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826K

Overview

Cat Landfill Compactors are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to operate more efficiently and safely. Introduced in 1978, the 826 has been the industry leader for over 35 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 826K continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.
Gross Power324 kW435 HP
Net Power302 kW405 HP
Engine ModelCat® C15 ACERT™
Bore137.2 mm5.4 in
Stroke171.4 mm6.7 in
Displacement15.2 l927.6 in³
EmissionsTier 4 Final/Stage IV or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
High Idle Speed2300 r/min2300 r/min
Low Idle Speed800 r/min800 r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV)2834 m9298 ft
Maximum Net Torque - 1,300 rpm2005 N·m1478.8 ft·lbf
Net Power - Converter Drive - Gross Power324 kW435 HP
Net Power - Converter Drive - Torque Rise8.5 %8.5 %
Net Power - Direct Drive - Gross Power307 kW412 HP
Net Power - Direct Drive - Torque Rise33 %33 %
Rated Power (Net ISO 9249)302 kW405 HP
Rated Power (Net SAE J1349)302 kW405 HP
Transmission TypePlanetary - Powershift - ECPC
Travel Speed - Forward - Maximum 1st6 km/h3.7 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward - Maximum 2nd10.6 km/h6.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Maximum 1st6.9 km/h4.3 mile/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Maximum 2nd12.2 km/h7.6 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Maximum Eco Mode6.9 km/h4.3 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Maximum Eco Mode7.4 km/h4.6 mile/h
Bore120 mm4.7 in
Lift SystemDouble Acting Cylinder
Main Relief Pressure24100 kPa3495 psi
Maximum Supply Pressure24100 kPa3495 psi
Pump Flow at 1,950 rpm117 l/min30.9 gal/min
Stroke1070 mm42.1 in
FrontPlanetary - Fixed
Oscillation Angle±5°
RearPlanetary - Oscillating
Parking BrakeDrum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Fuel Tank782 l206.6 gal (US)
Cooling System116 l30.6 gal (US)
Transmission66 l17.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front100 l26.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear110 l29.1 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV)32 l8.5 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase34 l9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only134 l35.4 gal (US)
Operating Weight40917 kg90207 lb
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395)113 dB(A)113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 639673 dB(A)73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395)110 dB(A)110 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 639672 dB(A)72 dB(A)
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) - Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings40917 kg90207 lb
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3 Final/Stage IIIA equivalent) Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings40454 kg89186 lb
Height - Top of Cab with A/C4568 mm14.99 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe4439 mm14.56 ft
Height - Top of Hood3312 mm10.87 ft
Ground Clearance - Bumper960 mm3.15 ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle1850 mm6.07 ft
Wheel Base3700 mm12.14 ft
Width - Over Wheels3800 mm12.47 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - Including Rear Radiator Guard3096 mm10.16 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - No Rear Radiator Guard2860 mm9.38 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy4274 mm14.02 ft
Height - Top of Cab with Strobe4765 mm15.63 ft
Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade - Including Rear Radiator Guard8715 mm28.59 ft
Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels2797 mm9.18 ft
Ground Clearance642 mm2.11 ft
Bore114.3 mm4.5 in
Maximum System Flow170 L/min @ 1,950 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,950 rpm)
Steering Pressure Limited24000 kPa3481 psi
Steering System - CircuitDouble Acting - End Mounted
Steering System - PumpPiston - Variable Displacement
Stroke576 mm22.7 in
Vehicle Articulation Angle86 °86 °
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Drum Diameter1610 mm5.28 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Drum Width1200 mm3.94 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Outside Diameter1971 mm6.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Tips per Wheel30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Weight9317 kg20540 lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Width over Drums3800 mm12.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Drum Diameter1610 mm5.28 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Drum Width1200 mm3.94 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Outside Diameter1971 mm6.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Tips per Wheel30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Weight9582 kg21125 lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Width over Drums3800 mm12.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Drum Diameter1610 mm5.28 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Drum Width1200 mm3.94 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Outside Diameter1971 mm6.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Tips per Wheel30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Weight9980 kg22002 lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Width over Drums3800 mm12.47 ft
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3/Stage IIIA)2773 m9098 ft

