6015

Hydraulic Mining Shovels 6015


Key Specs

Engine Output - SAE J1995
824 hp
615 kW
Bucket Payload
16.1 ton (US)
14.6 t
Operating Weight
154.3 ton (US)
140 t

Overview

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The next generation Cat® 6015 Hydraulic Shovel lets you move more material at a low cost, so you can achieve production targets, deliver on your commitments, meet deadlines and maximize your profitability. With high tool carrying capacity, increased durability and the most powerful engine in its class, the Cat 6015 generates higher productivity and fuel efficiency than other shovels. And it’s offered with more and better options that let you match your machine to your operation — from access and cold weather packages to multiple stick and track pad options. In addition, a large range of buckets is available, giving you optimum payload and machine efficiency for your operation. And the 6015’s high tool carrying capacity gives you the ability to employ large buckets and move more in fewer cycles.

Benefits

Increased Uptime

Proven Cat C27 engine with non-DEF aftertreatment and longer undercarriage life

Improved Productivity

Proven pass match with 100-ton trucks

At Least 5.5% Reduced Fuel Usage in Working Conditions

With new Pilot Pump System

Product Specifications for 6015

Engine Output - SAE J1995 824 hp 615 kW
Bucket Payload 16.1 ton (US) 14.6 t
Operating Weight 154.3 ton (US) 140 t
Note Specifications shown above apply to highly regulated, backhoe configuration. Lesser regulated and frontless configurations are also available. Specifications shown above apply to highly regulated, backhoe configuration. Lesser regulated and frontless configurations are also available.
Engine Model Cat® C27 Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995 824 hp 615 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 812 hp 606 kW
Number of Cylinders 12 12
Bore 5.4 in 137.2 mm
Stroke 6 in 152.4 mm
Displacement 1648 in³ 27 l
Engine Model Cat® C27 Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995 839 hp 626 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 829 hp 618 kW
Number of Cylinders 12 12
Bore 5.4 in 137.2 mm
Stroke 6 in 152.4 mm
Displacement 1648 in³ 27 l
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Operating Weight 154 ton (US) 140 t
Ground Pressure 23.6 psi 16.3 N/cm²
Note Operating weight includes: 700 mm (28 in) track pads, 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in) boom, 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) stick, standard rock bucket, 100% fuel and lubricants Operating weight includes: 700 mm (28 in) track pads, 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in) boom, 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) stick, standard rock bucket, 100% fuel and lubricants
Operating Weight 308,000 lb 140,000 kg
Standard 28 in 700 mm
Wide 35 in 900 mm
Extra Wide 39 in 1000 mm
Number of Shoes - Each Side 46 46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side 9 9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side 3 3
Track Pads Heavy Duty (HD) with double grouser Heavy Duty (HD) with double grouser
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum 1.6 mile/h 2.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum 2.3 mile/h 3.7 km/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward 192886 lbf 858 kN
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse 220987 lbf 983 kN
Gradeability - Travel Drives Approximately 42% Approximately 42%
Hydraulic Track Tensioning With accumulator With accumulator
Maximum Drawbar Pull 179,847 lbf 800 kN
Fuel Tank 449 gal (US) 1700 l
Cooling System 44 gal (US) 165 l
Engine Oil 23 gal (US) 87 l
Swing Drive 2.4 gal (US) 9 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 463 gal (US) 1752 l
Hydraulic Tank 253 gal (US) 956 l
Grease Tank 57 gal (US) 215 l
System Voltage 24 V 24 V
Batteries 4 × 200 Ah (12 V each) 4 × 200 Ah (12 V each)
Alternator Rating 150 A (24 V) in total 150 A (24 V) in total
Components (1) Emergency stop switches: one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level Emergency stop switches: one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level
Components (2) Four maintenance free batteries Four maintenance free batteries
Components (3) Lockable battery isolation switch Lockable battery isolation switch
Components (5) 14 LED high-brightness working lights 14 LED high-brightness working lights
Components (4) 5 LED service lights 5 LED service lights
Components (6) 2 electric horns 2 electric horns
Components (7) Two (2) lights for rear end Two (2) lights for rear end
Components (9) One (1) beacon light on cabin roof One (1) beacon light on cabin roof
Components (8) One (1) light for machine deck/service One (1) light for machine deck/service
Main Pumps 3 × variable swash plate pumps 3 × variable swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Total Oil Flow 407 gpm 1544 L/min
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Attachment 4641 psi 320 bar
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow, Pilot 40.4 gpm 153 L/min
Pilot Pump 1 × gear pump 1 × gear pump
Pilot Pump - Maximum Pressure, Pilot 1378 psi 95 bar
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Travel 4641 psi 320 bar
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Engine Fan 53.1 gpm 201 L/min
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Engine Fan 3191 psi 220 bar
Swing Pump 1 × variable swash plate pump 1 × variable swash plate pump
Engine Fan Pump 1 × variable swash plate pump 1 × variable swash plate pump
Swing Pump - Maximum Flow - Swing 127 gpm 479 L/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Hydraulic Fan 1958 psi 135 bar
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Hydraulic Fan 22.7 gpm 86 L/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump 1 × variable swash plate pump 1 × variable swash plate pump
Swing Pump - Maximum Pressure - Swing 5294 psi 365 bar
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Maximum Flow 284 gpm 1075 L/min
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Diameter of Fan 46 in 1168 mm
Filters (1) Full-flow high-pressure filters (200 μm) for main pumps Full-flow high-pressure filters (200 μm) for main pumps
Filters (2) Full-flow filters (20 μm), return circuit Full-flow filters (20 μm), return circuit
Filters (3) Pressure filters (16 μm), servo circuit Pressure filters (16 μm), servo circuit
