CAT® Hydraulic Shovel 6040 / 6040 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
Cat C32 - 1516 kW (2,032 hp) -
Standard Bucket Capacity
Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 22.0 m3 (28.8 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 22.0 m3 (28.8 yd3)
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Operating Weight
Face Shovel - 405 tonnes (446 tons); Backhoe - 407 tonnes (449 tons)
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Batteries in series/parallel installation
6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total
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Components
13 LED service lights -
Components
Battery isolation relays and switches -
Components
Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator’s cab -
Components
10 LED high-brightness working flood lights - 8 for working area - 2 for rear end -
Components
2 LED high-brightness access flood lights -
Components
Additional high-capacity water separator -
Components
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator -
Components
Heavy-duty air filters -
Components
Microprocessed engine management -
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Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed -
Components
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened -
Components
Acoustic travel alarm -
Components
Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins -
Components
All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened -
Components
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator -
Components
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel -
Components
Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat -
Components
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests -
Components
Roller blinds at all windows -
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Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer -
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All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window -
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FOPS (rock guard; approved according to DIN ISO 3449) integrated into cab structure -
Components
Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system -
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Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles -
Components
Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt -
Components
External sun shields at side and rear windows -
Components
Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage -
Components
Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated -
Components
Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology -
Components
Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers -
Components
Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans
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System Voltage
24V
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6040 FS - Ground pressure
24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi) -
6040 FS - Note
Other track pads available on request -
6040 FS - Operating weight
404600.0 kg -
6040 FS - Standard track pads
1200.0 mm -
6040 - Ground pressure
24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi) -
6040 - Note
Other track pads available on request -
6040 - Operating weight
407300.0 kg -
6040 - Standard track pads
1200.0 mm
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Bucket Payload
40.0 tonne -
Engine Model
2 × Cat® C32 -
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1516.0 kW -
Net Power - SAE J1349
1516.0 kW -
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled -
Bore
145.0 mm -
Displacement
32.1 L -
Emissions
U.S. EPA flex -
Stroke
162.0 mm -
Features
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running -
Features
Fan speed is thermostatically controlled -
Features
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature -
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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Operating Weight - Backhoe
407.0 tonne -
Operating Weight - Front Shovel
405.0 tonne
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Note
Electric drive option available (1400 kW) on 6040 AC/6040 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 whole 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 monoboom BH -
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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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Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request -
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Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH) -
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Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible -
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Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding -
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Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas -
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Power limit control by Pump Managing System -
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Custom-made electric motor with increased gap between rotor and stator to withstand severe mining conditions -
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Squirrel cage induction motor -
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Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times -
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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 -
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Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders -
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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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Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
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Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground
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Alternators
2 × 150 A -
Make and model
2 × Cat C32 (Tier 2) -
Max. altitude without deration - at 10° C above sea level
2500.0 m -
Number of cylinders (each engine)
12 -
Total rated gross power - SAE J1995
1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1) -
Total rated net power - ISO 3046/1
1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1) -
Total rated net power - SAE J1349
1516 kW 1,750 min-1 (2,032 hp 1,750 min-1)
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Fuel Tank Capacity
7800.0 L
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Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request) -
Output
1400.0 kW -
Rated current IN
156 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)
7 -
Gradeability of travel drives - maximum
57.0 % -
Maximum tractive force
2097.0 kN -
Support Rollers (each side)
2 plus a skid plate in between -
Track Pads (each side)
42 -
Travel Drives (each side)
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors -
Travel Speed: 1st Stage (maximum)
1.5 km/h -
Travel Speed: 2nd Stage (maximum)
2.5 km/h
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Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released -
Maximum swing speed - AC version
5.1 RPM -
Maximum swing speed - Diesel version
4.7 RPM -
Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released -
Swing Drives
3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors -
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
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Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export -
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram) -
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling -
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems -
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
On-screen troubleshooting assistance -
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Graphic charts of logged data -
Board Control System (BCS III) Features:
Fault memory with storage of related conditions -
Internal dimensions of cab - Height
2150.0 mm -
Internal dimensions of cab - Length
2200.0 mm -
Internal dimensions of cab - Width
1600.0 mm -
Operator’s eye level - approximately
6.8 m
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Diameter of fans
2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in) -
Oil flow of cooling pumps - AC version
4 × 379 L/min (4 × 100 gal/min) -
Oil flow of cooling pumps - Diesel version
2 × 799 L/min (2 × 211 gal/min)
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Hydraulic tank capacity - approximately - AC version
4000.0 L -
Hydraulic tank capacity - approximately - Diesel version
3400.0 L -
Main pumps - AC version
4 × variable flow axial piston pumps -
Main pumps - Diesel version
4 × variable swash plate pumps -
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
4 × 746 L/min (4 × 197 gal/min) -
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 724 L/min (4 × 191 gal/min) -
Maximum pressure, attachment
300.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, swing pumps
350.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, travel
350.0 bar -
Swing pumps - AC version
3 × reversible swash plate pump -
Swing pumps - Diesel version
4 × reversible swash plate pump -
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
3 × 491 L/min (3 × 130 gal/min) -
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 321 L/min (4 × 85 gal/min) -
Total volume of hydraulic oil - approximately - AC version
6400.0 L -
Total volume of hydraulic oil - approximately - Diesel version
5800.0 L
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Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)
22.0 m3 -
Bucket Capacity - Front Shovel (heaped 2:1)
22.0 m3
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