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816 Landfill Compactor

Cat Landfill 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. Introduced in 1972, the 816 has been the industry leader for over 50 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 816 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

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Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014
284hp
Net Power – SAE J1349:2011
249hp
Net Power – ISO 9249:2007
249hp
Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002
275hp
Engine Model
Cat® C7.1
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014
Rated Speed
2200
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm )
902lbf·ft
Torque Rise
52%
Note
Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator.
Bore
4.1in
Stroke
5.3in
Displacement
427.8in³
High Idle Speed
2270r/min
Low Idle Speed
800r/min
Maximum Altitude – Without Derating
9842.5ft
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V)
57345lb
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)
56793lb
Transmission Type
Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds – Forward – First
3.4mile/h
Travel Speeds – Forward – Second
5.3mile/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – First
3.7mile/h
Travel Speeds – Reverse – Second
5.5mile/h
Lift/Tilt System – Circuit
Pilot operated LS valve with EH
Lift/Tilt System
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
23.5gal/min
Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt
3190psi
Pilot System
Open center, fixed displacement gear
Pilot Relief Valve Setting
3046psi
Steering System – Circuit
Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System – Pump
Piston – Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
38.8gal/min
Relief Valve Setting – Steering
4003psi
Total Steering Angle
84°
Steering Cycle Times – High Idle
3s
Steering Cycle Times – Low Idle
8.2s
Fuel Tank
132.1gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
4.2gal (US)
Cooling Systems – Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
21.4gal (US)
Cooling System – Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent
19.3gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
5.3gal (US)
Transmission
14.8gal (US)
Differential – Final Drives – Front
11.4gal (US)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear
11.4gal (US)
Hydraulic System – Implement/Steering
46.2gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only
19.8gal (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 the EPA, 10 ppm for the EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm (m
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 co
Front
Planetary – Fixed
Rear
Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
±6°
Service Brakes
Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake
Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) – Standard
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) – Standard
111dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) – Suppression
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) – Suppression
109dB(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.
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) – Standard
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) – Standard
112dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) – Suppression
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) – Suppression
110dB(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.
Capacity
13.08yd³
Overall Width
12ft
Height
6.4ft
Height of Cutting Edge
3.2ft
Digging Depth
1.2ft
Ground Clearance
3.7ft
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade
21.2ft
Turning Radius – Inside Corner of Blade
9.5ft
Weight
4548lb
Total Operating Weight
57345lb
Combination Tips (Weight Group)
13554lb
Plus Tips – Weight (Group)
13982lb
Paddle Tips – Weight (Group)
13126lb
Chopper Tips (Weight Group)
12639lb
Outside Diameter
67.6in
Drum Diameter
55.1in
Drum Width
40in
Replaceable
Weld On
Width Over Drums
131.4in
Tip Height
6.25in
Height – Top of Beacon
14.3ft
Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser
13.7ft
Height – Cab Roof
12.7ft
Height – Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.6ft
Height – Top of Hood
9.1ft
Height to Top of Rear Compactor Guard
8.2ft
Ground Clearance to Hitch
1.7ft
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper
2.7ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper
6.5ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard
8.6ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle
5.5ft
Wheel Base
11ft
Width over Front Striker Bars
9.8ft
Width over Rear Striker Bars
10ft
Width over Platform
10.3ft
Width over Drums
11ft
Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade
25.6ft
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard
1.7ft
  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Powertrain
    • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Shifting (APECS)
    • Air to air aftercooler
    • 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 Tier 3/Stage IIIA
    • 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
    • Transmission, planetary with 2F/2R speed range control
    • Torque converter
  • Electrical
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator (150 amp)
    • Batteries, maintenance free
    • Electrical system (24 volt)
    • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
    • Light, warning unswitched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting system (front and rear)
    • Starter, electric
    • Auxiliary start receptacle
  • Operator Environment
    • 12-volt power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Air conditioner with roof mounted condenser
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
    • Camera, rear vision
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Fingertip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Electro-hydraulic controls – floor 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 convertor 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
    • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunchbox and beverage holders
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Mirrors, heated rearview (externally mounted)
    • Radio, CB (ready)
    • Radio ready for entertainment: – antenna – speakers – converter (12-volt 10-15 amp)
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3″) 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)
    • 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
    • Cab glass, laminated and tinted, rubber mounted
    • Horn group (trumpet)
    • Precleaner, cab powered
  • Guards
    • Guards, axle (front and rear)
    • Guard, cab window
    • Guards, crankcase and power train, hinged
    • Guard, driveshaft
    • Guard, radiator
  • Wheels And Cleaner Bars
    • Striker bars
    • Wheels and tips: – Wheel arrangement (6.25″ plus tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25″ paddle tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25″ combination tips) – Wheels
  • 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
  • Standard Attachments – Operator Environment
    • Mirrors – cab: – Standard or heated
    • Seat – cab: – Standard or heated and ventilated
  • Special Arrangements
    • Engine precleaners: – Turbine or dual stage
  • Blades
    • Dozer Arrangement – Standard (No Blade)
    • Dozer Arrangement – Straight Blade
    • Dozer Arrangement (No Blade)
  • Technology Products
    • Product Link: – cellular, satellite
  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
  • Special Arrangements
    • Engine: – Sound suppression
  • Miscellaneous
    • Film (ANSI) (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
    • CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it)
    • Plate – year of manufacture
  • Operator Environment
    • Radio, AM/FM/Aux/USB/Bluetooth®
    • Cat Compact RTK Mapping (available throught SITECH only)
    • Cat Compact SBAS Mapping (available through SITECH only)
    • Lights, standard or LED
  • Blades
    • Bulldozer Blades
  • Powertrain
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
    • Axles, no spin rear, standard front
    • Axles, no spin front and rear
    • Axles, no spin front, standard rear
  • Wheels And Cleaner Bars
    • Bar group – cleaner (cleaner fingers and striker bar)

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