- 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
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; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight81498 lb36966.9 kg
03Selected published values81
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.
- 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
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Weights
Operating Weight81498 lb36966.9 kg
Blade
Blade Capacity17.1 yd313 m3
Height74.8 in1898 mm
Width14.8 ft4502 mm
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
Axles
FrontPlanetary - FixedPlanetary - Fixed
Oscillating Rear5 degrees5 degrees
Brakes
StandardsMeet OSHA, SAE J1473 DEC84, ISO 3450:1985 standardsMeet OSHA, SAE J1473 DEC84, ISO 3450:1985 standards
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
Cab
Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standardsMeets SAE and ISO standards
Sound Performance
StandardsMeet ANSI/SAE and ISO standardsMeet ANSI/SAE and ISO standards
Straight Blade
Height6.3 ft1.9 m
Width - Over End Bits14.8 ft4.6 m
Moldboard - Length14.2 ft4.4 m
Capacity17 yd313 m3
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
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
Step Tips
Diameter - With Tips6.2 ft1.9 m
Tips Per Wheel3030
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
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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