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Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Specs

The Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor is a powerful and efficient machine designed for compacting waste in landfill environments. With a robust Cat C15 ACERT engine delivering 435 horsepower, this compactor can handle heavy loads with ease. It features a Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission rating for reduced environmental impact. Built for durability and maneuverability, the 826K has a maximum operating weight of 90,207 pounds and can handle a variety of terrains with its oscillating rear axles and state-of-the-art hydraulic steering system. This compactor is the ideal solution for efficient waste management in landfill operations.


Axles

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Axles specifications
Front Planetary - Fixed
Oscillation Angle 5 degrees
Rear Planetary - Oscillating

Brakes

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Brakes specifications
Parking Brake Drum and Shoe Spring Applied Hydraulic Released

Dimensions

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Ground Clearance - Bumper 3.20 ft (0.98 m)
Height - ROPS/Canopy 14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Height - Top of Cab 15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Height - Top of Cab with A/C 15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Height - Top of Hood 10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 6.10 ft (1.86 m)
Wheel Base 12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Wheelbase 12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Width - Over Wheels 12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Width Over Wheels 12.50 ft (3.81 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Engine specifications
Bore 5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Displacement 927.60 cu in (15,200.67 cu cm)
Emissions Tier 4 Final/Stage IV or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT
Gross Power 435.00 hp (324.38 kw)
High Idle Speed 2300 rpm
Low Idle Speed 800 rpm
Max Torque 1,478.80 lbs ft (2,004.96 nm)
Net Power 405.00 hp (302.01 kw)
Stroke 6.70 in (17.02 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Hydraulic System specifications
Main Relief Pressure 3495 psi
Maximum Supply Pressure 3495 psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Hydraulic System - Steering specifications
Bore 4.50 in (11.43 cm)
Maximum System Flow 170 L/min @ 1950 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1950 rpm)
Steering Pressure Limited 3481 psi
Steering System - Circuit Double Acting - End Mounted
Steering System - Pump Piston - Variable Displacement
Stroke 22.70 in (57.66 cm)
Vehicle Articulation Angle 86 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 30.60 gal (115.82 l)
Fuel Capacity 206.60 gal (781.98 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 30.90 gal (116.96 l)
Operating Weight 90,207.00 lbs (40,917.26 kg)
Transmission Fluid Capacity 17.40 gal (65.86 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 30.60 gal (115.82 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 26.40 gal (99.92 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Engine Crankcase 9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Fuel Tank 206.60 gal (781.98 l)
Hydraulic Tank Only 35.40 gal (133.99 l)
Transmission 17.40 gal (65.86 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Transmission specifications
Number of Forward Gears 3
Number of Reverse Gears 3
Transmission Type Planetary - Powershift - ECPC

Weights

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Weights specifications
Operating Weight 90,207.00 lbs (40,917.26 kg)

Wheels

Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor Wheels specifications
Front Wheels Drum Diameter 5.30 in (13.46 cm)
Front Wheels Drum Width 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
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