826K Standard Equipment

  • POWER TRAIN
    • Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS)
    • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
    • Air to air aftercooler
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
    • Cat clean emission module (insulated) (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV)
    • Muffler (under hood) (U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent)
    • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, Cat C15 with ACERT Technology: – Tier 4 Final/Stage IV – Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Fuel to air cooler
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Heat shield, turbo and exhaust manifold
    • Hydraulically driven demand fan
    • Integrated braking system
    • Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
    • Separated cooling system
    • Starting aid (ether) automatic
    • Throttle lock
    • Torque converter with Lock Up Clutch (LUC)
    • Eco Mode
    • Transmission, planetary, with 2F/2R speed range control
    • Under hood ventilation system
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance-free (4 - 1,000 CCA)
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Light, warning unswitched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
    • Lighting, access stairway
    • Lighting, underhood
    • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
    • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
    • Starting receptacle for emergency start
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Air conditioner with roof mounted condenser
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
    • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
    • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Radio, CB ready
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Hydraulic controls (seat mounted)
    • Finger tip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Laminated glass
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunch box and beverage holders
    • Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) – Engine coolant temperature – Fuel level – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
    • Instrumentation, warning indicators: – Action alert system, three categories – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp – Parking brake status
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC control system with lockout
    • Sun visor, front
    • Tinted glass
    • Transmission gear (indicator)
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles
    • AccuGrade mapping (ready)
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
    • Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
  • GUARDS
    • Guards, axle (front and rear)
    • Guard, cab window
    • Guard, driveshaft
    • Guards, crankcase and power train, hydraulically powered
    • Striker bars
  • FLUIDS
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Demand fan/swing out (hydraulic reversible)
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
    • Emergency platform egress
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Engine idle management features: – Auto idle kickdown – Delayed engine shutdown – Engine idle shutdown
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Fuel tank, 782 L (207 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
    • Total hydraulic filtration system
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Oil change system, high speed
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Stairway, left and right rear access
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack
    • Fold down exhaust stack for shipping
  • STANDARD ATTACHMENTS
    • VIMS/Product Link: – GSM, satellite
    • Engine: – Sound suppression
    • Precleaner – cab: – Standard or powered
    • Window: – Standard bonded or rubber-mounted glass
    • Horn: – Standard or trumpet
    • Stairs: – Fixed or swingout
    • Striker bar with cleaner fingers
    • Blades: – Straight, Semi-U, U
    • Wheels: – Various tip and wheel arrangements (Paddle and Plus [combination], Paddle, Plus, Chopper [U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent], Omission)
    • Precleaner – engine: – Turbine or dual stage

826K Optional Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL
    • Camera, rear vision
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Radio (includes AM/FM, MP3, Bluetooth, hands free microphone)
  • GUARDS
    • Guard – rear
  • STARTING AIDS
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
  • MISCELLANEOUS
    • Film (ANSI) (HRC)
    • EU certification (HRC)
    • Plate – year of manufacture (LRC)

Exterior

Interior

Efficiency and Productivity

Efficiency and Productivity

Efficiency with Eco Mode - The Eco Mode when active allows the machine to go into auto-shift when machine is not operating at maximum torque conditions. This feature will automatically shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear with a capped engine top speed. The feature senses the need for ground torque and will upshift and downshift accordingly, optimizing performance and thus saving fuel. This feature can be easily enabled or disabled on the soft keypad.
Decelerator Pedal
Decelerator Pedal - The left pedal acts as a brake, transmission neutralizer and an engine decelerator to override the engine speed selected by the throttle lock. This enables the operator to slow down when the throttle lock is engaged and to return to throttle lock without pressing a resume or set button again. This aids in maneuvering around trucks, tractors or any other obstacle.
Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™)
Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™) - Experience maximum responsiveness and control with STIC that combines directional selection, gear selection and steering into a single lever.
  • Simple side-to-side motion turns machine right or left, minimizing operator movements
  • Easy to operate finger controlled gear selection
  • Smoother, faster cycles help reduce operator fatigue through the use of low effort integrated controls
Steering System
Steering System - Confident machine operation starts with precise machine control enabled by the 826K's load sensing hydraulic steering system.
  • Increase efficiency with our variable displacement piston pumps
  • Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 43 degrees each way of steering articulation
  • Enhance operator comfort with integrated steering and transmission control functions
Electro Hydraulic Controls - Operators increase productivity with our responsive implements feature.
  • Operate comfortably through electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder stops
  • Handle easy-to-use soft detent controls

Structures

Structures

We know the harsh environment your machines encounter at the working face of your landfill on a daily basis. This is why the 826 is specifically designed and made with purpose built structures to remain safe and durable for the long run.
Robust Structures - Your bottom line is improved by highly durable structures that achieve multiple life cycles and withstand the toughest loading conditions.
  • Full box-section rear frame resists torsional shock and twisting forces
  • Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts efficiently transmit steering loads into the frame
  • Axle mounting has been optimized for increased structural integrity

Power Train

Power Train

Cat Planetary Powershift Transmission
Cat Planetary Powershift Transmission - Building your success begins with a best-in-class transmission.
  • Consistent, smooth shifting and efficiency through integrated electronic controls that utilize Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS).
  • Long life and reliability through heat treat gear and metallurgy.
  • Two forward and two reverse speeds to match your application.
Cat Torque Converter (TC) with Lock-up Clutch -
  • Eliminates TC losses while lowering system heat
  • Improves travel speeds
  • Increases fuel efficiency
Cat C15 ACERT Engine
Cat C15 ACERT Engine - The Cat C15 ACERT engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications. Two engine options are available that meet Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
  • Fully integrated electronic engine controls works in concert with the entire machine to make your fuel go farther.
  • Use less fuel idling with Engine Idle Shutdown.
  • Maximized durability with Delayed Engine Shutdown.

Operator Station

Operator Station

Your operators can work more efficiently and stay comfortable with our customer-inspired cab features.
Operator Station Entry and Exit
Entry and Exit - Enter and exit the cab easily and safely with these newly designed, ergonomic features.
  • Fold up STIC steer/armrest
  • Reduced access stairway angles
  • Standard stairway lighting
Cat Comfort Series III Seat - Enhance comfort and help reduce operator fatigue with Cat Comfort Series III seat.
  • Mid back design and extra thick, contoured cushions
  • Air suspension system
  • Easy-to-reach seat levers and controls for six way adjustments
  • Seat-mounted implement pod and STIC steer that moves with the seat
  • 76 mm (3 in) wide retractable seat belt
Control Panel
Control Panel - Ergonomic placement of switches and information display keep your operators comfortable all day every day.
  • Large backlit membrane switches feature LED activation indicators
  • Switches feature ISO symbols for quick function identification
  • Two position rocker switch activates the electro hydraulic park brake
Environment - Your operator's productivity is enhanced with our clean, comfortable cab environment.
  • Experience reduced vibrations from isolation cab mounts and seat air suspension.
  • Maintain desired cab temperature with automatic temperature controls.
  • Pressurized cab with filtered air
  • Reduced sound levels
  • Convenient floor storage tray/lunch box

Integrated Technologies

Integrated Technologies

Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your job site efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped machines, you'll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before. Cat Connect technologies offer improvements in these key areas: Equipment Management – increase uptime and reduce operating costs. Productivity – monitor production and manage job site efficiency. Safety – enhance job site awareness to keep your people and equipment safe.
Integrated Technologies
LINK Technologies - LINK technologies wirelessly connect you to your equipment, giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing so you can make timely, fact-based decisions that can boost job site efficiency and productivity.
Product Link™/VisionLink®
Product Link™/VisionLink® - Product Link is deeply integrated into your machine, giving you access to timely information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink user interface to help you effectively manage your fleet and lower operating costs. VIMS™ data, like events, histograms, and historical trends, can be downloaded for analysis, giving you the information you need to proactively maintain fleet health and optimize performance and uptime.
DETECT Technologies - DETECT technologies help keep people and equipment safe by enhancing operator awareness of the work area around working equipment and by monitoring and reporting unsafe conditions, like avoidance zones.
Rear Vision Camera - The optional rear vision camera greatly enhances visibility behind the machine to help the operator work more productively. Work with greater confidence and at peak potential while keeping people and assets safe.
COMPACT Technologies - COMPACT technologies combine advanced compaction measurement, in-cab guidance, and reporting capabilities to help you consistently meet compaction targets fast, uniformly, in fewer passes – saving on fuel and rework.
AccuGrade™ Compaction Control - The dealer-installed AccuGrade system uses the Cat Compaction Algorithm to measure effective compaction value and deliver real-time 3D pass mapping guidance to the cab, indicating where to work and when layers are compacted to optimum density. Pass mapping helps eliminate voids, optimize cell space, and document results. VisionLink 3D Project Monitoring provides landfill managers with detailed compaction analysis to more effectively monitor and manage their operation.

Serviceability

Serviceability

  • Safe and convenient service with ground level or platform access and grouped service points.
  • Swing-out doors on both sides of the engine compartment provide easy access to important daily service checks.
  • Ecology drains for ease of service and prevention of potential spills.
  • Reduce downtime with VIMS™ system notifications so your operators and technicians can resolve any problems before failure.
  • Quick visual inspection and minimize fluid contamination with sight gauges.
  • Optional swing-out stairs enable easy access to the engine compartment.
  • Swing out fuel and hydraulic oil coolers for easy access cleanout.
  • Ground level power service center with electrical disconnect, emergency engine shutdown, and stairway light switch.
  • Lighting inside the engine compartment improves visibility to service points.
Serviceability

Customer Support

Customer Support

Legendary Cat Dealer Support - A valued partner, your Cat dealer is available whenever you need them.
  • Preventive maintenance programs and guaranteed maintenance contracts
  • Best-in-class parts availability
  • Improve your efficiency with operator training
  • Genuine Cat Remanufactured parts

