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6060 Electric Hydraulic Mining Shovel

At a glance data:

Type:
2 × Squirrel cage induction motor
Output (nominal rated):
2 x 1000 kW
Voltage:
6.0 / 6.6 / 7.2 V
Rated Current IN:
6.0 kV / 235 A
6060 Electric Hydraulic Mining Shovel

Overview

The Cat® 6060 Electric Hydraulic Mining Shovel combines everything you love about the 6060 with everything you demand from Caterpillar to deliver a shovel that uses efficient electric power to help you produce more — while keeping uptime high and operating costs low. Powered by dual electric motors, the 6060 Electric uses power more efficiently than diesel machines and produces zero direct carbon emissions.
With its rated backhoe payload of 65 tonnes (71) tons and face shovel payload of 61 tonnes (67 tons), the 6060 was among the first shovels in the mining industry tailor-made for mines using 240-ton (218-tonne) haul trucks, providing an efficient 4-pass solution to meet production capacity in these environments.

Category:
Hydraulic Mining Shovels

Brand:

Electric Motors

Type:
2 × Squirrel cage induction motor
Output (nominal rated):
2 x 1000 kW
Voltage:
6.0 / 6.6 / 7.2 V
Rated Current IN:
6.0 kV / 235 A
Frequency:
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Speed:
1,500 min-1/50Hz
Maximum Starting Current:
6.0 kV / 480 A

Low Voltage Electrical System

Control System Voltage:
24V
Batteries in Series Installation:
2 × 210 Ah – 12 V each
Cab Heating Voltage:
230V
Power Take Off:
1 × single phase (10 A, 230 V, 2.23 kW) 1 × three phase (4 A, 400 V, 2.8 kW)

Operating Weights

Note:
Operating weights include: base machine, front attachment, standard track pads, standard rock bucket, 100% fuel and lubricants.
Standard Track Pads – Face Shovel:
55in
Operating Weight – Face Shovel:
1,278,430lb
Ground Pressure – Face Shovel:
37.3psi
Payload – Face Shovel:
134,482lb
Standard Track Pads – Backhoe:
55in
Operating Weight – Backhoe:
1,278,430lb
Ground Pressure – Backhoe:
37.4psi
Payload – Backhoe:
143,300lb

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic Tank:
1,876gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank:
2,483gal (US)
Pump Transmission Gearbox including Cooling Circuit:
2 x 103 L (2 x 27.2 gal)
Pump Pre-Chambers at Pump Transmission Gearbox:
2 x 14 L (2 x 3.7 gal)
Swing Drive:
4 x 38 L (4 x 10.0 gal)
Travel Gearbox Planetary:
2 x 120 L (2 x 31.7 gal)
Travel Gearbox Spur Gear:
2 x 19 L (2 x 5.0 gal)
Travel Gearbox Brake Chambers:
4 x 0.5 L (2 x 0.13 gal)
Grease Tank:
710 L (188 gal)

Hydraulic System

Main Pumps:
8 variable flow axial piston pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Total Oil Flow:
8 x 650 L/min (8 x 172 gal/min)
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Attachment:
4,640psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Travel:
5,220psi
Swing Pump:
4 reversible swash plate pumps
Swing Pump - Maximum Flow - Swing:
4 x 352 bar (4 x 93 psi)
Swing Pump - Maximum Pressure - Swing:
5,076psi

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps:
4 x 488 L/min (4 x 129 gal/min)
Components:
4 cooling fans
Diameter - Fan:
46in
Features (2):
Fan speed and flow of oil to the coolers are thermostatically controlled
Features (1):
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running

Swing System

Swing Drive:
4 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Parking Brakes:
Wet multiple-disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Maximum Swing Speed:
3.8r/min
Swing Ring:
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1):
Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control

Undercarriage

Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum:
0.68mile/h
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum:
0.99mile/h
Maximum Tractive Force:
661,160lb
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum:
38.8%
Track Pads - Each Side:
42
Bottom Rollers - Each Side:
7
Support Rollers - Each Side:
2 plus a skid plate in between
Travel Drives - Each Side:
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Parking Brake:
Wet multiple disc brake, spring loaded/hydraulically released

Operator's Cab

Operator's Eye Level - Approximately:
24.91ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length:
7.33ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width:
5.33ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height:
6.75ft
Components (5):
Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard) (ISO 10262:1998 Level II)

Working Ranges

Maximum Digging Height:
51.17ft
Maximum Digging Reach:
54.17ft
Maximum Digging Depth:
9.17ft

Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Working Range

Maximum Digging Height:
52.83ft
Maximum Digging Reach:
62.33ft
Maximum Digging Depth:
29.17ft

