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Caterpillar

836K Landfill Compactor

Operating Weight

123319 lb

Gross Power

562 HP

Net Power

496 HP

Overview

At 535 HP and over 123,000 lb. operating weight, the 836K Landfill Compactor leads the class in reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency. From a family of machines with over 20 years of landfill experience, the 836K is powered with field-proven technologies to keep operations running at their peak.

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Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Gross Power 562 HP
    Net Power 496 HP
    Engine Model C18 Cat®
    Bore 5.71 in
    Stroke 7.2 in
    Displacement 1104.5 in³
    Low Idle Speed 750 r/min
    Gross - SAE J1349 562 HP
    Rated Power (Net ISO 14396) 553 HP
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - Converter Drive - Torque Rise 52 %
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - Converter Drive - Gross Power 496 HP
    Maximum Altitude - Without Derating 7500 ft
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - Direct Drive - Gross Power 496 HP
    High Idle Speed 2120 r/min
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - Direct Drive - Torque Rise 52 %
    Rated Power (Lab) 555 HP
    Maximum Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm 2275 ft·lbf
    Emissions Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
  • Transmission
    Spec Value
    Travel Speed - Reverse - Converter 2nd 6.5 mile/h
    Travel Speed - Forward - Lockup 2nd 7.3 mile/h
    Travel Speed - Reverse - Lockup 2nd 7.6 mile/h
    Travel Speed - Forward - Lockup 1st 4 mile/h
    Transmission Type Cat Planetary Powershift
    Travel Speed - Forward - Converter 1st 3.9 mile/h
    Travel Speed - Reverse - Converter 1st 4 mile/h
    Travel Speed - Forward - Converter 2nd 6.8 mile/h
    Travel Speed - Reverse - Lockup 1st 4.3 mile/h
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Steering System Double Acting – End Mounted
    Stroke (1) 29.1 in
    Bore (1) 5 in
    Vehicle Articulation Angle 86°
    Bore (2) 5.5 in
    Maximum Supply Pressure 4640 psi
    Stroke (2) 40.2 in
    Main Relief Pressure 3495 psi
    Lift System Double Acting Cylinder
    Pump Flow at 2,006 rpm 66 gal/min
    Hydraulic System Flow Sharing Implement
  • Axles
    Spec Value
    Front Planetary – Fixed
    Rear Planetary – Oscillating
    Oscillation Angle 13°
  • Braking System
    Spec Value
    Parking Brake Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
  • Brakes
    Spec Value
    Control System Full Hydraulic Split Circuit
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank 209 gal (US)
    Cooling System 28 gal (US)
    Crankcase 16 gal (US)
    Transmission 32 gal (US)
    Diesel Engine Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final) 9 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Rear 50 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Front 49 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Tank Only 63 gal (US)
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 123319 lb
  • Cab
    Spec Value
    Interior Sound Level - Standard 72 dB(A)
    Exterior Sound Level - Suppression 109 dB(A)
    Interior Sound Level - Suppression 71 dB(A)
    Exterior Sound Level - Standard 111 dB(A)
  • Operating Specifications
    Spec Value
    Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final) - Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings 123319 lb
    Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) - Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings 122615 lb
    Operating Weight - With Full Tank Capacities and U-Blade (Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent) 122615 lb
    Operating Weight - With Full Tank Capacities and U-Blade (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final) 123319 lb
  • Dimensions (Approximate)
    Spec Value
    Height - Top of Cab with A/C 15.27 ft
    Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 15.12 ft
    Height - Top of Hood 11.22 ft
    Ground Clearance - Bumper 3.38 ft
    Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 10.46 ft
    Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 7.46 ft
    Wheel Base 14.93 ft
    Width - Over Wheels 14.04 ft
    Height - ROPS/Canopy 14.06 ft
    Height - Top of Cab with Strobe 15.9 ft
    Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade 33.41 ft
    Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels 11.93 ft
    Ground Clearance 2.07 ft
  • Hydraulic System - Steering
    Spec Value
    Total Steering Angle 86 degrees
    Steering Pressure Limited 3495 psi
    Steering System - Circuit Steering Double Acting – End Mounted
    Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement
    Maximum Flow at × rpm 52 L/min @ 2,006 rpm
  • Wheels and Tips
    Spec Value
    Diameter - With Tips 7 ft
    Drum Diameter 5.81 ft
    Drum Width 4.59 ft
    Tips per Wheel 40

Standard Equipment

NOTE

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

POWER TRAIN

  • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Shifting (APECS)
  • Air to air aftercooler
  • Brakes, fully hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc brakes
  • Cat Clean Emission Module, insulated (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final)
  • Electro hydraulic parking brake
  • Engine, Cat C18: – Tier 4 Final/Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final – Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
  • Fuel priming pump, electric
  • Fuel to air cooler
  • Ground level engine shutoff
  • Guard (3 piece) transmission
  • Heat shield, turbo and exhaust manifold
  • Hydraulically driven demand fan
  • Integrated braking
  • Radiator, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
  • Separated cooling system
  • Starting aid (ether) automatic
  • Throttle lock
  • Torque converter with lockup clutch (LUC)
  • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
  • Transmission, planetary, with 2F/2R speed range control
  • Underhood ventilation system

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, 150 amp
  • Batteries, maintenance-free (4-1,000 CCA)
  • Converter, 10-15 amp, 24V to 12V
  • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
  • Lighting, access stairway
  • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
  • Starter lockout (ground level)
  • Starting receptacle for emergency start
  • Transmission lockout (ground level)

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Air conditioner
  • Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized
  • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
  • Radio ready for (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-15 amp) 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
  • Camera, rear vision
  • Coat and hard hat hooks
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn, electric
  • Hydraulic controls (floor mounted)
  • Implement hydraulic lockout
  • Laminated glass
  • Light, (dome) cab
  • Lunchbox and beverage holders
  • Instrumentation, Gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
  • Instrumentation, Warning Indicators: – Action alert system, three category – Axle/brake oil temp, front – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp
  • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Parking brake status
  • Radio, CB (ready)
  • Seat, Cat Comfort, (cloth) air suspension
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3") wide
  • STIC Control System with steering lock
  • Sun visor, front
  • Tinted glass
  • Transmission gear (indicator)
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles
  • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
  • Intermittent wipers (front and rear)

WHEELS

  • Wheels, paddle, plus, combination, and diamond wheel configurations

GUARDS

  • Guards, axle (front and rear)
  • Guards, cab window
  • Guards, crankcase and power train, hydraulically powered
  • Guards, rear fan and grill

BLADES

  • Bulldozer arrangement is included in the standard equipment. Bulldozer blades are optional.

FLUIDS

  • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Auto Blade Positioner (ABP)
  • Demand fan/swing out (hydraulic reversible)
  • Doors, service access locking
  • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
  • Electronic clutch pressure control and remote mounted pressure taps
  • Emergency platform egress
  • Engine, crankcase, 250 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
  • Fuel tank, 793 L (210 gal)
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Hoses, Cat XT™
  • Hydraulic oil cooler
  • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Product Link
  • Stairways, fixed-L/R (rear access)
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Vandalism protection caplocks
  • Venturi stack

Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

Various blades:

  • Straight blade
  • U-blade
  • Semi U-blade

Various tip and wheel arrangements:

  • Paddle
  • Plus
  • Diamond