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6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel

6040

Hydraulic Mining Shovel

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The Cat® 6040 is proven and trusted on sites all over the world, with more than 200 currently in operation. It’s known for high performance and high reliability — and now, it’s getting even better. The next generation 6040 is packed with new features, upgrades and enhancements designed to make it more productive, more efficient, safer, easier to operate, simpler to maintain and more.

It’s powered by two updated Cat C32B engines, delivering even greater performance and reliability without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Its heavy-duty undercarriage provides long life in tough conditions, reducing costs and keeping your machine hard at work.

A brand-new, state-of-the-art cab gives operators better control of the machine while keeping them safe and comfortable all shift long. Our patented three-seat design makes training and observing new operators easier than ever. And new safety features help everyone working in, on or around the 6040 get home safely every day.

Key Specs
Engine Output – SAE J1995 2079 hp
Bucket Payload 44 ton (US)
Operating Weight 453 ton (US)
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Product Specifications for 6040

Engine Output – SAE J1995 2079 hp
Bucket Payload 44 ton (US)
Operating Weight 453 ton (US)
Note Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.
Engine Model 2 x Cat C32B
Gross Power – SAE J1995:2014 2079 hp
Net Power – SAE J1349:2011 1921 hp
Note Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available.
Number of Cylinders – Each Engine 12
Bore 5.71 in
Stroke 6.38 in
Displacement 1959 in³
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Components (1) High-capacity water separator
Components (2) Two-stage fuel filter with series filtration
Components (3) Cat Type 4 air filters
Components (4) Microprocessed engine management
Fuel Tank Capacity 2060 gal (US)
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
System Voltage 24V
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation 6 x 210 Ah – 12 V each; 630 Ah – 24 V in total
Components (1) 6 maintenance-free batteries
Components (2) Lockable battery and starter isolation switches
Components (4) 18 LED high-brightness working flood lights
Components (5) 11 LED service lights
6040 FS – Standard Track Pads 3.9 ft
6040 FS – Operating Weight 905769 lb
6040 FS – Ground Pressure 24.5 N/cm2 (35.5 psi)
6040 – Standard Track Pads 3.9 ft
6040 – Operating Weight 905614 lb
6040 – Ground Pressure 24.5 N/cm2 (35.5 psi)
Note 1600 mm track pads available as option
6040 FS – Note Other track pads available on request
Hydraulic Tank Capacity – Diesel Version – Approximately 958 gal (US)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil – Diesel Version – Approximately 1532 gal (US)
Main Pumps – Diesel Version 4 x Variable Displacement Piston Pumps
Main Pumps – Maximum Oil Flow – Diesel Version 4 x 745 L/min (4 x 197 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure – Attachment 4351 psi
Maximum Pressure – Travel 5076 psi
Swing Pumps – Diesel Version 2 x Reversible Variable Displacement Piston Double Pumps
Swing Pumps – Maximum Oil Flow – Diesel Version 2 x 661 L/min (2 x 175 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure – Swing Pumps 5080 psi
Diameter – Fan 60 in
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps – Diesel Version 2 x 798 L/min (2 x 210 gal/min)
Features (1) Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Features (2) Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Diameter – Fan 2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)
Swing Drive 3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Parking Brake Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Maximum Swing Speed – Diesel Version 4.8 r/min
Swing Ring Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1) Dirt wiper
Features (2) Closed-loop with speed control
Travel Speed – 1st Stage – Maximum 0.87 mile/h
Travel Speed – 2nd Stage – Maximum 1.43 mile/h
Maximum Tractive Force 397237 lb
Gradeability – Travel Drives – Maximum 35.9 %
Track Pads – Each Side 42
Bottom Rollers – Each Side 7
Support Rollers – Each Side 2 plus a skid plate in between
Travel Drives – Each Side 1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Parking Brake Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released
Components (1) All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened
Components (5) Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with piston accumulator
Components (6) Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
Operator's Eye Level – Approximately 23.16 ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab – Length 7.25 ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab – Width 5.41 ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab – Height 6.75 ft
Components (1) Safety switch for automatic motion shutdown
Components (2) Pneumatically cushioned and multiadjustable comfort seat with heating and cooling, lumbar support, two-point safety belt, head and arm rests and afety switch for automatic motion shutdown
Components (3) Roller blinds
Components (4) Parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components (5) All-around safety glass
Components (6) Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
Components (7) Dual hydraulically driven HVAC system
Components (8) Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
Components (9) Additional fold-away auxiliary seat with two-point safety belt
Components (10) External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components (11) Emergency egress ladder
Components (12) Powered 45 access stairway with EH controls and audible alarm plus visual beacon for enhanced safety
Capacity – Grease Container 190 gal (US)
Type (1) Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times
Type (3) Grease filters (200 µm)
Type (4) Connected to the lubrication system are: – pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders
Type (5) Connected to the lubrication system are: – raceways of the swing roller bearing – two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring
