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825 Soil Compactor

At a glance data:

Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014):
435hp
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011):
405hp
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007):
405hp
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002):
426hp
825 Soil Compactor

Overview

Cat® soil 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. Representing a long-standing commitment to quality and performance, this rugged, powerful machine is designed and built for heavy-duty compaction and dozing operations. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 825 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

Category:
Soil Compactors

Brand:
Caterpillar

Engine

Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014):
435hp
Net Power (SAE J1349:2011):
405hp
Net Power (ISO 9249:2007):
405hp
Engine Power (ISO 14396:2002):
426hp
Engine Model:
Cat® C15
Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V/Korea Stage V and Japan 2014 or Brazil MAR-1, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Rated Speed:
1800r/min
Peak Net Torque (1,300) rpm):
1479lbf·ft
Torque Rise:
33%
Bore:
5.4in
Stroke:
6.7in
Displacement:
927.6in³
High Idle Speed:
2300r/min
Low Idle Speed:
800r/min
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 4 Final/Stage V):
9298ft
Maximum Altitude - Without Derating (Tier 3/Stage IIIA):
9,098ft
Note:
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.

Operating Specifications

Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V):
78326lb
Maximum Operating Weight (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent):
77340lb

Transmission

Transmission Type:
Planetary - Powershift - ECPC
Travel Speeds - Forward - First:
3.4mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Second:
6.4mile/h
Travel Speeds - Forward - Third:
11.1mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - First:
4.1mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Second:
7.3mile/h
Travel Speeds - Reverse - Third:
12.2mile/h

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow at 1,800 rpm:
30.9gal/min
Main Relief Pressure:
3771psi
Maximum Supply Pressure:
3495psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke:
120 mm x 1070 mm (4.7 in x 42.1 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke:
95.25 mm x 215 mm (3.75 in x 8.5 in)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System:
30.6gal (US)
Engine Crankcase:
9gal (US)
Transmission:
17.4gal (US)
Fuel Tank:
206.6gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Tier 4 Final/Stage V):
8.5gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front:
26.4gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear:
29.1gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Only:
35.4gal (US)
Note:
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) * • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.

Axles

Front:
Planetary - Fixed
Rear:
Planetary - Oscillating
Oscillation Angle:
± 8 °

Braking System

Service Brakes:
Multi Disc Wet (Enclosed) 2 WHL
Parking Brake:
Drum and Shoe, Spring Applied, Hydraulic Released

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning:
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.86 metric tonnes (3.15 tons).

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008):
73dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008):
113dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*:
72dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**:
110dB(A)
Note (1):
* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”
Note (2):
** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
Note (3):
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4):
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5):
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008):
73dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008):
113dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*:
72dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**:
110dB(A)
Note (1):
* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”
Note (2):
** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
Note (3):
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4):
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5):
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit:
Pilot operated, load sensing
Bore:
4.5in
Stroke:
22.7in
Steering System - Pump:
Piston - Variable Displacement
Maximum System Flow:
170 L/min @ 1,800 rpm / 44.9 gal/min @ 1,800 rpm
Steering Pressure Limited:
3481lb/in²
Vehicle Articulation Angle:
86 degrees

Blades

Moldboard - Length:
14.4ft
Height - Including Cutting Edge:
3.4ft
Maximum Depth of Cut:
1.97ft
Maximum Lift Above Ground:
3.14ft
Blade Tip Angle - Total:
14.8°
Blade Tip Angle - Forward:
7.3°
Blade Tip Angle - Back:
7.5°
Blade Tilt Angle - Right - Mechanical:
5.1°
Blade Tilt Angle - Left - Mechanical:
4.1°
Blade Tilt Angle - Right - Hydraulic:
6.3°
Blade Tilt Angle - Left - Hydraulic:
5.4°
Blade Tilt Angle - Right Full:
10.8°
Blade Tilt Angle - Left Full:
10.1°
Total Tilt Adjustment:
2.9ft
Width - Over End Bits:
15.18ft