Safety

Safety

We are constantly improving our products in an effort to provide a safe work environment for the operator and those who work on your job site.
Machine Access
Machine Access -
  • Left and right hand stairs are angled to enhance safety for operators getting on and off the 826K.
  • Continuous pass-through with handrails and non-skid surfaces are designed into the service areas.
  • Maintain three points of contact at all times through ground level or platform accessible service areas.
Visibility
Visibility -
  • Optional rearview camera with in-cab monitor increases operator awareness around the machine.
  • Standard cab mounted LED warning strobes
Operator Environment -
  • Reduced vibrations to the operator with isolated cab mounts and seat mounted implement and steering controls.
  • Low interior sound levels
  • Pressurized cab with filtered air
  • Standard 76 mm (3 in) seat belts on the operator seat
  • Standard front glass guard

Sustainability

Sustainability

Reducing the Impact to the Environment - The 826K is designed and built with sustainability in mind.
  • Engine Idle Shutdown can help you save fuel by avoiding unnecessary idling.
  • Reduce waste to the environment with our maintenance free batteries.
  • Built for multiple lives, the Cat 826 is one of the most rebuilt products to achieve the second and third life to get the most value from your investment. To assist with maximizing machine life, Caterpillar provides a number of sustainable options such as our Reman and Certified Rebuild programs. In these programs, reused or remanufactured components can deliver cost savings of 40 to 70 percent, which lowers operating cost while benefiting the environment.
  • Caterpillar offers retrofit packages to bring new features to older machines, maximizing your resource. And, when you go through the Cat Certified Rebuild program, these retrofit kits are part of the rebuild process.

Waste Protection

Waste Protection

Guarding
Guarding - Working in the toughest application, the purpose built 826K Landfill Compactor has specialized waste guarding to protect key components and systems from damage, debris, chemicals, premature wear, or wrapping of the material around components. This additional guarding includes:
  • Engine and Power Train Guards - Hydraulically actuated guards help prevent trash build-up and shield components.
  • Front Frame Guards - Front frame guards prevent trash build-up inside the frame. This guard further protects components and hydraulic lines.
  • Axle Wrapping and Seal Guarding - The guarding prevents material from wrapping and binding around the axles, as well as assist in ease of cleaning.
  • Major System Guarding and Sight Gauges - Transmission oil tube is guarded to resist damage from debris. The sight gauge for the transmission is visible from ground level. The fuel tank is positioned away from the debris in the front frame and is easily accessed.
  • Air Inlet Screen - The vertically corrugated, fine mesh, air inlet screen helps reduce trash from entering the radiator area and allows for debris to fall off.
  • Striker Bars and Optional Cleaner Fingers - Striker bars are located in front of and behind the rear wheels and behind the front wheels. Striker bars help to keep wheels free of debris to assist the wheel step tips in maintaining good compaction. In cohesive material or severe packing conditions, optional cleaner fingers are available to further assist in keeping the wheel step tips clean.
  • Extended Roof - An oversized roof extends past the cab doors and windows to minimize debris build up.
  • Under Hood Ventilation System - Creates a neutral pressure environment to prevent trash ingestion from hood openings while providing fresh air to the alternator, electronics and turbo.

Wheels and Tips

Wheels and Tips

New Long Life Paddle and Plus Design Compactor Tips
New Long Life Paddle and Plus Design Compactor Tips - Providing up to 40% longer life than previous offering. Designed specifically to compliment Cat machines. Improving machine performance!
  • Longer wear life
  • Maintaining traction
Three new wheel and tip configurations are available to meet your particular application: 1) Paddle Tip - High performance and less fuel burn with more traction and less weight. 2) Plus Tip - Traditional design for increased side slope stability. 3) Combination Tip - Both paddle and plus tips provide the best compromise of performance and fuel economy with side slope stability.
Wheels and Tips

Operating Costs

Operating Costs

Data from customer machines show Cat landfill compactors are among the most fuel efficient machines in the industry. Several features contribute to this excellent fuel efficiency:
  • ACERT Engine - Advanced engine controls maximizes power and efficiency.
  • Engine Idle Shutdown - Automatic engine and electrical system shutdown conserves fuel.
  • Lockup Torque Converter - Transfers more power to the ground and optimizes fuel efficiency in all applications.
  • Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS) - All new SCSS transmission controls provides greater momentum on grades and fuel savings by carrying that momentum through the shift points.
  • Fuel Tank Capacity minimum of 12 hours operation depending on the application.
Machine configuration, operator technique, and job site layout can impact fuel consumption. • Machine Configuration - Select the correct blade and wheel configuration based on your individual application.