Filters (4) Full-flow filters (6 μm), cooling return circuit Full-flow filters (6 μm), cooling return circuit
Filters (5) Swing charge filter (15 μm) Swing charge filter (15 μm)
Filters (6) Pump case return screens (125 μm) Pump case return screens (125 μm)
Swing Drive Two (2) compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors Two (2) compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Parking Brake Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Maximum Swing Speed 4.9 r/min 4.9 r/min
Swing Ring Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal greasing Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal greasing
Features (1) Closed-loop with torque control Closed-loop with torque control
Features (2) Hydraulic braking of swing motion when control is returned to neutral position or by counteracting control for stronger braking Hydraulic braking of swing motion when control is returned to neutral position or by counteracting control for stronger braking
Features (3) All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V; China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2; Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 1 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V; China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2; Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 1
Feature Accessible from ground level for diesel fuel and grease Accessible from ground level for diesel fuel and grease
Equipped With (1) One pull rope emergency stop One pull rope emergency stop
Equipped With (2) Quick couplings for: diesel fuel and grease Quick couplings for: diesel fuel and grease
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum 1.6 mile/h 2.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum 2.3 mile/h 3.7 km/h
Maximum Tractive Force 197,157 lbf 877 kN
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse 220987 lbf 983 kN
Gradeability - Travel Drives 38°/78% (SAE J1309) 38°/78% (SAE J1309)
Number of Shoes - Each Side 46 46
Hydraulic Track Tensioning With accumulator With accumulator
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side 9 9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side 3 3
Components (1) Heavy Duty (HD) with double-grouser track pads Heavy Duty (HD) with double-grouser track pads
Components (2) Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings
Components (3) Postive Pin Retention (PPR2) sealed and greased track design Postive Pin Retention (PPR2) sealed and greased track design
Components (4) Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links
Components (5) Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Components (6) Automatic hydraulic retarder valve Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
Components (7) Acoustic travel alarm (forward and reverse) Acoustic travel alarm (forward and reverse)
Components (1) Pressurized cab with positive filtration Pressurized cab with positive filtration
Components (2) Heated cab mirror Heated cab mirror
Components (3) Sliding upper door window Sliding upper door window
Components (4) Glass-breaking safety hammer Glass-breaking safety hammer
Components (5) Removeable lower windshield within cab storage Removeable lower windshield within cab storage
Components (6) Joystick Controls Alternate Patterns including ISO/JIS, BHL, MHI, KOBE, or SCM Joystick Controls Alternate Patterns including ISO/JIS, BHL, MHI, KOBE, or SCM
Components (7) Beverage holder Beverage holder
Components (8) Literature holder Literature holder
Components (9) AM/FM radio AM/FM radio
Components (10) FM/AM radio with MP3 auxiliary port FM/AM radio with MP3 auxiliary port
Components (11) Two stereo speakers Two stereo speakers
Components (12) Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox
Components (13) Color LCD display with service parameters, event and diagnostic annunciation, preventative maintenance, trip total, lifetime totals. Gauges for engine speed, engine oil pressue, and hydraulic oil temperature Color LCD display with service parameters, event and diagnostic annunciation, preventative maintenance, trip total, lifetime totals. Gauges for engine speed, engine oil pressue, and hydraulic oil temperature
Components (14) Head and arm rests Head and arm rests
Components (15) Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
Components (16) Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls
Components (17) Travel control pedals with removable hand levers Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
Components (18) Two power outlets, 10 amp (total) Two power outlets, 10 amp (total)
Components (19) Laminated front upper window and tempered glass other windows Laminated front upper window and tempered glass other windows
Capacity - Grease Barrel 18 gal (US) 68 l
Type (1) Central bank lubrication system Central bank lubrication system
Type (2) Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points, slew bearing, and bucket linkage Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points, slew bearing, and bucket linkage
Type (3) Standard grease reel on machine for bucket linkage Standard grease reel on machine for bucket linkage
Type (4) Grease refill service point accessible from ground Grease refill service point accessible from ground
Type (1) Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design
Type (2) High-tensile steel with solid steel castings at pivot areas High-tensile steel with solid steel castings at pivot areas
Type (3) Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
Type (4) Float valve for boom down function Float valve for boom down function
Buckets Equipped With – Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside – Lip shrouds – Wing shrouds – Heel shrouds – Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside – Lip shrouds – Wing shrouds – Heel shrouds
Maximum Digging Depth 26.3 ft 8 m
Maximum Digging Reach 45.6 ft 13.9 m
Maximum Digging Height 41.9 ft 12.8 m
Maximum Dump Height 27.9 ft 8.5 m
Bucket Digging Force - SAE 112600 lbf 501 kN
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 120,947 lbf 538 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO 104,761 lbf 466 kN
Stick Digging Force - SAE 98800 lbf 439 kN
Capacity 1:1 10.6 yd³ 8.1 m³
Total Width 8.8 ft 2682 mm
Number of Teeth 5 5
Tooth System Cat C70 or M75 Cat C70 or M75
Weight - Including Standard Wear Package 18521 lb 8401 kg
Maximum Material Density - Loose 3030 lb/yd³ 1.8 t/m³

