826 Landfill Compactor

Do More with Less

Purpose-built for landfill operation, the Cat 826 delivers a level of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency that can only come from 45-plus years as an industry leader. Field-proven protection and integrated technologies provide peak availability and optimized landfill performance.

Cat landfill compactors are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple lifecycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to operate more efficiently and safely. Introduced in 1978, the 826 has been an industry leader for over 45 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 826 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

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  • Front: Planetary - Fixed
  • Rear: Planetary - Oscillating
  • Oscillation Angle: ±5°
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 435 hp
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011: 405 hp
  • Net Power - ISO 9249:2007: 405 hp
  • Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 426 hp
  • Engine Model: C15 Cat®
  • Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 or Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
  • Rated Speed: 1800
  • Torque Rise: 33%
  • Bore: 5.4 in
  • Stroke: 6.7 in
  • Displacement: 927.6 in³
  • High Idle Speed: 2300 r/min
  • Low Idle Speed: 800 r/min
  • Maximum Altitude – Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage V): 9298 ft
  • Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3/Stage IIIA): 9098 ft
  • Note: Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator.
  • Combination Tips (Weight Group): 21125 lb
  • Plus Tips - Weight (Group): 22002 lb
  • Paddle Tips - Weight (Group): 20540 lb
  • Diamond Tips Weight (Group): 23997 lb
  • Outside Diameter: 77.6 in
  • Outside Diameter - Diamond: 78.1 in
  • Drum Diameter: 63.4 in
  • Drum Width: 47.2 in
  • Feet Per Row: 6
  • Feet Per Wheel: 30
  • Replaceable: Weld On
  • Width Over Drums: 3800 mm
  • Tip Height: 179 mm
  • Tip Height - Diamond: 7.25 in
  • Width – Moldboard Length: 14.25 ft
  • Width - Over End Bits: 14.41 ft
  • Height with Cutting Edge and Screen: 6.62 ft
  • Maximum Depth of Cut: 2.03 mm
  • Maximum Lift above Ground: 3.79 ft
  • Capacity, Rated: 22.9 yd³
  • Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge): 30.7 ft
  • Width – Moldboard Length: 14.66 ft
  • Width - Over End Bits: 14.83 ft
  • Height with Cutting Edge and Screen: 6.63 ft
  • Maximum Depth of Cut: 2.03 ft
  • Maximum Lift above Ground: 3.825 ft
  • Capacity, Rated: 20.9 yd³
  • Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge): 29.54 ft
  • Transmission Type: Planetary - Powershift - ECPC
  • Direct Drive - Forward 1: 4.2 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Forward 2: 7.5 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Reverse 1: 4.3 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Reverse 2: 8.6 mile/h
  • Service Brakes: Multi Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
  • Parking Brake: Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
  • Width – Moldboard Length: 14.16 ft
  • Width - Over End Bits: 14.75 ft
  • Height with Cutting Edge and Screen: 6.23 ft
  • Maximum Depth of Cut: 1.5 ft
  • Maximum Lift above Ground: 4.19 ft
  • Capacity, Rated: 16.1 yd³
  • Overall Machine Length (includes rear radiator guard, measured to cutting edge): 28.59 ft
  • Pump Flow at 1800 rpm: 30.9 gpm
  • Main Relief Pressure: 3771 psi
  • Maximum Supply Pressure: 3495 psi
  • Lift System: Double Acting Cylinder
  • Bore: 4.7 in
  • Stroke: 42.1 in
  • Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser: 14.99 ft
  • Height - Cab Roof: 13.75 ft
  • Height - Top of Beacon: 15.63 ft
  • Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe: 14.56 ft
  • Height - Top of Hood: 10.87 ft
  • Ground Clearance - Bumper: 3.15 ft
  • Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - No Rear Radiator Guard: 9.38 ft
  • Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - Including Rear Radiator Guard: 10.16 ft
  • Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle: 6.07 ft
  • Wheel Base: 12.14 ft
  • Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade - Including Rear Radiator Guard: 28.59 ft
  • Ground Clearance: 2.11 ft
  • Width - Over Wheels: 12.47 ft
  • Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels: 9.18 ft
  • Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V): 90207 lb
  • Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent): 89186 lb
  • Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V): 92568 lb
  • Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent): 91549 lb
  • Cooling System: 30.6 gal (US)
  • Engine Crankcase: 9 gal (US)
  • Transmission: 17.4 gal (US)
  • Fuel Tank: 206.6 gal (US)
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage V): 8.5 gal (US)
  • Differential - Final Drives - Front: 26.4 gal (US)
  • Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 29.1 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic Tank Only: 35.4 gal (US)
  • 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, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
  • Steering System - Circuit: Pilot operated, load sensing
  • Bore: 4.5 in
  • Stroke: 22.7 in
  • Steering System - Pump: Piston - Variable Displacement
  • Maximum System Flow: 170 L/min @ 1,800 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,800 rpm)
  • Steering Pressure Limited: 3481 psi
  • Vehicle Articulation Angle: 86 °
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 73 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 113 dB(A)
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*: 72 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 70 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 70 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.
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 73 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 113 dB(A)
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*: 72 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 70 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 70 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.
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