At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-07. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; pictured options may differ from the measured configuration · North American manufacturer reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/landfill-compactors/caterpillar/826/ · 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
- 826 product 123860; Tier 4 Final/Stage V
- Applicable region
- North American manufacturer 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 826
- Generation / record
- 826 product 123860; Tier 4 Final/Stage V
- Product status
- Listed on manufacturer product page — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American manufacturer reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American manufacturer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) | 90,207 lb | 40,917 kg | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 405 hp | 302 kW | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade - Including Rear Radiator Guard | 28 ft 7.1 in | 8,715 mm | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width - Over End Bits | 14 ft 9 in | 4,502 mm | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height - Top of Beacon | 15 ft 7.6 in | 4,765 mm | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width - Over End Bits | 14 ft 9 in | 4,502 mm | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Capacity, Rated | 16.1 yd³ | 12.3 m³ | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Ground Clearance | 2 ft 1.3 in | 642 mm | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Wheel Base | 12 ft 1.7 in | 3,700 mm | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum Depth of Cut | 1 ft 6 in | 461 mm | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
The reference uses a straight blade and rear radiator guard. Blade end bits determine width, while the listed height includes the beacon.
Steel-wheel and tip configuration belongs in the working specification. Do not mix an alternative U-blade or wheel package into the reference without relabeling its geometry and weight.
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 | Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V. | 826 product 123860; Tier 4 Final/Stage VNorth American manufacturer reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 826 inspection priorities
- Inspect wheel tips and cleaner components, blade wear and structural repair history.
- Check articulation and steering joints, guards, seals and cooling-system contamination.
- Review service practices for the working environment and inspect hoses, wiring and protected access areas.
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
- Price tip and blade renewal, cleaning effort and guarding repairs separately from scheduled servicing.
- Compare the machine with the site’s material stream and compaction process; appearance after washing does not establish the condition of protected components.
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: Straight blade and rear radiator guard. Width includes blade end bits; height includes beacon. Published operating weight uses Tier 4 Final/Stage V.
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.826 manufacturer specifications
North American manufacturer reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified