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6020B

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.

6020B

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
Attachment
  • Type (5)
    Float valve for boom down function
  • Type (2)
    High-tensile steel with solid steel castings at pivot areas
  • Type (3)
    Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
  • Type (1)
    Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design
  • Type (4)
    Catwalks with rails at boom
  • Buckets Equipped With
    – Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside<br>– Lip shrouds<br>– Wing shrouds<br>– Heel shrouds
Automatic Lubrication System
  • Type (3)
    System condition and failures displayed by Board Control System
  • Capacity - Grease Barrel
    54 gal (US) 205 l
  • Type (1)
    Single-circuit progressive system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pump and electronic time control
  • Type (2)
    Grease supplied to swing roller bearing, all pivot points of attachment, and swing gearbox bearing
Bucket
  • Standard Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (Heaped 1:1)
    15.7 yd³ 12 m³
Centralized Service Area
  • Equipped With (3)
    Indicator light for hydraulic tank full
  • Equipped With (1)
    Quick couplings for: – Diesel fuel<br>– Engine coolant<br>– Pump transmission gear oil<br>– Engine oil (oil pan)<br>– Hydraulic oil
  • Features
    Centralized service area accessible from ground level.
  • Equipped With (2)
    Cat jump-start socket
Diesel Engine - Equivalent to Tier 2
  • Components (3)
    Heavy-duty air filters
  • Components (4)
    Two-stage fuel filter
  • Fuel Tank Capacity
    951 gal (US) 3600 l
  • No. of Cylinders
    12
  • Components (2)
    Micro processed engine management
  • Displacement
    1959 in³ 32 l
  • Maximum Altitude without Deration
    3622 m (11,884 ft) – above sea level (a.s.l.)
  • Bore
    5.71 in 145 mm
  • Components (1)
    Hydraulically driven radiator fan with variable electronically controlled fan speed
  • Stroke
    6.38 in 162 mm
  • Aspiration
    Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
  • Components (5)
    Additional high-capacity water separator including electric priming pump
  • Rated Speed
    1800 min-1 (1,800 rpm)
  • Alternator
    275A
  • Make and Model
    Cat C32 ACERT
  • Components (6)
    Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation
Diesel Engine - Highly Regulated
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995
    1033 hp 771 kW
  • Net Power - ISO 9249
    1024 hp 764 kW
  • Net Power - SAE J1349
    1019 hp 761 kW
  • Emissions
    Meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emissions standards
Diesel Engine - Lesser Regulated
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995
    1040 hp 776 kW
  • Net Power - ISO 9249
    1037 hp 774 kW
  • Net Power - SAE J1349
    1032 hp 770 kW
  • Emissions
    Meets China Nonroad Stage III emissions standards, equivalent to Tier 2
Diesel Engine - Tier 4 Final
  • Components (1)
    Cat NOx reduction system
  • Components (7)
    Two-stage fuel filter
  • Components (3)
    MEUI™-C fuel system
  • Alternator
    275A
  • Bore
    5.71 in 145 mm
  • Components (4)
    Hydraulically driven radiator fan with variable electronically controlled fan speed
  • No. of Cylinders
    12
  • Displacement
    1959 in³ 32 l
  • Fuel Tank Capacity
    951 gal (US) 3600 l
  • Components (5)
    Micro processed engine management
  • Rated Speed
    1,800 min-1 (1,800 rpm)
  • Aspiration
    Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
  • Components (2)
    Dual Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs)
  • Components (8)
    Additional high-capacity water separator including electric priming pump
  • Components (9)
    Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation
  • Components (6)
    Heavy-duty air filters
  • Maximum Altitude without Deration
    2925 m (9,600 ft) – above sea level (a.s.l.)
  • Stroke
    6.38 in 162 mm
  • Make and Model
    Cat C32 ACERT
Digging Forces
  • Maximum Tearout Force
    146125 lb 650 kN
  • Maximum Breakout Force
    164050 lb 730 kN
Electrical System
  • Batteries (12V each) - In Series/Parallel Installation
    630 Ah – 24V
  • Components (3)
    9 LED high-brightness working flood lights: – 7 for working area<br>– 2 for rear end
  • Batteries (12V each)
    6 × 210 Ah
  • Components (1)
    Emergency stop buttons inside cab, accessible from all seating locations, and engine module
  • Components (2)
    Additional ground-level emergency stop
  • System Voltage
    24V
  • Battery Isolation Relays
    manual lockable disconnect switch and automatic disconnect relay
  • Components (6)
    1 beacon lamp on cab roof
  • Components (5)
    7 LED service lights
  • Components (4)
    2 LED high-brightness access flood lights
Engine - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995
    1040 hp 776 kW
  • Engine Model
    Cat C32 ACERT
  • Net Power - SAE J1349
    1032 hp 770 kW
Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
  • Net Power - SAE J1349
    1019 hp 761 kW
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995
    1033 hp 771 kW
  • Engine Model
    Cat® C32 ACERT™
General
  • Engine Output - SAE J1995
    1040 hp 776 kW
  • Bucket Payload
    23.8 ton (US) 21.6 t
  • Operating Weight
    253.8 ton (US) 230.2 t
  • Note
    Specifications shown above apply to a Backhoe configuration. A frontless configuration is also available.
  • Standard Bucket Capacity
    15.7 yd³ 12 m³
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
  • Features (2)
    Variable electronically controlled flow of oil through cooler and fan speed
  • Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps
    211 gal/min 800 l/min
  • Diameter - Fan
    4.92 ft 1500 mm
  • Features (1)
    Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity available whenever engine is running
  • Features (3)
    Superior cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Hydraulic System with Electronic Pump Management
  • Maximum Swing Oil Flow
    216 gal/min 783 l/min
  • Maximum Pressure - Attachment
    4495 psi 310 bar
  • Filters (4)
    Pressure filters (6 µm) for servo circuit
  • Electronic Pump Management Contains (3)
    Automatic return of main pumps to zero flow
  • Features (2)
    Cooling of pump transmission gear oil
  • Maximum Pressure - Travel
    4495 psi 310 bar
  • Maximum Pressure - Swing - Acceleration
    4495 psi 310 bar
  • Filters (3)
    Full-flow filters (10 µm) for cooling return circuit
  • Electronic Pump Management Contains (2)
    Dedicated circuit pump allocation
  • Maximum Total Oil Flow
    621 gal/min 2350 l/min
  • Filters (2)
    Full-flow filters (10 µm) for complete return circuit
  • Main Pumps
    6 × variable swash plate pumps
  • Filters (1)
    Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 µm) for main pumps, installed directly behind each pump
  • Electronic Pump Management Contains (4)
    Automatic rpm reduction of engine speed during working breaks
  • Filters (5)
    Transmission oil filter (40 µm)
  • Electronic Pump Management Contains (5)
    Reduced oil flow of main pumps at high hydraulic oil temperature and at high engine temperature
  • Electronic Pump Management Contains (1)
    Electronic load limit control
  • Features (1)
    Pressure cut-off function for all main pumps
  • Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil
    925 gal (US) 3500 l
  • Hydraulic Tank Capacity
    740 gal (US) 2800 l
  • Maximum Pressure - Swing - Deceleration
    5080 psi 350 bar
Operating Specifications
  • Operating Weight
    254 ton (US) 230 t
  • Bucket Payload
    24 Sh Ton 22 t
Operating Weights - Backhoe
  • Standard Track Pads
    2.62 ft 800 mm
  • Operating Weight
    507500 lb 230200 kg
  • Ground Pressure
    31.9 psi 22 N/cm²
Operator's Cab
  • Components (5)
    Full sized trainer seat with safety belt and work table
  • Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width
    5.33 ft 1625 mm
  • Components (7)
    Operator Protective Guard (rock guard; approved according to ISO 10262:1998 [Top Guard]) compliant
  • Components (9)
    Roller blinds
  • Components (11)
    Additional emergency ladder in close proximity to emergency escape window
  • Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length
    7.32 ft 2230 mm
  • Components (8)
    Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
  • Components (2)
    Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable operator seat with lumbar support, safety belt, head- and armrests
  • New BCS Features (1)
    Robust instrument panel including large (254 mm/10 in) color touch screen
  • New BCS Features (3)
    Graphical data logging
  • New BCS Features (4)
    Fault memory capabilities
  • Operator's Eye Level (approximate)
    18.04 ft 5.5 m
  • New BCS Features (2)
    On-screen troubleshooting assistance
  • Components (10)
    Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated
  • New BCS Features (5)
    USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
  • Components (3)
    Safety switch in operator's seat for automatic motion shutdown
  • Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height
    6.79 ft 2070 mm
  • Components (1)
    Large cab floor window with removable grating for easy cleaning
  • Components (4)
    Joystick integrated in adjustable seat armrest
  • New Board Control System (BCS) Features:
    Electronic monitoring, data logging and diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube system
  • Components (6)
    Auxiliary fold-away seat with safety belt for 3rd person
Swing System
  • Swing Ring
    Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
  • Maximum Swing Speed
    4.9 r/min 4.9 r/min
  • Swing Drive
    2 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
  • Parking Brake
    Wet multiple-disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
  • Features (2)
    All slew ring raceways and grease tub for internal gearing supplied by automatic, central lubrication system
  • Features (1)
    Open swing circuit with auto slow down when joysticks in neutral
Undercarriage
  • Track Pads - Each Side
    45
  • Components (1)
    Forged double-grouser track pads
  • Components (6)
    Audible travel alarm
  • Bottom Rollers - Each Side
    8
  • Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum
    0.68 mile/h 1.1 km/h
  • Components (4)
    Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
  • Components (5)
    Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel
  • Parking Brakes
    Wet multiple disc brake, spring loaded/hydraulically released
  • Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum
    1.49 mile/h 2.4 km/h
  • Gradeability - Travel Drives
    Approximately 54%
  • Components (3)
    All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links hardened
  • Maximum Tractive Force
    265860 lbf 1183 kN
  • Travel Drives - Each Side
    1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
  • Components (2)
    Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings
  • Support Rollers - Each Side
    3
Working Ranges
  • Maximum Digging Reach
    52.17 ft 15.9 m
  • Maximum Digging Depth
    26.57 ft 8.1 m
  • Maximum Digging Height
    45.6 ft 13.9 m
Benefits

