836 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 1993, the 836 has been the industry leader for over 30 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 836 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

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Bore 5.71in
Displacement 1104.5in³
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014
Engine Model C18
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014) 562HP
High Idle Speed 2120r/min
Low Idle Speed 750r/min
Maximum Altitude without Derating 7500ft
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007) 502HP
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) 496HP
Note *Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator.
Rated Speed 1900r/min
Stroke 7.2in
Torque Rise 52
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 125622lb
Direct Drive - Forward 1 4.3mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.8mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 4.6mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.2mile/h
Transmission Type Planetary - Powershift - ECPC
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 3495lb/in²
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3.9s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 6.4s
Steering System - Circuit Flow Sharing Implement; Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston – Variable Displacement
Total Steering Angle 86
Cooling System - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent 37.2gal (US)
Cooling Systems - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V 40gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank* 9gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 50gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 16gal (US)
Fuel Tank 209gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering 46.2gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only 27.2gal (US)
Transmission 21.9gal (US)
Front Planetary – Fixed
Oscillation Angle ±6°
Rear Planetary – Oscillating
Parking Brake Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released
Service Brakes Multi Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 111dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 72dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 109dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 72dB(A)
Centerline of Rear Axle to Rear Compactor Guard 11.3ft
Ground Clearance to Bottom of Bumper 3.2ft
Ground Clearance to Hitch 2.1ft
Height - Cab Roof 14.1ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 15.1ft
Height - Top of Hood 11.3ft
Height to Top of Air Conditioning Condenser 15.2ft
Height to Top of Beacon 15.2ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle 7.5ft
Wheel Base 14.9ft
Width over Drums 14ft
Width over Front Striker Bars 12.9ft
Width over Platform 10.5ft
Width over Rear Striker Bars 12.9ft
Capacity 25.9yd³
Height 7.3ft
Height of Cutting Edge 7.3ft
Capacity 29.3yd³
Height 7.3ft
Capacity 33.6yd³
Height 7.4ft

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Power Train
    • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Shifting (APECS)
    • Air to air aftercooler
    • Brakes, fully hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc brakes
    • Cat Clean Emission Module, insulated (Tier 4 Final/Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014)
    • Electro hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, Cat C18: – Tier 4 Final/Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 – Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent
    • Fuel priming pump, electric
    • Fuel to air cooler
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Guard (3 piece) transmission
    • Heat shield, turbo and exhaust manifold
    • Hydraulically driven demand fan
    • Integrated braking
    • Radiator, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
    • Separated cooling system
    • Starting aid (ether) automatic
    • Throttle lock
    • Torque converter with lockup clutch (LUC)
    • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
    • Transmission, planetary, with 2F/2R speed range control
    • Underhood ventilation system
  • Electrical
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance-free (4-1,000 CCA)
    • Converter, 10-15 amp, 24V to 12V
    • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
    • Lighting, access stairway
    • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
    • Starter lockout (ground level)
    • Starting receptacle for emergency start
    • Transmission lockout (ground level)
  • Operator Environment
    • Air conditioner w/roof-mounted condenser
    • Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized
    • Internal four-post rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Radio ready for (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-15 amp) 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Camera, rear vision
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Horn, electric
    • Hydraulic controls (floor mounted)
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Laminated glass
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunchbox and beverage holders
    • Instrumentation, Gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV) – Hydraulic oil temperature – Speedometer/tachometer – Torque converter temperature
    • Instrumentation, Warning Indicators: – Action alert system, three category – Axle/brake oil temp, front – Brake oil pressure – Electrical system, low voltage – Engine failure malfunction alert and action lamp
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Parking brake status
    • Radio, CB (ready)
    • Seat, Cat Comfort, (cloth) air suspension
    • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3") wide
    • STIC Control System with steering lock
    • Sun visor, front
    • Glass (window) - rubber mounted glass
    • Transmission gear (indicator)
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
    • Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
  • Wheels
    • Wheels, paddle, plus, combination, and diamond wheel configurations
  • Guards
    • Guards, axle (front and rear)
    • Guards, cab window
    • Guards, crankcase and power train, hydraulically powered
    • Guards, rear fan and grill
  • Blades
    • Bulldozer arrangement is included in the standard equipment. Bulldozer blades are optional.
  • Fluids
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • Auto Blade Positioner (ABP)
    • Demand fan/swing out (hydraulic reversible)
    • Doors, service access locking
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
    • Electronic clutch pressure control and remote mounted pressure taps
    • Emergency platform egress
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Fuel tank, 793 L (210 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Hydraulic oil cooler
    • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Product Link - Cellular
    • Stairways, fixed-L/R (rear access)
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Various Blades:
    • Straight blade
    • U-blade
    • Semi U-blade
  • Various Tip And Wheel Arrangements:
    • Paddle
    • Plus
    • Diamond