CAT® Hydraulic Shovel 6050 / 6050 FS for Large-Scale Surface Mining
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.
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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.
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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)
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Operating Weight
Face Shovel - 528 tonnes (582 tons); Backhoe - 537 tonnes (592 tons)
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Alternators
2 × 175A each -
Make and model
2 × Cummins K1500E -
Make and model
2 × Cummins QSK38
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Batteries in series/parallel installation
6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total
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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 -
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 -
Components
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links, are hardened -
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 -
Components
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head and armrests -
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 -
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 -
Components
Gear-type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to fans and aluminum coolers
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System Voltage
24V
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Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled -
Bore
159.0 mm -
Displacement
37.8 L -
Emissions
U.S. EPA Flex -
Stroke
159.0 mm -
Engine Model
2 × Cummins K1500E or 2 × Cummins QSK 38 -
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1880.0 kW -
Net Power - SAE J1349
1880.0 kW -
Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled -
Bore
159.0 mm -
Displacement
37.8 L -
Emissions
U.S. EPA Flex -
Stroke
159.0 mm -
Features
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running -
Features
Fan speed and flow of oil to the coolers are thermostatically controlled -
Features
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature -
Main Pumps
4 × variable flow axial piston pumps -
Features
Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody -
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
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Fuel Tank Capacity
10700.0 L -
Fuel Tank Capacity
10700.0 L
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Maximum altitude without deration - above sea level
2438.0 m -
No. of cylinders (each engine)
12 -
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) -
Maximum altitude without deration - above sea level
3200.0 m -
No. of cylinders (each engine)
12 -
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)
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6050 FS - Ground pressure
25.9 N/cm2 (37.5 psi) -
6050 FS - Note
Other track pads available on request -
6050 FS - Operating weight
527600.0 kg -
6050 FS - Standard track pads
1400.0 mm -
6050 - Ground pressure
26.3 N/cm2 (38.1 psi) -
6050 - Note
Other track pads available on request -
6050 - Operating weight
537000.0 kg -
6050 - Standard track pads
1400.0 mm
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Bucket Payload - Backhoe
50.0 tonne -
Bucket Payload - Front Shovel
47.0 tonne -
Operating Weight - Backhoe
537.0 tonne -
Operating Weight - Front Shovel
528.0 tonne
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Note
Electric drive option available (1600 kW) on 6050 AC/6050 AC FS
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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 -
All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of:
- Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges
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Type
Inspection hole in booms -
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Catwalks with rails at booms -
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Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve -
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Guards for shovel cylinders (FS) -
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Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible -
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Booms and sticks are stress-relieved after welding -
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Booms and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas -
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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 -
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 -
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Grease filters (200 ?m) 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 -
Type
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
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Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground.
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Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request) -
Output
1600.0 kW -
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) -
Voltage
6.6 kV ± 10% (other on request)
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Capacity of grease container
1000.0 L
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Bottom Rollers (each side)
6 -
Gradeability of travel drives - maximum
50.0 % -
Maximum tractive force
2576.0 kN -
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)
1.6 km/h -
Travel Speed: 2nd Stage (maximum)
2.3 km/h -
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
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Board Control System (BCS) Features:
Electronic monitoring & data logging system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic systems & lubrication systems -
Internal dimensions - Height
2150.0 mm -
Internal dimensions - Length
2200.0 mm -
Internal dimensions - Width
1600.0 mm -
Operator’s eye level - approximately
7.6 m
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Diameter of fans
4 × 1170 mm (4 × 46 in) -
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)
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Hydraulic tank capacity - AC version - approximately
5000.0 L -
Hydraulic tank capacity - Diesel version - approximately
5500.0 L -
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
300.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, swing pumps
350.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, travel
340.0 bar -
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
7300.0 L -
Total volume of hydraulic oil - Diesel version - approximately
7800.0 L
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Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)
28.0 m3 -
Bucket Capacity - Front Shovel (heaped 2:1)
26.0 m3
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Maximum swing speed - AC version
4.0 RPM -
Maximum swing speed - Diesel version
3.8 RPM -
Swing Drives
4 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors -
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
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