Wheels

Weight:
16167lb
Outside Diameter:
5.5ft
Drum Diameter:
4.3ft
Drum Width:
3.7ft
Tips per Wheel:
65
Width - Over Drums:
11.97ft

Wheels - High Impact

Weight:
16,610lb
Outside Diameter:
5.5ft
Drum Diameter:
4.3ft
Drum Width:
3.8ft
Tips per Wheel:
65
Width over Drums:
11.97ft

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height - Top of Beacon:
14.5ft
Height - Top of Cab Roof:
13.4ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe:
14.1ft
Height to Top of Hood:
10.5ft
Ground Clearance - Bumper:
2.8ft
Ground Clearance:
1.7ft
Ground Clearance to Trunnion:
1.47ft
Length - With Blade on Ground:
28.0ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Bumper:
9.3ft
Hitch to Centerline of Front Axle:
6.1ft
Wheel Base:
12.2ft
Width - Over Wheels:
11.12ft

Standard Equipment

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat® dealer for details.

powertrain

  • Advanced Productivity Electronic Control System (APECS)
  • Air-to-air aftercooler
  • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
  • Cat Clean Emissions Module (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V only)
  • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
  • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
  • Engine, Cat C15 configured for two emissions options: Tier 4 Final/Stage V, or emitting equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
  • Fuel priming pump (electric)
  • Fuel-to-air cooler
  • Ground-level engine shutdown
  • Muffler (under hood) (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent only)
  • Radiator, aluminum modular radiator (AMR)
  • Starting aid (ether)
  • Throttle lock
  • Torque converter with lockup clutch (LUC)
  • Transmission, planetary, with 3F/3R speed range control
  • Axles: – Standard or no-spin rear

electrical

  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, 150 amp
  • Batteries, maintenance-free (4-1,000 CCA)
  • Electrical system, 24V
  • Ground-level lockable master disconnect switch
  • Lights, directional (rear)
  • Light, warning switched (LED strobe)
  • Lighting system LED, (front and rear)
  • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
  • Auxiliary start receptacle

operator environment

  • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
  • Air conditioner
  • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized
  • Cab door, sliding window (LH)
  • Cat Compaction Control (ready)
  • Cat Detect: Object Detection (ready)
  • Coat and hard hat hooks
  • Fingertip shifting controls
  • Flip-up armrest
  • Heater and defroster
  • Horn, electric
  • Hydraulic controls - seat mounted
  • Implement hydraulic lockout
  • Instrumentation, gauges: – Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V only) – 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
  • Light, (dome) cab
  • Lunchbox and beverage holders
  • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
  • Mirrors standard or heated, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Radio ready for entertainment: – Antenna – Speakers – Converter (12V, 10-15 amp)
  • Premium plus seat containing forced air heating and cooling, 2-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, ride stiffness adjustment, dynamic end dampening, and leather finish
  • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system with lockout
  • Transmission gear (indicator)
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS™): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles – Event indicator light on rear grill
  • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
  • Glass (window) - rubber-mounted glass
  • Precleaner, cab powered

wheels and cleaner bars

  • Cleaner bars with teeth

guards

  • Guards, crankcase and powertrain
  • Guard, driveshaft

fluids

  • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)

other standard equipment

  • Doors, service access (locking)
  • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
  • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
  • Emergency platform egress
  • Fire suppression ready
  • Fuel tank, fast fill, 782 L (207 gal)
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Hoses, Cat XT™
  • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
  • Oil change system, high speed
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Total hydraulic filtration system
  • Vandalism protection caplocks
  • Venturi stack

technology products

  • Product Link™: – cellular, satellite

Optional Equipment

note

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat® dealer for details.

operator environment

  • Camera, rear vision
  • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth®
  • Radio, CB (ready)

technology products

  • Compaction control, basic

fluids

  • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)

powertrain

  • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
  • Heater, engine coolant, 240V

miscellaneous

  • CE/UKCA Certification (standard where regulations require it)
  • Plate – year of manufacture

special arrangements

  • Engine precleaners: – dual stage