6040/6040 FS Hydraulic Shovel

6040/6040 FS Hydraulic Shovel

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We understand the challenges you face, the importance of reliability, and the relationship between uptime and productivity. That’s why we continually strive to produce the safest, most reliable and productive hydraulic mining shovels possible. Offering the widest payload range of any manufacturer in the industry, the ability to optimally pair with our popular line of mining trucks, and the support of our world-class Cat dealer network, we are uniquely positioned to partner with you to help achieve your productivity targets. We understand what matters to you. Our hydraulic mining shovels are built with you in mind. Because in mining, every day matters and every load counts.

General Data

Engine Output - SAE J1995
Cat C32 - 1516 kW (2,032 hp)
Standard Bucket Capacity
Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 22.0 m3 (28.8 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 22.0 m3 (28.8 yd3)
Operating Weight
Face Shovel - 405 tonnes (446 tons); Backhoe - 407 tonnes (449 tons)

Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System

Hydraulic tank capacity – AC version
Approx. 4000 L (1,057 U.S. gal)
Hydraulic tank capacity – Diesel version
Approx. 3400 L (898 U.S. gal)
Main pumps – Max. oil flow – AC version
4 × 746 L/min (4 × 197 U.S. gal/min)
Main pumps – Max. oil flow – Diesel version
4 × 724 L/min (4 × 191 U.S. gal/min)
Max. pressure, attachment
4350.0 psi
Max. pressure, swing pumps
5080.0 psi
Max. pressure, travel
5080.0 psi
Swing pumps – Max. oil flow – AC version
3 × 491 L/min (3 × 130 U.S. gal/min)
Swing pumps – Max. oil flow – Diesel version
4 × 321 L/min (4 × 85 U.S. gal/min)
Total volume of hydraulic oil – AC version
Approx. 6400 L (1,585 U.S. gal)
Total volume of hydraulic oil – Diesel version
Approx. 5800 L (1,532 U.S. gal)
Main pumps - AC version
4 × variable flow axial piston pumps
Main pumps - Diesel version
4 × variable swash plate pumps
Swing pumps - AC version
3 × reversible swash plate pump
Swing pumps - Diesel version
4 × reversible swash plate pump
Hydraulic tank capacity - approximately - AC version
1057.0 gal
Hydraulic tank capacity - approximately - Diesel version
898.0 gal
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
4 × 746 L/min (4 × 197 gal/min)
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 724 L/min (4 × 191 gal/min)
Maximum pressure, attachment
4350.0 psi
Maximum pressure, swing pumps
5080.0 psi
Maximum pressure, travel
5080.0 psi
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
3 × 491 L/min (3 × 130 gal/min)
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 321 L/min (4 × 85 gal/min)
Total volume of hydraulic oil - approximately - AC version
1585.0 gal
Total volume of hydraulic oil - approximately - Diesel version
1532.0 gal

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Components
Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers
Diameter of fans
2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)
Features
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Oil flow of cooling pumps - AC version
4 × 379 L/min (4 × 100 gal/min)
Oil flow of cooling pumps - Diesel version
2 × 799 L/min (2 × 211 gal/min)
Components
Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans
Features
Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Features
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature

Operator’s Cab

Internal dimensions of cab
Length: 2200 mm (7 ft 3 in); Width: 1600 mm (5 ft 3 in); Height: 2150 mm (7 ft 1 in)
Operator’s eye level
Approx. 6.8 m (22 ft 4 in)
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Graphic charts of logged data
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
On-screen troubleshooting assistance
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Fault memory with storage of related conditions
Components
Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Internal dimensions of cab - Height
7.05 ft
Internal dimensions of cab - Length
7.22 ft
Internal dimensions of cab - Width
5.25 ft
Operator’s eye level - approximately
22.31 ft
Components
Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated
Components
Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
Components
Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage
Components
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests
Components
Roller blinds at all windows
Components
Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components
All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window
Components
FOPS (rock guard; approved according to DIN ISO 3449) integrated into cab structure
Components
Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components
Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Components
Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system
Components
External sun shields at side and rear windows

Swing System

Max. swing speed – AC version
5.1 RPM
Max. swing speed – Diesel version
4.7 RPM
Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drives
3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Maximum swing speed - AC version
5.1 RPM
Maximum swing speed - Diesel version
4.7 RPM
Features
Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Features
Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control
Features
Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control
Features
All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system

Undercarriage

Gradeability of travel drives
Max. 57%
Max. tractive force
2097 kN (214 t = 471,260 lb)
Travel speed – 1st stage
Max. 1.5 km/h (0.93 mph)
Travel speed – 2nd stage
Max. 2.5 km/h (1.55 mph)
Bottom Rollers (each side)
7
Components
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened
Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released
Support Rollers (each side)
2 plus a skid plate in between
Track Pads (each side)
42
Travel Drives (each side)
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Gradeability of travel drives - maximum
57.0 %
Maximum tractive force
471260.0 lb
Travel Speed: 1st Stage (maximum)
0.93 mph
Travel Speed: 2nd Stage (maximum)
1.55 mph
Components
Acoustic travel alarm
Components
Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Components
All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened
Components
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
Components
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel

Automatic Lubrication System

Capacity of grease container
264.0 gal
Type
Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times
Type
System failures displayed by Board Control System
Type
Grease filters (200 μm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump
Type
Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders
Type
Connected to the lubrication system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring

Operating Weight

Backhoe – Ground Pressure
24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)
Backhoe – Note
Other track pads available on request
Backhoe – Operating weight
897930.0 lb
Backhoe – Standard track pads
3.9 ft
Shovel – Ground Pressure
24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)
Shovel – Note
Other track pads available on request
Shovel – Operating weight
891980.0 lb
Shovel – Standard track pads
3.9 ft
6040 FS - Ground pressure
24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)
6040 FS - Note
Other track pads available on request
6040 FS - Operating weight
891980.0 lb
6040 FS - Standard track pads
3.9 ft
6040 - Ground pressure
24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)
6040 - Note
Other track pads available on request
6040 - Operating weight
897930.0 lb
6040 - Standard track pads
3.9 ft

Electrical System (diesel drive)

Batteries
6 × 210 Ah – 12V each
Batteries – in series/parallel installation
630 Ah – 24V in total
Working spotlights
8 × high-brightness LED lights
Components
Battery isolation relays and switches
Components
Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator’s cab
System voltage
24V
Batteries in series/parallel installation
6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total
Components
13 LED service lights
Components
10 LED high-brightness working flood lights - 8 for working area - 2 for rear end
Components
2 LED high-brightness access flood lights

Retractable Service Station

Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground

Attachments

All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of:
- Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges
Type
Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of:
- Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features:
- Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features:
- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features:
- Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc - Crowd force assistance
Type
Inspection hole in monoboom BH
Type
Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
Type
Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Type
Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type
Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
Type
Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas

Diesel Engines

Max. altitude without deration
at 10° C 2500 m (8,200 ft) above sea level
Alternators
2 × 150 A
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Bore
5.71 in
Components
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Components
Additional high-capacity water separator
Components
Heavy-duty air filters
Components
Microprocessed engine management
Components
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Displacement
1959.0 in3
Emissions
U.S. EPA flex
Fuel tank capacity
2060.0 gal
Make and model
2 × Cat C32 (Tier 2)
Number of cylinders (each engine)
12
Stroke
6.38 in
Total rated gross power - SAE J1995
1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1)
Total rated net power - ISO 3046/1
1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1)
Total rated net power - SAE J1349
1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1)
Max. altitude without deration - at 10° C above sea level
8200.0 ft

Engine

Engine Model
2 × Cat® C32
Gross Power - SAE J1995
2032.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349
2032.0 hp
Note
Electric drive option available (1400 kW) on 6040 AC/6040 AC FS

Bucket

Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)
28.8 yd3
Bucket Capacity - Front Shovel (heaped 2:1)
28.8 yd3

Operating Specifications

Bucket Payload
44.0 tons
Operating Weight - Backhoe
449.0 tons
Operating Weight - Front Shovel
446.0 tons

Electric Motor - 6040 AC/6040 AC FS

Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request)
Output
1877.0 hp
Rated Current IN
156 A (at 6.6 kV)
Revolutions
1,500 min-1 (1,800 min-1 at 60 Hz)
Starting current
350% of IN (197% of IN Optional)
Type
Power limit control by Pump Managing System
Type
Custom-made electric motor with increased gap between rotor and stator to withstand severe mining conditions
Type
Squirrel cage induction motor
Voltage
6.6 kV ±10% (other on request)
  • TriPower shovel attachment
  • Independent oil cooling system
  • Spacious walk-through machine house
  • 5-circuit hydraulic system
  • On-board electronics system: Control and Monitoring Platform (CAMP)
  • Board Control System (BCS III)
  • Torque control in closed-loop swing circuit
  • Automatic central lubrication system
  • LED working lights
  • GENERAL
    • Custom paint
  • SUPERSTRUCTURE
    • Hydraulic service crane on superstructure with auxiliary engine
    • One or two round container(s) for standard 200 L (53 gal) barrels (instead of 1000 L (264 gal) grease container)
    • Filling of round container(s) via service station
    • Various cold-weather options
  • CAB
    • Dual (redundancy) heating ventilating and air conditioning system
    • Cab heating
    • Camera monitoring system
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Track pad width 1400 mm (4 ft 7 in) or 1600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
    • Automatic lubrication of rollers by central lube system
    • Cover plate under carbody (belly plate)
    • Additional optional equipment available on request.