816 Landfill Compactor

Cat Landfill Compactors are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to operate more efficiently and safely. Introduced in 1972, the 816 has been the industry leader for over 50 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 816 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 284hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 249hp
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 249hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 275hp
Engine Model Cat® C7.1
Emissions Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014
Rated Speed 2200
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) 902lbf·ft
Torque Rise 52%
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator.
Emissions Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed 2200
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 249hp
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 249hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 286hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 275hp
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) 749lbf·ft
Torque Rise 26%
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator.
Bore 4.1in
Stroke 5.3in
Displacement 427.8in³
High Idle Speed 2270r/min
Low Idle Speed 800r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating 9842.5ft

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) 57345lb
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 56793lb

Transmission

Transmission Type Cat Planetary Power Shift
Travel Speeds - Forward - First 3.4mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second 5.3mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First 3.7mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second 5.5mile/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit Pilot operated LS valve with EH
Lift/Tilt System Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 23.5gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 3190psi
Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke 120 mm x 915 mm (4.7 in x 36.0)
Pilot System Open center, fixed displacement gear
Pilot Relief Valve Setting 3046psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm 38.8gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4003psi
Total Steering Angle 84°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 8.2s

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 132.1gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 4.2gal (US)
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 21.4gal (US)
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 19.3gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 5.3gal (US)
Transmission 14.8gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.4gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 11.4gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering 46.2gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only 19.8gal (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, H

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 co

Axles

Front Planetary – Fixed
Rear Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle ±6°

Braking System

Service Brakes Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 111dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 70dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 109dB(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 maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (3) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 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.

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 72dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 70dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* 110dB(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 maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (3) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 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.

Straight Blade

Capacity 13.08yd³
Overall Width 12ft
Height 6.4ft
Height of Cutting Edge 3.2ft
Digging Depth 1.2ft
Ground Clearance 3.7ft
Turning Radius – Outside Corner of Blade 21.2ft
Turning Radius - Inside Corner of Blade 9.5ft
Weight 4548lb
Total Operating Weight 57345lb

Wheels

Combination Tips (Weight Group) 13554lb
Plus Tips - Weight (Group) 13982lb
Paddle Tips - Weight (Group) 13126lb
Outside Diameter 67.6in
Drum Diameter 55.1in
Drum Width 40in
Tips per Row 5
Tips per Wheel 20
Replaceable Weld On
Width Over Drums 131.4in
Tip Height 6.25in

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height - Top of Beacon 14.3ft
Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser 13.7ft
Height - Cab Roof 12.7ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.6ft
Height - Top of Hood 9.1ft
Height to Top of Rear Compactor Guard 8.2ft
Ground Clearance to Hitch 1.7ft
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 2.7ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper 6.5ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard 8.6ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 5.5ft
Wheel Base 11ft
Width over Front Striker Bars 9.8ft
Width over Rear Striker Bars 10ft
Width over Platform 10.3ft
Width over Drums 11ft
Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade 25.6ft
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard 1.7ft

Standard Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Powertrain
    • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Shifting (APECS)
    • Air-to-air aftercooler
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
    • Cat clean emission module (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V only)
    • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
    • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
    • Engine, Cat C7.1 (configured for two emissions options): – Tier 4 Final/Stage V or emitting equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
    • Engine driven cooling fan (suction)
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Fuel-to-air cooler
    • Ground level engine shutdown
    • Muffler (under hood) (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent only)
    • Radiator, unit core
    • Starting aid (ether)
    • Throttle lock
    • Transmission, planetary with 2F/2R speed range control
    • Torque converter
  • Electrical
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator (150 amp)
    • Batteries, maintenance free
    • Electrical system (24 volt)
    • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
    • Light, warning unswitched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting system (front and rear)
    • Starter, electric
    • Auxiliary start receptacle
  • Operator Environment
    • 12-volt power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Air conditioner with roof-mounted condenser
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
    • Camera, rear vision
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Fingertip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Electro-hydraulic controls – floor mounted
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only) – engine coolant temperature – fuel level – hydraulic oil temperature – speedometer/tachometer – torque convertor temperature
    • Instrumentation, warning indicators: – action alert system, three categories – brake oil pressure – electrical system, low voltage – engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp – parking brake status
    • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunchbox and beverage holders
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Mirrors, heated rearview (externally mounted)
    • Radio, CB (ready)
    • Radio ready for entertainment: – antenna – speakers – converter (12-volt 10-15 amp)
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3") wide
    • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC) system with lockout
    • Sun visor, front
    • Transmission gear (indicator)
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS): – graphical information display – external data port – customizable operator profiles – event indicator light on rear grill
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – intermittent wipers (front and rear)
    • Premium plus seat containing forced air heating and cooling, 2-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, ride stiffness adjustment, dynamic end dampening, and leather finish
    • Cab glass, laminated and tinted, rubber mounted
    • Horn group (trumpet)
    • Mirrors – cab: – Standard or heated
    • Precleaner, cab powered
    • Seat – cab: – Standard or heated and ventilated
  • Guards
    • Guard, radiator
    • Guards, axle (front and rear)
    • Guard, cab window
    • Guards, crankcase and power train, hinged
    • Guard, driveshaft
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Emergency exit
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Fuel tank, 500 L (132.1 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
    • Oil change system, high speed
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Total hydraulic filtration system
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack
  • Special Arrangements
    • Engine precleaners: – Turbine or dual stage
  • Blades
    • Dozer Arrangement – Standard (No Blade)
    • Dozer Arrangement – Straight Blade
    • Dozer Arrangement (No Blade)
  • Technology Products
    • Product Link: – cellular, satellite
  • Wheels And Cleaner Bars
    • Striker bars
    • Wheels and tips: – Wheel arrangement (6.25" plus tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25" paddle tip) – Wheel arrangement (6.25" combination tips) – Wheels

Optional Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
  • Special Arrangements
    • Engine: – Sound suppression
  • Powertrain
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
    • Axles, no spin front, rear differential
    • Axles, no spin front, open differential rear
    • Axles, open differential front, no spin rear
  • Miscellaneous
    • Film (ANSI) (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only)
    • CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it)
    • Plate – year of manufacture
  • Operator Environment
    • Radio, AM/FM/Aux/USB/Bluetooth®
    • Cat Compact RTK Mapping (available throught SITECH only)
    • Cat Compact SBAS Mapping (available through SITECH only)
    • Lights, standard or LED
  • Blades
    • Bulldozer Blades
  • Wheels And Cleaner Bars
    • Bar group – cleaner (cleaner fingers and striker bar)