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6015

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.

6015

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.
Specifications
Attachments
  • Type (1)
    Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design
  • Type (2)
    High-tensile steel with solid steel castings at pivot areas
  • Type (3)
    Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
  • Type (4)
    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
Automatic Lubrication System
  • Capacity - Grease Barrel
    18 gal (US) 68 l
  • Type (1)
    Central bank lubrication system
  • Type (2)
    Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points, slew bearing, and bucket linkage
  • Type (3)
    Standard grease reel on machine for bucket linkage
  • Type (4)
    Grease refill service point accessible from ground
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Backhoe
  • Capacity 1:1
    10.6 yd³ 8.1 m³
  • Total Width
    8.8 ft 2682 mm
  • Number of Teeth
    5
  • Tooth System
    Cat C70 or M75
  • Weight - Including Standard Wear Package
    18521 lb 8401 kg
  • Maximum Material Density - Loose
    3030 lb/yd³ 1.8 t/m³
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Digging Forces
  • Bucket Digging Force - SAE
    112600 lbf 501 kN
  • Bucket Digging Force - ISO
    120947 lbf 538 kN
  • Stick Digging Force - ISO
    104761 lbf 466 kN
  • Stick Digging Force - SAE
    98800 lbf 439 kN
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Working Range
  • 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
Centralized Service Area
  • Feature
    Accessible from ground level for diesel fuel and grease
  • Equipped With (1)
    One pull rope emergency stop
  • Equipped With (2)
    Quick couplings for: diesel fuel and grease
Drive
  • 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%
  • Hydraulic Track Tensioning
    With accumulator
  • Maximum Drawbar Pull
    179847 lbf 800 kN
Electrical System
  • System Voltage
    24 V
  • Batteries
    4 × 200 Ah (12 V each)
  • Alternator Rating
    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
  • Components (2)
    Four maintenance free batteries
  • Components (3)
    Lockable battery isolation switch
  • Components (5)
    14 LED high-brightness working lights
  • Components (4)
    5 LED service lights
  • Components (6)
    2 electric horns
  • Components (7)
    Two (2) lights for rear end
  • Components (9)
    One (1) beacon light on cabin roof
  • Components (8)
    One (1) light for machine deck/service
Engine
  • 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
Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Equivalent Emission Standards
  • Number of Cylinders
    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
Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 4 Final Emission Standards
  • Number of Cylinders
    12
  • Bore
    5.4 in 137.2 mm
  • Stroke
    6 in 152.4 mm
  • Displacement
    1648 in³ 27 l
Engine - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
  • Engine Model
    Cat® C27
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995
    839 hp 626 kW
  • Net Power - SAE J1349
    829 hp 618 kW
Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
  • Engine Model
    Cat® C27
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995
    824 hp 615 kW
  • Net Power - SAE J1349
    812 hp 606 kW
General
  • 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.
Hydraulic System
  • Main 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
  • 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
  • Engine Fan 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
  • 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
  • Filters (2)
    Full-flow filters (20 μm), return circuit
  • Filters (3)
    Pressure filters (16 μm), servo circuit
  • Filters (4)
    Full-flow filters (6 μm), cooling return circuit
  • Filters (5)
    Swing charge filter (15 μm)
  • Filters (6)
    Pump case return screens (125 μm)
Operating Weights - Backhoe
  • Operating Weight
    154 ton (US) 140 t
Operator's Cab
  • Components (1)
    Pressurized cab with positive filtration
  • Components (2)
    Heated cab mirror
  • Components (3)
    Sliding upper door window
  • Components (4)
    Glass-breaking safety hammer
  • Components (5)
    Removeable lower windshield within cab storage
  • Components (6)
    Joystick Controls Alternate Patterns including ISO/JIS, BHL, MHI, KOBE, or SCM
  • Components (7)
    Beverage holder
  • Components (8)
    Literature holder
  • Components (9)
    AM/FM radio
  • Components (10)
    FM/AM radio with MP3 auxiliary port
  • Components (11)
    Two stereo speakers
  • Components (12)
    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
  • Components (14)
    Head and arm rests
  • Components (15)
    Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
  • Components (16)
    Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls
  • Components (17)
    Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
  • Components (18)
    Two power outlets, 10 amp (total)
  • Components (19)
    Laminated front upper window and tempered glass other windows
Service Refill Capacities
  • 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
Swing System
  • Swing Drive
    Two (2) compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
  • Parking Brake
    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
  • Features (1)
    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
  • Features (3)
    All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Track
  • Standard
    28 in 700 mm
  • Wide
    35 in 900 mm
  • Extra Wide
    39 in 1000 mm
  • Number of Shoes - Each Side
    46
  • Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
    9
  • Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
    3
  • Track Pads
    Heavy Duty (HD) with double grouser
Undercarriage
  • 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
    197157 lbf 877 kN
  • Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse
    220987 lbf 983 kN
  • Gradeability - Travel Drives
    38°/78% (SAE J1309)
  • Number of Shoes - Each Side
    46
  • Hydraulic Track Tensioning
    With accumulator
  • Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
    9
  • Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
    3
  • Components (1)
    Heavy Duty (HD) with double-grouser track pads
  • Components (2)
    Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings
  • Components (3)
    Postive Pin Retention (PPR2) sealed and greased track design
  • Components (4)
    Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links
  • Components (5)
    Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
  • Components (6)
    Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
  • Components (7)
    Acoustic travel alarm (forward and reverse)
Weights
  • 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
    308000 lb 140000 kg
Benefits

