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Hydraulic Mining Shovels

6040

The Cat^® 6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel is trusted on sites around the world — consistently delivering the productivity you demand with the durability you expect. This proven shovel is known for top performance and high reliability, backed by the on-the-ground support of the Cat dealer network.

But we’re always looking for ways to make the 6040 better. We’ve made improvements that enable peak production — delivering fast cycle times and high digging forces. We’ve increased uptime by making the 6040 more reliable and easier to service. And it’s now available for both highly regulated and lesser regulated countries with engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V standards without the need for DEF — saving time and cost during maintenance.

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Overview

The Cat^® 6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel is trusted on sites around the world — consistently delivering the the productivity you demand with the durability you expect. This proven shovel is known for top performance and high reliability, backed by the on-the-ground support of the Cat dealer network.

But we’re always looking for ways to make the 6040 better. We’ve made improvements that enable peak production — delivering fast cycle times and high digging forces. We’ve increased uptime by making the 6040 more reliable and easier to service. And it’s now available for both highly regulated and lesser regulated countries with engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V standards without the need for DEF — saving time and cost during maintenance.

General

UNITS:

Metric

Imperial

Engine Output - SAE J1995	1550 kW	2079 hp
Bucket Payload	39.6 t	43.7 ton (US)
Operating Weight	404.6 t	446 ton (US)
Note	Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.	Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.

Engine

Engine Model	2 x Cat C32	2 x Cat C32
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	1550 kW	2079 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011	1428 kW	1915 hp
Note	Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available.	Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available.

Diesel Engines

Number of Cylinders - Each Engine	12	12
Bore	145.0 mm	5.71 in
Stroke	162.0 mm	6.38 in
Displacement	32.1 l	1959 in³
Aspiration	Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled	Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Components (1)	Additional high-capacity water separator	Additional high-capacity water separator
Components (2)	Two-stage fuel filter including water separator	Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Components (3)	Heavy-duty air filters	Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4)	Microprocessed engine management	Microprocessed engine management
Components (5)	Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed	Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	7940 l	2098 gal (US)
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards

Electrical System - Diesel Drive

System Voltage	24V	24V
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation	6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total	6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total
Components (1)	6 maintenance-free batteries	6 maintenance-free batteries
Components (2)	Battery isolation relays and switches	Battery isolation relays and switches
Components (3)	Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab	Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab
Components (4)	14 LED high-brightness working flood lights	14 LED high-brightness working flood lights
Components (5)	11 LED high-brightness service lights	11 LED high-brightness service lights

Operating Weights

6040 FS - Standard Track Pads	1200 mm	3.9 ft
6040 FS - Operating Weight	404600 kg	891980 lb
6040 FS - Ground Pressure	24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)	24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)
6040 - Standard Track Pads	1200 mm	3.9 ft
6040 - Operating Weight	407300 kg	897930 lb
6040 - Ground Pressure	24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)	24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)
Note	1600 mm track pads available as option	1600 mm track pads available as option
6040 FS - Note	Other track pads available on request	Other track pads available on request

Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System

Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately	3400.0 l	898.0 gal (US)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately	5800.0 l	1532.0 gal (US)
Main Pumps - Diesel Version	4 x variable swash plate pumps	4 x variable swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version	4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min)	4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Attachment	300.0 bar	4350.0 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	350.0 bar	5080.0 psi
Swing Pumps - Diesel Version	4 x reversible swash plate pump	4 x reversible swash plate pump
Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version	4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min)	4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps	350.0 bar	5080.0 psi

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Diameter - Fan	1524 mm	60 in
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version	2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min)	2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min)
Features (1)	Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running	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	Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Features (3)	Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature	Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Components (1)	Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers	Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers
Components (2)	Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans	Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans
Diameter - Fan	2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)	2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)

Swing System

Swing Drive	3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors	3 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
Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version	4.7 r/min	4.7 r/min
Swing Ring	Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing	Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1)	Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody	Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Features (2)	Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control	Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control
Features (3)	Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control	Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control
Features (4)	All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system	All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system

Undercarriage

Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum	1.5 km/h	0.93 mile/h
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum	2.5 km/h	1.55 mile/h
Maximum Tractive Force	2097.0 kN	471260.0 lb
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum	57.0 %	57.0 %
Track Pads - Each Side	42	42
Bottom Rollers - Each Side	7	7
Support Rollers - Each Side	2 plus a skid plate in between	2 plus a skid plate in between
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 applied/hydraulically released	Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released
Components (1)	All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened	All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened
Components (2)	Acoustic travel alarm	Acoustic travel alarm
Components (3)	Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins	Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Components (4)	All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened	All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened
Components (5)	Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator	Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
Components (6)	Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel	Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel

Operator's Cab

Automatic Lubrication System

Capacity - Grease Container	710 l	188 gal (US)
Type (1)	Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times	Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times
Type (2)	System failures displayed by Board Control System	System failures displayed by Board Control System
Type (3)	Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump	Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump
Type (4)	Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders	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	Connected to the lubrication system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring

Attachments

All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (1)	- Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth	- Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth
All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (2)	- Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges	- 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 - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces	- Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2)	- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance	- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical 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	- Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc - Crowd force assistance
Type (1)	Inspection hole in monoboom BH	Inspection hole in monoboom BH
Type (2)	Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve	Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type (3)	Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request	Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
Type (4)	Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)	Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Type (5)	Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible	Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type (6)	Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding	Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
Type (7)	Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas	Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas
Type (8)	Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)	Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)

Bucket

Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)	22.0 m³	28.8 yd³
Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1)	22.0 m³	28.8 yd³

Retractable Service Station

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

Features

SAFETY

Safety glass in all windows and armored windshield protect operators.
Five emergency shut-off switches, with one easily accessible in the cab to shut down the electrical system in case of emergencies.
Safer access and egress with 45-degree hydraulically operated access stairway and emergency egress ladder with a self-closing door located in direct proximity to the cab.
Safer service with lockable starter and battery isolation switch cabinet, improved sealing between engines and hydraulic pumps, improved routing and separation of hydraulic lines and electric cables.
Excellent visibility, enhanced by optional two-camera system and standard LED high-brightness working and service lights.

OPERATOR CAB

Easy access to intuitive, informative onboard electronics, plus large, color touchscreen that puts vital machine and diagnostic data at the operator’s fingertips.
Maintained ambient temperature with optional dual HVAC system.
Easily accessible ergonomic joysticks with Electronic-Hydraulic Servo Control, which delivers dynamic and precise response and ensures no hydraulic lines are present in the cab.
Clean arrangement and less noise, with no hydraulic lines present in the cab or the cab module,
Pneumatically cushioned, multi-adjustable, heated seat, plus auxiliary trainer seat with retractable seat belt.

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

Integrated carbody and crawler frames with Cat® HD undercarriage, which extends service life by up to 30%.
Heavy duty fixed-axle rollers and idlers for improved performance, increased wear life, reduced internal friction and overheating, and elimination of grease consumption and lines.
Heavy duty track group, which handles high field loads, and reduced pitch extension wear, which increases track chain life by 20% to 40%.
Structures designed and fabricated to withstand the toughest digging conditions, with high-strength steel, heavy castings at attachment pivot points and up to 18% more operating weight.
New Cat Type 4 air filters and pre-cleaner dust ejection system sized to improve overall life of the air filter.

PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

Durable Cat C32 engines, which offer unsurpassed performance, high power output and proven reliability, and have been proven to withstand the challenging conditions found at mine sites across the globe.
Fast cycle times and improved energy efficiency delivered by closed-loop swing system, which also generates less heat.
Greater operator control thanks to hydraulic system with five circuit hydraulics that allow for two-cylinder motions, two travel motions, and swing to be controlled simultaneously.
Easier and faster face shovel operation with unique TriPower design, which generates superior mechanical leverage and control.
Increased productivity and greater uptime with the twin engine concept, which enables up to 65% of full production with a single engine.

BUCKETS & GET

Buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) designed to maximize durability and productivity and ideally matched to your shovel and application.
Integrated to work as part of a machine system — helping you achieve high productivity and the lowest cost per ton.
Variety of sizes and wear packages for the ideal match to your shovel and application.
Deliver optimal payload when combined with Cat GET and wear components.
Wear packages that protect your investment, including special liner material and lip shroud, wing shrouds and heel shrouds.

CONNECTIVITY & TECHNOLOGY

Greater connectivity with improved Product Link™ Elite system, which increases the availability of data provided by the 6040.
Enhanced diagnostic capabilities and troubleshooting functions with factory-installed Monitoring and Diagnostic System.
Earliest possible detection of faults, with Board Control System that uses sensors throughout the machine to monitor operating data, record faults, and notify the operator audibly and visually.
Connectivity features and Cat MineStar™ Health offerings that enable a proactive approach to maintenance.

