At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.
Working Range
Measurement basis: 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.
Reference details
Visual visual:model-family:caterpillar:815:depth · revision 1 · generated 2026-09-08
Documented model generation; decorative reference illustration · Manufacturer North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/soil-compactors/caterpillar/815/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Overall length with straight blade
The current technical sheet does not publish a complete blade-to-rear length. Older listings use other blade descriptions; a matching 11A drawing is required.
815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis. · checked 2026-09-08Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- 815 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2937-02
- 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 815
- Generation / record
- 815 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2937-02
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Blade — Overall Width | 12 ft 3.6 in | 3,761 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height to Top of Beacon | 12 ft 10.8 in | 3,933 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Straight Blade — Overall Width | 12 ft 3.6 in | 3,761 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Straight Blade — Height | 2 ft 9.6 in | 860 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Straight Blade — Digging Depth | 8.4 in | 222 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Ground Clearance to Hitch | 1 ft 2.4 in | 365 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Wheelbase | 11 ft | 3,350 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Drum Width | 3 ft 3 in | 991 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width Over Drums | 10 ft 7.7 in | 3,243 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Turning Radius — Outside Corner of Blade | 21 ft 1.2 in | 6,437 mm | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Total Operating Weight | 49,652 lb | 22,522 kg | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
Tamping-wheel width and blade width answer different questions: one describes the wheel envelope, while the wider blade governs straight-line clearance. Neither alone gives the swept turning envelope.
Specify the soil and required acceptance test before choosing the machine. A heavier pass is not a substitute for a suitable lift thickness and moisture condition.
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 | 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis. | 815 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2937-02Manufacturer North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 815 inspection priorities
- Inspect the tamping-foot wear pattern, drum shells and scraper clearances. Uneven foot wear can reveal a mismatch between maintenance and the intended compaction pattern.
- Check the articulation joint and straight-blade pivots; record any damage beneath the hitch and transmission guard.
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
- Include foot renewal and drum repair in the ownership estimate. Compare the condition of complete wheel groups rather than counting only engine hours.
- Keep a soil-specific compaction plan in the purchase brief. Landfill tip arrangements and waste-duty guarding are separate choices.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Smooth or padfoot surface
- Shell kit
- Vibration system
- Remote control
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: 815 (11A), straight blade, tamping-foot wheels, cab and beacon fitted; Tier 4 Final / Stage V weight basis.
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.815 (11A) technical specifications AEXQ2937-02
Manufacturer North American reference · official technical document · accessed September 8, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified