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Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Specs

Axles

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Axles specifications
Front Planetary - Fixed — Starting 2026 Model Year
Oscillation Angle ±5° — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Planetary - Oscillating — Starting 2026 Model Year

Braking System

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Braking System specifications
Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released — Starting 2026 Model Year
Service Brakes Multi Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions (Approximate)

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Dimensions (Approximate) specifications
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - Including Rear Radiator Guard 10.16 ft (3.10 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - No Rear Radiator Guard 9.38 ft (2.86 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance 2.11 ft (0.64 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance - Bumper 3.15 ft (0.96 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Cab Roof 13.75 ft (4.19 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Beacon 15.63 ft (4.76 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 14.56 ft (4.44 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Hood 10.87 ft (3.31 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser 14.99 ft (4.57 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 6.07 ft (1.85 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade - Including Rear Radiator Guard 28.59 ft (8.71 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels 9.18 ft (2.80 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Wheel Base 12.14 ft (3.70 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Over Wheels 12.47 ft (3.80 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Engine

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Engine specifications
Bore 5.40 in (13.72 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement 927.60 cu in (15,200.67 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 or Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model C15 Cat® — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 426.00 hp (317.67 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 435.00 hp (324.38 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
High Idle Speed 2300 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Low Idle Speed 800 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) 9,098.00 ft (2,773.07 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Altitude – Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 9,298.00 ft (2,834.03 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 405.00 hp (302.01 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 405.00 hp (302.01 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Speed 1800 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke 6.70 in (17.02 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Torque Rise 33% — Starting 2026 Model Year

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Hydraulic System specifications
Bore 4.70 in (11.94 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Lift System Double Acting Cylinder — Starting 2026 Model Year
Main Relief Pressure 3771 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Supply Pressure 3495 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump Flow at 1800 rpm 30.90 gpm (116.96 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke 42.10 in (106.93 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Hydraulic System - Steering

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Hydraulic System - Steering specifications
Bore 4.50 in (11.43 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum System Flow 170 L/min @ 1,800 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,800 rpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering Pressure Limited 3481 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering System - Circuit Pilot operated, load sensing — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering System - Pump Piston - Variable Displacement — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke 22.70 in (57.66 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Vehicle Articulation Angle 86 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Operating Specifications specifications
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 91,549.00 lbs (41,525.98 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 92,568.00 lbs (41,988.19 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 89,186.00 lbs (40,454.14 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 90,207.00 lbs (40,917.26 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Semi U-Blade

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Semi U-Blade specifications
Capacity, Rated 20.9 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height with Cutting Edge and Screen 6.63 ft (2.02 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Depth of Cut 2.03 ft (0.62 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Lift above Ground 3.83 ft (1.17 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge) 29.54 ft (9.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Over End Bits 14.83 ft (4.52 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width – Moldboard Length 14.66 ft (4.47 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 30.60 gal (115.82 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 8.50 gal (32.17 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Differential - Final Drives - Front 26.40 gal (99.92 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 29.10 gal (110.14 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Crankcase 9.00 gal (34.07 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank 206.60 gal (781.98 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank Only 35.40 gal (133.99 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission 17.40 gal (65.86 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage Iiia

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage Iiia specifications
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 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) 73 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V specifications
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 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) 73 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Straight Blade

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Straight Blade specifications
Capacity, Rated 16.1 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height with Cutting Edge and Screen 6.23 ft (1.90 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Depth of Cut 1.50 ft (0.46 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Lift above Ground 4.19 ft (1.28 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge) 28.59 ft (8.71 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Over End Bits 14.75 ft (4.50 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width – Moldboard Length 14.16 ft (4.32 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Transmission

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Transmission specifications
Direct Drive - Forward 1 4.20 mph (6.76 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.50 mph (12.07 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 4.30 mph (6.92 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.60 mph (13.84 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission Type Planetary - Powershift - ECPC — Starting 2026 Model Year

U-Blade

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor U-Blade specifications
Capacity, Rated 22.9 cu yd — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height with Cutting Edge and Screen 6.62 ft (2.02 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Depth of Cut 2.03 mm (0.08 in) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Lift above Ground 3.79 ft (1.16 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge) 30.70 ft (9.36 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width - Over End Bits 14.41 ft (4.39 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width – Moldboard Length 14.25 ft (4.34 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Wheels

Caterpillar 826 Landfill Compactor Wheels specifications
Combination Tips (Weight Group) 21,125.00 lbs (9,582.15 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diamond Tips Weight (Group) 23,997.00 lbs (10,884.87 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Drum Diameter 63.40 in (161.04 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Drum Width 47.20 in (119.89 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Feet Per Row 6 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Feet Per Wheel 30 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Outside Diameter 77.60 in (197.10 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Outside Diameter - Diamond 78.10 in (198.37 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Paddle Tips - Weight (Group) 20,540.00 lbs (9,316.80 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Plus Tips - Weight (Group) 22,002.00 lbs (9,979.95 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Replaceable Weld On — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tip Height 179.00 mm (7.05 in) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tip Height - Diamond 7.25 in (18.41 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Width Over Drums 3,800.00 mm (149.61 in) — Starting 2026 Model Year
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