Landfill Compactors 816

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Key Specs

Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
284 HP
212 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249 HP
186 kW
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249 HP
186 kW

Overview

Helping You Crush It

Purpose-built for landfill operation, the Cat 816 delivers features, performance and efficiency that come from over 45-plus years of industry leadership. Field-proven protection and integrated technologies provide peak availability and optimized landfill performance.

Benefits

IMPROVED GUARDING

Designed to protect key components and systems from damage, debris, chemicals, premature wear, or wrapping of the material around components.

UP TO 12% LESS MAINTENANCE

Make regular maintenance more convenient with grouped service points.

ENHANCED OPERATOR COMFORT

Updated cab with quiet steering, new seat and adjustable controls helps operators work more productively throughout the day.

Features At A Glance

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL
TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
POWERFUL EFFICIENCY
PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY
WHEEL TIPS BUILT TO PERFORM
Full Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 816

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Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 284 HP 212 kW
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 HP 186 kW
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) 249 HP 186 kW
Engine Model Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Japan 2014/ Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Japan 2014/ Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards
Rated Speed 2200 r/min 2200 r/min
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 HP 205 kW
Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm 902 ft-lb 1223 N·m
Torque Rise 52% 52%
Bore 4.1 in 105 mm
Stroke 5.3 in 135 mm
Displacement 427.8 in³ 7.01 l
High Idle Speed 2270 r/min 2270 r/min
Low Idle Speed 800 r/min 800 r/min
Maximum Altitude without Derating 9842.5 ft 3000 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.
Engine Model Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1
Emissions Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed 2200 r/min 2200 r/min
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 249 HP 186 kW
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 286 HP 213 kW
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) 275 HP 205 kW
Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm 749 ft-lb 1016 N·m
Torque Rise 26% 26%
Bore 4.1 in 105 mm
Stroke 5.3 in 135 mm
Displacement 427.8 in³ 7.01 l
High Idle Speed 2270 r/min 2270 r/min
Low Idle Speed 800 r/min 800 r/min
Maximum Altitude without Derating 9842.5 ft 3000 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 57345 lb 26052 kg
Operating Weight 56793 lb 25760 kg
Transmission Type Cat Planetary Power Shift Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds - Forward - First 4.1 mile/h 6.7 km/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 4.8 mile/h 7.7 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 8.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Pilot operated LS valve with EH Pilot operated LS valve with EH
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 23.5 gal/min 89 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 3190 psi 22000 kPa
Pilot System Open center, fixed displacement gear Open center, fixed displacement gear
Pilot Relief Valve Setting 3046 psi 21000 kPa
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, Load Sensing Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement Piston – Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 38.8 gal/min 147 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4003 psi 27600 kPa
Total Steering Angle 84 84
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3 s 3 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 8.2 s 8.2 s
Fuel Tank 132.1 gal (US) 500 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank* 4.2 gal (US) 16 l
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 21.4 gal (US) 81 l
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 19.3 gal (US) 73 l
Engine Crankcase 5.3 gal (US) 20 l
Transmission 14.8 gal (US) 56 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.4 gal (US) 43 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 11.4 gal (US) 43 l
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering 46.2 gal (US) 175 l
Hydraulic Tank Only 19.8 gal (US) 75 l
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 (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD and when the biodiesel feedstock meets ASTM D7467 specifications. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1. 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 (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD and when the biodiesel feedstock meets ASTM D7467 specifications. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1.
Front Planetary – Fixed Planetary – Fixed
Rear Planetary – Oscillating Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle ±6° ±6°
Service Brakes Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 111 dB(A) 111 dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Height - Top of Beacon 14.3 ft 4368 mm
Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser 13.7 ft 4161 mm
Height - Cab Roof 12.7 ft 3878 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.6 ft 3547 mm
Height - Top of Hood 9.1 ft 2770 mm
Height to Top of Rear Compactor Guard 8.2 ft 2499 mm
Ground Clearance to Hitch 1.7 ft 519 mm
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 2.7 ft 818 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.5 ft 1990 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard 8.6 ft 2614 mm
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.5 ft 1675 mm
Wheel Base 11 ft 3350 mm
Width over Front Striker Bars 9.8 ft 3000 mm
Width over Rear Striker Bars 10 ft 3036 mm
Width over Platform 10.3 ft 3140 mm
Width over Drums 11 ft 3338 mm
Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade 25.6 ft 7806 mm
Capacity 13.08 yd³ 10 m³
Height 6.4 ft 1961 mm
Height of Cutting Edge 3.2 ft 990 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Corner of Blade 9.5 ft 2910 mm
Combination Tips (Weight Group) 13554 lb 6148 kg
Plus Tips - Weight (Group) 13982 lb 6342 kg
Paddle Tips - Weight (Group) 13126 lb 5954 kg
Chopper Tips (Weight Group) 12639 lb 5733 kg
Outside Diameter 67.6 in 1717 mm
Drum Diameter 55.1 in 1400 mm
Drum Width 40 in 1016 mm
Feet Per Row 5 5
Feet Per Wheel 20 20
Replaceable Weld On Weld On
Width Over Drums 131.4 in 3338 mm
Tip Height 6.25 in 159 mm

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NOTE

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

POWER TRAIN

  • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Shifting (APECS)
  • Air to air aftercooler
  • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
  • Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 Final/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 – Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent
  • 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
  • Starting receptacle for emergency start

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • 12-volt power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
  • AccuGrade™ mapping (ready)
  • Air conditioner with roof mounted condenser
  • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
  • Camera, rear vision
  • Coat and hard hat hooks
  • Finger tip shifting controls
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn, electric
  • 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
  • Lunch box 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
  • STIC control system with lockout
  • Sun visor, front
  • Tinted glass
  • 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)
  • Seat, Cat Premium Plus (Leather)

GUARDS

  • Guards, axle (front and rear)
  • Guard, cab window
  • Guards, crankcase and power train, hinged
  • Guard, driveshaft
  • Guard, radiator
  • Striker bars

FLUIDS

  • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • DEF tank fill gauge (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
  • 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 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

  • Glass (window): – rubber-mounted glass
  • Horn group (standard)
  • Horn group (trumpet)
  • Lights – cab: – Standard or LED
  • Mirrors – cab: – Standard or heated
  • Precleaner – cab: – Standard or powered
  • Seat – cab: – Standard or heated and ventilated

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – POWER TRAIN

  • Axles: – Axle arrangement (no spin front) – Axle arrangement (no spin rear) – Axle arrangement (no spin front and rear)

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Engine precleaners: – Turbine or dual stage

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – BLADES

  • Dozer Arrangement – Standard (No Blade)
  • Dozer Arrangement – Straight Blade
  • Dozer Arrangement – Tilt (No Blade)

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

  • Product Link: – GSM, satellite

STANDARD ATTACHMENTS – WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS

  • Wheels and tips: – Wheel arrangement (6.25" plus tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25" paddle tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25" plus and paddle) – Wheels, chopper
  • Bar group – cleaner (cleaner fingers and striker bar)

816 Optional Equipment

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

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH

FLUIDS

  • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Engine: – Sound suppression

STARTING AIDS

  • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
  • Heater, engine coolant, 240V

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Film (ANSI) (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
  • EU certification (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
  • Plate – year of manufacture (Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent only)

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Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
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