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Engine Output - SAE J1995
2079 hp 1550 kW
824 hp 615 kW
1040.0 hp 776.0 kW
Bucket Payload
44 ton (US) 40 t
16.1 ton (US) 14.6 t
23.8 ton (US) 21.6 t
Operating Weight
453 ton (US) 411 t
154.3 ton (US) 140 t
253.8 ton (US) 230.2 t
Note
Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.
Specifications shown above apply to highly regulated, backhoe configuration. Lesser regulated and frontless configurations are also available.
Specifications shown above apply to a Backhoe configuration. A frontless configuration is also available.
Engine Model
2 x Cat C32B
Cat® C27
Cat® C32 ACERT™
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
2079 hp 1554 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
1921 hp 1432 kW
Note
Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.
Specifications shown above apply to highly regulated, backhoe configuration. Lesser regulated and frontless configurations are also available.
Specifications shown above apply to a Backhoe configuration. A frontless configuration is also available.
Number of Cylinders - Each Engine
12
Bore
5.71 in 145 mm
5.4 in 137.2 mm
5.71 in 145 mm
Stroke
6.38 in 162 mm
6 in 152.4 mm
6.38 in 162 mm
Displacement
1959 in³ 32.1 l
1648 in³ 27 l
1959 in³ 32 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Components (1)
High-capacity water separator
Emergency stop switches: one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level
Emergency stop buttons inside cab, accessible from all seating locations, and engine module
Components (2)
Two-stage fuel filter with series filtration
Four maintenance free batteries
Dual Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs)
Components (3)
Cat Type 4 air filters
Lockable battery isolation switch
Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4)
Microprocessed engine management
5 LED service lights
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Fuel Tank Capacity
2060 gal (US) 7800 l
951 gal (US) 3600 l
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V; China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2; Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 1
Meets China Nonroad Stage III emissions standards, equivalent to Tier 2
System Voltage
24V
24 V
24V
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation
6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total
Components (1)
High-capacity water separator
Emergency stop switches: one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level
Emergency stop buttons inside cab, accessible from all seating locations, and engine module
Components (2)
Two-stage fuel filter with series filtration
Four maintenance free batteries
Dual Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs)
Components (4)
Microprocessed engine management
5 LED service lights
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Components (5)
11 LED service lights
14 LED high-brightness working lights
7 LED service lights
6040 FS - Standard Track Pads
3.9 ft 1200 mm
6040 FS - Operating Weight
905,769 lb 410850 kg
6040 FS - Ground Pressure
24.5 N/cm2 (35.5 psi)
6040 - Standard Track Pads
3.9 ft 1200 mm
6040 - Operating Weight
905,614 lb 410780 kg
6040 - Ground Pressure
24.5 N/cm2 (35.5 psi)
Note
Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.
Specifications shown above apply to highly regulated, backhoe configuration. Lesser regulated and frontless configurations are also available.
Specifications shown above apply to a Backhoe configuration. A frontless configuration is also available.
6040 FS - Note
Other track pads available on request
Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately
958 gal (US) 3626 l
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately
1532.0 gal (US) 5800 l
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
4,351 psi 300 bar
4495 psi 310 bar
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5,076 psi 350 bar
4495 psi 310 bar
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
5080.0 psi 350.0 bar
Diameter - Fan
60 in 1524 mm
4.92 ft 1500 mm
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
Closed-loop with torque control
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity available whenever engine is running
Features (2)
Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Hydraulic braking of swing motion when control is returned to neutral position or by counteracting control for stronger braking
All slew ring raceways and grease tub for internal gearing supplied by automatic, central lubrication system
Diameter - Fan
60 in 1524 mm
4.92 ft 1500 mm
Swing Drive
3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
2.4 gal (US) 9 l
2 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Wet multiple-disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version
4.8 r/min 4.8 r/min
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal greasing
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1)
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Closed-loop with torque control
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity available whenever engine is running
Features (2)
Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Hydraulic braking of swing motion when control is returned to neutral position or by counteracting control for stronger braking
All slew ring raceways and grease tub for internal gearing supplied by automatic, central lubrication system
Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum
0.87 mile/h 1.4 km/h
0.68 mile/h 1.1 km/h
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum
1.43 mile/h 2.3 km/h
1.49 mile/h 2.4 km/h
Maximum Tractive Force
397,237 lb 1767 kN
197,157 lbf 877 kN
265860 lbf 1183 kN
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum
35.9 % 35.9 %
Track Pads - Each Side
42
45
Bottom Rollers - Each Side
7
8
Support Rollers - Each Side
2 plus a skid plate in between
3
Travel Drives - Each Side
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Wet multiple-disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Components (1)
High-capacity water separator
Emergency stop switches: one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level
Emergency stop buttons inside cab, accessible from all seating locations, and engine module
Components (5)
11 LED service lights
14 LED high-brightness working lights
7 LED service lights
Components (6)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
2 electric horns
Auxiliary fold-away seat with safety belt for 3rd person
Operator's Eye Level - Approximately
23.16 ft 7 m
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length
7.25 ft 2209.8 mm
7.32 ft 2230 mm
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width
5.41 ft 1648.9 mm
5.33 ft 1625 mm
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height
6.75 ft 2057.4 mm
6.79 ft 2070 mm
Components (1)
High-capacity water separator
Emergency stop switches: one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level
Emergency stop buttons inside cab, accessible from all seating locations, and engine module
Components (2)
Two-stage fuel filter with series filtration
Four maintenance free batteries
Dual Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs)
Components (3)
Cat Type 4 air filters
Lockable battery isolation switch
Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4)
Microprocessed engine management
5 LED service lights
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Components (5)
11 LED service lights
14 LED high-brightness working lights
7 LED service lights
Components (6)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
2 electric horns
Auxiliary fold-away seat with safety belt for 3rd person
Components (7)
Dual hydraulically driven HVAC system
Two (2) lights for rear end
Two-stage fuel filter
Components (8)
Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
One (1) light for machine deck/service
Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components (9)
Additional fold-away auxiliary seat with two-point safety belt
One (1) beacon light on cabin roof
Roller blinds
Components (10)
External sun shields at side and rear windows
FM/AM radio with MP3 auxiliary port
Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated
Components (11)
Emergency egress ladder
Two stereo speakers
Additional emergency ladder in close proximity to emergency escape window
Components (12)
Powered 45 access stairway with EH controls and audible alarm plus visual beacon for enhanced safety
Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox
Capacity - Grease Container
190 gal (US) 720 l
Type (1)
Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times
Central bank lubrication system
Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design
Type (3)
Grease filters (200 µm)
Standard grease reel on machine for bucket linkage
Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
Type (4)
Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders
Grease refill service point accessible from ground
Catwalks with rails at boom
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
Float valve for boom down function
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
Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points, slew bearing, and bucket linkage
Grease supplied to swing roller bearing, all pivot points of attachment, and swing gearbox bearing
Type (3)
Grease filters (200 µm)
Standard grease reel on machine for bucket linkage
Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
Type (4)
Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders
Grease refill service point accessible from ground
Catwalks with rails at boom
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 22.0 m³
Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1)
28.8 yd³ 22.0 m³
Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground
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