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Caterpillar 816B

Series: Caterpillar Compactor

Source: http://www.mascus.com.tw/construction/%82%F7%84%D3%D1b%D6%C3

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The Caterpillar 816B is a model in the Caterpillar Compactor series. The engine delivers 238.3 hp (161.1 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 10,500.8 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 20,771 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,352.8 mm. Ground clearance is 490.7 mm. Top speed is 35.4 km/h. The tank holds 462.2 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 134 litres. The cooling system holds 44.3 litres. The oil fill is 29.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 3,306. The Caterpillar Compactor series covers 31 models. Rated output within it ranges from 22.8 to 569.8 hp; the 816B 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. 20 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3,306correct
Power238.3 hp (161.1 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement10,500.8 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity44.3 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity29.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,352.8correct
Ground clearance490.7correct
Unladen weight20,771 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeCat. Planetary powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct
Top speed35.4 km/hcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity134 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity462.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height4,041.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.8 kW/t (161 kW / 20.8 t)

Stronger than 79% 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 816B have?

The Caterpillar 816B delivers 238 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 816B weigh?

The unladen weight is 20,771 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 816B have?

6 cylinders, 10,501 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 816B go?

Top speed is 35.4 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

815F Series II

815F2

816

816F

816F Series 2

816F Series II

825B

825C

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