6050/6050 FS
- Engine Output - SAE J1995
- 2520 hp / 1880 kW
- Bucket Payload
- 55.6 ton (US) / 50.4 t
- Operating Weight
- 591.9 ton (US) / 537 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 | 2520 hp / 1880 kW |
| Bucket Payload | 55.6 ton (US) / 50.4 t |
| Operating Weight | 591.9 ton (US) / 537 t |
| Note | Specifications above apply to Backhoe configuration. Face Shovel and Frontless configurations are also available. |
| Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System | |
|---|---|
| Main Pumps | 4 × variable flow axial piston pumps |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps | 5080 psi / 350 bar |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity - AC Version - Approximately | 1320 gal (US) / 5000 l |
| Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - AC Version - Approximately | 1930 gal (US) / 7300 l |
| Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - AC Version | 3 × 491 L/min (3 × 131 gal/min) |
| Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version | 4 × 912 L/min (4 × 241 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 4930 psi / 340 bar |
| Maximum Pressure - Attachment | 4350 psi / 300 bar |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately | 1450 gal (US) / 5500 l |
| Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately | 2060 gal (US) / 7800 l |
| Swing Pumps - AC Version | 3 × reversible swash plate pumps |
| Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - AC Version | 4 × 933 L/min (4 × 246 gal/min) |
| Swing Pumps - Diesel Version | 4 × reversible swash plate pumps |
| Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version | 4 × 351 L/min (4 × 93 gal/min) |
| Hydraulic Oil Cooling | |
|---|---|
| Features (2) | Fan speed and flow of oil to the coolers are thermostatically controlled |
| Diameter - Fan | 4 × 1170 mm (4 × 46 in) |
| Features (3) | Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature |
| Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version | 4 × 488 L/min (4 × 129 gal/min) |
| Components | Gear-type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to fans and aluminum coolers |
| Features (1) | 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) |
| Operator's Cab | |
|---|---|
| Internal Dimensions - Height | 7.05 ft / 2150 mm |
| Components (13) | Machine access via retractable boarding ladder, hydraulically operated |
| Operator's Eye Level - Approximately | 24.93 ft / 7.6 m |
| Internal Dimensions - Length | 7.22 ft / 2200 mm |
| Components (2) | Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system |
| Components (12) | Emergency ladder mounted to the A-frame |
| Components (14) | Roller blinds at all windows |
| Components (5) | FOPS (rock guard; approved according to DIN ISO 3449) integrated into cab structure |
| Components (6) | Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt |
| Components (4) | All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window |
| Components (1) | Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head and armrests |
| Components (3) | Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer |
| Board Control System (BCS) Features | Electronic monitoring & data logging system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic systems & lubrication systems |
| Components (8) | Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat |
| Components (10) | Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology |
| Internal Dimensions - Width | 5.25 ft / 1600 mm |
| Components (9) | Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles |
| Components (7) | External sun shields at side and rear windows |
| Components (11) | Emergency rescue seat |
| Swing System | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version | 3.8 r/min |
| Features (4) | All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system |
| Parking Brakes | Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released |
| Features (3) | Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control |
| Maximum Swing Speed - AC Version | 4 r/min |
| Swing Ring | Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing |
| Features (2) | Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control |
| Swing Drive | 4 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors |
| Features (1) | Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody |
| Undercarriage | |
|---|---|
| Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum | 0.99 mile/h / 1.6 km/h |
| Maximum Tractive Force | 578900 lb / 2576 kN |
| Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum | 1.44 mile/h / 2.3 km/h |
| Components (2) | Acoustic travel alarm |
| Travel Drives - Each Side | 1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors |
| Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum | 50 % |
| Components (1) | All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links, are hardened |
| Components (4) | Bottom rollers are connected to the automatic lubrication system |
| Components (6) | Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel |
| Components (3) | Cast double-grouser combined pad links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins |
| Parking Brakes | Wet multiple disc brake, spring-applied/hydraulically released |
| Bottom Rollers - Each Side | 6 |
| Components (5) | Fully hydraulic, self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator |
| Support Rollers - Each Side | 2 plus a skid plate in between |
| Track Pads - Each Side | 39 |
| Automatic Lubrication System | |
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| Type (5) | Connected to the lube system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring |
| Capacity - Grease Container | 264 gal (US) / 1000 l |
| Type (1) | Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control to adjust the pause/lube times |
