Caterpillar 816F

Series: Caterpillar Compactor

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With the 816F, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Compactor series. The engine delivers 257.5 hp (179 kW), with a displacement of 10,299.3 cm³. The unladen weight is 23,751.9 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,352.8 mm. Ground clearance is 457.2 mm. Top speed is 10.6 km/h. The tank holds 445.9 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 137 litres. The cooling system holds 54.9 litres. The oil fill is 34.1 litres. The engine fitted is the 3176C ATAAC. The Caterpillar Compactor series covers 31 models. Rated output within it ranges from 22.8 to 569.8 hp; the 816F sits in the middle of that range with 257.5 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 816F Series II below it with 257 hp and the 825B above it with 304.2 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 model3176C ATAACcorrect
Power257.5 hp (179 kW)correct
Displacement10,299.3 cm³correct
Coolant capacity54.9 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity34.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,352.8correct
Ground clearance457.2correct
Unladen weight23,751.9 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Top speed10.6 km/hcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity137 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity445.9 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,803.9correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.5 kW/t (179 kW / 23.8 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 816F have?

The Caterpillar 816F delivers 258 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 816F weigh?

The unladen weight is 23,752 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 816F have?

10,299 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 816F go?

Top speed is 10.6 km/h.

What to check before buying

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