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Designed with durability built in, the Cat 815 ensures maximum availability through multiple life cycles. Designed and manufactured for optimum performance and serviceability, this rugged, powerful machine delivers heavy-duty compaction and dozing.
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Specification | Value |
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) | 212 kW |
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) | 186 kW |
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) | 186 kW |
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002) | 205 kW |
Emissions | Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V |
Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 |
Rated Speed | 2.200 r/min |
Torque Rise | 52% |
Note (1) | Net power available at flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. |
Emissions | Option 2 - Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA |
Rated Speed | 2200 r/min |
Net Power - ISO 9249:2007 | 186 kW |
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 213 kW |
Peak Torque ( 1,400 rpm ) | 1.016 N·m |
Torque Rise | 26 % |
Note (2) | Net power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. |
Bore | 105 mm |
Stroke | 135 mm |
Displacement | 7.01 l |
High Idle Speed | 2.270 r/min |
Low Idle Speed | 800 r/min |
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating | 3.000 m |
Specification | Value |
Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 22.522 kg |
Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) | 22.232 kg |
Specification | Value |
Transmission Type | Cat Planetary Power Shift |
Travel Speeds - Forward - First | 6.3 km/h |
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second | 10.8 km/h |
Travel Speeds - Forward - Third | 18.2 km/h |
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First | 7.2 km/h |
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second | 12.4 km/h |
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third | 18.4 km/h |
Specification | Value |
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Pilot operated Load Sensing valve with EH |
Lift/Tilt System | Variable displacement piston |
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 89 l/min |
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 22.000 kPa |
Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore, Stroke | 101.6 mm x 627 mm (4.0 in x 24.7 in) |
Cylinders, Double Acting: Left and Right Tilt, Bore, Stroke | 101.6 mm x 167 mm (4.0 in x 6.6 in) |
Pilot System | Open center, fixed displacement gear |
Pilot Relief Valve Setting | 21.000 kPa |
Specification | Value |
Steering System - Circuit | Pilot, Load Sensing |
Steering System - Pump | Piston – Variable Displacement |
Maximum Flow at 2,200 rpm | 147 l/min |
Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 27.600 kPa |
Total Steering Angle | 84° |
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle | 3 s |
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle | 8.2 s |
Specification | Value |
Fuel Tank | 500 l |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 16 l |
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | 81 l |
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent | 73 l |
Engine Crankcase | 20 l |
Transmission | 56 l |
Differential - Final Drives - Front | 65 l |
Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 65 l |
Hydraulic Tank Only | 75 l |
Note | Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) * • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006. |
Specification | Value |
Front | Planetary – Fixed |
Rear | Planetary – Oscillating |
Oscillation Angle | ±10 |
Specification | Value |
Service Brakes | Single Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL |
Parking Brake | Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released |
Specification | Value |
Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.994 tons). |
Specification | Value |
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) |
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 dB(A) |
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** | 109 dB(A) |
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*,*** | 70 dB(A) |
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 107 dB(A) |
Note (1) | * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives” |
Note (2) | ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 |
Note (3) | ***Sound suppression equipped |
Note (4) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
Note (5) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
Note (6) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. |
Specification | Value |
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) |
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 dB(A) |
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*** | 70 dB(A) |
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*** | 110 dB(A) |
Note (1) | ***Sound suppression equipped |
Note (2) | The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
Note (3) | The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 100 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. |
Note (4) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. |
Specification | Value |
Capacity | 2.06 m³ |
Overall Width | 3.761 mm |
Height | 860 mm |
Digging Depth | 222 mm |
Ground Clearance | 802 mm |
Maximum Tilt | 346 mm |
Turning Radius - Outside Corner of Blade | 6.437 mm |
Turning Radius - Inside Face of Pusharm | 2.520 mm |
Weight | 800 kg |
Total Operating Weight | 22.522 kg |
Specification | Value |
Weight | 4.409 kg |
Outside Diameter | 1.412 mm |
Drum Diameter | 1.029 mm |
Drum Width | 991 mm |
Tips per Row | 12 |
Tips per Wheel | 60 |
Replaceable | Weld On |
Width - Over Drums | 3.243 mm |
Width Between Drums | 1.261 mm |
Tip Height | 192 mm |
Specification | Value |
Height - Top of Beacon | 3.933 mm |
Height - Top of Cab Roof | 3.650 mm |
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3.394 mm |
Height - Top of Hood | 2.616 mm |
Height to Top of Radiator Guard | 2.405 mm |
Ground Clearance to Hitch | 365 mm |
Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard | 375 mm |
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper | 665 mm |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper | 1.990 mm |
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle | 1.675 mm |
Wheel Base | 3.350 mm |
Width over Platform | 3.140 mm |
Height to Top of GPS Antenna | 3.701 mm |
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