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Caterpillar 826C

Series: Caterpillar Compactor

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The 826C from Caterpillar is part of the Caterpillar Compactor series. The engine delivers 345.7 hp (234.9 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 14,600.9 cm³. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The unladen weight is 31,630 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,532.6 mm. Ground clearance is 506 mm. Top speed is 32.5 km/h. The tank holds 600.4 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 115.1 litres. The cooling system holds 85.2 litres. The oil fill is 28 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 3,406. The Caterpillar Compactor series covers 31 models. Rated output within it ranges from 22.8 to 569.8 hp; the 826C sits in the middle of that range with 345.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 825C below it with 319.4 hp and the 825H above it with 406.6 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 model3,406correct
Power345.7 hp (234.9 kW)correct
Rated speed2,100 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement14,600.9 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity85.2 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity28 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,532.6correct
Ground clearance506correct
Unladen weight31,630 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeCat. Planetary powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct
Top speed32.5 km/hcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity115.1 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity600.4 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,989.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.4 kW/t (235 kW / 31.6 t)

Stronger than 89% 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 826C have?

The Caterpillar 826C delivers 346 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 826C weigh?

The unladen weight is 31,630 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 826C have?

6 cylinders, 14,601 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 826C go?

Top speed is 32.5 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

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815B

815F

815F Series II

815F2

816

816B

816F

816F Series 2

816F Series II

825B

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