6015 Standard Equipment

Cat Powertrain

  • Cat C27 Engine
  • Aftertreatment system (used in Tier 4 Final only): – Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) – NOx Reduction System (NRS) – Non-Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) solution
  • Air-to-Air After Cooling (ATAAC)
  • Turbocharger
  • Hydraulically driven radiator fan
  • Electronically controlled fan speed
  • Micro processed engine management
  • Heavy-duty air filters
  • Two stage fuel filtration with water separator
  • Starting aid -- automatic ether
  • Exhaust system heat shields
  • Dual 24 V electric starters
  • Automatic engine idle shut down
  • Automatic fuel priming

Hydraulics

  • Power Management System with integrated controls: – Flow-on-demand management of implement/travel (3) and swing (1) pumps – Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control (LEAC) to prevent engine lug – Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC) technology prioritizes pump flow and pressure to individual functions (boom, stick, and bucket) during simultaneous operations
  • Pressure cut-off for main pumps
  • Cat Hydraulic Hose assemblies
  • Cooling of pump transmission gear oil
  • Closed loop swing circuit
  • Parking brake enabled switch
  • Anti drift swing logic
  • Pressure testing points
  • Full-flow high-pressure filters (200 μm), main pumps
  • Full-flow filters (20 μm), return circuit
  • Full-flow filters (6 μm), cooling return circuit
  • Pressure filters (6 μm), servo circuit
  • Swing charge filters (15 μm)
  • Pump case return screens (125 μm)
  • Boom float valves and regeneration circuit