Digging Forces

Maximum Crowd Force:
494,410lb
Maximum Breakout Force:
388,780lb

Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Digging Forces

Stick Digging Force - ISO:
295,740lb
Bucket Digging Force - ISO:
274,840lb

Standard Bucket Capacity

Face Shovel (heaped 2:1):
44.5yd³
Backhoe (heaped 1:1):
44.5yd³

Standard Equipment

high voltage electrical system

  • Pressurized high voltage switch cabinet: – Load break switch – Main, motor, and transformer fuses – Voltage and current transformers – Vacuum contactors for motor control – Ground fault detection – Auxiliary transformer
  • Power factor correction

hydraulics

  • Hydraulic Optimization
  • Cat® Hydraulic Hose Assemblies
  • Cat pump managing system with: – Electronic load limit control – Flow on demand – Automatic zero flow regulation – Automatic oil flow reduction – Reduced oil flow at high hydraulic oil temperature
  • Pressure cut-off for main pumps
  • Cooling of pump transmission gear oil
  • Closed loop swing circuit
  • Pressure testing points
  • Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 μm), main pumps
  • High pressure filters (200 μm), closed swing circuit
  • Full-flow filters (10 μm), return circuit
  • Pressure filters swing charge circuit (40 μm)
  • Pressure filters pilot circuit (6 μm)
  • Transmission oil filters (40 μm)
  • Boom float valve (FS and BH)
  • Stick float valve (FS only)

low voltage electrical system

  • 2 batteries
  • Lockable 24 V system isolator switch
  • Low voltage switch cabinet: – Motor Protection Relay (MPR) – 24 V and 400 V power supply – Active power converter – Phase sequence indication – Circuit breakers
  • 13 LED high-brightness working flood lights
  • 19 LED service lights
  • 2 acoustic travel alarms – forward and reverse (power module, oil cooler module)
  • 2 electric horns (1 cab module, 1 oil cooler module)

undercarriage

  • HD tracks with cast double-grouser track pads
  • 1400 mm (4 ft 7 in) wide track pads
  • 1600 mm (5 ft 3 in) wide track pads
  • HD fixed axle carrier and load rollers
  • HD fixed axle idlers
  • Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
  • Hinged travel motor covers
  • Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers, pad links, teeth contact areas
  • Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with piston accumulators
  • Slip ring in undercarriage
  • Cable guide with junction box at undercarriage

automatic lubrication system

  • Rectangular grease container (fill via service arm)
  • Lubricated pinion in swing ring
  • Grease filters (200 μm)

operator environment

  • Dual hydraulically driven HVAC system
  • In-floor window with removable grate
  • Pneumatically cushioned and multiadjustable comfort seat with: – Heating and cooling – Lumbar support – 2-point safety belt – Head and arm rests – Safety switch for automatic motion shutdown
  • Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
  • Electronic-Hydraulic Servo Control
  • Elevated full-size trainer seat with 2-point safety belt and laptop desk
  • Additional fold-away auxiliary seat with 2-point safety belt
  • Three cup holders
  • USB Charging
  • FM/AM radio with USB and AUX input
  • Parallel intermittent wiper/washer
  • Roller blinds
  • Monitoring system with 254 mm (10 in) color touchscreen
  • 45° stairway from engine bay to operator cab
  • Powered 45° access stairway
  • Heated mirror on LH side
  • Cat Vision 360 with 254 mm (10 in) HD color technology display
  • Level indicators for length and crosswise inclination
  • Document storage

front attachment

  • Service access holes from both sides in boom and stick (FS and BH)
  • Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
  • Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
  • Wear Package (as per bucket selection)

service and maintenance

  • Hydraulic oil exchange interval – 10,000 hours
  • S·O·SSM ports
  • Retractable ground-level service station with quick couplings for: – Pump transmission gear oil – left/right engines – Hydraulic oil – Grease – Swing transmission gear oil
  • Cat battery charging connector
  • Dirt wiper at swivel
  • Cat Electronic Technician service port
  • Indicator lights

cat technology

  • Cat Payload
  • Cat Vision 360
  • Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control
  • Cat Product Link™ Elite
  • Cat Minestar™ Solutions Ready

safety and security

  • Emergency stop switches: 2 in cab, 5 in power module, 1 at ground-level service station, 1 pull rope accessible from ground level
  • Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
  • All-round safety glass
  • Emergency egress ladder
  • Operator presence switch

miscellaneous

  • ISO or ANSI decals

Optional Equipment

high voltage electrical system

  • Electric Motor (6.6 kV – 50 Hz)
  • Electric Motor (6.0 kV – 50 Hz)
  • Electric Motor (7.2 kV – 60 Hz)

front attachment

  • TriPower Face Shovel kinematics: – Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance – Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance – Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage – Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces – Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc – Crowd force assistance – Guards for shovel cylinders at FS stick
  • Backhoe Attachment

cold weather options

  • Cold Weather Package: – Hydraulic oil heater with thermostat – Hydraulic oil cooler bypass valves – Auxiliary preheating system for cab – Recommended for temperatures below –10° C (14° F)

cat technology

  • Cat Product Link Elite Dual Mode (Cellular and Satellite)