836

Landfill Compactors 836

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Key Specs

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
562 hp
419 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
496 hp
370 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007
502 hp
374 kW

Overview

Do More with Less

The Cat® 836 Landfill Compactor is designed with heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles, features a Cat C18 engine, single-lever steering, pressurized cab, and wheel/tip options that help provide extended service life. Available Cat Compact Technologies further enhance compaction performance and consistency by providing accurate compaction values and 3D mapping.

Benefits

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Improved operation with smoother directional shifts due to Cat locker differentials

ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY

Boost your productivity with standard technologies like Cat Compact with Pass Mapping and optional Cat Compact with Elevation Mapping

IMPROVED GUARDING

New features such as additional axle Duo-cone® seal guards, eyebrow guards, and new reversing fan guard help protect the machine from trash intake andother onsite hazards

Features At A Glance

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 836

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Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 562 hp 419 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 496 hp 370 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 502 hp 374 kW
Engine Model Cat® C18 Cat® C18
Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014
Rated Speed 1900 rpm 1900 rpm
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 553 hp 412 kW
Emissions Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed 1900 rpm 1900 rpm
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 496 hp 370 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 502 hp 374 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 562 hp 419 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 553 hp 412 kW
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) 2275 lbf·ft 3085 N·m
Torque Rise 52% 52%
Bore 5.71 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement 1104.5 in³ 18.1 l
High Idle Speed 2120 r/min 2120 r/min
Low Idle Speed 750 r/min 750 r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating 7500 ft 2286 m
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator.
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 124063 lb 56275 kg
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 123321 lb 55939 kg
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 126364 lb 57318 kg
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 125622 lb 56982 kg
Transmission Type Planetary - Powershift - ECPC Planetary - Powershift - ECPC
Direct Drive - Forward 1 4.3 mile/h 7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.8 mile/h 12.6 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 4.6 mile/h 7.4 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h
Lift System - Circuit Flow Sharing Implement; Pilot Operated LS Valve w/EH Flow Sharing Implement; Pilot Operated LS Valve w/EH
Lift System - Pump Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston
Max Flow @ 2000 rpm 79 gpm 300 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift 4206 psi 29000 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke 137.9 mm x 1021 mm (5.5 in x 40.2 in) 137.9 mm x 1021 mm (5.5 in x 40.2 in)
Pilot System Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston
Pilot Relief Valve Setting 551 psi 3800 kPa
Steering System - Circuit Flow Sharing Implement; Pilot, load sensing Flow Sharing Implement; Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement Piston – Variable Displacement
Max Flow @ 2000 rpm 79 gpm 300 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 3495 lb/in² 24100 kPa
Total Steering Angle 86° 86°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3.9 s 3.9 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 6.4 s 6.4 s
Fuel Tank 209 gal (US) 793 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 9 gal (US) 32.8 l
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 40 gal (US) 151.5 l
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 37.2 gal (US) 141.1 l
Engine Crankcase 16 gal (US) 60 l
Transmission 21.9 gal (US) 83 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49 gal (US) 186 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 50 gal (US) 190 l
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering 46.2 gal (US) 175 l
Hydraulic Tank Only 27.2 gal (US) 103 l
Note Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with 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 • Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 100% 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. * While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** 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). Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with 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 • Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 100% 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. * While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** 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).
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 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.002 metric tonnes (2.206 tons). 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 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.002 metric tonnes (2.206 tons).
Front Planetary – Fixed Planetary – Fixed
Rear Planetary – Oscillating Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle ±6° ±6°
Service Brakes Multi Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL Multi Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Note (1) * Sound suppression equipped * Sound suppression equipped
Note (2) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% 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 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% 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. 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 Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
Note (1) * Sound suppression equipped * Sound suppression equipped
Note (2) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% 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 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% 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. 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.
Height to Top of Beacon 15.2 ft 4634 mm
Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser 15.2 ft 4626 mm
Height - Cab Roof 14.1 ft 4285 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 15.1 ft 4606 mm
Height - Top of Hood 11.3 ft 3430 mm
Ground Clearance to Hitch 2.1 ft 639 mm
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard 2.1 ft 634 mm
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 3.2 ft 965 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard 11.3 ft 3454 mm
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 7.5 ft 2275 mm
Wheel Base 14.9 ft 4550 mm
Width over Front Striker Bars 12.9 ft 3930 mm
Width over Rear Striker Bars 12.9 ft 3933 mm
Width over Platform 10.5 ft 3196 mm
Width over Drums 14 ft 4280 mm
Overall Machine Length with Semi U-Blade 35.8 ft 10914 mm
Capacity 25.9 yd³ 19.8 m³
Overall Width 17 ft 5193 mm
Height 7.4 ft 2260 mm
Height of Cutting Edge 3.7 ft 1125 mm
Digging Depth 1.2 ft 364 mm
Ground Clearance 5.7 ft 1730 mm
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade 28.7 ft 8737 mm
Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels 11.9 ft 3635 mm
Weight 6894 lb 3127 kg
Total Operating Weight 123000 lb 55931 kg
Capacity 29.3 yd³ 22.4 m³
Overall Width 17.4 ft 5313 mm
Height 7.5 ft 2294 mm
Height of Cutting Edge 4.1 ft 1255 mm
Digging Depth 1.2 ft 362 mm
Ground Clearance 5.7 ft 1735 mm
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade 28.9 ft 8823 mm
Turning Radius – Inside of Wheels 11.9 ft 3635 mm
Weight 7963 lb 3612 kg
Total Operating Weight 124063 lb 56413 kg
Capacity 33.6 yd³ 25.7 m³
Overall Width 17.4 ft 5290 mm
Height 7.2 ft 2204 mm
Height of Cutting Edge 4.1 ft 1255 mm
Digging Depth 3.1 ft 934 mm
Ground Clearance 3.9 ft 1198 mm
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade 28.8 ft 8795 mm
Turning Radius – Inside of Wheels 11.9 ft 3635 mm
Weight 7696 lb 3491 kg
Total Operating Weight 123785 lb 56287 kg
Combination Tips (Weight Group) 28250 lb 12814 kg
Plus Tips - Weight (Group) 29784 lb 13510 kg
Paddle Tips - Weight (Group) 272227 lb 12350 kg
Diamond Tips Weight (Group) 32659 lb 14814 kg
Outside Diameter 83.8 in 2128 mm
Outside Diameter - Diamond 84.3 in 2140 mm
Drum Diameter 69.7 in 1770 mm
Drum Width 55.1 in 1400 mm
Feet Per Row 8 8
Feet Per Wheel 40 40
Replaceable Weld on Weld on
Width Over Drums 4280 mm 168.5 in
Tip Height 179 mm 7 in
Tip Height - Diamond 7.25 in 184 mm