SERVICEABILITY

Better organized hoses and components, plus integration of Cat hoses and couplings, which offer industry-leading reliability and performance and ability to source locally.
Service station that provides easy access to functions such as coolant, hydraulic oil, slew gear box oil, grease, and diesel and engine oil.
Reduced maintenance downtime thanks to exchange intervals for engine oil and engine filters that have been increased from 500 to 1,000 hours.
Clear arrangement of components on the superstructure, which allows easy access and serviceability for coolant expansion tanks, air intake filters, oil tank breather, HVAC units, grease tank, exhaust, and starter and battery isolator.
Easy access to the slew gearboxes, rotary distributor, high pressure swing filters and travel spool valves.

SUSTAINABILITY

Highly regulated C32 engine certified to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards without the need for DEF — saving time and cost during maintenance.
Less heat and improved efficiency with the closed-loop swing circuit.
Reduced waste and lower owning and operating costs thanks to increased commonality of systems and components, plus a reduction in unique part numbers.
Preservation of raw materials, energy conservation and reduced emissions through the Cat Reman program, which returns end-of-life components to like-new condition.

Standard Equipment

Cat Powertrain

2 x Cat 3512E engines
Aftertreatment System (used in highly regulated countries only): -Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) -Non-DEF solution
Air-to-Air After Cooling (ATAAC)
Turbocharger
Hydraulically driven radiator fan
Electronically controlled fan speed
Micro processed engine management
Heavy-duty 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

Hydraulics

Automatic fuel priming
Hydraulic Optimization
Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control
Cat Hydraulic Hose assemblies
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
Pressure testing points
Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 μm), main pumps
High pressure filters (100 μm), closed swing circuit
Full-flow filters (10 μm), return circuit
Pressure filters swing charge circuit (40 μm)
Pressure filters pilot circuit (6 μm)
Transmission oil filters (40 μm)
Boom float valve (FS and BH)
Stick float valve (FS)

Electrical System

6 Maintenance-free batteries
Lockable battery isolator switch
Lockable starter isolator switch
13 LED high-brightness working flood lights
17 LED service lights
2 acoustic travel alarms -forward and reverse (power module, oil cooler module)
2 electric horns (1 cab module, 1 oil cooler module)

Undercarriage

HD tracks with cast double-grouser track pads
1400 mm (4'7") 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

Automatic Lubrication System

Rectangular grease container (fill via service station)
Lubricated pinion in swing ring
Grease filters (200 μm)

Operator Environment

Single hydraulically driven HVAC system
In-floor window with removable grate
Pneumatically cushioned and multiadjustable comfort seat with: -Heating and cooling -Lumbar support -2-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
Heated mirror on LH side
Camera monitoring system (Right and rear cameras, 2 lights, and additional display)
Level indicators for length and crosswise inclination
Document Storage

Front Attachment

Service access holes from both sides in boom and stick (FS and BH)
Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Wear Package (as per bucket selection)

Cat Technology

Cat Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)
Cat MineStar™ Solutions Ready

Service and Maintenance

Engine oil exchange interval -- 500 hours
Hydraulic oil change interval -10,000 hours
Scheduled Oil Sampling (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

Safety and Security

Emergency stop switches: 2 in cab, 5 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

Miscellaneous

ISO or ANSI decals

Optional Equipment

GENERAL

Engine oil interval extension kit, up to 1,000 hrs

Attachments

Buckets - Mining Shovels

20 m³ (26.2 yd³) - 484-4207

22 m³ (28.8 yd³) - 468-8235

22 m³ (28.8 yd³) - 551-3726

Downloads

6040 Product Brochure Download

6040 Technical Specifications Download

6040 Key Features Brochure Download

6040 Walkaround Brochure (HRC)Download

6040 Walkaround Brochure (LRC)Download

6040 Poster Download

Payload Management Guidelines Download

Buckets Brochure Download

Overview

General

UNITS:

Metric

Imperial

Engine Output - SAE J1995	1550 kW	2079 hp
Bucket Payload	39.6 t	43.7 ton (US)
Operating Weight	404.6 t	446 ton (US)
Note	Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.	Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.

