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Caterpillar 826H

Series: Caterpillar Compactor

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The Caterpillar Compactor series from Caterpillar includes the 826H. The engine delivers 406.6 hp (264 kW), with a displacement of 15,200.6 cm³. The unladen weight is 36,966.9 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,700.3 mm. Ground clearance is 490.7 mm. Top speed is 10.6 km/h. The tank holds 672.3 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 88.2 litres. The cooling system holds 82.1 litres. The oil fill is 34.1 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat C15 ACERT. The Caterpillar Compactor series covers 31 models. Rated output within it ranges from 22.8 to 569.8 hp; the 826H sits in the upper part of that range with 406.6 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 826C below it with 345.7 hp and the 825K above it with 441 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 C15 ACERTcorrect
Power406.6 hp (264 kW)correct
Displacement15,200.6 cm³correct
Coolant capacity82.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity34.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,700.3correct
Ground clearance490.7correct
Unladen weight36,966.9 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Top speed10.6 km/hcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity88.2 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity672.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height4,194correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.1 kW/t (264 kW / 37 t)

Stronger than 92% 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 826H have?

The Caterpillar 826H delivers 407 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 826H weigh?

The unladen weight is 36,967 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 826H have?

15,201 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 826H go?

Top speed is 10.6 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

816B

816F

816F Series 2

816F Series II

825B

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