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816
Purpose-built for landfill operation, the Cat 816 delivers features, performance and efficiency that come from over 50-plus years of industry leadership. Field-proven protection and integrated technologies provide peak availability and optimized landfill performance.
Cat Landfill Compactors are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to operate more efficiently and safely. Introduced in 1972, the 816 has been the industry leader for over 50 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 816 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.
Brochures and Spec Sheets
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Specifications
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 284 | hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 249 | hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 | 249 | hp |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 | 275 | hp |
| Engine Model | ||
| Emissions | ||
| Rated Speed | ||
| Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) | 902 | lbf·ft |
| Torque Rise | ||
| Note | ||
| Emissions | ||
| Rated Speed | ||
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 249 | hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 | 249 | hp |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 286 | hp |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 | 275 | hp |
| Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) | 749 | lbf·ft |
| Torque Rise | ||
| Note | ||
| Bore | 4.1 | in |
| Stroke | 5.3 | in |
| Displacement | 427.8 | in³ |
| High Idle Speed | 2270 | r/min |
| Low Idle Speed | 800 | r/min |
| Maximum Altitude - Without Derating | 9842.5 | ft |
| Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 57345 | lb |
| Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) | 56793 | lb |
| Transmission Type | ||
| Travel Speeds - Forward - First | 3.4 | mile/h |
| Travel Speeds - Forward - Second | 5.3 | mile/h |
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - First | 3.7 | mile/h |
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second | 5.5 | mile/h |
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | ||
| Lift/Tilt System | ||
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 23.5 | gpm |
| Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 3190 | psi |
| Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke | ||
| Pilot System | ||
| Pilot Relief Valve Setting | 3046 | psi |
| Steering System - Circuit | ||
| Steering System - Pump | ||
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 38.8 | gpm |
| Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 4003 | psi |
| Total Steering Angle | ||
| Steering Cycle Times - High Idle | 3.0 | s |
| Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle | 8.2 | s |
| Fuel Tank | 132.1 | gal (US) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 4.2 | gal (US) |
| Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | 21.4 | gal (US) |
| Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent | 19.3 | gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 5.3 | gal (US) |
| Transmission | 14.8 | gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 11.4 | gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 11.4 | gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering | 46.2 | gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank Only | 19.8 | gal (US) |
| Note | ||
| Air Conditioning | ||
| Front | ||
| Rear | ||
| Oscillation Angle | ||
| Service Brakes | ||
| Parking Brake | ||
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 | dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 111 | dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 70 | dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* | 109 | dB(A) |
| Note (1) | ||
| Note (2) | ||
| Note (3) | ||
| Note (4) | ||
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 | dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 | dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* | 70 | dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* | 110 | dB(A) |
| Note (1) | ||
| Note (2) | ||
| Note (3) | ||
| Note (4) | ||
| Capacity | 13.08 | yd³ |
| Overall Width | 12 | ft |
| Height | 6.4 | ft |
| Height of Cutting Edge | 3.2 | ft |
| Digging Depth | 1.2 | ft |
| Ground Clearance | 3.7 | ft |
| Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade | 21.2 | ft |
| Turning Radius - Inside Corner of Blade | 9.5 | ft |
| Weight | 4548 | lb |
| Total Operating Weight | 57345 | lb |
| Combination Tips (Weight Group) | 13554 | lb |
| Plus Tips - Weight (Group) | 13982 | lb |
| Paddle Tips - Weight (Group) | 13126 | lb |
| Outside Diameter | 67.6 | in |
| Drum Diameter | 55.1 | in |
| Drum Width | 40.0 | in |
| Tips per Row | ||
| Tips per Wheel | ||
| Replaceable | ||
| Width Over Drums | 131.4 | in |
| Tip Height | 6.25 | in |
| Height - Top of Beacon | 14.3 | ft |
| Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser | 13.7 | ft |
| Height - Cab Roof | 12.7 | ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.6 | ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.1 | ft |
| Height to Top of Rear Compactor Guard | 8.2 | ft |
| Ground Clearance to Hitch | 1.7 | ft |
| Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper | 2.7 | ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper | 6.5 | ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard | 8.6 | ft |
| Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle | 5.5 | ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.0 | ft |
| Width over Front Striker Bars | 9.8 | ft |
| Width over Rear Striker Bars | 10.0 | ft |
| Width over Platform | 10.3 | ft |
| Width over Drums | 11.0 | ft |
| Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade | 25.6 | ft |
| Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard | 1.7 | ft |
Standard Equipment
- NOTE
- POWERTRAIN
- ELECTRICAL
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- GUARDS
- FLUIDS
- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
- BLADES
- TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
- WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
Optional Equipment
- NOTE
- FLUIDS
- SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
- POWERTRAIN
- MISCELLANEOUS
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- BLADES
- WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
