CAT® Hydraulic Shovel 6060 / 6060 FS for Ultra-Class 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 3512C - 2240 kW (3,000 hp) -
Standard Bucket Capacity
Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 34.0 m3 (44.5 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 34.0 m3 (44.5 yd3)
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Operating Weight
Face Shovel - 569 tonnes (627 tons); Backhoe - 570 tonnes (628 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
16 LED service lights -
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Battery isolation relays and switches -
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Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level and in engine module -
Components
12 LED high-brightness working flood lights - 10 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 -
Components
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed -
Components
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers & pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket & pad links, are hardened -
Components
Acoustic travel alarm -
Components
Cast double-grouser combined pad links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins -
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Bottom rollers are connected to the automatic lubrication system -
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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, 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
Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage -
Components
Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated -
Components
Roller blinds at all windows -
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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6060 AC FS - Ground pressure
24.4 N/cm2 (35.4 psi) -
6060 AC FS - Operating weight
546300.0 kg -
6060 AC FS - Standard track pads
1400.0 mm -
6060 AC - Ground pressure
24.5 N/cm2 (35.6 psi) -
6060 AC - Operating weight
547700.0 kg -
6060 AC - Standard track pads
1400.0 mm -
6060 FS - Ground pressure
25.4 N/cm2 (36.8 psi) -
6060 FS - Operating weight
568900.0 kg -
6060 FS - Standard track pads
1400.0 mm -
6060 - Ground pressure
25.5 N/cm2 (37.0 psi) -
6060 - Operating weight
570300.0 kg -
6060 - Standard track pads
1400.0 mm
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Note
Other track pads available on request. -
Note
Electric drive option available (1800 kW) on 6060 AC/6060 AC FS
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Bucket Payload
61.0 tonne -
Engine Model
2 × Cat® 3512C -
Gross Power - SAE J1995
2240.0 kW -
Net Power - SAE J1349
2240.0 kW -
Aspiration
Turbocharged and charge air-cooled -
Bore
170.0 mm -
Displacement
58.6 L -
Emissions
U.S. EPA flex -
Stroke
215.0 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 -
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
570.0 tonne -
Operating Weight - Front Shovel
569.0 tonne
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Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request) -
Output
1800.0 kW -
Rated current IN
194 A (at 6.6 kV) -
Revolutions
1500 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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Type
Squirrel cage induction motor -
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Catwalks with rails at booms -
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Guards for shovel cylinders (FS) -
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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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Inspection holes in booms (FS and BH) and stick (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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Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control to 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 main lube system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders - bottom rollers of undercarriage -
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Connected to main lube system are: - raceways of swing roller bearing - 2 greasing pinions for the internal gearing of swing ring -
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Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials 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 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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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 3512C (Tier 2) -
Maximum altitude without deration at 20° C (68° F) - above sea level
3000.0 m -
Number of cylinders (each engine)
12 -
Total rated gross power - SAE J1995
2240 kW 1,800 min-1 (3,000 hp 1,800 min-1) -
Total rated net power - ISO 3046/1
2240 kW 1,800 min-1 (3,000 hp 1,800 min-1) -
Total rated net power - SAE J1349
2240 kW 1,800 min-1 (3,000 hp 1,800 min-1)
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Fuel Tank Capacity
13000.0 L
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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
52.0 % -
Maximum tractive force
2956.0 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)
42 -
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)
2.0 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 system & lubrication system -
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
7.6 m
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Diameter of fans
4 × 1170 mm (4 × 46 in) -
Oil flow of cooling pumps
4 × 488 L/min (4 × 129 gal/min)
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Hydraulic tank capacity - AC version - approximately
5100.0 L -
Hydraulic tank capacity - Diesel version - approximately
7100.0 L -
Main pumps - AC version
4 × variable flow axial piston pumps -
Main pumps - Diesel version
4 × swash plate double pumps -
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
4 × 933 L/min (4 × 246 gal/min) -
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - Diesel version
4 × 1300 L/min (4 × 343 gal/min) -
Maximum pressure, attachment
320.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, swing pumps
370.0 bar -
Maximum pressure, travel
370.0 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 × 352 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
9400.0 L
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Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)
34.0 m3 -
Bucket Capacity - Front Shovel (heaped 2:1)
34.0 m3
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Maximum Swing Speed
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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