CAT® Hydraulic Shovel 6030 / 6030 FS for 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 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 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 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 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
1140 kW (1,530 hp) -
Standard Bucket Capacity
Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 16.5 m3 (21.6 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 17.0 m3 (22.2 yd3) -
Engine output SAE J1995 – 2 × Cat C27 ACERT
1140.0 kW
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Operating Weight
Face Shovel - 294 tonnes (324 tons); Backhoe - 296 tonnes (326 tons)
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Batteries in series/parallel installation
4 × 210 Ah – 12V each; 420 Ah – 24V in total
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System Voltage
24V
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Components
Battery isolation relays -
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All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links, are hardened -
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Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins -
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Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator -
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Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel -
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Acoustic travel alarm -
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Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system -
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External sun shields at side and rear windows -
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Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology -
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Board Control System (BCS) electronic monitoring and data logging system for vital signs and service data of engines, hydraulic system and lubrication system -
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Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated -
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Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage -
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Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat -
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Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests -
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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 -
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Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles -
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Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt -
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Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed -
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Micro processed engine management -
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Heavy-duty air filters -
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Two-stage fuel filter, including water separator -
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Additional high-capacity water separator -
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Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level and in engine module -
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12 LED high-brightness working flood lights – 8 for working area – 2 for rear end -
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2 LED high-brightness access flood lights -
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14 LED service lights
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Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request) -
Output
1000 kW -
Rated current IN
109A (at 6.3 kV) -
Revolutions
1,500 min-1 (1,800 min-1 at 60 Hz) -
Starting current
450% of IN (253% of IN optional) -
Voltage
6.3 kV ± 10% (other on request)
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Type
Squirrel cage induction motor -
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Catwalks with rails at booms -
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Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request -
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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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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 solid steel castings at pivot areas -
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Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pump and electronic time relay control to adjust the pause/lube times -
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Connected to the lubrication system are the swing roller bearing with internal gearing and all pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders -
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Lubricated pinion for greasing of internal gearing of swing ring -
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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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6030 – Ground pressure
22.1 N/cm2 -
6030 – Operating weight
296500 kg -
6030 – Standard track pads
1000 mm -
6030 FS – Ground pressure
21.9 N/cm2 -
6030 FS – Operating weight
294300 kg -
6030 FS – Standard track pads
1000 mm
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Bucket Payload
30.0 tonne -
Engine Model
2 × Cat® C27 ACERT™ -
Gross Power – SAE J1995
1140.0 kW -
Net Power – SAE J1349
1140.0 kW -
Aspiration
Turbocharged and charge air-cooled -
Bore
137.7 mm -
Displacement
27.0 L -
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent emission standards -
Stroke
152.4 mm -
Main Pumps
4 × variable swash plate pumps
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Operating Weight – Backhoe
296.0 tonne -
Operating Weight – Front Shovel
294.0 tonne
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Note
Electric drive option available (1000 kW) on 6030 AC/6030 AC FS -
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Other track pads available on request
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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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Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground.
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Alternators
2 × 150A -
Make and model
2 × Cat C27 ACERT -
Maximum altitude without deration at 25° C (77° F) – above sea-level
500 m -
Number of cylinders (each engine)
12 -
Total rated gross power – SAE J1995
1140 kW 1,800 min-1 (1,530 hp 1,800 min-1) -
Total rated net power – ISO 3046/1
1140 kW 1,800 min-1 (1,530 hp 1,800 min-1) -
Total rated net power – SAE J1349
1140 kW 1,800 min-1 (1,530 hp 1,800 min-1)
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Fuel Tank Capacity
5070 L
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Capacity of grease container
450.0 L
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Bottom Rollers (each side)
7 -
Gradeability of travel drives – approximate
64.0 % -
Maximum tractive force
1637.0 kN -
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring loaded/hydraulically released -
Support Rollers (each side)
2 plus a skid plate in between -
Track Pads (each side)
47 -
Travel Drives (each side)
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors -
Travel Speed: 1st Stage (maximum)
1.4 km/h -
Travel Speed: 2nd Stage (maximum)
2.7 km/h -
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple-disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
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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
6.5 m
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Diameter of fans
2 × 1220 mm (2 × 48 in) -
Oil flow of cooling pumps - AC version
2 × 459 L/min (2 × 121 gal/min) -
Oil flow of cooling pumps - Diesel version
2 × 467 L/min (2 × 123 gal/min)
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Hydraulic tank capacity - approximately
2500.0 L -
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
4 × 543 L/min (4 × 143 gal/min) -
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 552 L/min (4 × 146 gal/min) -
Maximum pressure, attachment
310.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, swing pumps
350.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, travel
360.0 bar -
Swing pumps
2 × reversible swash plate double pumps -
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
2 × 426 L/min (2 × 113 gal/min) -
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
2 × 394 L/min (2 × 104 gal/min) -
Total volume of hydraulic oil - approximately
3500.0 L
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Bucket Capacity – Backhoe (heaped 1:1)
17.0 m3 -
Bucket Capacity – Front Shovel (heaped 2:1)
16.5 m3
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Maximum swing speed - AC version
5.0 RPM -
Maximum swing speed - Diesel version
4.6 RPM -
Swing Drives
2 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors -
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
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