6020B Hydraulic Shovel

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Ground Pressure
31.9 psi
System Voltage
24V
Batteries (12V each)
6 × 210 Ah
Components
9 LED high-brightness working flood lights: – 7 for working area – 2 for rear end

Specs

Operating Weight – Backhoe

Ground Pressure
31.9psi

Electrical System

System Voltage
24V
Batteries (12V each)
6 × 210 Ah
Components
9 LED high-brightness working flood lights: – 7 for working area – 2 for rear end
Batteries (12V each) - In Series/Parallel Installation
630 Ah – 24V
Battery Isolation Relays
manual lockable disconnect switch and automatic disconnect relay
Components (1)
Emergency stop buttons inside cab, accessible from all seating locations, and engine module
Components (2)
Additional ground-level emergency stop
Components (5)
7 LED service lights
Components (6)
1 beacon lamp on cab roof
Components
1 beacon lamp on cab roof
Batteries (12V each)
6 × 210 Ah
Components (3)
9 LED high-brightness working flood lights: – 7 for working area
– 2 for rear end
System Voltage
24V
Components (4)
2 LED high-brightness access flood lights

Diesel Engine

Alternator
275A
Components
Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation
Emission Standards
U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent
Rated Gross Power SAE J1995
778 kW (1,043 hp, 1,800 min-1)
Rated Net Power SAE J1349
778 kW (1,043 hp, 1,800 min-1)

Attachment

Buckets equipped with:
– Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside – Lip shrouds – Wing shrouds – Heel shrouds
Type
Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design
Type
High‑tensile steel with solid steel castings at pivot areas
Type
Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
Type
Catwalks with rails at boom
Type
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
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)
Catwalks with rails at boom
Type (5)
Float valve for boom down function

Hydraulic System with Electronic Pump Management

Maximum Pressure, Swing – Acceleration
4495psi
Maximum Pressure, Travel
4495.0psi
Maximum Total Oil Flow
621.0gal/min
Electronic Pump Management Contains (1)
Electronic load limit control
Electronic Pump Management Contains (2)
Dedicated circuit pump allocation
Electronic Pump Management Contains (3)
Automatic return of main pumps to zero flow
Electronic Pump Management Contains (4)
Automatic rpm reduction of engine speed during working breaks
Electronic Pump Management Contains (5)
Reduced oil flow of main pumps at high hydraulic oil temperature and at high engine temperature
Features (1)
Pressure cut-off function for all main pumps
Features (2)
Cooling of pump transmission gear oil
Filters (1)
Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 μm) for main pumps, installed directly behind each pump
Filters (2)
Full-flow filters (10 μm) for complete return circuit
Filters (3)
Full-flow filters (10 μm) for cooling return circuit
Filters (4)
Pressure filters (6 μm) for servo circuit
Filters (5)
Transmission oil filter (40 μm)
Main Pumps
6 × variable swash plate pumps
Maximum Pressure - Attachment
4495psi
Maximum Swing Oil Flow
216gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Deceleration
5080psi
Maximum Total Oil Flow
621gal/min
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
740gal (US)
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Acceleration
4495psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
4495psi
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil
925gal (US)

Automatic Lubrication System

Capacity of Grease Barrel
54.0gal
Type (2)
Grease supplied to swing roller bearing, all pivot points of attachment, and swing gearbox bearing
Type (3)
System condition and failures displayed by Board Control System
Type
System condition and failures displayed by Board Control System
Capacity - Grease Barrel
54gal (US)
Type (1)
Single-circuit progressive system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pump and electronic time control

Undercarriage

Maximum Tractive Force
265860lbf
Bottom Rollers - Each Side
8
Components (1)
Forged double-grouser track pads
Components (5)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel
Components (6)
Audible travel alarm
Maximum Tractive Force
265860lbf
Components (2)
Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings
Components (3)
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links hardened
Components (4)
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Gradeability - Travel Drives
Approximately 54%
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring loaded/hydraulically released
Support Rollers - Each Side
3
Track Pads - Each Side
45
Travel Drives - Each Side
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum
0.68mile/h
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum
1.49mile/h

Operator’s Cab

Internal Dimensions of Cab: Height
6.79ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab: Length
7.32ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab: Width
5.33ft
New BCS Features:
USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
Components
Roller blinds

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Features
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity available whenever engine is running
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps
211.0gal/min
Diameter - Fan
4.92ft
Features (3)
Superior cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Features (2)
Variable electronically controlled flow of oil through cooler and fan speed
Features (1)
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity available whenever engine is running
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps
211gal/min

Swing System

Maximum Swing Speed
4.9rpm
Features
Open swing circuit with auto slow down when joysticks in neutral
Features (2)
All slew ring raceways and grease tub for internal gearing supplied by automatic, central lubrication system
Parking Brake
Wet multiple-disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drive
2 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1)
Open swing circuit with auto slow down when joysticks in neutral
Maximum Swing Speed
4.9r/min

General

Engine Output - SAE J1995
778 kW (1,043 hp)
Standard Bucket Capacity
9.0 - 15.4 m3 (11.8 - 20.1 yd³)
Operating Weight
230 tonnes (254 tons)
Engine Output - SAE J1995
1040HP
Standard Bucket Capacity
15.7yd³
Operating Weight
253.8ton (US)
Bucket Payload
23.8ton (US)
Note
Specifications shown above apply to a Backhoe configuration. A frontless configuration is also available.

Operating Weights - Backhoe

Operating Weight
507500lb
Standard Track Pads
2.62ft
Ground Pressure
31.9psi

Centralized Service Area

Equipped With (1)
Quick couplings for: – Diesel fuel
– Engine coolant
– Pump transmission gear oil
– Engine oil (oil pan)
– Hydraulic oil
Equipped With (2)
Cat jump-start socket
Equipped With (3)
Indicator light for hydraulic tank full
Features
Centralized service area accessible from ground level.