Specifications

Gross Power324 kW435 HP
Net Power302 kW405 HP
Engine ModelCat® C15 ACERT™
Bore137.2 mm5.4 in
Stroke171.4 mm6.7 in
Displacement15.2 l927.6 in³
EmissionsTier 4 Final/Stage IV or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
High Idle Speed2300 r/min2300 r/min
Low Idle Speed800 r/min800 r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV)2834 m9298 ft
Maximum Net Torque - 1,300 rpm2005 N·m1478.8 ft·lbf
Net Power - Converter Drive - Gross Power324 kW435 HP
Net Power - Converter Drive - Torque Rise8.5 %8.5 %
Net Power - Direct Drive - Gross Power307 kW412 HP
Net Power - Direct Drive - Torque Rise33 %33 %
Rated Power (Net ISO 9249)302 kW405 HP
Rated Power (Net SAE J1349)302 kW405 HP
Transmission TypePlanetary - Powershift - ECPC
Travel Speed - Forward - Maximum 1st6 km/h3.7 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward - Maximum 2nd10.6 km/h6.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Maximum 1st6.9 km/h4.3 mile/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Maximum 2nd12.2 km/h7.6 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Maximum Eco Mode6.9 km/h4.3 mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Maximum Eco Mode7.4 km/h4.6 mile/h
Bore120 mm4.7 in
Lift SystemDouble Acting Cylinder
Main Relief Pressure24100 kPa3495 psi
Maximum Supply Pressure24100 kPa3495 psi
Pump Flow at 1,950 rpm117 l/min30.9 gal/min
Stroke1070 mm42.1 in
FrontPlanetary - Fixed
Oscillation Angle±5°
RearPlanetary - Oscillating
Parking BrakeDrum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Fuel Tank782 l206.6 gal (US)
Cooling System116 l30.6 gal (US)
Transmission66 l17.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front100 l26.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear110 l29.1 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV)32 l8.5 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase34 l9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only134 l35.4 gal (US)
Operating Weight40917 kg90207 lb
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395)113 dB(A)113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 639673 dB(A)73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395)110 dB(A)110 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 639672 dB(A)72 dB(A)
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) - Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings40917 kg90207 lb
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3 Final/Stage IIIA equivalent) Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings40454 kg89186 lb
Height - Top of Cab with A/C4568 mm14.99 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe4439 mm14.56 ft
Height - Top of Hood3312 mm10.87 ft
Ground Clearance - Bumper960 mm3.15 ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle1850 mm6.07 ft
Wheel Base3700 mm12.14 ft
Width - Over Wheels3800 mm12.47 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - Including Rear Radiator Guard3096 mm10.16 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - No Rear Radiator Guard2860 mm9.38 ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy4274 mm14.02 ft
Height - Top of Cab with Strobe4765 mm15.63 ft
Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade - Including Rear Radiator Guard8715 mm28.59 ft
Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels2797 mm9.18 ft
Ground Clearance642 mm2.11 ft
Bore114.3 mm4.5 in
Maximum System Flow170 L/min @ 1,950 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,950 rpm)
Steering Pressure Limited24000 kPa3481 psi
Steering System - CircuitDouble Acting - End Mounted
Steering System - PumpPiston - Variable Displacement
Stroke576 mm22.7 in
Vehicle Articulation Angle86 °86 °
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Drum Diameter1610 mm5.28 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Drum Width1200 mm3.94 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Outside Diameter1971 mm6.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Tips per Wheel30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Weight9317 kg20540 lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Width over Drums3800 mm12.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Drum Diameter1610 mm5.28 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Drum Width1200 mm3.94 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Outside Diameter1971 mm6.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Tips per Wheel30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Weight9582 kg21125 lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Width over Drums3800 mm12.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Drum Diameter1610 mm5.28 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Drum Width1200 mm3.94 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Outside Diameter1971 mm6.47 ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Tips per Wheel30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Weight9980 kg22002 lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Width over Drums3800 mm12.47 ft
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3/Stage IIIA)2773 m9098 ft

Equipment

826K Standard Equipment

  • POWER TRAIN
    • Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS)
    • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
    • Air to air aftercooler
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
    • Cat clean emission module (insulated) (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV)
    • Muffler (under hood) (U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent)
    • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, Cat C15 with ACERT Technology: – Tier 4 Final/Stage IV – Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Fuel to air cooler
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Heat shield, turbo and exhaust manifold
    • Hydraulically driven demand fan
    • Integrated braking system
    • Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
    • Separated cooling system
    • Starting aid (ether) automatic
    • Throttle lock
    • Torque converter with Lock Up Clutch (LUC)
    • Eco Mode
    • Transmission, planetary, with 2F/2R speed range control
    • Under hood ventilation system
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance-free (4 - 1,000 CCA)
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Light, warning unswitched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
    • Lighting, access stairway
    • Lighting, underhood
    • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
    • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
    • Starting receptacle for emergency start
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Air conditioner with roof mounted condenser
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
    • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
    • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Radio, CB ready
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Hydraulic controls (seat mounted)
    • Finger tip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Laminated glass
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunch box and beverage holders
    • Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) – Engine coolant temperature – Fuel level – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
    • Instrumentation, warning indicators: – Action alert system, three categories – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp – Parking brake status
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC control system with lockout
    • Sun visor, front
    • Tinted glass
    • Transmission gear (indicator)
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles
    • AccuGrade mapping (ready)
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
    • Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
  • GUARDS
    • Guards, axle (front and rear)
    • Guard, cab window
    • Guard, driveshaft
    • Guards, crankcase and power train, hydraulically powered
    • Striker bars
  • FLUIDS
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Demand fan/swing out (hydraulic reversible)
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
    • Emergency platform egress
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Engine idle management features: – Auto idle kickdown – Delayed engine shutdown – Engine idle shutdown
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Fuel tank, 782 L (207 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
    • Total hydraulic filtration system
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Oil change system, high speed
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Stairway, left and right rear access
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack
    • Fold down exhaust stack for shipping
  • STANDARD ATTACHMENTS
    • VIMS/Product Link: – GSM, satellite
    • Engine: – Sound suppression
    • Precleaner – cab: – Standard or powered
    • Window: – Standard bonded or rubber-mounted glass
    • Horn: – Standard or trumpet
    • Stairs: – Fixed or swingout
    • Striker bar with cleaner fingers
    • Blades: – Straight, Semi-U, U
    • Wheels: – Various tip and wheel arrangements (Paddle and Plus [combination], Paddle, Plus, Chopper [U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent], Omission)
    • Precleaner – engine: – Turbine or dual stage

826K Optional Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL
    • Camera, rear vision
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Radio (includes AM/FM, MP3, Bluetooth, hands free microphone)
  • GUARDS
    • Guard – rear
  • STARTING AIDS
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
  • MISCELLANEOUS
    • Film (ANSI) (HRC)
    • EU certification (HRC)
    • Plate – year of manufacture (LRC)

360° Interactive

Exterior

Interior

Benefits and Features

Efficiency and Productivity

Efficiency and Productivity

Efficiency with Eco Mode - The Eco Mode when active allows the machine to go into auto-shift when machine is not operating at maximum torque conditions. This feature will automatically shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear with a capped engine top speed. The feature senses the need for ground torque and will upshift and downshift accordingly, optimizing performance and thus saving fuel. This feature can be easily enabled or disabled on the soft keypad.
Decelerator Pedal
Decelerator Pedal - The left pedal acts as a brake, transmission neutralizer and an engine decelerator to override the engine speed selected by the throttle lock. This enables the operator to slow down when the throttle lock is engaged and to return to throttle lock without pressing a resume or set button again. This aids in maneuvering around trucks, tractors or any other obstacle.
Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™)
Steering and Transmission Integrated Control System (STIC™) - Experience maximum responsiveness and control with STIC that combines directional selection, gear selection and steering into a single lever.
  • Simple side-to-side motion turns machine right or left, minimizing operator movements
  • Easy to operate finger controlled gear selection
  • Smoother, faster cycles help reduce operator fatigue through the use of low effort integrated controls
Steering System
Steering System - Confident machine operation starts with precise machine control enabled by the 826K's load sensing hydraulic steering system.
  • Increase efficiency with our variable displacement piston pumps
  • Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 43 degrees each way of steering articulation
  • Enhance operator comfort with integrated steering and transmission control functions
Electro Hydraulic Controls - Operators increase productivity with our responsive implements feature.
  • Operate comfortably through electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder stops
  • Handle easy-to-use soft detent controls

Structures

Structures

We know the harsh environment your machines encounter at the working face of your landfill on a daily basis. This is why the 826 is specifically designed and made with purpose built structures to remain safe and durable for the long run.
Robust Structures - Your bottom line is improved by highly durable structures that achieve multiple life cycles and withstand the toughest loading conditions.
  • Full box-section rear frame resists torsional shock and twisting forces
  • Heavy-duty steering cylinder mounts efficiently transmit steering loads into the frame
  • Axle mounting has been optimized for increased structural integrity

Power Train

Power Train

Cat Planetary Powershift Transmission
Cat Planetary Powershift Transmission - Building your success begins with a best-in-class transmission.
  • Consistent, smooth shifting and efficiency through integrated electronic controls that utilize Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS).
  • Long life and reliability through heat treat gear and metallurgy.
  • Two forward and two reverse speeds to match your application.
Cat Torque Converter (TC) with Lock-up Clutch -
  • Eliminates TC losses while lowering system heat
  • Improves travel speeds
  • Increases fuel efficiency
Cat C15 ACERT Engine
Cat C15 ACERT Engine - The Cat C15 ACERT engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications. Two engine options are available that meet Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
  • Fully integrated electronic engine controls works in concert with the entire machine to make your fuel go farther.
  • Use less fuel idling with Engine Idle Shutdown.
  • Maximized durability with Delayed Engine Shutdown.

