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Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor

Category: Landfill Compactors ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 816B ➔

The Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor is a powerful machine designed for compacting waste efficiently and effectively. With a blade height of 75.4 inches and a blade width of 12 feet, this compactor can handle a wide range of materials. Powered by a turbocharged engine model 3306 with a displacement of 640.8 cubic inches, the compactor has a gross power of 235 horsepower. With its operating weight of 45,792.3 pounds and operating speed of up to 22 mph, the Caterpillar 816B is a reliable choice for landfill compaction tasks.

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Blades

Blade Height	75 in (192 cm)
Blade Width	12 ft (4 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	13 ft (4 m)
Length With Blade on Ground	23 ft (7 m)
Wheelbase	11 ft (3 m)
Width Over Wheels	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Gross Power	235 hp (175 kw)
Net Power	216 hp (161 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12 gal (44 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	8 gal (29 l)
Fuel Capacity	122 gal (462 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35 gal (134 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	45,792 lbs (20,771 kg)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	16 gal (60 l)

Transmission

Max Speed	22 mph (35 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Cat. Planetary powershift

Wheels

Front Wheels Drum Diameter	51 in (130 cm)
Front Wheels Drum Width	40 in (102 cm)
Rear Wheels Drum Diameter	51 in (130 cm)
Rear Wheels Drum Width	40 in (102 cm)

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