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Overview

Cat Wheel Dozers are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to support your job site efficiently and safely while lowering owning and operating costs. The 824 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C15
Rated Speed
1800.00 r/min
1800.00 r/min
Net Power - ISO 9249
405.00 HP
302.00 kW
Torque Rise
33
Bore
5.40 in
137.20 mm
Stroke
6.70 in
171.40 mm
Displacement
927.60 in³
15.20 l
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emissions standards. The other meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions module and alternator.
Gross Power
435.00 HP
324.00 kW

Operating Specifications

Chip Scoop Operating Weight
83820.00 lb
38020.00 kg
Coal Scoop Operating Weight
80756.00 lb
36631.00 kg

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary - powershift - ECPC
Forward - 1
3.80 mile/h
6.10 km/h
Forward - 2
6.90 mile/h
11.10 km/h
Forward - 3
12.20 mile/h
19.60 km/h
Forward - 4
21.60 mile/h
34.80 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.30 mile/h
7.00 km/h
Reverse - 2
7.80 mile/h
12.60 km/h
Reverse - 3
13.90 mile/h
22.40 km/h
Reverse - 4
24.70 mile/h
39.70 km/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
120 mm × 1070 mm (4.7 in × 42.1 in)
Cylinder, Double Acting - Tilt and Tip, Bore and Stroke
140 mm × 230 mm (5.5 in × 9.1 in)

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Pilot operated, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
3481.00 psi
24000.00 kPa

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
30.60 gal (US)
116.00 l
Engine Crankcase
9.00 gal (US)
34.00 l
Transmission
17.40 gal (US)
66.00 l
Fuel Tank
206.60 gal (US)
782.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
26.40 gal (US)
100.00 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
29.10 gal (US)
110.00 l
Hydraulic Tank Only
35.40 gal (US)
134.00 l
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering
56.50 gal (US)
214.00 l
AC Refrigerant
20
AC Oil
4.94 fl oz (US)
146.00 ml
Note (1)
All nonroad Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) diesel engines are required to use:– Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less.– Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME)** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable 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. * Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. ** Engines with aftertreatment devices can use up to B20. Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to B100.

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.86 metric tonnes.

Axles

Front
Planetary – Fixed
Rear
Planetary – Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
±11°

Braking System

Parking Brake
Drum and shoe, spring applied, hydraulic released

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)
73.00 dB(A)
73.00 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72.00 dB(A)
72.00 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Standard

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113.00 dB(A)
113.00 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Suppression

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
110.00 dB(A)
110.00 dB(A)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height to Top of Beacon
14.50 ft
4422.00 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Stack
14.20 ft
4332.00 mm
Height - Top of Hood
10.50 ft
3204.00 mm
Centerline of Front Axle to Hitch
6.10 ft
1850.00 mm
Wheel Base
12.10 ft
3700.00 mm
Length - With Blade on Ground - Straight Blade
27.60 ft
8422.00 mm
Height - Top of Cab
13.50 ft
4100.00 mm
Ground Clearance
1.80 ft
534.40 mm

Scoops

Coal Scoop Carry Capacity
17.50 yd³
13.40 m³
Coal Scoop Doze Capacity
35.00 yd³
26.80 m³
Chip Scoop Carry Capacity
27.00 yd³
20.60 m³
Chip Scoop Doze Capacity
54.00 yd³
41.20 m³

Dimensions (Approximate)

Ground Clearance - Bumper
2.80 ft
852.00 mm
Features

Long Term Value and Durability

Efficiency and Productivity

Safety First

Integrated Cat® Technologies

Work in Comfort

Reduce Environmental Impact

Save on Service and Maintenance

Purpose-Built Specialty Models

Standard Equipment
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • SAFETY
    • Camera, rear vision
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Light, warning switched (LED strobe)
    • Lighting, access stairway
    • Cab Integrated Object Detection System (CIODS) ready
    • Mirror, internal (panoramic)
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Seat belt with minder, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC control system with lockout
    • Emergency platform egress
    • Stairway, left and right rear access
    • Toe kicks
  • EFFICIENCY
    • Hydraulically driven demand fan
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Air to air aftercooler
    • Auto shift
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, wet multiple disc service brakes
    • Cat clean emission module (Tier 4 Final/Stage V equivalent)
    • Electro-hydraulic parking brake
    • Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC)
    • Engine, Cat C15 emitting equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA or meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Fuel to air cooler
    • Integrated braking system
    • Muffler (under hood) (Tier 3/Stage IIIA)
    • Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
    • Separated cooling system
    • Single Clutch Speed Shifting (SCSS)
    • Throttle lock
    • Torque converter with Lock Up Clutch (LUC)
    • Transmission, planetary, with 4F/4R speed range control
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance-free (4 – 1,000 CCA)
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear)
    • Lights, directional (rear)
    • Starter, electric (heavy duty)
    • Starting receptacle for emergency start
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Radio, CB (ready)
    • 12V power port for mobile phone or laptop connection
    • Air conditioner
    • Cab, sound-suppressed pressurized, internal four-post rollover protective structure/ falling objects protective structure (ROPS/ FOPS), radio ready for entertainment includes antenna, speakers, converter (12-volt 10/15-amp), and power port
    • Cab door, sliding window (LH)
    • Coat and hard hat hooks
    • Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls
    • Finger tip shifting controls
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • Horn, electric
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Instrumentation, gauges: – DEF fluid level (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) – 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
    • Cab precleaner, powered
    • Light, (dome) cab
    • Lunch box and beverage holders
    • Seat, premium plus containing forced air heating and cooling, two-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, ride stiffness adjustment, dynamic end dampening, and leather finish
    • Sun visor, front
    • Rubber mounted, laminated, tinted glass
    • Transmission gear (indicator)
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS): – Graphical information display – External data port – Customizable operator profiles
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent wipers (front and rear)
  • COLD WEATHER
    • Starting aid (ether) automatic
    • Mirrors, heated
    • Antifreeze, premixed 50% concentration extended life (–34° C/–29° F)
  • OTHER
    • Guard, driveshaft
    • Guards, crankcase and power train
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Fold down exhaust stack for shipping
    • Fuel tank, 782 L (207 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Hydraulic, engine, and transmission oil coolers
    • Secondary steering
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack
  • SERVICE
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Ground level lockable master disconnect switch
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, transmission, hydraulic tank
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CJ-4 oil
    • Engine precleaner
    • Fire suppression ready
    • Oil change system, high speed
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Product Link
    • Total hydraulic filtration system
Optional Equipment
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/BLUETOOTH
  • BLADES
    • Blade, Straight
    • Blade, Straight with Push Plate
    • Blade, Semi-U
    • Blade, U
    • Blade, Extended Wear U
    • Blade, Coal U
  • COLD WEATHER
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
    • Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F)
  • OTHER
    • Counterweight, Front
  • MISCELLANEOUS
    • Film (ANSI) (Tier 4 Final/Stage V equivalent)
    • EU certification (Tier 4 Final/Stage V equivalent)
    • Plate – year of manufacture (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent)
  • SERVICE
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Dual stage engine precleaner
  • POWER TRAIN
    • No-spin rear axle