Operator Station

Operator Station

Your operators can work more efficiently and stay comfortable with our customer-inspired cab features.
Operator Station Entry and Exit
Entry and Exit - Enter and exit the cab easily and safely with these newly designed, ergonomic features.
  • Fold up STIC steer/armrest
  • Reduced access stairway angles
  • Standard stairway lighting
Cat Comfort Series III Seat - Enhance comfort and help reduce operator fatigue with Cat Comfort Series III seat.
  • Mid back design and extra thick, contoured cushions
  • Air suspension system
  • Easy-to-reach seat levers and controls for six way adjustments
  • Seat-mounted implement pod and STIC steer that moves with the seat
  • 76 mm (3 in) wide retractable seat belt
Control Panel
Control Panel - Ergonomic placement of switches and information display keep your operators comfortable all day every day.
  • Large backlit membrane switches feature LED activation indicators
  • Switches feature ISO symbols for quick function identification
  • Two position rocker switch activates the electro hydraulic park brake
Environment - Your operator's productivity is enhanced with our clean, comfortable cab environment.
  • Experience reduced vibrations from isolation cab mounts and seat air suspension.
  • Maintain desired cab temperature with automatic temperature controls.
  • Pressurized cab with filtered air
  • Reduced sound levels
  • Convenient floor storage tray/lunch box

Integrated Technologies

Integrated Technologies

Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your job site efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped machines, you'll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before. Cat Connect technologies offer improvements in these key areas: Equipment Management – increase uptime and reduce operating costs. Productivity – monitor production and manage job site efficiency. Safety – enhance job site awareness to keep your people and equipment safe.
Integrated Technologies
LINK Technologies - LINK technologies wirelessly connect you to your equipment, giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing so you can make timely, fact-based decisions that can boost job site efficiency and productivity.
Product Link™/VisionLink®
Product Link™/VisionLink® - Product Link is deeply integrated into your machine, giving you access to timely information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink user interface to help you effectively manage your fleet and lower operating costs. VIMS™ data, like events, histograms, and historical trends, can be downloaded for analysis, giving you the information you need to proactively maintain fleet health and optimize performance and uptime.
DETECT Technologies - DETECT technologies help keep people and equipment safe by enhancing operator awareness of the work area around working equipment and by monitoring and reporting unsafe conditions, like avoidance zones.
Rear Vision Camera - The optional rear vision camera greatly enhances visibility behind the machine to help the operator work more productively. Work with greater confidence and at peak potential while keeping people and assets safe.
COMPACT Technologies - COMPACT technologies combine advanced compaction measurement, in-cab guidance, and reporting capabilities to help you consistently meet compaction targets fast, uniformly, in fewer passes – saving on fuel and rework.
AccuGrade™ Compaction Control - The dealer-installed AccuGrade system uses the Cat Compaction Algorithm to measure effective compaction value and deliver real-time 3D pass mapping guidance to the cab, indicating where to work and when layers are compacted to optimum density. Pass mapping helps eliminate voids, optimize cell space, and document results. VisionLink 3D Project Monitoring provides landfill managers with detailed compaction analysis to more effectively monitor and manage their operation.

Serviceability

Serviceability

  • Safe and convenient service with ground level or platform access and grouped service points.
  • Swing-out doors on both sides of the engine compartment provide easy access to important daily service checks.
  • Ecology drains for ease of service and prevention of potential spills.
  • Reduce downtime with VIMS™ system notifications so your operators and technicians can resolve any problems before failure.
  • Quick visual inspection and minimize fluid contamination with sight gauges.
  • Optional swing-out stairs enable easy access to the engine compartment.
  • Swing out fuel and hydraulic oil coolers for easy access cleanout.
  • Ground level power service center with electrical disconnect, emergency engine shutdown, and stairway light switch.
  • Lighting inside the engine compartment improves visibility to service points.
Serviceability

Customer Support

Customer Support

Legendary Cat Dealer Support - A valued partner, your Cat dealer is available whenever you need them.
  • Preventive maintenance programs and guaranteed maintenance contracts
  • Best-in-class parts availability
  • Improve your efficiency with operator training
  • Genuine Cat Remanufactured parts

Safety

Safety

We are constantly improving our products in an effort to provide a safe work environment for the operator and those who work on your job site.
Machine Access
Machine Access -
  • Left and right hand stairs are angled to enhance safety for operators getting on and off the 826K.
  • Continuous pass-through with handrails and non-skid surfaces are designed into the service areas.
  • Maintain three points of contact at all times through ground level or platform accessible service areas.
Visibility
Visibility -
  • Optional rearview camera with in-cab monitor increases operator awareness around the machine.
  • Standard cab mounted LED warning strobes
Operator Environment -
  • Reduced vibrations to the operator with isolated cab mounts and seat mounted implement and steering controls.
  • Low interior sound levels
  • Pressurized cab with filtered air
  • Standard 76 mm (3 in) seat belts on the operator seat
  • Standard front glass guard

Sustainability

Sustainability

Reducing the Impact to the Environment - The 826K is designed and built with sustainability in mind.
  • Engine Idle Shutdown can help you save fuel by avoiding unnecessary idling.
  • Reduce waste to the environment with our maintenance free batteries.
  • Built for multiple lives, the Cat 826 is one of the most rebuilt products to achieve the second and third life to get the most value from your investment. To assist with maximizing machine life, Caterpillar provides a number of sustainable options such as our Reman and Certified Rebuild programs. In these programs, reused or remanufactured components can deliver cost savings of 40 to 70 percent, which lowers operating cost while benefiting the environment.
  • Caterpillar offers retrofit packages to bring new features to older machines, maximizing your resource. And, when you go through the Cat Certified Rebuild program, these retrofit kits are part of the rebuild process.

Waste Protection

Waste Protection

Guarding
Guarding - Working in the toughest application, the purpose built 826K Landfill Compactor has specialized waste guarding to protect key components and systems from damage, debris, chemicals, premature wear, or wrapping of the material around components. This additional guarding includes:
  • Engine and Power Train Guards - Hydraulically actuated guards help prevent trash build-up and shield components.
  • Front Frame Guards - Front frame guards prevent trash build-up inside the frame. This guard further protects components and hydraulic lines.
  • Axle Wrapping and Seal Guarding - The guarding prevents material from wrapping and binding around the axles, as well as assist in ease of cleaning.
  • Major System Guarding and Sight Gauges - Transmission oil tube is guarded to resist damage from debris. The sight gauge for the transmission is visible from ground level. The fuel tank is positioned away from the debris in the front frame and is easily accessed.
  • Air Inlet Screen - The vertically corrugated, fine mesh, air inlet screen helps reduce trash from entering the radiator area and allows for debris to fall off.
  • Striker Bars and Optional Cleaner Fingers - Striker bars are located in front of and behind the rear wheels and behind the front wheels. Striker bars help to keep wheels free of debris to assist the wheel step tips in maintaining good compaction. In cohesive material or severe packing conditions, optional cleaner fingers are available to further assist in keeping the wheel step tips clean.
  • Extended Roof - An oversized roof extends past the cab doors and windows to minimize debris build up.
  • Under Hood Ventilation System - Creates a neutral pressure environment to prevent trash ingestion from hood openings while providing fresh air to the alternator, electronics and turbo.

Wheels and Tips

Wheels and Tips

New Long Life Paddle and Plus Design Compactor Tips
New Long Life Paddle and Plus Design Compactor Tips - Providing up to 40% longer life than previous offering. Designed specifically to compliment Cat machines. Improving machine performance!
  • Longer wear life
  • Maintaining traction
Three new wheel and tip configurations are available to meet your particular application: 1) Paddle Tip - High performance and less fuel burn with more traction and less weight. 2) Plus Tip - Traditional design for increased side slope stability. 3) Combination Tip - Both paddle and plus tips provide the best compromise of performance and fuel economy with side slope stability.
Wheels and Tips

Operating Costs

Operating Costs

Data from customer machines show Cat landfill compactors are among the most fuel efficient machines in the industry. Several features contribute to this excellent fuel efficiency:
  • ACERT Engine - Advanced engine controls maximizes power and efficiency.
  • Engine Idle Shutdown - Automatic engine and electrical system shutdown conserves fuel.
  • Lockup Torque Converter - Transfers more power to the ground and optimizes fuel efficiency in all applications.
  • Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS) - All new SCSS transmission controls provides greater momentum on grades and fuel savings by carrying that momentum through the shift points.
  • Fuel Tank Capacity minimum of 12 hours operation depending on the application.
Machine configuration, operator technique, and job site layout can impact fuel consumption. • Machine Configuration - Select the correct blade and wheel configuration based on your individual application.

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