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815

815
Caterpillar
Designed with durability built in, the Cat 815 ensures maximum availability through multiple life cycles. Designed and manufactured for optimum performance and serviceability, this rugged, powerful machine delivers heavy-duty compaction and dozing.
Cat Soil 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. Representing a long-standing commitment to quality and performance, this rugged, powerful machine is designed and built for heavy-duty compaction and dozing operations. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 815 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

Brochures and Spec Sheets

Gallery

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
Emissions
Engine Model
Rated Speed 2200 r/min
Torque Rise
Note (1)
Emissions
Rated Speed
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 249 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 286 hp
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) 749 lbf·ft
Torque Rise 26 %
Note (2)
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) 49652 lb
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 49013 lb
Transmission Type
Travel Speeds - Forward - First 3.9 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 6.7 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Third 11.3 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 4.5 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 7.7 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third 11.4 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
Cylinders, Double Acting: Left and Right Tilt, 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 17.2 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 17.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only 19.8 gal (US)
Note
Front
Rear
Oscillation Angle
Service Brakes
Parking Brake
Air Conditioning
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** 109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,*** 70 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 107 dB(A)
Note (1)
Note (2)
Note (3)
Note (4)
Note (5)
Note (6)
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 2.69 yd³
Overall Width 12.3 ft
Height 2.8 ft
Digging Depth 0.7 ft
Ground Clearance 2.6 ft
Maximum Tilt 1.1 ft
Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade 21.1 ft
Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm 8.3 ft
Weight 1764 lb
Total Operating Weight 49652 lb
Weight 9720 lb
Outside Diameter 55.6 in
Drum Diameter 40.5 in
Drum Width 39.0 in
Tips per Row
Tips per Wheel
Replaceable
Width - Over Drums 127.7 in
Width Between Drums 49.6 in
Tip Height 7.5 in
Height - Top of Beacon 12.9 ft
Height - Top of Cab Roof 12.0 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.1 ft
Height - Top of Hood 8.6 ft
Height to Top of Radiator Guard 7.9 ft
Ground Clearance to Hitch 1.2 ft
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard 1.2 ft
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 2.2 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.5 ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.5 ft
Wheel Base 11.0 ft
Width over Platform 10.3 ft
Height to Top of GPS Antenna 12.1 ft

Standard Equipment

  • NOTE
  • POWERTRAIN
  • ELECTRICAL
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
  • GUARDS
  • FLUIDS
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
  • FUEL SYSTEMS

Optional Equipment

  • NOTE
  • TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
  • OTHER ATTACHMENTS
  • FLUIDS
  • MISCELLANEOUS
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • WHEELS AND CLEANER BARS
  • POWERTRAIN
  • FUEL SYSTEMS
  • ELECTRICAL
  • SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
  • BLADES