Hydraulic Mining Shovels Hydraulic Mining Shovels

Proven success in nearly every surface mining application across the globe substantiates the durability of Cat® hydraulic shovels. Our equipment is engineered to endure the most difficult digging environments and the harshest conditions to afford our customers the greatest productivity. Simply stated, Cat hydraulic shovels are built to last.

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6020B

Standard Bucket Capacity: Backhoe (heaped 1:1) 12.0 m3 (15.7 yd3) Backhoe (heaped 1:1) 12.0 m3 (15.7 yd3)
Operating Weight: Backhoe – 230 tonnes (254 tons) Backhoe – 230 tonnes (254 tons)
Engine Output - SAE J1995: 778 kW (1,043 hp) 778 kW (1,043 hp)

6015B

Standard Bucket Capacity: Backhoe (heaped 1:1) 8.1 m3 (10.6 yd3) Backhoe (heaped 1:1) 8.1 m3 (10.6 yd3)
Operating Weight: 140 tonnes (154 tons) 140 tonnes (154 tons)
Engine Output - SAE J1995: 606 kW (813 hp) 606 kW (813 hp)

6030/6030 FS

Engine Output - SAE J1995: 1140 kW (1,530 hp) 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) Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 16.5 m3 (21.6 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 17.0 m3 (22.2 yd3)
Operating Weight: Face Shovel - 294 tonnes (324 tons); Backhoe - 296 tonnes (326 tons) Face Shovel - 294 tonnes (324 tons); Backhoe - 296 tonnes (326 tons)

6040/6040 FS

Engine Output - SAE J1995: Cat C32 - 1516 kW (2,032 hp) 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) Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 22.0 m3 (28.8 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 22.0 m3 (28.8 yd3)
Operating Weight: Face Shovel - 405 tonnes (446 tons); Backhoe - 407 tonnes (449 tons) Face Shovel - 405 tonnes (446 tons); Backhoe - 407 tonnes (449 tons)

6050/6050 FS

Engine Output - SAE J1995: Cummins K1500E - 1880 kW (2,520 hp); Cummins QSK38 - 1880 kW (2,520 hp) 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) Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 26.0 m3 (34.0 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 28.0 m3 (36.6 yd3)
Operating Weight: Face Shovel - 528 tonnes (582 tons); Backhoe - 537 tonnes (592 tons) Face Shovel - 528 tonnes (582 tons); Backhoe - 537 tonnes (592 tons)

6060/6060 FS

Engine Output - SAE J1995: Cat 3512C - 2240 kW (3,000 hp) 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) Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) - 34.0 m3 (44.5 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) - 34.0 m3 (44.5 yd3)
Operating Weight: Face Shovel - 569 tonnes (627 tons); Backhoe - 570 tonnes (628 tons) Face Shovel - 569 tonnes (627 tons); Backhoe - 570 tonnes (628 tons)

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