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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 816B

Weighing roughly 20.8 t and rated at 216 hp, the Caterpillar 816B is a compactor in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration for Compactor
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight45792.3 lb20771 kg
03Selected published values31
Published highlights
  • Length With Blade On Ground: 23.2 ft / 7069 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.61 ft / 489 mm
  • Width Over Wheels: 10.96 ft / 3338 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 13.26 ft / 4039 mm
Typical use

Compactors are commonly used to increase the density of soil, aggregate, waste or paving material. Published rows for Caterpillar 816B include published operating weight of 45792.3 lb / 20771 kg, published engine power of 235 hp / 175.3 kw, published maximum speed of 22 mph / 35.5 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Length With Blade On Ground” field (23.2 ft / 7069 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.61 ft / 489 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Wheels” field (10.96 ft / 3338 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.

01

Dimensions

Length With Blade On Ground23.2 ft7069 mm
Ground Clearance1.61 ft489 mm
Width Over Wheels10.96 ft3338 mm
Height To Top Of Cab13.26 ft4039 mm
Wheelbase11 ft3350 mm
02

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33063306
Net Power216 hp161.1 kw
Gross Power235 hp175.3 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Displacement640.8 cu in10.5 L
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
03

Operational

Operating Weight45792.3 lb20771 kg
Fuel Capacity122.1 gal462 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity35.4 gal134 L
Engine Oil Capacity7.7 gal29 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity11.7 gal44 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity15.9 gal60 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
04

Transmission

Transmission TypeCat. Planetary powershiftCat. Planetary powershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed22 mph35.5 km/h
05

Wheels

Front Wheels Drum Width40 in1016 mm
Front Wheels Drum Diameter51.2 in1300 mm
Rear Wheels Drum Width40 in1016 mm
Rear Wheels Drum Diameter51.2 in1300 mm
06

Blade

Height75.4 in1915 mm
Width12 ft3650 mm
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