SAFETY

        
  • Safety glass, armored windshield and operator protective guards keep operators safe from hazardous conditions.
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  • Safer access and egress with wide, anti-slip walkways and stairs.
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  • Five emergency shutoff switches located all over the machine.
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  • Improved in-cab visibility, as well as optional Cat Vision 360. Vision 360 integrates four cameras to give operators 360-degree awareness, reducing blind spots.
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  • Ground-level service station reduces the need for service personnel to climb on the machine.

OPERATOR CAB

    
  • State-of-the-art cab offers increased comfort and control to help operators work harder and last longer.
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  • Heated, pneumatically cushioned, fully adjustable suspension seat helps operators stay focused and productive for an entire shift. Adjustable lumbar support, wide arm and wrist rests and a wide, retractable seatbelt help minimize fatigue and keep operators alert.
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  • In-cab HVAC and defroster keep ambient temperature comfortable, and improved filtration removes dust and particles. A second internal filter further purifies the air recirculated inside the cab.
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  • Ergonomic joysticks and electro-hydraulic servo control give operators dynamic, precise control of the machine without hydraulic lines in the cab. Joystick console layout can be changed to suit operator preference.
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  • 7-inch touchscreen monitor offers easy access to critical machine information and service assistance.
  • PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

          
    • Reliable, durable C27 engine, which delivers top performance over a long life in a variety of applications — including heavy construction, quarry and aggregates, and mining.
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    • Faster cycle times achieved through the use of energy-efficient float valves that incorporate gravitational force to help lower the boom. This facilitates faster boom movements and allows operators to perform other functions while lowering the boom.
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    • Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating hydraulic system varies hydraulic oil flow, resulting in smooth, predictable operation and greater efficiency. Using four hydraulic pumps with advanced controls reduces heat build-up and reduces wear.

    EFFICIENCY

          
    • Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control ensures faster and more consistent engine regulation by preventing lug, which reduces fuel consumption.
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    • Engine Torque Load Control reduces hydraulic pump output based on available engine torque, desired engine speed, actual engine speed and estimated hydraulic load — providing power to the functions that need it to move material quickly and efficiently.
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    • Next-generation Pilot Pump configuration offers variable, on-demand hydraulic flow. The pump increases flow when the control levers are moved, then reduces it when controls are returned to neutral. This results in at least 5.5% better fuel efficiency and improved performance.
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    • Closed-loop swing system delivers faster cycle times and improved energy efficiency, while also generating less heat. Kinetic energy captured during the swing motion is fed back into the system during deceleration, providing more power to drive the main and auxiliary pumps.
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    • Independent Oil Cooling system protects and extends the life of hydraulic components. The system is independent of return oil, achieving efficiency through the utilization of dedicated pumps that provide cooling capacity as needed, whether the engine is idling or under load. Additional efficiency is achieved via thermostatically controlled radiator fan speed.

    RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

          
    • Robust major structures are designed to exacting standards and made with high-strength steel and castings. The boom and stick are stress-relieved after welding, and welds at critical junctures are profiled and grounded.
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    • New engine enclosure with removable top improves access to engine and pump areas, as well as enhanced fit-up of engine and hydraulic barriers.
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    • Heavy-Duty track group handles high field loads with hardened roller dowels, improved idler design and larger bushings.
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    • Rugged, heavy-duty undercarriage delivers increased uptime, longer service life and smoother tramming over rough terrain. With grease lubrication, GLT4 sealing technology and oil-filled rolling components, this undercarriage can last at least 2,000 hours longer than dry track designs.
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    • Exclusive Positive Pin Retention 2 track design mechanically locks the link to the pin, helping the machine resist pin walking and link cracking for reliable sealing and maximum track life. 
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    • Durable Cat hoses work more than 10,000 hours without a single major hydraulic leak.

    SERVICEABILITY

          
    • Enhanced warning levels for hydraulic oil temperature and visual inspection ports for slew drive pinions and ring gear make routine maintenance faster and easier. Electronic troubleshooting is also easier thanks to Cat Electronic Technician, which helps dealer service personnel diagnose and prevent issues.
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    • Larger, heavier hydraulic tank and larger grease tank extend service intervals.
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    • Reinforced engine enclosure and main control valve mounting bracket improve overall durability.
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    • Improved hose routing for easier access and faster service.
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    • New 1234yf refrigerant meets the most stringent refrigerant requirements.
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    • Ground-level service station provides easy access to functions such as coolant, hydraulic oil, slew gear box oil, grease, diesel and engine oil. The service station features an emergency shutoff, Cat battery charging connector and indicator lights for full fuel tanks.
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    • Proven, validated Cat electronic architecture and parts commonality with other machines make it easier to keep parts on hand and simplify technician training.

    CONNECTIVITY & TECHNOLOGY

          
    • Greater connectivity with improved Product Link™ Elite system, which increases the availability of data provided by the 6015 and allows it to collect and transmit information into locally hosted or cloud-hosted applications such as Cat MineStar™ Solutions Health Office, Health Equipment Insights, or Equipment Care Advisor.
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    • Enhanced diagnostic capabilities and troubleshooting functions with factory-installed Monitoring and Diagnostic System.
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    • Earliest possible detection of faults, with Board Control System that uses sensors throughout the machine to monitor operating data, record faults, and notify the operator audibly and visually.
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    • Factory-ready for Cat MineStar solutions, an integrated suite of operations and equipment management technologies that can improve the productivity, efficiency and safety of your operation.

    BUCKETS & GET

          
    • Buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) designed to maximize durability and productivity and ideally matched to your shovel and application.
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    • Integrated to work as part of a machine system — helping you achieve high productivity and a low cost per ton.
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    • Variety of sizes and wear packages for the ideal match to your shovel and application.
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    • Deliver optimal payload when combined with Cat GET and wear components.
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    • Wear packages that protect your investment, including special liner material and lip shrouds, wing shrouds and heel shrouds.

    SUSTAINABILITY

          
    • Highly regulated C27 engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission requirements and eliminate the need for DEF, saving time and cost during maintenance.
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    • Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control system helps reduce fuel consumption without decreasing performance.
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    • Sound-suppressed power module reduces sound levels for operations working in populated areas.
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    • Less heat and improved efficiency with the closed-loop swing circuit.
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    • Reduced waste and lower owning and operating costs thanks to increased commonality of systems and components, plus a reduction in unique part numbers.
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    • Preservation of raw materials, energy conservation and reduced emissions through the Cat Reman program, which returns end-of-life components to like-new condition.
    Equipment Info

    Cat Powertrain

    2 x Cat 3512E engines

    Safety and Security

    Emergency stop switches: 2 in cab, 5 in engine module, 1 at ground level service station, 1 pull rope accessible from ground level

    Miscellaneous

    ISO or ANSI decals

    Hydraulics

    Hydraulic Optimization

    Electrical System

    6 Maintenance-free batteries

    Undercarriage

    HD tracks with cast double-grouser track pads

    Automatic Lubrication System

    Rectangular grease container (fill via service station)

    Operator Environment

    Single hydraulically driven HVAC system

    Front Attachment

    Service access holes from both sides in boom and stick (FS and BH)

    Cat Technology

    Cat Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)

    Service and Maintenance

    Engine oil exchange interval -- 500 hours
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