Electrical System

  • Four maintenance-free batteries
  • Lockable battery isolator switch
  • 14 LED high-brightness working flood lights
  • 5 LED service lights
  • Two electric horns

Undercarriage

  • Positive Pin Retention (PPR2) sealed and greased track design
  • Heavy Duty (HD) tracks with cast double-grouser track pads
  • HD fixed axle rollers
  • HD fixed axle idlers
  • HD undercarriage protection: - Propel motor guard - Propel tube guards - Slew bearing lube line protection
  • Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
  • Acoustic travel alarm (forward and reverse)
  • Travel motor covers with service doors
  • Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links
  • Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator

Automatic Lubrication System

  • Grease container, 215 L (57 gal) capacity
  • Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points, slew bearing and bucket linkage

Operator Environment

  • Single HVAC system
  • Pressurized cab with positive filtration
  • Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
  • Pneumatically cushioned and multi adjustable comfort seat with: – Seat heating – Lumbar support – Two-point safety belt – Head and arm rests
  • Sliding upper door window
  • Removable lower windshield within cab storage
  • Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
  • Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls
  • Two power outlets, 10 amp total
  • Electronic-Hydraulic Servo Control
  • Joystick controls alternate patterns (ISO/JIS, BHL, MHI, KOBE, or SCM)
  • FM/AM radio with MP3 auxiliary port
  • Sliding side window
  • Wiper/washer for lower and upper windshield
  • Roller blind at windshield
  • Color LCD 178 mm (7") touchscreen display includes: – Service parameters for engine, hydraulics, and lubrication – Event and diagnostic annunciation – Gauges for engine speed, engine oil pressure, hydraulic oil temperature – Preventative maintenance – Trip total – Lifetime totals
  • Fixed access ladder
  • Heated cab mirror
  • Document Storage

Backhoe Attachment

  • Boom 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
  • Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
  • Bucket wear package

Cat Technology

  • Cat Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)
  • Cat MineStar™ Solutions Ready

Service and Maintenance

  • Engine oil exchange interval -- 500 hours
  • Hydraulic oil change interval – 5,000 hours
  • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports
  • Pilot pressure monitoring via Electronic Technician (ET)
  • Centralized service area accessible from ground level for – Diesel fuel – Grease
  • Cat battery charging connector
  • Indicator light for grease
  • Standard lubricant
  • Jump start receptacle

Safety and Security

  • Emergency stop switches; one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level
  • Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
  • Laminated front upper window and tempered glass other windows
  • Glass-breaking safety hammer

Miscellaneous

  • ISO or ANSI decals

6015 Optional Equipment

Cat Powertrain

  • Aluminum cooling package
  • Mesabi cooling package

Undercarriage

  • 700 mm (2 ft 4 in) wide track pads
  • 900 mm (3 ft 0 in) wide track pads
  • 1000 mm (3 ft 3 in) wide track pads
  • Belly plate for additional undercarriage protection
  • Track guards – full
  • Track guards – center
  • HD undercarriage protection: - Propel gearcase cover guard

Operator Environment

  • Powered 45° access stairway
  • Camera monitoring system VISION 360 (four cameras and additional color display)

Backhoe Attachment

  • Stick 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)
  • Stick 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in)
  • Frontless base machine (no boom, no stick, no linkage)

Cat Technology

  • Cat Product Link Elite (Satellite)
  • Cat Product Link Elite (No radio)

Cold Weather

  • Cold Weather Package (120 V): Engine coolant heater - external power source required, 60 Hz
  • Cold Weather Package (240 V): Engine coolant heater - External power source required, 50 Hz

Service and Maintenance

  • Cat Bio HYDO™ Advanced hydraulic fluid
  • High temperature lubricant
  • Low temperature lubricant

Safety and Security

  • Operator Protective Guard (front guard)

Buckets

  • Additional buckets available, based on application, through your local Cat dealer

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