Engine

Engine Model	2 x Cat C32	2 x Cat C32
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	1550 kW	2079 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011	1428 kW	1915 hp
Note	Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available.	Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available.

Diesel Engines

Number of Cylinders - Each Engine	12	12
Bore	145.0 mm	5.71 in
Stroke	162.0 mm	6.38 in
Displacement	32.1 l	1959 in³
Aspiration	Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled	Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Components (1)	Additional high-capacity water separator	Additional high-capacity water separator
Components (2)	Two-stage fuel filter including water separator	Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Components (3)	Heavy-duty air filters	Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4)	Microprocessed engine management	Microprocessed engine management
Components (5)	Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed	Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	7940 l	2098 gal (US)
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards

Electrical System - Diesel Drive

System Voltage	24V	24V
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation	6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total	6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total
Components (1)	6 maintenance-free batteries	6 maintenance-free batteries
Components (2)	Battery isolation relays and switches	Battery isolation relays and switches
Components (3)	Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab	Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab
Components (4)	14 LED high-brightness working flood lights	14 LED high-brightness working flood lights
Components (5)	11 LED high-brightness service lights	11 LED high-brightness service lights

Operating Weights

6040 FS - Standard Track Pads	1200 mm	3.9 ft
6040 FS - Operating Weight	404600 kg	891980 lb
6040 FS - Ground Pressure	24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)	24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)
6040 - Standard Track Pads	1200 mm	3.9 ft
6040 - Operating Weight	407300 kg	897930 lb
6040 - Ground Pressure	24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)	24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)
Note	1600 mm track pads available as option	1600 mm track pads available as option
6040 FS - Note	Other track pads available on request	Other track pads available on request

Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System

Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately	3400.0 l	898.0 gal (US)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately	5800.0 l	1532.0 gal (US)
Main Pumps - Diesel Version	4 x variable swash plate pumps	4 x variable swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version	4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min)	4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Attachment	300.0 bar	4350.0 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	350.0 bar	5080.0 psi
Swing Pumps - Diesel Version	4 x reversible swash plate pump	4 x reversible swash plate pump
Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version	4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min)	4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps	350.0 bar	5080.0 psi

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Diameter - Fan	1524 mm	60 in
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version	2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min)	2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min)
Features (1)	Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running	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	Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Features (3)	Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature	Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Components (1)	Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers	Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers
Components (2)	Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans	Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans
Diameter - Fan	2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)	2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)

Swing System

Swing Drive	3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors	3 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
Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version	4.7 r/min	4.7 r/min
Swing Ring	Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing	Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1)	Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody	Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Features (2)	Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control	Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control
Features (3)	Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control	Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control
Features (4)	All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system	All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system

Undercarriage

Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum	1.5 km/h	0.93 mile/h
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum	2.5 km/h	1.55 mile/h
Maximum Tractive Force	2097.0 kN	471260.0 lb
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum	57.0 %	57.0 %
Track Pads - Each Side	42	42
Bottom Rollers - Each Side	7	7
Support Rollers - Each Side	2 plus a skid plate in between	2 plus a skid plate in between
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 applied/hydraulically released	Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released
Components (1)	All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened	All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened
Components (2)	Acoustic travel alarm	Acoustic travel alarm
Components (3)	Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins	Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Components (4)	All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened	All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened
Components (5)	Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator	Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
Components (6)	Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel	Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel

Operator's Cab

Automatic Lubrication System

Capacity - Grease Container	710 l	188 gal (US)
Type (1)	Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times	Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times
Type (2)	System failures displayed by Board Control System	System failures displayed by Board Control System
Type (3)	Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump	Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump
Type (4)	Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders	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	Connected to the lubrication system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring

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All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (1)	- Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth	- Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth
All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (2)	- Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges	- 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 - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces	- Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2)	- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance	- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical 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	- Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc - Crowd force assistance
Type (1)	Inspection hole in monoboom BH	Inspection hole in monoboom BH
Type (2)	Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve	Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type (3)	Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request	Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
Type (4)	Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)	Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Type (5)	Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible	Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type (6)	Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding	Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
Type (7)	Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas	Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas
Type (8)	Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)	Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)

Bucket

Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)	22.0 m³	28.8 yd³
Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1)	22.0 m³	28.8 yd³

Retractable Service Station

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

Features

SAFETY

Safety glass in all windows and armored windshield protect operators.
Five emergency shut-off switches, with one easily accessible in the cab to shut down the electrical system in case of emergencies.
Safer access and egress with 45-degree hydraulically operated access stairway and emergency egress ladder with a self-closing door located in direct proximity to the cab.
Safer service with lockable starter and battery isolation switch cabinet, improved sealing between engines and hydraulic pumps, improved routing and separation of hydraulic lines and electric cables.
Excellent visibility, enhanced by optional two-camera system and standard LED high-brightness working and service lights.

