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Soil Compactors
Cat Soil Compactors are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to operate more efficiently and safely. Representing a long-standing commitment to quality and performance, this rugged, powerful machine is designed and built for heavy-duty compaction and dozing operations. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 815 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
284 hp/212 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249 hp/186 kW
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249 hp/186 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002)
275 hp/205 kW
Key Features
OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
OPTIMIZE COMPACTION
Specifications
Metric
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Imperial
Engine 
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
284 hp
212 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249 hp
186 kW
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249 hp
186 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002)
275 hp
205 kW
Emissions
Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Engine Model
Cat® C7.1
Rated Speed
2200 r/min
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 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Rated Speed
2200 r/min
2200 r/min
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007
249 hp
186 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
286 hp
213 kW
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm )
749 lbf·ft
1016 N·m
Torque Rise
52%
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
105 mm
Stroke
5.3 in
135 mm
Displacement
427.8 in³
7.01 l
High Idle Speed
2270 r/min
2270 r/min
Low Idle Speed
800 r/min
800 r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating
9842.5 ft
3000 m
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)
49652 lb
22522 kg
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)
49013 lb
22232 kg
Transmission
Transmission Type
Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds - Forward - First
3.9 mile/h
6.3 km/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second
6.7 mile/h
10.8 km/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Third
11.3 mile/h
18.2 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First
4.5 mile/h
7.2 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second
7.7 mile/h
12.4 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third
11.4 mile/h
18.4 km/h
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
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 gpm
89 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
3190 psi
22000 kPa
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
21000 kPa
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston – Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
38.8 gpm
147 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
4003 psi
27600 kPa
Total Steering Angle
84°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
3.0 s
3.0 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
8.2 s
8.2 s
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
132.1 gal (US)
500 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
4.2 gal (US)
16 l
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
21.4 gal (US)
81 l
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent
19.3 gal (US)
73 l
Engine Crankcase
5.3 gal (US)
20 l
Transmission
14.8 gal (US)
56 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
17.2 gal (US)
65 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
17.2 gal (US)
65 l
Hydraulic Tank Only
19.8 gal (US)
75 l
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
Front
Planetary – Fixed
Rear
Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
±10
Braking System
Service Brakes
Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake
Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Air Conditioning System
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
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)***
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,***
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
107 dB(A)
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
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)***
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)***
110 dB(A)
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
Capacity
2.69 yd³
2.06 m³
Overall Width
12.3 ft
3761 mm
Height
2.8 ft
860 mm
Digging Depth
0.7 ft
222 mm
Ground Clearance
2.6 ft
802 mm
Maximum Tilt
1.1 ft
346 mm
Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade
21.1 ft
6437 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm
8.3 ft
2520 mm
Weight
1764 lb
800 kg
Total Operating Weight
49652 lb
22522 kg
Wheels
Weight
9720 lb
4409 kg
Outside Diameter
55.6 in
1412 mm
Drum Diameter
40.5 in
1029 mm
Drum Width
39.0 in
991 mm
Tips per Row
12
Tips per Wheel
60
Replaceable
Weld On
Width - Over Drums
127.7 in
3243 mm
Width Between Drums
49.6 in
1261 mm
Tip Height
7.5 in
192 mm
Dimensions (Approximate)
Height - Top of Beacon
12.9 ft
3933 mm
Height - Top of Cab Roof
12.0 ft
3650 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.1 ft
3394 mm
Height - Top of Hood
8.6 ft
2616 mm
Height to Top of Radiator Guard
7.9 ft
2405 mm
Ground Clearance to Hitch
1.2 ft
365 mm
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard
1.2 ft
375 mm
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper
2.2 ft
665 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper
6.5 ft
1990 mm
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle
5.5 ft
1675 mm
Wheel Base
11.0 ft
3350 mm
Width over Platform
10.3 ft
3140 mm
Height to Top of GPS Antenna
12.1 ft
3701 mm
Equipment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
