826K Landfill Compactor

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Cat Landfill Compactors are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to operate more efficiently and safely. Introduced in 1978, the 826 has been the industry leader for over 35 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 826K continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

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Operating Weight 90207lb
Bore 5.4in
Displacement 927.6in³
Emissions Tier 4 Final/Stage IV or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
Engine Model C15 Cat®
Gross Power 435HP
High Idle Speed 2300r/min
Low Idle Speed 800r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) 9098ft
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) 9298ft
Maximum Net Torque - 1,300 rpm 1478.8ft·lbf
Net Power 405HP
Net Power - Converter Drive - Gross Power 435HP
Net Power - Converter Drive - Torque Rise 8.5%
Net Power - Direct Drive - Gross Power 412HP
Net Power - Direct Drive - Torque Rise 33%
Rated Power (Net ISO 9249) 405HP
Rated Power (Net SAE J1349) 405HP
Stroke 6.7in
Front Planetary - Fixed
Oscillation Angle ±5°
Rear Planetary - Oscillating
Cooling System 30.6gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) 8.5gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 26.4gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 29.1gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 9gal (US)
Fuel Tank 206.6gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only 35.4gal (US)
Transmission 17.4gal (US)
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - Including Rear Radiator Guard 10.16ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - No Rear Radiator Guard 9.38ft
Ground Clearance 2.11ft
Ground Clearance - Bumper 3.15ft
Height - ROPS/Canopy 14.02ft
Height - Top of Cab with A/C 14.99ft
Height - Top of Cab with Strobe 15.63ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 14.56ft
Height - Top of Hood 10.87ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 6.07ft
Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade - Including Rear Radiator Guard 28.59ft
Turning Radius - Inside of Wheels 9.18ft
Wheel Base 12.14ft
Width - Over Wheels 12.47ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Drum Diameter 5.28ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Drum Width 3.94ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Outside Diameter 6.47ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Tips per Wheel 30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Weight 20540lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle Tips - Width over Drums 12.47ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Drum Diameter 5.28ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Drum Width 3.94ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Outside Diameter 6.47ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Tips per Wheel 30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Weight 21125lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Paddle and Plus Tips - Width over Drums 12.47ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Drum Diameter 5.28ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Drum Width 3.94ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Outside Diameter 6.47ft
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Tips per Wheel 30
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Weight 22002lb
Attachment - Wheels: 1200 mm (47.25 in) Plus Tips - Width over Drums 12.47ft
Bore 4.7in
Lift System Double Acting Cylinder
Main Relief Pressure 3495psi
Maximum Supply Pressure 3495psi
Pump Flow at 1,950 rpm 30.9gal/min
Stroke 42.1in
Transmission Type Planetengetriebe – Lastschaltgetriebe – ECPC (Electronic Clutch Pressure Control, Elektronische Kupplungsdrucksteuerung)
Travel Speed - Forward - Maximum 1st 3.7mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward - Maximum 2nd 6.6mile/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Maximum 1st 4.3mile/h
Travel Speed - Reverse - Maximum 2nd 7.6mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Maximum Eco Mode 4.3mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Maximum Eco Mode 4.6mile/h
Parking Brake Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395) 113dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396 73dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395) 110dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396 72dB(A)
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3 Final/Stage IIIA equivalent) Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings 89186lb
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) - Multiple Blade and Wheel Offerings 90207lb
Bore 4.5in
Maximum System Flow 170 L/min @ 1,950 rpm (44.9 gal/min @ 1,950 rpm)
Steering Pressure Limited 3481psi
Steering System - Circuit Double Acting - End Mounted
Steering System - Pump Piston - Variable Displacement
Stroke 22.7in
Vehicle Articulation Angle 86°

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Power Train
    • Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS)
    • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
    • Air to air aftercooler
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
    • Cat clean emission module (insulated) (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV)
    • Muffler (under hood) (U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent)
    • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, Cat C15: – Tier 4 Final/Stage IV – Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Fuel to air cooler
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Heat shield, turbo and exhaust manifold
    • Hydraulically driven demand fan
    • Integrated braking system
    • Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
    • Separated cooling system
    • Starting aid (ether) automatic
    • Throttle lock
    • Torque converter with Lock Up Clutch (LUC)
    • Eco Mode
    • Transmission, planetary, with 2F/2R speed range control
    • Under hood ventilation system
  • Electrical
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance-free (4 - 1,000 CCA)
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Light, warning unswitched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
    • Lighting, access stairway
    • Lighting, underhood
    • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
    • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
    • Starting receptacle for emergency start
  • Operator Environment
    • Air conditioner with roof mounted condenser
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
    • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
    • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Radio, CB ready
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Hydraulic controls (seat mounted)
    • Finger tip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Laminated glass
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunch box and beverage holders
    • Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) – Engine coolant temperature – Fuel level – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
    • Instrumentation, warning indicators: – Action alert system, three categories – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp – Parking brake status
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC control system with lockout
    • Sun visor, front
    • Tinted glass
    • Transmission gear (indicator)
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles
    • AccuGrade mapping (ready)
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
    • Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
  • Guards
    • Guards, axle (front and rear)
    • Guard, cab window
    • Guard, driveshaft
    • Guards, crankcase and power train, hydraulically powered
    • Striker bars
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • Demand fan/swing out (hydraulic reversible)
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
    • Emergency platform egress
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Engine idle management features: – Auto idle kickdown – Delayed engine shutdown – Engine idle shutdown
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Fuel tank, 782 L (207 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
    • Total hydraulic filtration system
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Oil change system, high speed
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Stairway, left and right rear access
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack
    • Fold down exhaust stack for shipping
  • Standard Attachments
    • VIMS/Product Link: – GSM, satellite
    • Engine: – Sound suppression
    • Precleaner – cab: – Standard or powered
    • Window: – Standard bonded or rubber-mounted glass
    • Horn: – Standard or trumpet
    • Stairs: – Fixed or swingout
    • Striker bars or striker bars with cleaner fingers
    • Blades: – Straight, Semi-U, U
    • Wheels: – Various tip and wheel arrangements (Paddle and Plus [combination], Paddle, Plus, Chopper [U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent], Omission)
    • Precleaner – engine: – Turbine or dual stage

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Electrical
    • Camera, rear vision
  • Operator Environment
    • Radio (includes AM/FM, MP3, Bluetooth, hands free microphone)
  • Guards
    • Guard – rear
  • Starting Aids
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
  • Miscellaneous
    • Film (ANSI) (HRC)
    • EU certification (HRC)
    • Plate – year of manufacture (LRC)