Warning: array_values() expects parameter 1 to be array, bool given in /home/puckettr/public_html/wp-content/themes/puckett/cat-new-feed/single.php on line 14

6050/6050 FS Hydraulic Shovel

6050/6050 FS Hydraulic Shovel

Download the Product Brochure
Continue Browsing

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
Cummins K1500E - 1880 kW (2,520 hp); Cummins QSK38 - 1880 kW (2,520 hp)
Standard Bucket Capacity
Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 26.0 m3 (34.0 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 28.0 m3 (36.6 yd3)
Operating Weight
Face Shovel - 528 tonnes (582 tons); Backhoe - 537 tonnes (592 tons)

Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System

Hydraulic tank capacity - AC version - approximately
1320.0 gal
Hydraulic tank capacity - Diesel version - approximately
1450.0 gal
Main pumps
4 × variable flow axial piston pumps
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
4 × 933 L/min (4 × 246 gal/min)
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 912 L/min (4 × 241 gal/min)
Maximum pressure, attachment
4350.0 psi
Maximum pressure, swing pumps
5080.0 psi
Maximum pressure, travel
4930.0 psi
Swing pumps - AC version
3 × reversible swash plate pumps
Swing pumps - Diesel version
4 × reversible swash plate pumps
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
3 × 491 L/min (3 × 131 gal/min)
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 351 L/min (4 × 93 gal/min)
Total volume of hydraulic oil - AC version - approximately
1930.0 gal
Total volume of hydraulic oil - Diesel version - approximately
2060.0 gal

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Components
Gear-type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to fans and aluminum coolers
Diameter of fans
4 × 1170 mm (4 × 46 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 × 491 L/min (4 × 130 gal/min)
Oil flow of cooling pumps - Diesel version
4 × 488 L/min (4 × 129 gal/min)
Features
Fan speed and flow of oil to the coolers are thermostatically controlled
Features
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature

Operator’s Cab

Board Control System (BCS) Features:
Electronic monitoring & data logging system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic systems & lubrication systems
Components
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head and armrests
Internal dimensions - Height
7.05 ft
Internal dimensions - Length
7.22 ft
Internal dimensions - Width
5.25 ft
Operator’s eye level - approximately
24.93 ft
Components
Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system
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
Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Components
External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components
Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Components
Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components
Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
Components
Emergency rescue seat
Components
Emergency ladder mounted to the A-frame
Components
Machine access via retractable boarding ladder, hydraulically operated
Components
Roller blinds at all windows

Swing System

Features
Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Maximum swing speed - AC version
4.0 RPM
Maximum swing speed - Diesel version
3.8 RPM
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drives
4 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
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

Bottom Rollers (each side)
6
Components
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links, are hardened
Gradeability of travel drives - maximum
50.0 %
Maximum tractive force
578900.0 lb
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-applied/hydraulically released
Support Rollers (each side)
2 plus a skid plate in between
Track Pads (each side)
39
Travel Drives (each side)
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Travel Speed: 1st Stage (maximum)
0.99 mph
Travel Speed: 2nd Stage (maximum)
1.44 mph
Components
Acoustic travel alarm
Components
Cast double-grouser combined pad links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Components
Bottom rollers are connected to the automatic lubrication system
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 to 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 lube system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders - bottom rollers of undercarriage
Type
Connected to the lube system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring

Operating Weight

6050 FS - Ground pressure
25.9 N/cm2 (37.5 psi)
6050 FS - Note
Other track pads available on request
6050 FS - Operating weight
1163150.0 lb
6050 FS - Standard track pads
4.59 ft
6050 - Ground pressure
26.3 N/cm2 (38.1 psi)
6050 - Note
Other track pads available on request
6050 - Operating weight
1183870.0 lb
6050 - Standard track pads
4.59 ft

Electrical System (diesel drive)

Alternators
2 × 175A each
Batteries in series/parallel installation
6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total
Components
Thirteen (13) LED service lights
Components
Battery isolation relays
Components
Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator’s cab
Components
Ten (10) LED high-brightness working flood lights - Eight (8) for working area - Two (2) for rear end
Components
Two (2) LED high-brightness access flood lights
System voltage
24V

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
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
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 entire lift arc - Crowd force assistance
Type
Inspection hole in booms
Type
Catwalks with rails at booms
Type
Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type
Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
Type
Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type
Booms and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
Type
Booms and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas

Diesel Engines - Version 1 - Cummins K1500E Tier 1

Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Bore
6.25 in
Components
Additional high-capacity water separator
Components
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Components
Pre-lube starting system
Components
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Components
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Components
Microprocessed engine control
Displacement
2300.0 in3
Emissions
U.S. EPA Flex
Fuel tank capacity
2820.0 gal
Make and model
2 × Cummins K1500E
Maximum altitude without deration - above sea level
8000.0 ft
No. of cylinders (each engine)
12
Stroke
6.25 in
Total rated gross power SAE J1995
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total rated net power ISO 3046/1
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total rated net power SAE J1349
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)

Diesel Engines - Version 2 - Cummins QSK38 Tier 2

Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Bore
6.25 in
Components
Additional high-capacity water separator
Components
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Components
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components
Pre-lube starting system
Components
Microprocessed engine control
Components
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Components
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Displacement
2300.0 in3
Emissions
U.S. EPA Flex
Fuel tank capacity
2820.0 gal
Make and model
2 × Cummins QSK38
Maximum altitude without deration - above sea level
10500.0 ft
No. of cylinders (each engine)
12
Stroke
6.25 in
Total rated gross power SAE J1995
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total rated net power ISO 3046/1
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total rated net power SAE J1349
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)

Engine

Engine Model
2 × Cummins K1500E or 2 × Cummins QSK 38
Gross Power - SAE J1995
2520.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349
2520.0 hp
Note
Electric drive option available (1600 kW) on 6050 AC/6050 AC FS

Bucket

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

Operating Specifications

Bucket Payload - Backhoe
55.0 tons
Bucket Payload - Front Shovel
52.0 tons
Operating Weight - Backhoe
592.0 tons
Operating Weight - Front Shovel
582.0 tons

Electric Motor - 6050 AC/6050 AC FS

Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request)
Output
2146.0 hp
Rated current IN
174 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 Management System
Type
Squirrel cage induction motor
Type
Custom-made electric motor with increased gap between rotor and stator to withstand severe mining conditions
Voltage
6.6 kV ± 10% (other on request)
  • TriPower shovel attachment
  • Independent oil cooling system
  • Spacious walk-through machine house
  • 5-circuit hydraulic system
  • Electronic-hydraulic servo control
  • Board Control System (BCS)
  • Torque control in closed-loop swing circuit
  • Automatic central lubrication system
  • LED working lights