- Length With Blade On Ground: 22.46 ft / 6845 mm
- Ground Clearance: 15.35 ft / 4678.68 mm
- Width Over Wheels: 10.64 ft / 3243 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 10.99 ft / 3347 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 815F
The Caterpillar 815F is a compactor of about 20.8 t; its 3176C ATAAC engine is rated at 240.1 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight45757 lb20755 kg
03Selected published values67
Compactors are commonly used to increase the density of soil, aggregate, waste or paving material. Published rows for Caterpillar 815F include published drum width of 3.2 in / 81.28 mm, published operating weight of 45757 lb / 20755 kg, published engine power of 235 hp / 175.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Blade On Ground” field (22.46 ft / 6845 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (15.35 ft / 4678.68 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Wheels” field (10.64 ft / 3243 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length With Blade On Ground22.46 ft6845 mm
Ground Clearance15.35 ft4678.68 mm
Width Over Wheels10.64 ft3243 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.99 ft3347 mm
Wheelbase11 ft3350 mm
Width - Over End Bits11.98 ft3.66 m
Drum Width3.2 in81.28 mm
Length - With Blade On Ground22.46 ft6.85 m
Blade Height - Straight2.8 ft0.86 m
Blade Width - Straight12.3 ft3.75 m
Wheel Base131.89 ft40.21 m
Width - Over Drums10.64 ft3.25 m
Operating Specifications
Ground Clearance17 ft5.19 m
2-Pass Coverage Width14.25 ft4.35 m
Travel Speed Forward23.3 mph37.5 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse26.7 mph42.97 km/h
Turning Radius Blade - Outside41.4 ft12.62 m
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity122.6 gal464.1 L
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3176C ATAAC3176C ATAAC
Net Power240.1 hp179 kw
Gross Power235 hp175.3 kw
Displacement628.6 cu in10.3 L
Flywheel Power220 hp164.1 kw
Operational
Operating Weight45757 lb20755 kg
Fuel Capacity117.9 gal446 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity23.3 gal88 L
Engine Oil Capacity9 gal34 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal55 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity13.3 gal50 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage70 amps70 amps
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed11.2 mph17.9 km/h
Forward - 13.9 mph6.2 km/h
Forward - 26.8 mph10.8 km/h
Forward - 311.2 mph17.9 km/h
Reverse - 14.5 mph7.1 km/h
Reverse - 27.6 mph12.2 km/h
Reverse - 312.2 mph19.6 km/h
Steering
Steering Angle36 degrees36 degrees
Wheels
Front Wheels Drum Width39.1 in991 mm
Front Wheels Drum Diameter40.6 in1029 mm
Rear Wheels Drum Width39.1 in991 mm
Rear Wheels Drum Diameter40.6 in1029 mm
Tips Per Row1212
Outside Diameter4.6 ft1.4 m
Drum Diameter3.4 ft1.1 m
Drum Width11 ft3.4 m
Tips Per Wheel6060
Weights
Operating Weight45934 lb20835.4 kg
Blade
Height33.9 in860 mm
Width12 ft3652 mm
Axles
FrontFixedFixed
RearOscillatesOscillates
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System14.6 gal55.1 L
Fuel Tank117.9 gal446 L
Crankcase9 gal34 L
Hydraulic Tank23.3 gal88.1 L
Transmission13.3 gal50.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front17.2 gal65 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear17.2 gal65 L
Blades
Moldboard - Length12 ft3.7 m
Height - Including Cutting Edge2.9 ft0.9 m
Maximum Depth Of Cut0.8 ft0.3 m
Maximum Lift Above Ground1.3 ft0.4 m
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