6040/6040 FS
- Engine Output - SAE J1995
- 2032 hp / 1516 kW
- Bucket Payload
- 43.7 ton (US) / 39.6 t
- Operating Weight
- 449 ton (US) / 407.3 t
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 | |
|---|---|
| Engine Output - SAE J1995 | 2032 hp / 1516 kW |
| Bucket Payload | 43.7 ton (US) / 39.6 t |
| Operating Weight | 449 ton (US) / 407.3 t |
| Note | Specifications above apply to Backhoe configuration. Face Shovel and Frontless configurations are also available. |
| Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity - AC Version - Approximately | 1057 gal (US) / 4000 l |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps | 5080 psi / 350 bar |
| Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - AC Version | 3 × 491 L/min (3 × 130 gal/min) |
| Main Pumps - Diesel Version | 4 × variable swash plate pumps |
| Main Pumps - AC Version | 4 × variable flow axial piston pumps |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5080 psi / 350 bar |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately | 898 gal (US) / 3400 l |
| Maximum Pressure - Attachment | 4350 psi / 300 bar |
| Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version | 4 × 321 L/min (4 × 85 gal/min) |
| Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - AC Version - Approximately | 1585 gal (US) / 6400 l |
| Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately | 1532 gal (US) / 5800 l |
| Swing Pumps - AC Version | 3 × reversible swash plate pump |
| Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - AC Version | 4 × 746 L/min (4 × 197 gal/min) |
| Swing Pumps - Diesel Version | 4 × reversible swash plate pump |
| Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version | 4 × 724 L/min (4 × 191 gal/min) |
| Hydraulic Oil Cooling | |
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| Features (1) | Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running |
| Components (1) | Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers |
| Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - AC Version | 4 × 379 L/min (4 × 100 gal/min) |
| Features (2) | Fan speed is thermostatically controlled |
| Components (2) | Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans |
| Diameter - Fan | 2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in) |
| Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version | 2 × 799 L/min (2 × 211 gal/min) |
| Features (3) | Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature |
| Operator's Cab | |
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| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (6) | Graphic charts of logged data |
| Components (4) | Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (1) | USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export |
| Components (5) | All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window |
| Components (7) | Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (5) | On-screen troubleshooting assistance |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (3) | Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling |
| Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height | 7.05 ft / 2150 mm |
| Components (11) | Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage |
| Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width | 5.25 ft / 1600 mm |
| Components (10) | External sun shields at side and rear windows |
| Components (3) | Roller blinds at all windows |
| Operator's Eye Level - Approximately | 22.31 ft / 6.8 m |
| Components (1) | 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 |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (7) | Fault memory with storage of related conditions |
| Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length | 7.22 ft / 2200 mm |
| Components (6) | FOPS (rock guard; approved according to DIN ISO 3449) integrated into cab structure |
| Components (9) | Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt |
| Components (12) | Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (2) | On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram) |
| Components (8) | Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (4) | Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems |
| Components (13) | Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology |
| Swing System | |
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| Features (4) | All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system |
| Features (1) | Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody |
| Swing Ring | Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing |
| Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version | 4.7 r/min |
| Swing Drive | 3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors |
| Maximum Swing Speed - AC Version | 5.1 r/min |
| Parking Brake | Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released |
| Features (3) | Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control |
| Features (2) | Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control |
| Undercarriage | |
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| Components (6) | Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel |
| Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum | 57 % |
| Components (5) | Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator |
| Components (1) | All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened |
| Track Pads - Each Side | 42 |
| Components (4) | All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened |
| Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum | 0.93 mile/h / 1.5 km/h |
| Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum | 1.55 mile/h / 2.5 km/h |
| Bottom Rollers - Each Side | 7 |
| Travel Drives - Each Side | 1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors |
| Maximum Tractive Force | 471260 lb / 2097 kN |
| Components (2) | Acoustic travel alarm |
| Parking Brake | Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released |
| Support Rollers - Each Side | 2 plus a skid plate in between |
| Components (3) | Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins |
| Automatic Lubrication System | |
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| Type (2) | System failures displayed by Board Control System |
| Type (4) | Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders |
| Capacity - Grease Container | 264 gal (US) / 1000 l |
| 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 |
| 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) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump |
| Operating Weights | |
|---|---|
| 6040 FS - Ground Pressure | 24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi) |
| 6040 - Ground Pressure | 24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi) |
| 6040 - Note | Other track pads available on request |
| 6040 - Operating Weight | 897930 lb / 407300 kg |
| 6040 FS - Operating Weight | 891980 lb / 404600 kg |
| 6040 FS - Note | Other track pads available on request |
| 6040 FS - Standard Track Pads | 3.9 ft / 1200 mm |
| 6040 - Standard Track Pads | 3.9 ft / 1200 mm |
| Electrical System - Diesel Drive | |
|---|---|
| Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation | 6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total |
| Components (4) | 10 LED high-brightness working flood lights - 8 for working area - 2 for rear end |
| Components (1) | 13 LED service lights |
| Components (2) | Battery isolation relays and switches |
| Components (5) | 2 LED high-brightness access flood lights |
| Components (3) | Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab |
| System Voltage | 24V |
| Retractable Service Station | |
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| Installation | Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground |
| Attachments | |
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| All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (2) | - Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges |
| Type (8) | Guards for shovel cylinders (FS) |
| Type (1) | Inspection hole in monoboom BH |
| Type (2) | Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve |
| 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 |
| Type (7) | Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas |
| Type (5) | Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible |
| Type (3) | Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request |
| Type (6) | Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding |
| Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (3) | - Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc - Crowd force assistance |
| 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 |
| Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2) | - Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance |
| Type (4) | Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH) |
| Diesel Engines | |
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| Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - At 10° C Above Sea Level | 8200 ft / 2500 m |
| Bore | 5.71 in / 145 mm |
| Components (1) | Additional high-capacity water separator |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA flex |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2060 gal (US) / 7800 l |
| Total Rated Net Power - ISO 3046/1 | 1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1) |
| Components (3) | Heavy-duty air filters |
| Components (4) | Microprocessed engine management |
| Total Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1) |
| Displacement | 1959 in³ / 32.1 l |
| Alternators | 2 × 150 A |
| Make/Model | 2 × Cat C32 (Tier 2) |
| Stroke | 6.38 in / 162 mm |
| Number of Cylinders - Each Engine | 12 |
| Components (2) | Two-stage fuel filter including water separator |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled |
| Components (5) | Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed |
| Total Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 | 1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1) |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 2032 hp / 1516 kW |
| Note | Electric drive option available (1400 kW) on 6040 AC/6040 AC FS |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 2032 hp / 1516 kW |
| Engine Model | 2 × Cat® C32 |
| Bucket | |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) | 28.8 yd³ / 22 m³ |
| Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1) | 28.8 yd³ / 22 m³ |
| Operating Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight - Backhoe | 449 t / 407 t |
| Bucket Payload | 44 t / 40 t |
| Operating Weight - Face Shovel | 446 t / 405 t |
| Electric Motor - 6040 AC/6040 AC FS | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 6.6 kV ±10% (other on request) |
| Type (2) | Custom-made electric motor with increased gap between rotor and stator to withstand severe mining conditions |
| Frequency | 50 Hz (60 Hz on request) |
| Rated Current IN | 156 A (at 6.6 kV) |
| Output | 1877 hp / 1400 kW |
| Type (1) | Power limit control by Pump Managing System |
| Type (3) | Squirrel cage induction motor |
| Starting current | 350% of IN (197% of IN Optional) |
| Revolutions | 1,500 min-1 (1,800 min-1 at 60 Hz) |
