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent)
  • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
  • Engine, Cat C15 configured for two emissions options: Tier 4 Final/Stage V, or emitting equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
  • Fuel priming pump (electric)
  • Fuel-to-air cooler
  • Ground level engine shutdown
  • Heat shield, turbo and exhaust manifold
  • Hydraulically driven demand fan
  • Integrated braking system
  • Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
  • Separated cooling system
  • Starting aid (ether)
  • Throttle lock
  • Torque converter with Lock Up Clutch (LUC)
  • Eco Mode
  • Transmission, planetary, with 2F/2R speed range control
  • Under hood ventilation system

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, 150 amp
  • Batteries, maintenance-free (4 - 1,000 CCA)
  • Electrical system, 24V
  • Light, warning unswitched (LED strobe)
  • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
  • Lighting, access stairway
  • Lighting, underhood
  • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
  • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
  • Auxiliary start receptacle

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Camera, rear vision
  • Air conditioner with roof-mounted condenser
  • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
  • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
  • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
  • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
  • Radio, CB ready
  • Coat and hard hat hooks
  • Fingertip shifting controls
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • Implement hydraulic lockout
  • Glass (window) - rubber mounted glass
  • Light, (dome) cab
  • Lunch box and beverage holders
  • Instrumentation, gauges: – Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU 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
  • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
  • Mirrors, heated, rearview (externally mounted)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Precleaner, cab powered
  • Horn group (trumpet)

GUARDS

  • Guards, axle (front and rear)
  • Guard, cab window
  • Guard, driveshaft
  • Guards, crankcase and powertrain, hydraulically powered
  • Guard, differential (front and rear)

FLUIDS

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

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Demand fan/swing out (hydraulic reversible)
  • Doors, service access (locking)
  • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
  • Emergency platform exit
  • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
  • Engine idle management features: – Auto idle kickdown – Delayed engine shutdown – Engine idle shutdown
  • Fire suppression ready
  • Fuel tank, 782 L (207 gal)
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Hoses, Cat XT™
  • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
  • Total hydraulic filtration system
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Oil change system, high speed
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Stairway, left and right rear access
  • Vandalism protection caplocks
  • Venturi stack
  • Fold-down exhaust stack for shipping

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

  • Product Link™ – Cellular, Satellite

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Engine: – Sound suppression
  • Engine precleaners - single stage

BLADES

  • Dozer arrangement (no blade)

WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS

  • Striker bars
  • Wheels and tips: wheel arrangements – 7" combination tips

Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Radio, AM/FM/Aux/USB/Bluetooth®
  • Cat Compact SBAS Mapping (available through SITECH only)
  • Cat Compact RTK Mapping (available through SITECH only)

GUARDS

  • Guard – rear fan and grill

POWERTRAIN

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

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Engine precleaners – dual stage

MISCELLANEOUS

  • CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it)
  • Plate – year of manufacture (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent only)

WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS

  • Striker bars with cleaner fingers

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Stairway, swingout (LH & RH)