Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Specs

Category: Soil Compactors ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 815F ➔

The Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor is a powerful and efficient machine designed to tackle tough compaction tasks with ease. With a blade height of 33.9 inches and a width of 12 feet, this compactor offers precision and control for optimal results. Equipped with a Cat 3306 TA engine that delivers a net power of 240.1 horsepower, it ensures reliable performance in various soil compaction applications. Operating at a maximum speed of 11.2 mph, the Caterpillar 815F is a versatile and reliable choice for achieving smooth and uniform compaction in a range of environments.

Axles

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Rear	Oscillates

Blades

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Blades specifications
Blade Height	33.90 in (86.11 cm)
Blade Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Height - Including Cutting Edge	2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Maximum Depth of Cut	0.80 ft (0.24 m)
Maximum Lift Above Ground	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Moldboard - Length	12.00 ft (3.66 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	15.40 ft (4.69 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Length - With Blade on Ground	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Wheel Base	131.90 ft (40.20 m)
Wheelbase	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width - Over Drums	10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Width - Over End Bits	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Width Over Wheels	10.70 ft (3.26 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Engine specifications
Displacement	628.60 cu in (10,300.93 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3306 TA
Flywheel Power	220.00 hp (164.06 kw)
Gross Power	235.00 hp (175.24 kw)
Net Power	240.10 hp (179.05 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Fuel Capacity	117.90 gal (446.25 l)
Ground Clearance	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	23.30 gal (88.19 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	45,757.00 lbs (20,755.05 kg)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Turning Radius Blade - Outside	41.40 ft (12.62 m)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Crankcase	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Fuel Tank	117.90 gal (446.25 l)
Hydraulic Tank	23.30 gal (88.19 l)
Transmission	13.30 gal (50.34 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	3.90 mph (6.28 kph)
Forward - 2	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Forward - 3	11.20 mph (18.02 kph)
Max Speed	11.20 mph (18.02 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Reverse - 1	4.50 mph (7.24 kph)
Reverse - 2	7.60 mph (12.23 kph)
Reverse - 3	12.20 mph (19.63 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Weights specifications
Operating Weight	45,934.00 lbs (20,835.34 kg)

Wheels

Caterpillar 815F Soil Compactor Wheels specifications
Drum Diameter	3.40 ft (1.04 m)
Drum Width	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Front Wheels Drum Diameter	40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Front Wheels Drum Width	39.10 in (99.31 cm)
Outside Diameter	4.60 ft (1.40 m)
Rear Wheels Drum Diameter	40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Rear Wheels Drum Width	39.10 in (99.31 cm)
Tips per Wheel	60

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