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Caterpillar 815F

Series: Caterpillar Compactor

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With the 815F, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Compactor series. The engine delivers 238.3 hp (179 kW), with a displacement of 10,300.9 cm³. The unladen weight is 20,835.3 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,352.8 mm. Top speed is 18 km/h. The tank holds 446.3 litres. The gearbox has 3 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 88.2 litres. The cooling system holds 55.3 litres. The oil fill is 34.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the Cat 3306 TA. The Caterpillar Compactor series covers 31 models. Rated output within it ranges from 22.8 to 569.8 hp; the 815F sits in the lower part of that range with 238.3 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 815B below it with 219 hp and the 816F Series 2 above it with 256.5 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Road construction. 15 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat 3306 TAcorrect
Power238.3 hp (179 kW)correct
Displacement10,300.9 cm³correct
Coolant capacity55.3 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity34.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,352.8correct
Unladen weight20,835.3 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears3correct
Reverse gears3correct
Top speed18 km/hcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity88.2 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity446.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,349.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 8.6 kW/t (179 kW / 20.8 t)

Stronger than 84% of the compaction equipment in the register — out of 223 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 815F have?

The Caterpillar 815F delivers 238 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 815F weigh?

The unladen weight is 20,835 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 815F have?

10,301 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 815F go?

Top speed is 18 km/h.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

518 Landfill

815

815B

815F Series II

815F2

816

816B

816F

816F Series 2

816F Series II

825B

825C

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