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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 826H

Weighing roughly 37 t and rated at 354 hp, the Caterpillar 826H 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 Weight81498 lb36966.9 kg
03Selected published values81
Published highlights
  • Length With Blade On Ground: 27.34 ft / 8332 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.61 ft / 488 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 13.76 ft / 4193 mm
  • Wheelbase: 12.14 ft / 3700 mm
Typical use

Compactors are commonly used to increase the density of soil, aggregate, waste or paving material. Published rows for Caterpillar 826H include published drum width of 4 ft / 1.3 m, published operating weight of 81498 lb / 36966.9 kg, published engine power of 401 hp / 299.1 kw. 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 (27.34 ft / 8332 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.61 ft / 488 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (13.76 ft / 4193 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 Ground27.34 ft8332 mm
Ground Clearance1.61 ft488 mm
Height To Top Of Cab13.76 ft4193 mm
Wheelbase12.14 ft3700 mm
02

Dimensions (Approximate)

Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch7.46 ft2.28 m
Width - Over Wheels12.5 ft3.81 m
Turning Radius - Inside10.57 ft3.23 m
Turning Radius - Outside24.06 ft7.34 m
Width - Over End Bits - Blade14.77 ft4.51 m
03

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC15 diesel with ACERT TechnologyC15 diesel with ACERT Technology
Gross Power401 hp299.1 kw
Net Power354 hp264 kw
Displacement927.6 cu in15.2 L
Torque Rise19 %19 %
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6.7 in170.2 mm
Flywheel Power354 hp264 kw
Peak Torque - Gross1387 lb ft1880.6 Nm
04

Operational

Operating Weight81498 lb36966.9 kg
Fuel Capacity177.6 gal672 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity23.3 gal88.1 L
Engine Oil Capacity9 gal34 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity21.7 gal82 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity16.4 gal62.1 L
05

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed6.6 mph10.6 km/h
Forward - 13.6 mph5.8 km/h
Forward - 26.1 mph9.8 km/h
Reverse - 14.1 mph6.6 km/h
Reverse - 26.6 mph10.7 km/h
06

Wheels

Front Wheels Drum Width47.3 in1200 mm
Front Wheels Drum Diameter60.4 in1532 mm
Rear Wheels Drum Width47.3 in1200 mm
Rear Wheels Drum Diameter60.4 in1532 mm
07

Weights

Operating Weight81498 lb36966.9 kg
08

Blade

Blade Capacity17.1 yd313 m3
Height74.8 in1898 mm
Width14.8 ft4502 mm
09

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting3506.29 psi3506.29 psi
Lift Cylinder Bore X Stroke120.65 mm 915 mm (4.74 in 36.02 in)120.65 mm 915 mm (4.74 in 36.02 in)
Vane Pump Output At 2,000 Rpm And 6900 Kpa (1,000 Psi)93 gal/min93 gal/min
10

Axles

FrontPlanetary - FixedPlanetary - Fixed
Oscillating Rear5 degrees5 degrees
11

Brakes

StandardsMeet OSHA, SAE J1473 DEC84, ISO 3450:1985 standardsMeet OSHA, SAE J1473 DEC84, ISO 3450:1985 standards
12

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System21.7 gal82 L
Fuel Tank177.6 gal672 L
Crankcase9 gal34 L
Hydraulic Tank23.3 gal88.1 L
Transmission16.4 gal62.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front23.8 gal90.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear23.8 gal90.1 L
13

Cab

Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standardsMeets SAE and ISO standards
14

Sound Performance

StandardsMeet ANSI/SAE and ISO standardsMeet ANSI/SAE and ISO standards
15

Straight Blade

Height6.3 ft1.9 m
Width - Over End Bits14.8 ft4.6 m
Moldboard - Length14.2 ft4.4 m
Capacity17 yd313 m3
16

Wheels - Chevron-Pattern, Chopper Blades

Drum Width4 ft1.3 m
Drum Diameter5.1 ft1.6 m
Blades Per Wheel2424
Diameter - With Blades6.1 ft1.9 m
17

Hydraulic Steering System

Piston Pump Output At 2,000 Rpm And 7000 Kpa (1,015 Psi)49 gal/min49 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting3499 psi3499 psi
Steering Cylinder, Bore And Stroke114.3 mm 576 mm (4.49 in 22.68 in)114.3 mm 576 mm (4.49 in 22.68 in)
Steering Angle42 degrees42 degrees
18

Step Tips

Diameter - With Tips6.2 ft1.9 m
Tips Per Wheel3030
19

Semi U-Blade

Capacity19 yd314.6 m3
Height6.5 ft2 m
Width - Over End Bits14.8 ft4.5 m
Moldboard - Straight Length12 ft3.7 m
Moldboard - Semi U-Length1.6 ft0.5 m
Semi U-Angle25 degrees25 degrees
20

U-Blade

Capacity21.9 yd316.7 m3
Height6.9 ft2.1 m
Width - Over End Bits14.5 ft4.4 m
Moldboard - Straight Length6.9 ft2.1 m
Moldboard - U-Length4.1 ft1.3 m
U-Angle25 degrees25 degrees
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