Get a quote815 Soil Compactor
Raising the Bar in Compaction
More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility
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IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY
Boost your productivity with technologies like Cat Compact 3D Mapping and Cat Compaction Control with Machine Drive Power.
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LOW MAINTENANCE
Designed to reduce your service and maintenance costs with longer filter life.
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ENHANCED OPERATOR COMFORT
Updated cab with quiet steering, new seat and adjustable controls helps operators work more productively throughout the day.
 
Engine
| Bore | 4.1 in | 
| Displacement | 427.8 inÂł | 
| Emissions | Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | 
| Emissions | Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA | 
| Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 | 
| Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) | 275 hp | 
| Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) | 284 hp | 
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 286 hp | 
| High Idle Speed | 2270 r/min | 
| Low Idle Speed | 800 r/min | 
| Maximum Altitude - Without Derating | 9842.5 ft | 
| Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) | 249 hp | 
| Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) | 249 hp | 
| Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 | 249 hp | 
| Note (1) | Net power available at flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. | 
| Note (2) | Net power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. | 
| Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) | 749 lbf·ft | 
| Rated Speed | 2200 r/min | 
| Rated Speed | 2200 r/min | 
| Stroke | 5.3 in | 
| Torque Rise | 52% | 
| Torque Rise | 26 % | 
Operating Specifications
| Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) | 49013 lb | 
| Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 49652 lb | 
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Cat Planetary Power Shift | 
| Travel Speeds - Forward - First | 3.9 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Forward - Second | 6.7 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Forward - Third | 11.3 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - First | 4.5 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second | 7.7 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third | 11.4 mile/h | 
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
| Cylinders, Double Acting: Left and Right Tilt, Bore, Stroke | 101.6 mm x 167 mm (4.0 in x 6.6 in) | 
| Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke | 101.6 mm x 627 mm (4.0 in x 24.7 in) | 
| Lift/Tilt System | Variable displacement piston | 
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Pilot operated Load Sensing valve with EH | 
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 23.5 gal/min | 
| Pilot Relief Valve Setting | 3046 psi | 
| Pilot System | Open center, fixed displacement gear | 
| Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 3190 psi | 
Hydraulic System - Steering
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 38.8 gal/min | 
| Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 4003 psi | 
| Steering Cycle Times - High Idle | 3 s | 
| Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle | 8.2 s | 
| Steering System - Circuit | Pilot, Load Sensing | 
| Steering System - Pump | Piston – Variable Displacement | 
| Total Steering Angle | 84° | 
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent | 19.3 gal (US) | 
| Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | 21.4 gal (US) | 
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 4.2 gal (US) | 
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 17.2 gal (US) | 
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 17.2 gal (US) | 
| Engine Crankcase | 5.3 gal (US) | 
| Fuel Tank | 132.1 gal (US) | 
| Hydraulic Tank Only | 19.8 gal (US) | 
| Note | Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) * • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006. | 
| Transmission | 14.8 gal (US) | 
Axles
| Front | Planetary – Fixed | 
| Oscillation Angle | ±10 | 
| Rear | Planetary – Oscillating | 
Braking System
| Parking Brake | Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released | 
| Service Brakes | Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL | 
Air Conditioning System
| 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 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.994 tons). | 
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 dB(A) | 
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 107 dB(A) | 
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** | 109 dB(A) | 
| Note (1) | * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives” | 
| Note (2) | ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 | 
| Note (3) | ***Sound suppression equipped | 
| Note (4) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (5) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (6) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,*** | 70 dB(A) | 
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 dB(A) | 
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** | 110 dB(A) | 
| Note (1) | ***Sound suppression equipped | 
| Note (2) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (3) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (4) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*** | 70 dB(A) | 
Blades
| Capacity | 2.69 ydÂł | 
| Digging Depth | 0.7 ft | 
| Ground Clearance | 2.6 ft | 
| Height | 2.8 ft | 
| Maximum Tilt | 1.1 ft | 
| Overall Width | 12.3 ft | 
| Total Operating Weight | 49652 lb | 
| Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm | 8.3 ft | 
| Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade | 21.1 ft | 
| Weight | 1764 lb | 
Wheels
| Drum Diameter | 40.5 in | 
| Drum Width | 39 in | 
| Outside Diameter | 55.6 in | 
| Replaceable | Weld On | 
| Tip Height | 7.5 in | 
| Tips per Row | 12 | 
| Tips per Wheel | 60 | 
| Weight | 9720 lb | 
| Width - Over Drums | 127.7 in | 
| Width Between Drums | 49.6 in | 
Dimensions (Approximate)
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper | 6.5 ft | 
| Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper | 2.2 ft | 
| Ground Clearance to Hitch | 1.2 ft | 
| Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard | 1.2 ft | 
| Height - Top of Beacon | 12.9 ft | 
| Height - Top of Cab Roof | 12 ft | 