OPERATOR CAB

Easy access to intuitive, informative onboard electronics, plus large, color touchscreen that puts vital machine and diagnostic data at the operator’s fingertips.
Maintained ambient temperature with optional dual HVAC system.
Easily accessible ergonomic joysticks with Electronic-Hydraulic Servo Control, which delivers dynamic and precise response and ensures no hydraulic lines are present in the cab.
Clean arrangement and less noise, with no hydraulic lines present in the cab or the cab module,
Pneumatically cushioned, multi-adjustable, heated seat, plus auxiliary trainer seat with retractable seat belt.

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

Integrated carbody and crawler frames with Cat® HD undercarriage, which extends service life by up to 30%.
Heavy duty fixed-axle rollers and idlers for improved performance, increased wear life, reduced internal friction and overheating, and elimination of grease consumption and lines.
Heavy duty track group, which handles high field loads, and reduced pitch extension wear, which increases track chain life by 20% to 40%.
Structures designed and fabricated to withstand the toughest digging conditions, with high-strength steel, heavy castings at attachment pivot points and up to 18% more operating weight.
New Cat Type 4 air filters and pre-cleaner dust ejection system sized to improve overall life of the air filter.

PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

Durable Cat C32 engines, which offer unsurpassed performance, high power output and proven reliability, and have been proven to withstand the challenging conditions found at mine sites across the globe.
Fast cycle times and improved energy efficiency delivered by closed-loop swing system, which also generates less heat.
Greater operator control thanks to hydraulic system with five circuit hydraulics that allow for two-cylinder motions, two travel motions, and swing to be controlled simultaneously.
Easier and faster face shovel operation with unique TriPower design, which generates superior mechanical leverage and control.
Increased productivity and greater uptime with the twin engine concept, which enables up to 65% of full production with a single engine.

BUCKETS & GET

Buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) designed to maximize durability and productivity and ideally matched to your shovel and application.
Integrated to work as part of a machine system — helping you achieve high productivity and the lowest cost per ton.
Variety of sizes and wear packages for the ideal match to your shovel and application.
Deliver optimal payload when combined with Cat GET and wear components.
Wear packages that protect your investment, including special liner material and lip shroud, wing shrouds and heel shrouds.

CONNECTIVITY & TECHNOLOGY

Greater connectivity with improved Product Link™ Elite system, which increases the availability of data provided by the 6040.
Enhanced diagnostic capabilities and troubleshooting functions with factory-installed Monitoring and Diagnostic System.
Earliest possible detection of faults, with Board Control System that uses sensors throughout the machine to monitor operating data, record faults, and notify the operator audibly and visually.
Connectivity features and Cat MineStar™ Health offerings that enable a proactive approach to maintenance.

SERVICEABILITY

Better organized hoses and components, plus integration of Cat hoses and couplings, which offer industry-leading reliability and performance and ability to source locally.
Service station that provides easy access to functions such as coolant, hydraulic oil, slew gear box oil, grease, and diesel and engine oil.
Reduced maintenance downtime thanks to exchange intervals for engine oil and engine filters that have been increased from 500 to 1,000 hours.
Clear arrangement of components on the superstructure, which allows easy access and serviceability for coolant expansion tanks, air intake filters, oil tank breather, HVAC units, grease tank, exhaust, and starter and battery isolator.
Easy access to the slew gearboxes, rotary distributor, high pressure swing filters and travel spool valves.

SUSTAINABILITY

Highly regulated C32 engine certified to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards without the need for DEF — saving time and cost during maintenance.
Less heat and improved efficiency with the closed-loop swing circuit.
Reduced waste and lower owning and operating costs thanks to increased commonality of systems and components, plus a reduction in unique part numbers.
Preservation of raw materials, energy conservation and reduced emissions through the Cat Reman program, which returns end-of-life components to like-new condition.

