Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

SOIL COMPACTORS

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CONTENTS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-12 Rimpull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-13 Compaction Fundamentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-14 Compactor Types and Zones of Application . . . 22-15 Estimating Production (Example Problems) . . . . 22-16 Production Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-17 Bulldozer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-17 Ground Contact Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-18

Features: ● Dozing, filling and compacting versatility.

● High speed operation with responsive Cat diesel engine, single-lever planetary power shift transmission, and all-wheel drive. ● Articulated frame makes maneuvering quick and easy. Long wheel base for stability. ● Wheels with tamping foot design and chevron pattern give traction, penetration and compaction needed for high production. Foot pattern reversed on trailing drums to prevent overprinting lead drums. ● Rear drums track front for double compactive effort. Drum spacing covers mid-axle strip on return pass. ● Rear axle oscillation keeps all drums on ground for traction and stability. ● Cleaner bars keep drums free of carry over earth regardless of rolling direction. Adjustable, replaceable. ● Optional fill spreading dozer has single lever control for raise, lower, hold and float. (Blade tilt optional.) ● The 825K now offers STIC (Steering Transmission Integrated Control) Steering as a standard feature.

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