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Caterpillar

815 Soil Compactor

Engine Model

Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options

Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)

249 HP

Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)

249 HP

Overview

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.

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Specifications

  • Engine - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
    Spec Value
    Engine Model Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options
    Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 HP
    Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) 249 HP
    Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards
    Rated Speed 2200 r/min
    Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 284 HP
    Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 HP
    Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm 902 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
    Torque Rise 52%
    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
    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.
  • Engine - Brazil Mar-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, Equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
    Spec Value
    Engine Model Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options
    Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 HP
    Emissions Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
    Rated Speed 2200 r/min
    Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 286 HP
    Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 HP
    Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm 749 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
    Torque Rise 26%
    Bore 4.1 in³
    Stroke 5.3 in
    Displacement 5.3 in
    High Idle Speed 2270 r/min
    Low Idle Speed 800 r/min
    Maximum Altitude without Derating 9842.5 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 - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 49652 lb
  • Transmission
    Spec Value
    Transmission Type Cat Planetary Power Shift
    Travel Speeds - Forward - First 3.9 mile/h
    Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 7.7 mile/h
    Travel Speeds - Forward - Third 11.3 mile/h
    Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 4.5 mile/h
    Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 8.5 mile/h
    Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third 11.4 mile/h
  • Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
    Spec Value
    Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Pilot operated LS 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
    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 All non-road Tier 4 Final and Stage V 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
    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
    Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade 23.5 ft
    Overall Machine Length with EU Suppression 24.9 ft
  • 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
  • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard
    Spec Value
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 111 dB(A)
    Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
    Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
    Note (3) 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.
    Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Suppression
    Spec Value
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 109 dB(A)
    Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
    Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
    Note (3) 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.
    Note (4) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Sound Performance - Brazil Mar-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, Equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA - Standard
    Spec Value
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 112 dB(A)
    Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
    Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
    Note (3) 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.
    Note (4) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Sound Performance - Brazil Mar-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, Equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA - Suppression
    Spec Value
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 110 dB(A)
    Note (1) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
    Note (2) The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
    Note (3) 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.
    Note (4) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Suppression EU
    Spec Value
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6393) 107 dB(A)
    Note (1) The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6393:2008. The measurement was conducted at the rated engine cooling fan speed.
  • 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
  • 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

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 V – 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 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
  • 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 Premium Plus (leather)
  • 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): – rubber-mounted glass
  • Precleaner (cab): – powered
  • Seat (cab): – 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 V only)
  • EU certification (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
  • Plate – year of manufacture (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent only)