Backhoes

Capacity 1:1
15.7yd3
Capacity 2:1
13.8yd³
Capacity - Struck
12yd³
Inner Width
9.84ft
Maximum Material Density - Loose
1.8 t/m³ (3,030 lb/yd³)
Number of Teeth
6
Tooth System
Cat C85 system
Total Width
11.32ft
Type
Standard rock bucket
Weight - Including Standard Wear Package
27180lb
Capacity 1:1
15.7yd³

Diesel Engines

Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Bore
5.71in
Components (1)
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with variable electronically controlled fan speed
Components (2)
Micro processed engine management
Components (3)
Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4)
Two-stage fuel filter
Components (5)
Additional high-capacity water separator including electric priming pump
Components (6)
Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation
Displacement
1959in³
Fuel Tank Capacity
951gal (US)
Make/Model
Cat C32 ACERT
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level
6560ft
Number of Cylinders
12
Rated Net Power - ISO 3046/1
778 kW (1,043 hp, 1,800 min-1)
Stroke
6.38in
Alternator
275A
Emission Standards
U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent
Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995
778 kW (1,043 hp, 1,800 min-1)
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
778 kW (1,043 hp, 1,800 min-1)

Operator's Cab

Components (1)
Large cab floor window with removable grating for easy cleaning
Components (10)
Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated
Components (3)
Safety switch in operator's seat for automatic motion shutdown
Components (4)
Joystick integrated in adjustable seat armrest
Components (5)
Full sized trainer seat with safety belt and work table
Components (6)
Auxiliary fold-away seat with safety belt for 3rd person
Components (8)
Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components (7)
Operator Protective Guard (rock guard; approved according to ISO 10262:1998 [Top Guard]) compliant
Components (9)
Roller blinds
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height
6.79ft
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 (2)
On-screen troubleshooting assistance
New BCS Features (3)
Graphical data logging
New BCS Features (4)
Fault memory capabilities
New BCS Features (5)
USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
New Board Control System (BCS) Features:
Electronic monitoring, data logging and diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube system
Operator's Eye Level (approximate)
18.04ft
Components (11)
Additional emergency ladder in close proximity to emergency escape window
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length
7.32ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width
5.33ft

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C32 ACERT™
Gross Power – SAE J1995
1043hp
Net Power – SAE J1349
1043hp
Engine Model
Cat® C32 ACERT™
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1043HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
1043HP

Bucket

Standard Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (Heaped 1:1)
15.7yd³

Operating Specifications

Bucket Payload
24tons
Operating Weight
254ton (US)
Bucket Payload
24Sh Ton

Working Range

Maximum Digging Depth
26.57ft
Maximum Digging Reach
52.17ft
Maximum Digging Height
45.60ft

Digging Forces

Maximum Tearout Force
146125lb
Maximum Breakout Force
164050lb
Maximum Breakout Force
164050lb
Maximum Tearout Force
146125lb

Working Ranges

Maximum Digging Depth
26.57ft
Maximum Digging Height
45.6ft
Maximum Digging Reach
52.17ft

Diesel Engine - Equivalent to Tier 2

Alternator
275A
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Bore
5.71in
Components (1)
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with variable electronically controlled fan speed
Components (2)
Micro processed engine management
Components (3)
Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4)
Two-stage fuel filter
Components (5)
Additional high-capacity water separator including electric priming pump
Components (6)
Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation
Displacement
1959in³
Fuel Tank Capacity
951gal (US)
Make and Model
Cat C32 ACERT
Maximum Altitude without Deration
3622 m (11,884 ft) – above sea level (a.s.l.)
No. of Cylinders
12
Rated Speed
1800 min-1 (1,800 rpm)
Stroke
6.38in

Diesel Engine - Lesser Regulated

Emissions
Meets China Nonroad Stage III emissions standards, equivalent to Tier 2
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1040HP
Net Power - ISO 9249
1037HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
1032HP

Diesel Engine - Tier 4 Final

Alternator
275A
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Bore
5.71in
Components (1)
Cat NOx reduction system
Components (2)
Dual Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs)
Components (3)
MEUI™-C fuel system
Components (4)
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with variable electronically controlled fan speed
Components (5)
Micro processed engine management
Components (6)
Heavy-duty air filters
Components (7)
Two-stage fuel filter
Components (8)
Additional high-capacity water separator including electric priming pump
Components (9)
Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation
Displacement
1959in³
Fuel Tank Capacity
951gal (US)
Make and Model
Cat C32 ACERT
Maximum Altitude without Deration
2925 m (9,600 ft) – above sea level (a.s.l.)
No. of Cylinders
12
Rated Speed
1,800 min-1 (1,800 rpm)
Stroke
6.38in

Diesel Engine - Highly Regulated

Emissions
Meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emissions standards
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1033HP
Net Power - ISO 9249
1024HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
1019HP

Engine - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2

Engine Model
Cat C32 ACERT
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1040HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
1032HP

Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

Engine Model
Cat® C32 ACERT™
Gross Power - SAE J1995
1033HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
1019HP

Features

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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

  • Superstructure
    • Cold-weather package
    • Lube fast fill port
  • Cab
    • Redundant HVAC system
    • Camera system
    • Cat MineStar Health ready
  • Undercarriage
    • Rough terrain undercarriage protection kit including belly plate and rear plumbing guard
    • Dirt scraper on swivel connection
    • Track pad width 1000 mm (3 ft 3 in)
  • Attachment
    • LED work lights on boom
  • Buckets
    • Additional buckets available, based on application, through your local Cat dealer