Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor Specs

Category: Landfill Compactors ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 816B ➔

The Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor is a powerful machine designed for compacting waste efficiently and effectively. With a blade height of 75.4 inches and a blade width of 12 feet, this compactor can handle a wide range of materials. Powered by a turbocharged engine model 3306 with a displacement of 640.8 cubic inches, the compactor has a gross power of 235 horsepower. With its operating weight of 45,792.3 pounds and operating speed of up to 22 mph, the Caterpillar 816B is a reliable choice for landfill compaction tasks.

Blades

Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor Blades specifications
Blade Height	75.40 in (191.52 cm)
Blade Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Length With Blade on Ground	23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Wheelbase	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width Over Wheels	11.00 ft (3.35 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Gross Power	235.00 hp (175.24 kw)
Net Power	216.00 hp (161.07 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11.70 gal (44.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7.70 gal (29.14 l)
Fuel Capacity	122.10 gal (462.15 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.40 gal (133.99 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	45,792.30 lbs (20,771.06 kg)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	15.90 gal (60.18 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor Transmission specifications
Max Speed	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Cat. Planetary powershift

Wheels

Caterpillar 816B Landfill Compactor Wheels specifications
Front Wheels Drum Diameter	51.20 in (130.05 cm)
Front Wheels Drum Width	40.00 in (101.60 cm)
Rear Wheels Drum Diameter	51.20 in (130.05 cm)
Rear Wheels Drum Width	40.00 in (101.60 cm)

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