Hydraulic Mining Shovels
Cat 6040
Operating Weight
405t
Bucket Payload
40t
Bucket Capacity
22m³

The model of reliability for Cat® hydraulic mining shovels, the Cat 6040 mining shovel offers improved uptime with a new undercarriage design and enhanced safety with standard features designed in accordance with the principles of MDG 41 and 15. And with a wealth of proven features like TriPower (FS only), fully-independent oil cooling and the CAMP system, this model is a top performer in the Cat hydraulic mining shovel line-up and the right choice for your mining equipment fleet.
Delivering the productivity you demand with the durability you expect, the Cat 6040 is a powerful and durable digger designed to power through the toughest materials while withstanding the harshest digging conditions day in day out. This Cat mining shovel features powerful twin C32 engines and an efficient hydraulic system to generate fast cycle times and deliver peak productivity of up to 4,000 tonnes per hour. This makes the Cat 6040 the ideal solution for mining operations that value a low cost-per-ton model with superior ruggedness, with the twin-engine concept delivering greater uptime and productivity, enhanced safety and better serviceability through simplified troubleshooting. Moreover, with its legacy of durability and reliability through robust structures and heavy castings, the Cat 6040 regularly exceeds its target design life of 60,000 hours in the field.
The design of the 6040 mining shovel has been updated in line with mining safety best practices and offers a range of safety-enhancing features to keep your operators and workers safe on-site. These features include precise bucket control to minimise the potential for material spill onto the cab, emergency shut-offs and safe and comfortable access and movement around the machine. Additionally, all hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring are separated for fire prevention, service areas are accessible via anti-slip walkways and trip hazards have been eliminated with the Cat 6040.
Hastings Deering is the official Cat dealer in Queensland and the Northern Territory, and the right choice for your organisation’s mining fleet needs when looking to invest in heavy equipment with confidence. When you’re ready to enhance the capabilities of your fleet with a powerful and durable hydraulic mining shovel like the Cat 6040, contact your local Hastings Deering branch.
Delivering the productivity you demand with the durability you expect, the Cat 6040 is a powerful and durable digger designed to power through the toughest materials while withstanding the harshest digging conditions day in day out. This Cat mining shovel features powerful twin C32 engines and an efficient hydraulic system to generate fast cycle times and deliver peak productivity of up to 4,000 tonnes per hour. This makes the Cat 6040 the ideal solution for mining operations that value a low cost-per-ton model with superior ruggedness, with the twin-engine concept delivering greater uptime and productivity, enhanced safety and better serviceability through simplified troubleshooting. Moreover, with its legacy of durability and reliability through robust structures and heavy castings, the Cat 6040 regularly exceeds its target design life of 60,000 hours in the field.
The design of the 6040 mining shovel has been updated in line with mining safety best practices and offers a range of safety-enhancing features to keep your operators and workers safe on-site. These features include precise bucket control to minimise the potential for material spill onto the cab, emergency shut-offs and safe and comfortable access and movement around the machine. Additionally, all hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring are separated for fire prevention, service areas are accessible via anti-slip walkways and trip hazards have been eliminated with the Cat 6040.
Hastings Deering is the official Cat dealer in Queensland and the Northern Territory, and the right choice for your organisation’s mining fleet needs when looking to invest in heavy equipment with confidence. When you’re ready to enhance the capabilities of your fleet with a powerful and durable hydraulic mining shovel like the Cat 6040, contact your local Hastings Deering branch.
Specifications
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General
Bucket Payload
39.6t
Engine Output - SAE J1995
1550kW
Note
Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.
Operating Weight
404.6t
Diesel Engines
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Bore
145mm
Components (1)
Additional high-capacity water separator
Components (2)
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Components (3)
Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4)
Microprocessed engine management
Components (5)
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Displacement
32.1l
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
Fuel Tank Capacity
7940l
Number of Cylinders - Each Engine
12
Stroke
162mm
Engine
Engine Model
2 x Cat C32
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1550kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
1428kW
Note
Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available.
Electrical System - Diesel Drive
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation
6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total
Components (1)
6 maintenance-free batteries
Components (2)
Battery isolation relays and switches
Components (3)
Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab
Components (4)
14 LED high-brightness working flood lights
Components (5)
11 LED high-brightness service lights
System Voltage
24V
Operating Weights
6040 - Ground Pressure
24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)
6040 - Operating Weight
407300kg
6040 - Standard Track Pads
1200mm
6040 FS - Ground Pressure
24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)
6040 FS - Note
Other track pads available on request
6040 FS - Operating Weight
404600kg
6040 FS - Standard Track Pads
1200mm
Note
1600 mm track pads available as option
Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System
Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately
3400l
Main Pumps - Diesel Version
4 x variable swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version
4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Attachment
300bar
Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps
350bar
Maximum Pressure - Travel
350bar
Swing Pumps - Diesel Version
4 x reversible swash plate pump
Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version
4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately
5800l
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
Components (1)
Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers
Components (2)
Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans
Diameter - Fan
2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)mm
Features (1)
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Features (2)
Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Features (3)
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version
2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min)
Swing System
Features (1)
Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Features (2)
Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control
Features (3)
Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control
Features (4)
All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version
4.7r/min
Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drive
3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Undercarriage
Bottom Rollers - Each Side
7
Components (1)
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened
Components (2)
Acoustic travel alarm
Components (3)
Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Components (4)
All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened
Components (5)
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
Components (6)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum
57%
Maximum Tractive Force
2097kN
Parking Brake
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
1.5km/h
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum
2.5km/h
Operator's Cab
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (1)
USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (2)
On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (3)
Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (4)
Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (5)
On-screen troubleshooting assistance
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (6)
Graphic charts of logged data
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (7)
Fault memory with storage of related conditions
Components (1)
Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Components (10)
External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components (11)
Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage
Components (12)
Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45 degrees, hydraulically operated
Components (13)
Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
Components (2)
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests
Components (3)
Roller blinds at all windows
Components (4)
Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components (5)
All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window
Components (6)
Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
Components (7)
Single HVAC with option for Dual HVAC
Components (8)
Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components (9)
Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height
2150mm
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length
2200mm
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width
1600mm
Operator's Eye Level - Approximately
6.8m
Automatic Lubrication System
Capacity - Grease Container
710l
Type (1)
Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times
Type (2)
System failures displayed by Board Control System
Type (3)
Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump
Type (4)
Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders
Type (5)
Connected to the lubrication system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring
Attachments
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
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: (1)
- Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2)
- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (3)
- Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc - Crowd force assistance
Type (1)
Inspection hole in monoboom BH
Type (2)
Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type (3)
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
Type (4)
Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Type (5)
Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type (6)
Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
Type (7)
Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas
Type (8)
Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
Bucket
Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)
22m³
Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1)
22m³
Retractable Service Station
Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground
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