- Length With Blade On Ground: 28.1 ft / 8564.88 mm
- Ground Clearance: 1.6 ft / 487.68 mm
- Width Over Wheels: 11.98 ft / 3651.51 mm
- Wheelbase: 12.1 ft / 3688.08 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 825K
The Caterpillar 825K is a compactor of about 35.5 t, built around the C15 Acert engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight78326 lb35528.1 kg
03Selected published values90
Compactors are commonly used to increase the density of soil, aggregate, waste or paving material. Published rows for Caterpillar 825K include published drum width of 3.7 ft / 1.2 m, published operating weight of 78326 lb / 35528.1 kg, published engine power of 435 hp / 324.4 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 (28.1 ft / 8564.88 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.6 ft / 487.68 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Wheels” field (11.98 ft / 3651.51 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 Ground28.1 ft8564.88 mm
Ground Clearance1.6 ft487.68 mm
Width Over Wheels11.98 ft3651.51 mm
Wheelbase12.1 ft3688.08 mm
Dimensions (Approximate)
Ground Clearance1.6 ft0.49 m
Height - Top Of Hood10.4 ft3.17 m
Hitch To Centerline Of Front Axle6.1 ft1.86 m
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight9.31 ft2.84 m
Turning Radius - Inside Of Push Arms8.6 ft2.63 m
Wheel Base12.1 ft3.69 m
Length - With Blade On Ground28.1 ft8.57 m
Ground Clearance - Bumper2.7 ft0.83 m
Height - Rops/Canopy13.3 ft4.06 m
Height - Top Of Beacon14.4 ft4.39 m
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe14.1 ft4.3 m
Width - Over Wheels11.98 ft3.66 m
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight - Tier 3 Final/Stage Iiia Equivalent77340 lb35080.84 kg
Operating Weight - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv78326 lb35528.08 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC15 AcertC15 Acert
Gross Power435 hp324.4 kw
Net Power405 hp302.1 kw
Displacement927.6 cu in15.3 L
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6.7 in170.2 mm
EmissionsMeets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards or meets U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standardsMeets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards or meets U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards
Maximum Net Torque - 1,300 Rpm1478.8 lb ft2005 Nm
High Idle Speed2300 rpm2300 rpm
Low Idle Speed800 rpm800 rpm
Net Power - Direct Drive - Torque Rise33%33%
Net Power - Converter Drive - Torque Rise8.5%8.5%
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3 Final/Stage Iiia Equivalent)9098 ft2773.1 m
Rated Power (Net Iso 9249)405 hp302.1 kw
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv)9298 ft2834.1 m
Net Power - Converter Drive - Gross Power435 hp324.4 kw
Net Power - Direct Drive - Gross Power412 hp307.3 kw
Rated Power (Net Sae J1349)405 hp302.1 kw
Operational
Operating Weight78326 lb35528.1 kg
Fuel Capacity206.6 gal782.1 L
Transmission
Transmission TypePlanetary Powershift ECPCPlanetary Powershift ECPC
Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Travel Speeds - Forward - First3.4 mph5.5 km/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second6 mph9.7 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First3.9 mph6.3 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second6.9 mph11.2 km/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Third10.7 mph17.3 km/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third12.2 mph19.7 km/h
Wheels
Outside Diameter5.5 ft1.7 m
Drum Diameter4.3 ft1.4 m
Drum Width3.7 ft1.2 m
Tips Per Wheel6565
Weight16167 lb7333.3 kg
Width - Over Drums12 ft3.7 m
Axles
FrontPlanetary FixedPlanetary Fixed
RearPlanetary OscillatingPlanetary Oscillating
Oscillation Angle8 degrees8 degrees
Hydraulic System
Maximum Supply Pressure3495 psi3495 psi
Main Relief Pressure3495 psi3495 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore And Stroke120 mm 1070 mm (4.7 in 42.1 in)120 mm 1070 mm (4.7 in 42.1 in)
Pump Flow At 1,800 Rpm30.9 gal/min30.9 gal/min
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore And Stroke95.25 mm 216 mm (3.75 in 8.5 in)95.25 mm 216 mm (3.75 in 8.5 in)
Brakes
Parking BrakeDrum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic ReleasedDrum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System30.6 gal115.9 L
Fuel Tank206.6 gal782.1 L
Engine Crankcase9 gal34.1 L
Transmission17.4 gal65.9 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front26.4 gal100 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear29.1 gal110.2 L
Hydraulic Tank Only35.4 gal134.1 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv)8.5 gal32.2 L
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - CircuitDouble Acting End MountedDouble Acting End Mounted
Steering System - PumpPiston Variable DisplacementPiston Variable Displacement
Steering Pressure Limited3481 psi3481 psi
Bore4.5 in114.3 mm
Stroke22.7 in576.6 mm
Maximum System Flow170 L/min @ 1,800 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,800 rpm)170 L/min @ 1,800 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,800 rpm)
Vehicle Articulation Angle86 degrees86 degrees
Blades
Moldboard - Length14.4 ft4.4 m
Height - Including Cutting Edge3.4 ft1.1 m
Maximum Depth Of Cut2 ft0.7 m
Maximum Lift Above Ground3.2 ft1 m
Width - Over End Bits15.2 ft4.7 m
Blade Tilt Angle - Right - Hydraulic6.3 degrees6.3 degrees
Blade Tilt Angle - Left - Hydraulic5.4 degrees5.4 degrees
Total Tilt Adjustment2.9 ft0.9 m
Cab - Standard
Operator Sound Level - Iso 639673 dB(A)73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (Iso 6395)113 dB(A)113 dB(A)
Cab - Suppression
Operator Sound Level - Iso 639672 dB(A)72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (Iso 6395)110 dB(A)110 dB(A)
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