6015

Hydraulic Mining Shovels 6015

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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 Cat® 6015 Hydraulic Shovel lets you move more material at a lower cost, so you can achieve production targets, deliver on your commitments, meet deadlines and maximize your profitability. With class-leading 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

High Reliability & Durability

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

Up to 15% Higher Productivity vs Competitive Shovels

Thanks to high tool carrying capacity and faster boom movements and cycle times

Up to 20% Leading Fuel Efficiency

Industry-leading fuel efficiency and reduced fuel costs for every ton moved.

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 746 hp 556 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 746 hp 556 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
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
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 shoes, 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 shoes, 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
Standard 28 in 700 mm
Wide 36 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 Double grouser Double grouser
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum 1.4 mile/h 2.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum 2.1 mile/h 3.3 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 179847 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 18 gal (US) 68 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 in cabin, engine module, pump room and on service station accessible from ground level Emergency stop in cabin, engine module, pump room and on service station 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 gal/min 1544 l/min
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Attachment 4641 psi 320 bar
Pilot Pump 1 × gear pump 1 × gear pump
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow, Pilot 40.4 gal/min 153 l/min
Pilot Pump - Maximum Pressure, Pilot 1378 psi 95 bar
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Travel 4641 psi 320 bar
Swing Pump 1 × variable swash plate pump 1 × variable swash plate pump
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Engine Fan 53.1 gal/min 201 l/min
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Engine Fan 3191 psi 220 bar
Engine Fan Pump 1 × variable swash plate pump 1 × variable swash plate pump
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Hydraulic Fan 22.7 gal/min 86 l/min
Swing Pump - Maximum Flow - Swing 127 gal/min 479 l/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump 1 × variable swash plate pump 1 × variable swash plate pump
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Hydraulic Fan 1958 psi 135 bar
Swing Pump - Maximum Pressure - Swing 5294 psi 365 bar
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Maximum Flow 284 gal/min 1075 l/min
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Diameter of Fan 40 in 1016 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) for complete return circuit Full-flow filters (20 μm) for complete return circuit
Filters (3) Pressure filters (16 μm) for servo circuit Pressure filters (16 μm) for servo circuit
Filters (4) Full-flow filters (6 μm) for engine cooling return circuit Full-flow filters (6 μm) for engine 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 Cross roller bearing with sealed internal gearing Cross roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1) Closed-loop swing circuit with speed control Closed-loop swing circuit with speed 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
Feature Accessible from ground level Accessible from ground level
Equipped With (1) Emergency stop 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 Drawbar Pull - Forward 192886 lbf 858 kN
Maximum Tractive Force 197157 lbf 877 kN
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse 220987 lbf 983 kN
Gradeability - Travel Drives 38°/78% (SAE J1309) 38°/78% (SAE J1309)
Hydraulic Track Tensioning With accumulator With accumulator
Number of Shoes - Each Side 46 46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side 9 9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side 3 3
Components (1) Forged double-grouser track pads Forged 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) All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links hardened All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links hardened
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 to prevent overspeed on downhill travel Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel
Components (7) Audible travel alarm Audible travel alarm
Components (1) Pressurized operator station with positive filtration Pressurized operator station with positive filtration
Components (2) Heated cab mirror Heated cab mirror
Components (3) Sliding upper door window (left-hand cab door) Sliding upper door window (left-hand cab door)
Components (4) Glass-breaking safety hammer Glass-breaking safety hammer
Components (5) Removable lower windshield with in cab storage bracket Removable lower windshield with in cab storage bracket
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) Radio with MP3 auxiliary audio port Radio with MP3 auxiliary audio 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 warning, filter/fluid change, and working hour information Color LCD display with warning, filter/fluid change, and working hour information
Components (14) Adjustable armrest Adjustable armrest
Components (15) Height-adjustable joystick consoles Height-adjustable joystick consoles
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 glass front upper window and tempered other windows Laminated glass front upper window and tempered 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 (except bucket linkage) and slew bearing Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points (except bucket linkage) and slew bearing
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 - ISO 120947 lbf 538 kN
Bucket Digging Force - SAE 112600 lbf 501 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO 104761 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

  • 2 x Cat 3512E engines
  • Aftertreatment System (used in highly regulated countries only): – Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) – Non-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 filter with series filtration
  • High-capacity water seperator
  • Starting aid -- automatic ether
  • Exhaust manifold and turbo heat shields
  • Dual 24 V electric starters per engine
  • Automatic engine idle shut down
  • Automatic fuel priming

Hydraulics

  • Hydraulic Optimization
  • Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control
  • Cat Hydraulic Hose assemblies
  • Pump managing system with: – Electronic load limit control – Flow on demand – Automatic zero flow regulation – Automatic engine rpm reduction – Reduced oil flow at high hydraulic oil or engine 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 (100 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)

Electrical System

  • 6 Maintenance-free batteries
  • Lockable battery isolator switch
  • Lockable starter isolator switch
  • 13 LED high-brightness working flood lights
  • 17 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 (4'7") 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

Automatic Lubrication System

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

Operator Environment

  • Single 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
  • 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
  • Camera monitoring system (Right and rear cameras, 2 lights, and additional 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)

Cat Technology

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

Service and Maintenance

  • Engine oil exchange interval -- 500 hours
  • Hydraulic oil change interval – 10,000 hours
  • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports
  • Retractable ground level service station with quick couplings for: – Diesel fuel – Engine coolant – left/right engines – Pump transmission gear oil – left/right engines – Engine oil – left/right engines – Engine oil extension tanks – Hydraulic oil – Grease – Swing transmission gear oil
  • Cat battery charging connector
  • Indicator lights
  • Cat Electronic Technician service port
  • Dirt wiper at swivel

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
  • Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
  • All-round safety glass
  • Emergency egress ladder

Miscellaneous

  • ISO or ANSI decals

6015 Optional Equipment

UNDERCARRIAGE

  • Track guards – full length
  • Track guards – center
  • Track width: – Standard – 700 mm (28 in) – Wide – 900 mm (36 in) – Extra Wide – 1000 mm (39 in)

COLD WEATHER OPTIONS

  • Starting aid – cold weather
  • 120 V or 240 V cold weather package
  • Fuel heater
  • Heated cab mirror
  • Lubricant options include: low temperature, high temperature, and Cat Bio HYDO Advanced

SUPERSTRUCTURE

  • Copper Mesabi or aluminum bar plate engine cooling packages
  • LED working lights
  • Powered 45° access stairway
  • Camera Monitoring System (2 cameras and additional color display)

CAB

  • Operator Protective Guard (Front Guard)
  • Product Link Elite radio options (Cellular, Satellite, No Radio)

ATTACHMENT

  • 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) or 4.1 (13 ft 5 in) stick

BUCKETS

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

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