Create a CEG Account  /  CEG Login
☰
Parts
Buyer's Guides
Digital Issues
Videos


Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Specs

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Air Conditioning System specifications
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). — Starting 2026 Model Year

Axles

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Axles specifications
Front Planetary – Fixed — Starting 2026 Model Year
Oscillation Angle ±6° — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Planetary – Oscillating — Starting 2026 Model Year

Braking System

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Braking System specifications
Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released — Starting 2026 Model Year
Service Brakes Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions (Approximate)

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Dimensions (Approximate) specifications
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.50 ft (1.98 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard 8.60 ft (2.62 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 2.70 ft (0.82 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance to Hitch 1.70 ft (0.52 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard 1.70 ft (0.52 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Cab Roof 12.70 ft (3.87 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Beacon 14.30 ft (4.36 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.60 ft (3.54 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Hood 9.10 ft (2.77 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser 13.70 ft (4.18 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height to Top of Rear Compactor Guard 8.20 ft (2.50 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.50 ft (1.68 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade 25.60 ft (7.80 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Base 11.00 ft (3.35 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width over Drums 11.00 ft (3.35 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width over Front Striker Bars 9.80 ft (2.99 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width over Platform 10.30 ft (3.14 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width over Rear Striker Bars 10.00 ft (3.05 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Engine

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Engine specifications
Bore 4.10 in (10.41 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement 427.80 cu in (7,010.40 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model Cat® C7.1 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 275.00 hp (205.07 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 284.00 hp (211.78 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
High Idle Speed 2270 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Low Idle Speed 800 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating 9,842.50 ft (2,999.99 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 249.00 hp (185.68 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 249.00 hp (185.68 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) 902.00 lbs ft (1,222.93 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Speed 2200 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke 5.30 in (13.46 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Torque Rise 52% — Starting 2026 Model Year

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt specifications
Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke 120 mm x 915 mm (4.7 in x 36.0) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Pilot operated LS valve with EH — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 23.50 gpm (88.95 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pilot Relief Valve Setting 3046 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pilot System Open center, fixed displacement gear — Starting 2026 Model Year
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 3190 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year

Hydraulic System - Steering

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Hydraulic System - Steering specifications
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 38.80 gpm (146.86 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4003 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 8.2 s — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, Load Sensing — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement — Starting 2026 Model Year
Total Steering Angle 84 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 56,793.00 lbs (25,760.90 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 57,345.00 lbs (26,011.29 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 19.30 gal (73.05 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 21.40 gal (81.00 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 4.20 gal (15.90 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.40 gal (43.15 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 11.40 gal (43.15 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Crankcase 5.30 gal (20.06 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank 132.10 gal (500.00 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering 46.20 gal (174.87 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank Only 19.80 gal (74.94 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission 14.80 gal (56.02 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage Iiia

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage Iiia specifications
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 110 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 70 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V specifications
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 111 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 109 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 70 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Straight Blade

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Straight Blade specifications
Capacity 13.08 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Digging Depth 1.20 ft (0.37 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance 3.70 ft (1.13 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height 6.40 ft (1.95 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height of Cutting Edge 3.20 ft (0.98 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Overall Width 12.00 ft (3.66 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Total Operating Weight 57,345.00 lbs (26,011.29 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Inside Corner of Blade 9.50 ft (2.90 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade 21.20 ft (6.46 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weight 4,548.00 lbs (2,062.94 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Transmission

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Transmission specifications
Transmission Type Cat Planetary Power Shift — Starting 2026 Model Year
Travel Speeds - Forward - First 3.40 mph (5.47 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 5.30 mph (8.53 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 5.50 mph (8.85 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Wheels

Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor Wheels specifications
Combination Tips (Weight Group) 13,554.00 lbs (6,148.00 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Drum Diameter 55.10 in (139.95 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Drum Width 40.00 in (101.60 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Outside Diameter 67.60 in (171.70 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Paddle Tips - Weight (Group) 13,126.00 lbs (5,953.86 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Plus Tips - Weight (Group) 13,982.00 lbs (6,342.14 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Replaceable Weld On — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tip Height 6.25 in (15.87 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tips per Row 5 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tips per Wheel 20 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width Over Drums 131.40 in (333.76 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
×

Stay Ahead of the Market

Get weekly equipment news, auction updates, and dealer insights — trusted by thousands of industry professionals.