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Caterpillar 816K Landfill Compactor

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

The Caterpillar 816K Landfill Compactor is a powerful and efficient machine designed for waste management and compaction operations. With a high gross power of 284 hp and a maximum supply pressure of 2930 psi in its hydraulic system, this compactor boasts impressive performance capabilities. Equipped with a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine that meets stringent emission standards, the 816K ensures both productivity and environmental compliance. Its durable construction and advanced features, such as a planetary powershift transmission and an articulating steering system, make it a versatile and reliable choice for landfill operations.

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Axles

Front	Planetary Fixed
Oscillation Angle	6 degrees
Rear	Planetary Oscillating

Blades

Maximum Depth of Cut	1 ft (0 m)
Maximum Lift Above Ground	4 ft (1 m)
Width - Over End Bits	12 ft (4 m)

Brakes

Parking Brake

Drum and Shoe Spring Applied Hydraulic Released

Cab - Standard

Operator Sound Level - ISO 6396

71 dB(A)

Cab - Suppression

Operator Sound Level - ISO 6396

70 dB(A)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance - Bumper	3 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Beacon	14 ft (4 m)
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe	12 ft (4 m)
Height - Top of Hood	9 ft (3 m)
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle	6 ft (2 m)
Wheel Base	11 ft (3 m)
Width - Over Wheels	131 ft (40 m)

Engine

Bore	4 in (10 cm)
Displacement	428 cu in (7,010 cu cm)
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards or meets U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT: configured for two emissions options
Gross Power	284 hp (212 kw)
High Idle Speed	2270 rpm
Low Idle Speed	800 rpm
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating	9,843 ft (3,000 m)
Net Power	248 hp (185 kw)
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)
Torque Rise	52%

Hydraulic System

Main Relief Pressure	3190 psi
Maximum Supply Pressure	2930 psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Bore	4 in (10 cm)
Maximum System Flow	147 L/min @ 2111 rpm (38.8 gal/min @ 2111 rpm)
Steering Pressure Limited	4003 psi
Steering System - Circuit	Closed Center Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston Variable Displacement
Stroke	24 in (60 cm)
Vehicle Articulation Angle	84 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Differential - Final Drives - Front	11 gal (43 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11 gal (43 l)
Engine Crankcase	5 gal (20 l)
Fuel Tank	132 gal (500 l)
Hydraulic Tank Only	20 gal (75 l)
Transmission	15 gal (56 l)

Transmission

Transmission Type	Planetary Powershift ECPC
Travel Speeds - Forward - First	4 mph (6 kph)
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second	7 mph (11 kph)
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First	4 mph (7 kph)
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second	8 mph (13 kph)

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