| Type (3) | Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump |
| Type (4) | Connected to the lube system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders - bottom rollers of undercarriage |
| Type (2) | System failures displayed by Board Control System |
| Operating Weights | |
|---|---|
| 6050 - Standard Track Pads | 4.59 ft / 1400 mm |
| 6050 FS - Ground Pressure | 25.9 N/cm2 (37.5 psi) |
| 6050 FS - Operating Weight | 1163150 lb / 527600 kg |
| 6050 - Operating Weight | 1183870 lb / 537000 kg |
| 6050 - Note | Other track pads available on request |
| 6050 FS - Standard Track Pads | 4.59 ft / 1400 mm |
| 6050 - Ground Pressure | 26.3 N/cm2 (38.1 psi) |
| 6050 FS - Note | Other track pads available on request |
| Electrical System - Diesel Drive | |
|---|---|
| Alternators | 2 × 175A each |
| Components (5) | Two (2) LED high-brightness access flood lights |
| Components (2) | Battery isolation relays |
| Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation | 6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total |
| System Voltage | 24V |
| Components (4) | Ten (10) LED high-brightness working flood lights - Eight (8) for working area - Two (2) for rear end |
| Components (1) | Thirteen (13) LED service lights |
| Components (3) | Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab |
| 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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| Type (8) | Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request |
| 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: (3) | - Constant boom momentum throughout the entire lift arc - Crowd force assistance |
| Type (2) | Catwalks with rails at booms |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Type (1) | Inspection hole in booms |
| 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 (5) | Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible |
| Type (6) | Booms and sticks are stress-relieved after welding |
| Type (3) | Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve |
| Type (7) | Booms and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas |
| Type (4) | Guards for shovel cylinders (FS) |
| Diesel Engines - Version 1 - Cummins® K1500E Tier 1 | |
|---|---|
| Total Rated Net Power - ISO 3046/1 | 1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2820 gal (US) / 10700 l |
| Total Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1) |
| Components (5) | Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed |
| Components (4) | Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration |
| Components (1) | Additional high-capacity water separator |
| Bore | 6.25 in / 159 mm |
| Number of Cylinders - Each Engine | 12 |
| Stroke | 6.25 in / 159 mm |
| Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level | 8000 ft / 2438 m |
| Components (3) | Pre-lube starting system |
| Total Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 | 1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1) |
| Displacement | 2300 in³ / 37.8 l |
| Components (6) | Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation |
| Components (7) | Microprocessed engine control |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Flex |
| Make/Model | 2 × Cummins K1500E |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and aftercooled |
| Components (2) | Two-stage fuel filter including water separator |
| Diesel Engines - Version 2 - Cummins® QSK38 Tier 2 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level | 10500 ft / 3200 m |
| Make/Model | 2 × Cummins QSK38 |
| Components (6) | Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation |
| Total Rated Net Power - ISO 3046/1 | 1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1) |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Flex |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2820 gal (US) / 10700 l |
| Total Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 | 1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1) |
| Components (4) | Pre-lube starting system |
| Total Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1) |
| Components (7) | Two-stage fuel filter including water separator |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and aftercooled |
| Bore | 6.25 in / 159 mm |
| Components (2) | Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed |
| Stroke | 6.25 in / 159 mm |
| Number of Cylinders - Each Engine | 12 |
| Components (3) | Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration |
| Components (5) | Microprocessed engine control |
| Displacement | 2300 in³ / 37.8 l |
| Components (1) | Additional high-capacity water separator |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 2520 hp / 1880 kW |
| Engine Model | 2 × Cummins K1500E or 2 × Cummins QSK 38 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 2520 hp / 1880 kW |
| Note | Electric drive option available (1600 kW) on 6050 AC/6050 AC FS |
| Bucket | |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) | 34 yd³ / 26 m³ |
| Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1) | 36.6 yd³ / 28 m³ |
| Operating Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight - Face Shovel | 582 t / 528 t |
| Bucket Payload - Backhoe | 55 t / 50 t |
| Operating Weight - Backhoe | 592 t / 537 t |
| Bucket Payload - Face Shovel | 52 t / 47 t |
| Electric Motor - 6050 AC/6050 AC FS | |
|---|---|
| Rated Current IN | 174 A (at 6.6 kV) |
| Type (1) | Power limit control by Pump Management System |
| Type (3) | Custom-made electric motor with increased gap between rotor and stator to withstand severe mining conditions |
| Frequency | 50 Hz (60 Hz on request) |
| Type (2) | Squirrel cage induction motor |
| Voltage | 6.6 kV ± 10% (other on request) |
| Revolutions | 1,500 min-1 (1,800 min-1 at 60 Hz) |
| Starting current | 350% of IN (197% of IN optional) |
| Output | 2146 hp / 1600 kW |