Cat Powertrain

2 x Cat 3512E engines
Aftertreatment System (used in highly regulated countries only): -Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) -Non-DEF solution
Air-to-Air After Cooling (ATAAC)
Turbocharger
Hydraulically driven radiator fan
Electronically controlled fan speed
Micro processed engine management
Heavy-duty 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

Hydraulics

Automatic fuel priming
Hydraulic Optimization
Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control
Cat Hydraulic Hose assemblies
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
Pressure testing points
Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 μm), main pumps
High pressure filters (100 μm), closed swing circuit
Full-flow filters (10 μm), return circuit
Pressure filters swing charge circuit (40 μm)
Pressure filters pilot circuit (6 μm)
Transmission oil filters (40 μm)
Boom float valve (FS and BH)
Stick float valve (FS)

Electrical System

6 Maintenance-free batteries
Lockable battery isolator switch
Lockable starter isolator switch
13 LED high-brightness working flood lights
17 LED service lights
2 acoustic travel alarms -forward and reverse (power module, oil cooler module)
2 electric horns (1 cab module, 1 oil cooler module)

Undercarriage

HD tracks with cast double-grouser track pads
1400 mm (4'7") 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

Automatic Lubrication System

Rectangular grease container (fill via service station)
Lubricated pinion in swing ring
Grease filters (200 μm)

Operator Environment

Single hydraulically driven HVAC system
In-floor window with removable grate
Pneumatically cushioned and multiadjustable comfort seat with: -Heating and cooling -Lumbar support -2-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
Heated mirror on LH side
Camera monitoring system (Right and rear cameras, 2 lights, and additional display)
Level indicators for length and crosswise inclination
Document Storage

Front Attachment

Service access holes from both sides in boom and stick (FS and BH)
Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Wear Package (as per bucket selection)

Cat Technology

Cat Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)
Cat MineStar™ Solutions Ready

Service and Maintenance

Engine oil exchange interval -- 500 hours
Hydraulic oil change interval -10,000 hours
Scheduled Oil Sampling (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

Safety and Security

Emergency stop switches: 2 in cab, 5 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

Miscellaneous

ISO or ANSI decals

GENERAL

Engine oil interval extension kit, up to 1,000 hrs

Attachments

Engine Output - SAE J1995
824 hp/615 kW

Bucket Payload
16.1 ton (US)/14.6 t

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6020B

Engine Output - SAE J1995
1040.0 hp/776.0 kW

Bucket Payload
23.8 ton (US)/21.6 t

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6030

Engine Output - SAE J1995
1,649 hp/1230 kW

Bucket Payload
33 ton (US)/30 t

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6060

Engine Output - SAE J1995
3,015 hp/2248 kW

Bucket Payload
67 ton (US)/61 t

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Operator's Eye Level - Approximately	6.8 m	22.31 ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length	2200.0 mm	7.22 ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width	1600.0 mm	5.25 ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height	2150.0 mm	7.05 ft
Components (1)	Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat	Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Components (2)	Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests	Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests
Components (3)	Roller blinds at all windows	Roller blinds at all windows
Components (4)	Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer	Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components (5)	All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window	All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window
Components (6)	Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)	Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
Components (7)	Single HVAC with option for Dual HVAC	Single HVAC with option for Dual HVAC
Components (8)	Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles	Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components (9)	Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt	Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Components (10)	External sun shields at side and rear windows	External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components (11)	Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage	Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage
Components (12)	Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45 degrees, hydraulically operated	Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45 degrees, hydraulically operated
Components (13)	Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology	Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (1)	USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export	USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (2)	On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)	On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (3)	Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling	Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (4)	Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems	Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (5)	On-screen troubleshooting assistance	On-screen troubleshooting assistance
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (6)	Graphic charts of logged data	Graphic charts of logged data
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (7)	Fault memory with storage of related conditions	Fault memory with storage of related conditions

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Hydraulic Mining Shovels

6040

Overview

Features

SAFETY

OPERATOR CAB

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

BUCKETS & GET

CONNECTIVITY & TECHNOLOGY

SERVICEABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

Attachments

Buckets - Mining Shovels

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Specifications

Overview

Features

Features

SAFETY

OPERATOR CAB

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

BUCKETS & GET

CONNECTIVITY & TECHNOLOGY

SERVICEABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

Attachments

Attachments

Buckets - Mining Shovels

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