Designed with durability built in, the Cat 815K 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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815K Soil Compactor
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Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Engine Model Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options Net Power 248 HP Bore 4.1 in Stroke 5.3 in Displacement 427.8 in³ Rated Power (SAE J1349) - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 249 HP Maximum Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 749 lb/ft Gross Power - ISO 14396 - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 274 HP Rated Power (SAE J1349) - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 248 HP Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards or meets U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards Rated Power (Net ISO 9249) - Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent 249 HP High Idle Speed 2270 r/min Gross Power - SAE J1995 - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 284 HP Gross Power - ISO 14396 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 275 HP Low Idle Speed 800 r/min Gross Power - SAE J1995 - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 286 HP Torque Rise - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 52% Maximum Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 899 lb/ft Rated Power (Net ISO 9249) - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 248 HP Maximum Altitude - Without Derating 9842.52 ft Torque Rise - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 26% -
Wheels
Spec Value Drum Width 3.25 ft Drum Diameter 3.38 ft Outside Diameter 4.63 ft Tips per Wheel 60 Width - Over Drums 10.64 ft Weight 9720 lb -
Axles
Spec Value Front Planetary – Fixed Rear Planetary – Oscillating Oscillation Angle ±10 درجة -
Blades
Spec Value Maximum Depth of Cut 0.73 ft Maximum Lift Above Ground 2.63 ft Total Tilt Adjustment 2.14 ft Width - Over End Bits 12.34 ft Blade Tilt Adjustment - Left 1.14 ft Width - Moldboard Length 11.98 ft Blade Tilt Angle - Right - Hydraulic 4,8° Blade Tilt Angle - Left - Hydraulic 5,5° Height - Including Cutting Edge 2.82 ft Blade Tilt Adjustment - Right 1 ft -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value Differential - Final Drives - Front 17.2 gal (US) Hydraulic Tank Only 19.8 gal (US) Cooling System - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 21.4 gal (US) Fuel Tank 132.1 gal (US) Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only) 4.2 gal (US) Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 19.3 gal (US) Transmission 14.8 gal (US) Differential - Final Drives - Rear 17.2 gal (US) Engine Crankcase 5.3 gal (US) Note All non-road Tier 4 Final and Stage IV diesel engines are required to use: – Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm for EPA and 10 ppm for EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm for EPA and 10 ppm for EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD and when the biodiesel feedstock meets ASTM D7467 specifications. – 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. -
Dimensions (Approximate)
Spec Value Ground Clearance - Bumper 2.18 ft Ground Clearance 1.23 ft Turning Radius - Inside of Push Arms 8.27 ft Height - Top of Beacon 12.95 ft Height - Top of Hood 8.42 ft Height - Top of Cab Roof 11.98 ft Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 10.97 ft Wheel Base 10.99 ft Width - Over Wheels 10.64 ft Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.53 ft Length - With Blade on Ground 23.48 ft Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.5 ft -
Hydraulic System
Spec Value Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore and Stroke 101.6 mm × 167 mm (4 in × 6.6 in) Pump Flow at 2,111 rpm 23.5 gal/min Main Relief Pressure 3190 psi Maximum Supply Pressure 2930 psi Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore and Stroke 101.6 mm × 627 mm (4 in × 24.7 in) -
Hydraulic System - Steering
Spec Value Vehicle Articulation Angle 84 degrees Maximum System Flow 147 L/min @ 2,111 rpm (38.8 gal/min @ 2,111 rpm) Steering Pressure Limited 4003 psi Bore 4 in Stroke 23.5 in Steering System - Circuit Closed Center Load Sensing Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement -
Operating Specifications
Spec Value Operating Weight 49353 lb Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 48740 lb Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) 49353 lb -
Transmission
Spec Value Travel Speeds - Forward - Third 13.2 mile/h Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 8.5 mile/h Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 7.5 mile/h Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 4.8 mile/h Travel Speeds - Forward - First 4.2 mile/h Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third 15 mile/h Transmission Type Planetengetriebe – Lastschaltgetriebe – ECPC (Electronic Clutch Pressure Control, Elektronische Kupplungsdrucksteuerung) -
Cab - Suppression
Spec Value Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 110 dB(A) Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) Tier 4/Stage IV 109 dB(A) Operator Sound Level - ISO 6396 70 dB(A) -
Cab - Standard
Spec Value Operator Sound Level - ISO 6396 71 dB(A) Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 112 dB(A) Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) Tier 4/Stage IV 111 dB(A) -
Braking System
Spec Value Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS)
- Air to air aftercooler
- Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
- Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV only)
- Electro-hydraulic parking brake
- Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
- Engine, Cat C7.1 (configured for two emissions options): – Tier 4 Final/Stage IV – Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
- Engine driven cooling fan – suction
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel to air cooler
- Ground level engine shutoff
- 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 master disconnect switch
- Lights, directional (rear)
- Light, warning switched (LED strobe)
- Lighting system, (front and rear)
- Starter, electric
- Starting receptacle for emergency start
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
- AccuGrade™ mapping (ready)
- Air conditioner
- Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
- Cab door, sliding window (LH)
- Cat Compaction Control (ready)
- Cat Detect: Object Detection (ready)
- Coat and hard hat hooks
- Finger tip shifting controls
- Flip-up armrest
- Heater and defroster
- Horn, electric
- Hydraulic controls – seat mounted
- Implement hydraulic lockout
- Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 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
- Lunch box and beverage holders
- Mirror, internal (panoramic)
- Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
- Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
- Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- STIC control 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 – Event indicator light on rear grill
- Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
TIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS
- Wheels, tamping foot
GUARDS
- Cleaner bars with teeth
- Guards, crankcase and power train
- Guard, driveshaft
FLUIDS
- Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- DEF tank fill gauge
- Doors, service access (locking)
- Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
- Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
- Emergency platform 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
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – HYDRAULICS
- Hydraulics: – Standard or EU and Canada
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Glass (window): – Standard bonded or rubber-mounted glass
- Precleaner – cab: – Standard or powered
- Seat – cab: – Standard or heated and ventilated
- Mirrors – cab: – Standard or heated
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – POWER TRAIN
- Axles: – Standard or non-spin rear
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Engine Precleaners: – Turbine or dual stage
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – ELECTRICAL
- Lights: – Standard or LED
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – FUEL SYSTEMS
- Fuel tank: – Non-fast or fast fill
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
- Product Link: – GSM, satellite
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – CLEANER BARS
- Cleaner bars: – Standard or abrasive
STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – BLADES
- Blades: – Straight or tilt-straight
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Camera, rear vision
- Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH
- Radio, CB (ready)
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
- Compaction control, basic
OTHER ATTACHMENTS
- Sound suppression (required for Brazil)
FLUIDS
- Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
STARTING AIDS
- Heater, engine coolant, 120V
- Heater, engine coolant, 240V
MISCELLANEOUS
- Film (ANSI) (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV only)
- EU certification (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV only)
- Plate – year of manufacture (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent only)