All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (2) – Wing shrouds on side walls – Heel shrouds at bottom edges
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (1) Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2) Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (3) – Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc – Crowd force assistance
Type (2) Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type (3) Wear Package (as per bucket selection)
Type (4) Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Type (6) Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
Type (8) Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
Bucket Capacity – Backhoe (heaped 1:1) 28.8 yd³
Bucket Capacity – Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) 28.8 yd³
Installation Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground
2 x Cat C32B engines
Aftertreatment System (used in Tier 4 Final/Stage V only): -Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) -Nox Reduction System (NRS) – Non-Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) solution
Air-to-Air After Cooling (ATAAC)
Turbocharger
Hydraulically driven radiator fan
Electronically controlled fan speed
Micro processed engine management
Cat Type 4 air filters
Two-stage fuel filter with series filtration
High-capacity water seperator
Starting aid — automatic ether
Exhaust manifold and turbo heat shields
Dual 24 V electric starters per engine
Automatic engine idle shut down
Automatic fuel priming
Hydraulic Optimization
Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control
Cat Hydraulic Hose assemblies
Cat Pump managing system with: -Electronic load limit control -Flow on demand -Automatic zero flow regulation -Automatic engine rpm reduction -Reduced oil flow at high hydraulic oil or engine temperature
Pressure cut-off for main pumps
Cooling of pump transmission gear oil
Closed loop swing circuit
Cat quick disconnect pressure testing points
Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 μm), main pumps
Full-flow filters (10 μm), return circuit
Full-flow filters (10 μm), cooling return circuit
Pressure filters (6 μm), servo circuit
Pressure filters (40 μm), closed swing circuit
Transmission oil filters (40 μm)
Boom float valve (FS and BH)
Stick float valve (FS)
6 Maintenance-free batteries
Lockable battery isolator switch
Lockable starter isolator switch
18 LED high-brightness working flood lights
11 LED service lights
2 acoustic travel alarms -forward and reverse (power module, oil cooler module)
1 air horn (cab riser walkway)
HD tracks with cast double-grouser track pads
1200 mm (3 ft 11 in) wide track pads
HD fixed axle carrier and load rollers
HD fixed axle idlers
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
Hinged travel motor covers
Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers, pad links, teeth contact areas
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with piston accumulators
Rectangular grease container, 720 L (190 gal) capacity (fill via service station)
Lubricated pinion in swing ring
Grease filters (200 μm)
Dual hydraulically driven HVAC system
In-floor window with removable grate
Pneumatically cushioned and multiadjustable comfort seat with: -Heating and cooling -Lumbar support -Two-point safety belt -Head and arm rests -Safety switch for automatic motion shutdown
Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
Electronic-Hydraulic Servo Control
Elevated full-size trainer seat with 2-point safety belt and laptop desk
Additional fold-away auxiliary seat with 2-point safety belt
Three cup holders
FM/AM radio with USB and AUX input
Parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Roller blinds
Monitoring system with 254 mm (10 in) color touchscreen
45° stairway from engine bay to operator cab
Powered 45° access stairway with EH controls and audible alarm plus visual beacon for enhanced safety
Heated mirror on Left Hand (LH) side
Cat Vision 360 with 254 mm (10 in) HD color technology display
Level indicators for length and crosswise inclination
Document Storage
Internal service access in FS and BH boom
Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Wear Package (as per bucket selection)
Cat MineStar™ Solutions Ready
Cat Payload
Cat Vision 360
Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control
Engine oil exchange interval — 500 hours
Hydraulic oil change interval -10,000 hours
S·O·SSM Ports
Retractable ground level service station with quick couplings for: -Diesel fuel -Engine coolant -left/right engines -Pump transmission gear oil -left/right engines -Engine oil -left/right engines -Engine oil extension tanks -Hydraulic oil -Grease -Swing transmission gear oil
Cat battery charging connector
Indicator lights
Cat Electronic Technician service port
Dirt wiper at swivel
Emergency stop switches: 2 in cab, 3 in engine module, 1 at ground level service station, 1 pull rope accessible from ground level
Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
All-round safety glass
Emergency egress ladder
ISO or ANSI decals
Engine oil interval extension kit, up to 1,000 hrs
Round container(s) for standard 200 L (53 gal) barrels (instead of 710 L (188 gal) grease container)
Filling of round container(s) via service station
Various cold-weather options
Dual (redundancy) heating ventilating and air conditioning system
Cab heating
Camera monitoring system (two cameras and additional color display)
1600 mm (5 ft 3 in) wide track pads
Automatic lubrication of rollers by central lube system
Undercarriage guard (belly plate)
Additional optional equipment available on request.
Eurasian Conformity (EAC) Certification – T4 only
TriPower Face Shovel kinematics: – Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance –Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance –Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage –Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces –Constant boom momentum throughout whole lift arc –Crowd force assistance –Guards for shovel cylinders at FS stick
Frontless base machine (no boom, no stick, no linkage or kinematics)
Backhoe attachment
Cat Product Link Elite Dual Mode (Cellular + Satellite)
Cat Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)