SAFETY

  • Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard) certified cab with safety glass windshield.
  • Excellent visibility thanks to cab position that provides clear view to the digging and loading areas, in-floor window that provides a view to the tracks, LED lighting, and optional camera monitoring system.
  • Multiple emergency shut-off switches, including a pull switch accessible from the ground.
  • Safer access and egress with wide anti-slip walkways, retractable 45-degree stairway and three means of egress for fast emergency exit.
  • Safer service with lockable battery isolation and starter lockout switch, plus safe access to power module components from machine platform and counterweight.

OPERATOR CAB

  • Quiet and fully pressurized cab with ergonomic operator seat and controls, superior insulation, extensive in-cab air distribution via powerful HVAC unit and multiple, optimally positioned vents.
  • Easily accessible ergonomic joysticks with Electronic-Hydraulic Servo Control, which delivers dynamic and precise response and ensures no hydraulic lines are present in the cab.
  • Greater controllability with ergonomic joystick controls and five circuit hydraulics that allow for two-cylinder motions, two travel motions, and swing to be controlled simultaneously.
  • Enhanced training capability, with patented 3-seat design, elevated observer’s work station and easily dual in-cab emergency stop buttons.
  • 10-inch high-definition color touchscreen display that includes troubleshooting aids and machine documentation.

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

  • Better wear of undercarriage components thanks to floating push tube, which delivers even idler slide wear and extended component life; low wear drive system via induction hardened and high quantity of sprocket teeth; and optional rough terrain undercarriage protection kit.
  • Cat exclusive Positive Pin Retention 2 (PPR2) Track design, which resists pin walking and link cracking for reliable sealing and maximum track life.
  • Structures designed and fabricated to withstand the toughest digging conditions, with high-strength steel; full penetration, profiled and ground welds at critical junctures; and booms and sticks that are stress-relieved after welding.
  • Efficient Independent Oil Cooling system, which protects and extends the life of hydraulic components.

PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

  • Up to 25% greater efficiency through Hydraulic Optimization, which dynamically assigns individual pumps or groups of pumps to deliver the exact flow and pressure that each hydraulic function requires.
  • Durable Cat C32 engine, which offers unsurpassed performance, high power output and proven reliability, and has been proven to withstand the challenging conditions found at mine sites across the globe.
  • Engine optimized for low fuel consumption at 1,800 rpm and lower speeds, plus significant gains in fuel consumption through collaboration of engine and machine integration.
  • Maximum uptime, without work interruption for regeneration, engine derate, or cold weather treatment of secondary fluid.

BUCKETS & GET

  • Buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) designed to maximize durability and productivity and ideally matched to your shovel and application.
  • Integrated to work as part of a machine system — helping you achieve high productivity and the lowest cost per ton.
  • Variety of sizes and wear packages for the ideal match to your shovel and application.
  • Four tip shapes of hammerless GET designed specifically for the 6020B, with no special tools required for removal and installation.
  • Wear packages that protect your investment, including special liner material and lip shrouds, wing shrouds and heel shrouds.

CONNECTIVITY & TECHNOLOGY

  • Greater connectivity with improved Product Link™ Elite system, which increases the availability of data provided by the 6020B 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.
  • 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.
  • Factory-ready for Cat MineStar™ Solutions, with a range of capabilities that meet the needs of your fleet.

SERVICEABILITY

  • Modular design that facilitates quick field assembly — as few as 14 days in typical condition.
  • Exchangeable power module that can be quickly swapped out for a spare, then transported for repair in a safe, convenient and clean environment.
  • Exceptional component accessibility and weather protection via first-in-class and spacious walk-through power module.
  • Superior swing system component accessibility via boom-mounted hydraulic valve block, and ground-level accessible service fluid fill points and jump start receptacle.
  • Simplified undercarriage serviceability, with automatic track tensioning system, which requires no manual adjustment; externally serviceable break; and PPR2 Tracks that are easily serviced with a master joint.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Highly regulated C32 engine certified to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards without the need for DEF — saving time and cost during maintenance.
  • Sound-suppressed power module to keep spectator sound levels low.
  • Preservation of raw materials, energy conservation and reduced emissions through the Cat Reman and Cat Rebuild programs, which return end-of-life components to like-new condition.
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