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.1 ft | 
| Height - Top of Hood | 8.6 ft | 
| Height to Top of GPS Antenna | 12.1 ft | 
| Height to Top of Radiator Guard | 7.9 ft | 
| Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle | 5.5 ft | 
| Wheel Base | 11 ft | 
| Width over Platform | 10.3 ft | 
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Engine
| Bore | 4.1 in | 
| Displacement | 427.8 inÂł | 
| Emissions | Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | 
| Emissions | Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA | 
| Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 | 
| Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) | 275 hp | 
| Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) | 284 hp | 
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 286 hp | 
| High Idle Speed | 2270 r/min | 
| Low Idle Speed | 800 r/min | 
| Maximum Altitude - Without Derating | 9842.5 ft | 
| Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) | 249 hp | 
| Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) | 249 hp | 
| Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 | 249 hp | 
| Note (1) | Net power available at flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. | 
| Note (2) | Net power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. | 
| Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) | 749 lbf·ft | 
| Rated Speed | 2200 r/min | 
| Rated Speed | 2200 r/min | 
| Stroke | 5.3 in | 
| Torque Rise | 52% | 
| Torque Rise | 26 % | 
Operating Specifications
| Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) | 49013 lb | 
| Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 49652 lb | 
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Cat Planetary Power Shift | 
| Travel Speeds - Forward - First | 3.9 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Forward - Second | 6.7 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Forward - Third | 11.3 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - First | 4.5 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second | 7.7 mile/h | 
| Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third | 11.4 mile/h | 
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
| Cylinders, Double Acting: Left and Right Tilt, Bore, Stroke | 101.6 mm x 167 mm (4.0 in x 6.6 in) | 
| Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke | 101.6 mm x 627 mm (4.0 in x 24.7 in) | 
| Lift/Tilt System | Variable displacement piston | 
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Pilot operated Load Sensing valve with EH | 
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 23.5 gal/min | 
| Pilot Relief Valve Setting | 3046 psi | 
| Pilot System | Open center, fixed displacement gear | 
| Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 3190 psi | 
Hydraulic System - Steering
| Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 38.8 gal/min | 
| Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 4003 psi | 
| Steering Cycle Times - High Idle | 3 s | 
| Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle | 8.2 s | 
| Steering System - Circuit | Pilot, Load Sensing | 
| Steering System - Pump | Piston – Variable Displacement | 
| Total Steering Angle | 84° | 
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent | 19.3 gal (US) | 
| Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | 21.4 gal (US) | 
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 4.2 gal (US) | 
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 17.2 gal (US) | 
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 17.2 gal (US) | 
| Engine Crankcase | 5.3 gal (US) | 
| Fuel Tank | 132.1 gal (US) | 
| Hydraulic Tank Only | 19.8 gal (US) | 
| Note | Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) * • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006. | 
| Transmission | 14.8 gal (US) | 
Axles
| Front | Planetary – Fixed | 
| Oscillation Angle | ±10 | 
| Rear | Planetary – Oscillating | 
Braking System
| Parking Brake | Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released | 
| Service Brakes | Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL | 
Air Conditioning System
| 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 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.994 tons). | 
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 dB(A) | 
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 107 dB(A) | 
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** | 109 dB(A) | 
| Note (1) | * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives” | 
| Note (2) | ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 | 
| Note (3) | ***Sound suppression equipped | 
| Note (4) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (5) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (6) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,*** | 70 dB(A) | 
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 dB(A) | 
| Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** | 110 dB(A) | 
| Note (1) | ***Sound suppression equipped | 
| Note (2) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (3) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. | 
| Note (4) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) | 
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*** | 70 dB(A) | 
Blades
| Capacity | 2.69 ydÂł | 
| Digging Depth | 0.7 ft | 
| Ground Clearance | 2.6 ft | 
| Height | 2.8 ft | 
| Maximum Tilt | 1.1 ft | 
| Overall Width | 12.3 ft | 
| Total Operating Weight | 49652 lb | 
| Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm | 8.3 ft | 
| Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade | 21.1 ft | 
| Weight | 1764 lb | 
Wheels
| Drum Diameter | 40.5 in | 
| Drum Width | 39 in | 
| Outside Diameter | 55.6 in | 
| Replaceable | Weld On | 
| Tip Height | 7.5 in | 
| Tips per Row | 12 | 
| Tips per Wheel | 60 | 
| Weight | 9720 lb | 
| Width - Over Drums | 127.7 in | 
| Width Between Drums | 49.6 in | 
Dimensions (Approximate)
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper | 6.5 ft | 
| Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper | 2.2 ft | 
| Ground Clearance to Hitch | 1.2 ft | 
| Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard | 1.2 ft | 
| Height - Top of Beacon | 12.9 ft | 
| Height - Top of Cab Roof | 12 ft | 
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.1 ft | 
| Height - Top of Hood | 8.6 ft | 
| Height to Top of GPS Antenna | 12.1 ft | 
| Height to Top of Radiator Guard | 7.9 ft | 
| Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle | 5.5 ft | 
| Wheel Base | 11 ft | 
| Width over Platform | 10.3 ft |