Designed with durability built in, the Cat 815 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.
Caterpillar
815 Soil Compactor
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Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 284 hp Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 hp Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) 249 hp Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 hp Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V Engine Model Cat® C7.1 Rated Speed 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 Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 286 hp Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) 749 lbf·ft Torque Rise 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 Stroke 5.3 in Displacement 427.8 in³ High Idle Speed 2270 r/min Low Idle Speed 800 r/min Maximum Altitude - Without Derating 9842.5 ft -
Operating Specifications
Spec Value Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 49652 lb Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 49013 lb -
Transmission
Spec Value Transmission Type Cat Planetary Power Shift Travel Speeds - Forward - First 3.9 mile/h Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 6.7 mile/h Travel Speeds - Forward - Third 11.3 mile/h Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 4.5 mile/h Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 7.7 mile/h Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third 11.4 mile/h -
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Spec Value 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 gal/min Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 3190 psi 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 -
Hydraulic System - Steering
Spec Value Steering System - Circuit Pilot, Load Sensing Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 38.8 gal/min Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4003 psi Total Steering Angle 84° Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3 s Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 8.2 s -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value Fuel Tank 132.1 gal (US) Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 4.2 gal (US) Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 21.4 gal (US) Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 19.3 gal (US) Engine Crankcase 5.3 gal (US) Transmission 14.8 gal (US) Differential - Final Drives - Front 17.2 gal (US) Differential - Final Drives - Rear 17.2 gal (US) Hydraulic Tank Only 19.8 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, API CK-4, and/or 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 ±10 -
Braking System
Spec Value Service Brakes Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released -
Air Conditioning System
Spec Value 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). -
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Spec Value Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** 109 dB(A) Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,*** 70 dB(A) Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 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. -
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Spec Value Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*** 70 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 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. 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. -
Blades
Spec Value Capacity 2.69 yd³ Overall Width 12.3 ft Height 2.8 ft Digging Depth 0.7 ft Ground Clearance 2.6 ft Maximum Tilt 1.1 ft Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade 21.1 ft Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm 8.3 ft Weight 1764 lb Total Operating Weight 49652 lb -
Wheels
Spec Value Weight 9720 lb Outside Diameter 55.6 in Drum Diameter 40.5 in Drum Width 39 in Tips per Row 12 Tips per Wheel 60 Replaceable Weld On Width - Over Drums 127.7 in Width Between Drums 49.6 in Tip Height 7.5 in -
Dimensions (Approximate)
Spec Value Height - Top of Beacon 12.9 ft Height - Top of Cab Roof 12 ft Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.1 ft Height - Top of Hood 8.6 ft Height to Top of Radiator Guard 7.9 ft Ground Clearance to Hitch 1.2 ft Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard 1.2 ft Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 2.2 ft Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.5 ft Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.5 ft Wheel Base 11 ft Width over Platform 10.3 ft Height to Top of GPS Antenna 12.1 ft
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)
WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
- Wheels, tamping foot
- Standard Tips
GUARDS
- Guards, crankcase and powertrain
- Guard, driveshaft
FLUIDS
- Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Doors, service access (locking)
- Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
- Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
- Emergency 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
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Engine Precleaners - turbine
FUEL SYSTEMS
- Fuel tank - non-fast
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
- Compaction control, basic
- Product Link™: – cellular, satellite
OTHER ATTACHMENTS
- Sound suppression - low (required for Brazil)
- Sound suppression - EU (required for EU)
FLUIDS
- Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
MISCELLANEOUS
- CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it)
- Plate – year of manufacture
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cat Compact RTK Mapping (available through SITECH only)
- Mirrors, standard or heated, rearview (externally mounted)
- Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH®
- Radio, CB (ready)
WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
- Abrasive Tips
POWERTRAIN
- Heater, engine coolant, 120V
- Heater, engine coolant, 240V
- Axles - open front no-spin rear
FUEL SYSTEMS
- Fuel tank - fast fill
ELECTRICAL
- Lights: – Standard or LED
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Engine precleaners - dual stage
BLADES
- Manual tilt - straight blade
- Hydraulic tilt - straight blade