836 Standard Equipment

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  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

POWERTRAIN

  • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS)
  • Air-to-air aftercooler
  • Brakes, fully hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc brakes
  • Cat Clean Emission Module (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
  • Electro hydraulic parking brake
  • Engine, Cat C18 configured for two emissions options: Tier 4 Final/Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 or Brazil MAR-1 (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)
  • Fuel priming pump, electric
  • Fuel-to-air cooler
  • Ground level emergency engine shutdown switch
  • Guard (3 piece) transmission
  • Heat shield, turbo and exhaust manifold
  • Hydraulically driven demand fan
  • Integrated braking
  • Radiator, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
  • Separated cooling system
  • Starting aid (ether)
  • Throttle lock
  • Torque converter with lockup clutch (LUC)
  • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
  • Transmission, planetary, with 2F/2R speed range control
  • Underhood ventilation system

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, 150 amp
  • Batteries, maintenance-free (4-1,000 CCA)
  • Converter, 10-15 amp, 24V to 12V
  • Lighting system, LED (front and rear)
  • Lighting, access stairway
  • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
  • Starter lockout (ground level)
  • Auxiliary jump start receptacle
  • Transmission lockout (ground level)

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Air conditioner w/roof-mounted condenser
  • Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized
  • Internal four-post rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
  • Radio ready for (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-15 amp) 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
  • Camera, rear vision
  • Coat and hard hat hooks
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn group (trumpet)
  • Hydraulic controls (floor mounted)
  • Implement hydraulic lockout
  • Light, (dome) cab
  • Lunchbox and beverage holders
  • Instrumentation, Gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
  • Instrumentation, Warning Indicators: – Action alert system, three category – Axle/brake oil temp, front – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp
  • Mirrors, heated, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Radio, CB (ready)
  • 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") wide
  • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system with lockout
  • Glass (window) - rubber mounted glass
  • Transmission gear (indicator)
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles
  • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
  • Intermittent wipers (front and rear)

WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS

  • Striker bars

GUARDS

  • Guards, axle (front and rear)
  • Guards, cab window
  • Guards, crankcase and powertrain, hydraulically powered
  • Guard, driveshaft
  • Guard, differential
  • Guards, rear fan and grill

BLADES

  • Bulldozer arrangement is included in the standard equipment. Bulldozer blades are optional.

FLUIDS

  • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Auto Blade Positioner (ABP)
  • Demand fan/swing out (hydraulic reversible)
  • Doors, service access locking
  • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
  • Electronic clutch pressure control and remote mounted pressure taps
  • Emergency righthand platform exit
  • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
  • Fuel tank, 793 L (210 gal)
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Hoses, Cat XT™
  • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
  • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Product Link™ - Cellular
  • Stairways, fixed-L/R (rear access)
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Vandalism protection caplocks
  • Venturi stack

836 Optional Equipment

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  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Various blades:

  • Straight blade
  • U-blade
  • Semi U-blade

Various tip and wheel arrangements:

  • Paddle
  • Plus
  • Diamond

WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS

  • Wheels and tips: wheel arrangements - 7" combination tips

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