815 Soil Compactor
Soil Compactors
Details
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
284 hp
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249 hp
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249 hp
Overview
Raising the Bar in Compaction
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.
Benefits
IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY
Boost your productivity with technologies like Cat Compact 3D Mapping and Cat Compaction Control with Machine Drive Power.
LOW MAINTENANCE
Designed to reduce your service and maintenance costs with longer filter life.
ENHANCED OPERATOR COMFORT
Updated cab with quiet steering, new seat and adjustable controls helps operators work more productively throughout the day.
Features at a Glance
- OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
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- Improved ingress/egress with an improved cab with flip up armrest.
- Keep your operators informed about machine conditions and operation with VIMS™ 3G machine monitoring system.
- Safety and visibility enhanced with standard rearview camera.
- Preferred temperature settings maintained with automatic climate control.
- Premium plus seat with leather finish containing forced air heating and cooling, two-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, and dynamic end dampening.
- Improved comfort with low operator sound levels.
- Improved spectator sound levels and optional low sound packages.
- TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
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- Easier access and in a controlled environment; electronics bay is located inside the cab.
- Focused on safety with ground level or platform access to most major components.
- Ground level: emergency shutdown, battery disconnect, and jump start.
- Quick visual inspection and minimize fluid contamination with sight gauges for coolant, transmission, and hydraulic oil.
- Electronic air inlet restriction indicator.
- Designed for ease of service and inspection.
– Hydraulic oil cooler, fuel cooler, and condenser grouped together
– Centralized grease points - Operators and technicians can resolve any problems before failure using Vital Information Management System (VIMS).
- POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
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- Powerful, responsive Cat® 7.1 engine is designed for maximum fuel economy and increased power density.
- Reliable performance and low emissions.
- High productivity with optional four-way tilting blade.
- Two engine options available that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards or U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent.
- For the Tier 4 Final and Stage V option, the Cat Clean Emissions Module contains a diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, and Cat Regeneration System, utilizing SCR technology.
- Regeneration is completely automatic and does not interrupt the machine’s work cycle.
- Experience maximum responsiveness and control with Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™).
- Conserve more fuel with the automatic engine and electrical system shutdown.
- Achieve greater momentum on grades and fuel savings by carrying that momentum through the shift points with the all new Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS) transmission controls.
- Operators experience less fatigue with throttle lock to maintain engine speed and reduce fuel burn.
- PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
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- Optional Cat Compact 3D mapping technology combines advanced compaction measurement, in-cab guidance, and reporting capabilities to help you consistently meet compaction targets fast, uniformly, and in fewer passes – saving on fuel and the cost of unnecessary rework.
- Cat Compaction Control with Machine Drive Power (MDP) is an energy-based measurement system that correlates compaction with rolling resistance to provide an indication of soil stiffness.
- Link technology (standard) provides access to machine location, hours, fuel consumption, idle time, events, and diagnostic codes through the online VisionLink® interface.
- OPTIMIZE COMPACTION
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- Chevron tamping tip design provides greater ground pressure, more compaction, excellent traction, and a smooth ride.
- Symmetrical tamping tip pattern results in equal compaction in forward or reverse. Tips are full perimeter and replaceable. The tip is welded to a base assembly, then welded directly to the drum.
- Each wheel has two cleaner bars to keep the drums free of carryover dirt, regardless of rolling direction so efficiency is maximized.
- The adjustable cleaner bar tips (standard or abrasive type) are heat-treated and direct-hardened cutting edge steel to increase wear life, which translates into lower operating costs.
Specifications
Full Specifications
- Engine
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Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
284 hpNet Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249 hpNet Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249 hpEngine Power (ISO 14396:2002)
275 hpEmissions
Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage VEngine Model
Cat® C7.1Rated Speed
2200 r/minTorque 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 IIIARated Speed
2200 r/minNet Power - ISO 9249:2007
249 hpGross Power - SAE J1995:2014
286 hpPeak Torque ( 1,400 rpm )
749 lbf·ftTorque 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 inStroke
5.3 inDisplacement
427.8 in³High Idle Speed
2270 r/minLow Idle Speed
800 r/minMaximum Altitude - Without Derating
9842.5 ft
- Operating Specifications
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Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)
49652 lbOperating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)
49013 lb
- Transmission
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Transmission Type
Cat Planetary Power ShiftTravel Speeds - Forward - First
3.9 mile/hTravel Speeds - Forward - Second
6.7 mile/hTravel Speeds - Forward - Third
11.3 mile/hTravel Speeds - Reverse - First
4.5 mile/hTravel Speeds - Reverse - Second
7.7 mile/hTravel Speeds - Reverse - Third
11.4 mile/h
- Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
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Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Pilot operated Load Sensing valve with EHLift/Tilt System
Variable displacement pistonMaximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
23.5 gpmRelief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
3190 psiCylinders, 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 gearPilot Relief Valve Setting
3046 psi
- Hydraulic System - Steering
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Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, Load SensingSteering System - Pump
Piston – Variable DisplacementMaximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
38.8 gpmRelief Valve Setting - Steering
4003 psiTotal Steering Angle
84°Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
3.0 sSteering Cycle Times - Low Idle
8.2 s
- Service Refill Capacities
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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
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Front
Planetary – FixedRear
Planetary – OscillatingOscillation Angle
±10
- Braking System
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Service Brakes
Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHLParking Brake
Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
- Air Conditioning System
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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
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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. 1701Note (3)
***Sound suppression equippedNote (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
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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 equippedNote (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
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Capacity
2.69 yd³Overall Width
12.3 ftHeight
2.8 ftDigging Depth
0.7 ftGround Clearance
2.6 ftMaximum Tilt
1.1 ftTurning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade
21.1 ftTurning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm
8.3 ftWeight
1764 lbTotal Operating Weight
49652 lb
- Wheels
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Weight
9720 lbOutside Diameter
55.6 inDrum Diameter
40.5 inDrum Width
39.0 inTips per Row
12Tips per Wheel
60Replaceable
Weld OnWidth - Over Drums
127.7 inWidth Between Drums
49.6 inTip Height
7.5 in
- Dimensions (Approximate)
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Height - Top of Beacon
12.9 ftHeight - Top of Cab Roof
12.0 ftHeight - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.1 ftHeight - Top of Hood
8.6 ftHeight to Top of Radiator Guard
7.9 ftGround Clearance to Hitch
1.2 ftGround Clearance to Transmission Guard
1.2 ftGround Clearance to Bottom of Bumper
2.2 ftCenterline of Rear Axle to Bumper
6.5 ftHitch to Centerline of Front Axle
5.5 ftWheel Base
11.0 ftWidth over Platform
10.3 ftHeight to Top of GPS Antenna
12.1 ft
Equipment
- Standard Equipment
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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
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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



