At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.
Working Range
Measurement basis: 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.
Reference details
Visual visual:model-family:caterpillar:816:depth · revision 1 · generated 2026-09-08
Documented model generation; decorative reference illustration · Manufacturer North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/landfill-compactors/caterpillar/816/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- 816 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2932-02
- Applicable region
- Manufacturer North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 816
- Generation / record
- 816 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2932-02
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- Manufacturer North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
Manufacturer North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Machine Length with Straight Blade | 25 ft 7.2 in | 7,806 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Straight Blade — Overall Width | 12 ft | 3,656 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height to Top of Beacon | 14 ft 3.6 in | 4,368 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Straight Blade — Overall Width | 12 ft | 3,656 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Straight Blade — Height | 6 ft 4.8 in | 1,961 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Straight Blade — Digging Depth | 1 ft 2.4 in | 362 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground Clearance to Transmission Guard | 1 ft 8.4 in | 516 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Wheelbase | 11 ft | 3,350 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Drum Width | 3 ft 4 in | 1,016 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width Over Drums | 10 ft 11.4 in | 3,338 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Turning Radius — Outside Corner of Blade | 21 ft 2.4 in | 6,473 mm | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The roof condenser and beacon extend above the cab roof. Compare the complete stated height when planning workshop access or relocation.
Choose wheel tips against the waste stream and compaction objective. Combination, plus and paddle groups have separate weights and should not be treated as interchangeable purchase details.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine. | 816 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2932-02Manufacturer North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 816 inspection priorities
- Inspect cleaner fingers, striker bars and axle-area protection for material wrapping and impact damage. Missing guarding changes the risk and repair picture.
- Review cooling-system cleaning and fire-damage history, including hidden debris pockets around the rear guards and engine enclosure.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Allow for wheel-tip renewal, cleaner parts and routine debris removal. These can govern availability even when the engine has a sound service record.
- Compare the working face, turning room and incoming waste pattern with the larger 836 before choosing by nominal weight alone.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Wheel-tip pattern
- Blade
- Guarding
- Compaction guidance
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: 816 (11A) with straight landfill blade, standard wheel envelope, enclosed cab, roof condenser and beacon. Tip selection and emissions package must be recorded for the actual machine.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.816 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2932-02
Manufacturer North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 8, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified