- Category: Scrapers ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 615C ➔
The Caterpillar 615C is a self-loading wheel tractor-scraper used in earthmoving, road construction, and large-scale site preparation. As part of Caterpillar's scraper lineup, the 615C is designed for efficient cut, haul, and dump cycles in medium to heavy production applications. It typically features a single-engine, open bowl design, rear push-pull capability, and articulated steering for maneuverability in rough terrain. The machine is used to move soil, gravel, and other bulk materials over short to moderate distances. Caterpillar 615C scrapers are commonly selected for grading, embankment work, and mass excavation projects.
Bowl
| Heaped Capacity | 16 cu yd (12 cu m)
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| Max Depth of Cut | 16 in (41 cm)
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| Rated Payload | 38,405 lbs (17,420 kg)
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| Width of Cut | 10 ft (3 m)
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Dimensions
| Overall Height | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Overall Length | 38 ft (12 m)
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| Overall Width | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Wheelbase | 23 ft (7 m)
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Elevator
Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity | 106 gal (399 l)
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| Tire Size | 26.5-25 26PR (E-2)
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Tractor Engine
| Displacement | 641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
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| Gross Power | 265 hp (198 kw)
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| Make | Caterpillar
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Transmission
| Max Speed Forward | 29 mph (47 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 6
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Weights
| Front Axel - loaded | 47,234 lbs (21,425 kg)
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| Front Axle - empty | 40,065 lbs (18,173 kg)
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| Rear Axle - empty | 10,651 lbs (4,831 kg)
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| Rear Axle - loaded | 41,886 lbs (18,999 kg)
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| Total Operating - empty | 50,715 lbs (23,004 kg)
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| Total Operating - Loaded | 89,120 lbs (40,424 kg)
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