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815 Soil Compactor

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.

Engine Model
Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249 HP
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249 HP
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards

Engine - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

Engine Model
Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249HP
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007)
249HP
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards
Rated Speed
2200r/min
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
284HP
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002)
275HP
Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm
902lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Torque Rise
52%
Bore
4.1in
Stroke
5.3in
Displacement
427.8in³
High Idle Speed
2270r/min
Low Idle Speed
800r/min
Maximum Altitude without Derating
9842.5ft
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.

Engine - Brazil Mar-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, Equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA

Engine Model
Cat® C7.1: configured for two emissions options
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011)
249HP
Emissions
Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed
2200r/min
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)
286HP
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002)
275HP
Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm
749lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Torque Rise
26%
Bore
4.1in³
Stroke
5.3in
Displacement
5.3in
High Idle Speed
2270r/min
Low Idle Speed
800r/min
Maximum Altitude without Derating
9842.5ft
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.

Operating Specifications - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

Operating Weight
49652lb

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds - Forward - First
3.9mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second
7.7mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Third
11.3mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First
4.5mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second
8.5mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third
11.4mile/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Pilot operated LS valve with EH
Lift/Tilt System
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
23.5gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
3190psi
Pilot System
Open center, fixed displacement gear
Pilot Relief Valve Setting
3046psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston – Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm
38.8gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
4003psi
Total Steering Angle
84
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
3s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
8.2s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
132.1gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank*
4.2gal (US)
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
21.4gal (US)
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent
19.3gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
5.3gal (US)
Transmission
14.8gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
17.2gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
17.2gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only
19.8gal (US)
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 EPA and 10 ppm for EU (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm for EPA

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height - Top of Beacon
12.9ft
Height - Top of Cab Roof
12ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.1ft
Height - Top of Hood
8.6ft
Height to Top of Radiator Guard
7.9ft
Ground Clearance to Hitch
1.2ft
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard
1.2ft
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper
2.2ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper
6.5ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle
5.5ft
Wheel Base
11ft
Width over Platform
10.3ft
Height to Top of GPS Antenna
12.1ft
Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade
23.5ft
Overall Machine Length with EU Suppression
24.9ft

Axles

Front
Planetary – Fixed
Rear
Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
±10

Braking System

Service Brakes
Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake
Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
111dB(A)
Note (1)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2)
The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3)
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.
Note (4)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
109dB(A)
Note (1)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2)
The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3)
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.
Note (4)
The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Sound Performance - Brazil Mar-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, Equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
112dB(A)
Note (1)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2)
The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3)
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.
Note (4)
The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Sound Performance - Brazil Mar-1 and China Nonroad Stage III, Equivalent to Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
70dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
110dB(A)
Note (1)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2)
The operator sound pressure level uncertainty is ± 2 dB(A)
Note (3)
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.
Note (4)
The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Suppression EU

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6393)
107dB(A)
Note (1)
The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6393:2008. The measurement was conducted at the rated engine cooling fan speed.

Wheels

Weight
9720lb
Outside Diameter
55.6in
Drum Diameter
40.5in
Drum Width
39in
Tips per Row
12
Tips per Wheel
60
Replaceable
Weld On
Width - Over Drums
127.7in
Width Between Drums
49.6in
Tip Height
7.5in

Blades

Capacity
2.69yd³
Overall Width
12.3ft
Height
2.8ft
Digging Depth
0.7ft
Ground Clearance
2.6ft
Maximum Tilt
1.1ft
Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade
21.1ft
Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm
8.3ft
Weight
1764lb
Total Operating Weight
49652lb

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Power Train
    • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS)
    • Air to air aftercooler
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
    • Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV 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/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
    • Torque converter
    • Transmission, planetary, with 3F/3R speed range control
  • Electrical
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance-free
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
    • Lights, directional (rear)
    • Light, warning switched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting system, (front and rear)
    • Starter, electric
    • Starting receptacle for emergency start
  • Operator Environment
    • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • AccuGrade mapping (ready)
    • Air conditioner
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
    • Cab door, sliding window (LH)
    • Cat Compaction Control (ready)
    • Cat Detect: Object Detection (ready)
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Finger tip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Horn, electric
    • Hydraulic controls – seat 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 converter 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
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunch box and beverage holders
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
    • Seat, Cat Premium Plus (leather)
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) 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)
  • Tires, Rims And Wheels
    • Wheels, tamping foot
  • Guards
    • Cleaner bars with teeth
    • Guards, crankcase and power train
    • Guard, driveshaft
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • DEF tank fill gauge
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Emergency platform egress
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Fuel tank, 500 L (132.1 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 – Hydraulics
    • Hydraulics: – Standard or EU and Canada
  • Standard Attachments – Operator Environment
    • Glass (window): – rubber-mounted glass
    • Precleaner (cab): – powered
    • Seat (cab): – heated and ventilated
    • Mirrors – cab: – Standard or heated
  • Standard Attachments – Power Train
    • Axles: – Standard or non-spin rear
  • Standard Attachments – Special Arrangements
    • Engine Precleaners: – Turbine or dual stage
  • Standard Attachments – Electrical
    • Lights: – Standard or LED
  • Standard Attachments – Fuel Systems
    • Fuel tank: – Non-fast or fast fill
  • Standard Attachments – Technology Products
    • Product Link: – GSM, satellite
  • Standard Attachments – Cleaner Bars
    • Cleaner bars: – Standard or abrasive
  • Standard Attachments – Blades
    • Blades: – Straight or tilt-straight

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Operator Environment
    • Camera, rear vision
    • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH
    • Radio, CB (ready)
  • Technology Products
    • Compaction control, basic
  • Other Attachments
    • Sound suppression (required for Brazil)
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
  • 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/Stage IIIA equivalent only)

Specifications

Standard/Optional Features

Attachments