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Thanks to fast cycles, high digging forces and twin Tier 4 Final non-DEF C32 engines
Up to 18% more operating weight, robust structures and heavy castings at pivot points
Improved undercarriage, hose & coupling routing and layout, and dust ejection system
Key Specs
The Cat® 6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel is trusted on sites around the world — consistently delivering the productivity you demand with the durability you expect. This proven shovel is known for top performance and high reliability, backed by the on-the-ground support of the Cat dealer network.
But we’re always looking for ways to make the 6040 better. We’ve made improvements that enable peak production — delivering fast cycle times and high digging forces. We’ve increased uptime by making the 6040 more reliable and easier to service. And it’s now available for both highly regulated and lesser regulated countries with engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V standards without the need for DEF — saving time and cost during maintenance.
Thanks to fast cycles, high digging forces and twin Tier 4 Final non-DEF C32 engines
Up to 18% more operating weight, robust structures and heavy castings at pivot points
Improved undercarriage, hose & coupling routing and layout, and dust ejection system
| Engine Output - SAE J1995 | 2079 hp 1550 kW |
| Bucket Payload | 43.7 ton (US) 39.6 t |
| Operating Weight | 446 ton (US) 404.6 t |
| Note | Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC. Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC. |
| Engine Model | 2 x Cat C32 2 x Cat C32 |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 2079 hp 1550 kW |
| Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 1915 hp 1428 kW |
| Note | Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available. Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available. |
| Number of Cylinders - Each Engine | 12 12 |
| Bore | 5.71 in 145 mm |
| Stroke | 6.38 in 162 mm |
| Displacement | 1959 in³ 32.1 l |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled |
| Components (1) | Additional high-capacity water separator Additional high-capacity water separator |
| Components (2) | Two-stage fuel filter including water separator Two-stage fuel filter including water separator |
| Components (3) | Heavy-duty air filters Heavy-duty air filters |
| Components (4) | Microprocessed engine management Microprocessed engine management |
| Components (5) | Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2098 gal (US) 7940 l |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards |
| System Voltage | 24V 24V |
| Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation | 6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total 6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total |
| Components (1) | 6 maintenance-free batteries 6 maintenance-free batteries |
| Components (2) | Battery isolation relays and switches Battery isolation relays and switches |
| Components (3) | Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab |
| Components (4) | 14 LED high-brightness working flood lights 14 LED high-brightness working flood lights |
| Components (5) | 11 LED high-brightness service lights 11 LED high-brightness service lights |
| 6040 FS - Standard Track Pads | 3.9 ft 1200 mm |
| 6040 FS - Operating Weight | 891980 lb 404600 kg |
| 6040 FS - Ground Pressure | 24.1 N/cm2 (35 psi) 24.1 N/cm2 (35 psi) |
| 6040 - Standard Track Pads | 3.9 ft 1200 mm |
| 6040 - Operating Weight | 897930 lb 407300 kg |
| 6040 - Ground Pressure | 24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi) 24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi) |
| Note | 1600 mm track pads available as option 1600 mm track pads available as option |
| 6040 FS - Note | Other track pads available on request Other track pads available on request |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately | 898 gal (US) 3400 l |
| Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately | 1532 gal (US) 5800 l |
| Main Pumps - Diesel Version | 4 x variable swash plate pumps 4 x variable swash plate pumps |
| Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version | 4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min) 4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure - Attachment | 4350 psi 300 bar |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5080 psi 350 bar |
| Swing Pumps - Diesel Version | 4 x reversible swash plate pump 4 x reversible swash plate pump |
| Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version | 4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min) 4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps | 5080 psi 350 bar |
| Diameter - Fan | 60 in 1524 mm |
| Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version | 2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min) 2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min) |
| Features (1) | Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running |
| Features (2) | Fan speed is thermostatically controlled Fan speed is thermostatically controlled |
| Features (3) | Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature |
| Components (1) | Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers Gear type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers |
| Components (2) | Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans Variable axial piston pumps supplying low-volume, high-pressure oil to fans |
| Diameter - Fan | 2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in) 2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in) |
| Swing Drive | 3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors 3 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 - Diesel Version | 4.7 r/min 4.7 r/min |
| Swing Ring | Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing |
| Features (1) | Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody |
| Features (2) | Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control |
| Features (3) | Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control |
| Features (4) | 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 |
| Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum | 0.93 mile/h 1.5 km/h |
| Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum | 1.55 mile/h 2.5 km/h |
| Maximum Tractive Force | 471260 lb 2097 kN |
| Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum | 57 % 57 % |
| Track Pads - Each Side | 42 42 |
| Bottom Rollers - Each Side | 7 7 |
| Support Rollers - Each Side | 2 plus a skid plate in between 2 plus a skid plate in between |
| Travel Drives - Each Side | 1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors 1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors |
| Parking Brake | Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released |
| Components (1) | All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened |
| Components (2) | Acoustic travel alarm Acoustic travel alarm |
| Components (3) | Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins |
| Components (4) | All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened All teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links are hardened |
| Components (5) | Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator |
| Components (6) | Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel |
| Operator's Eye Level - Approximately | 22.31 ft 6.8 m |
| Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length | 7.22 ft 2200 mm |
| Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width | 5.25 ft 1600 mm |
| Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height | 7.05 ft 2150 mm |
| Components (1) | Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat |
| Components (2) | Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests |
| Components (3) | Roller blinds at all windows Roller blinds at all windows |
| Components (4) | Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer |
| Components (5) | All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window |
| Components (6) | Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard) Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard) |
| Components (7) | Single HVAC with option for Dual HVAC Single HVAC with option for Dual HVAC |
| Components (8) | Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles |
| Components (9) | Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt |
| Components (10) | External sun shields at side and rear windows External sun shields at side and rear windows |
| Components (11) | Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage |
| Components (12) | Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45 degrees, hydraulically operated Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45 degrees, hydraulically operated |
| Components (13) | Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (1) | USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (2) | On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram) On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram) |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (3) | Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch screen for intuitive handling |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (4) | Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems Electronic monitoring, data logging & diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube systems |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (5) | On-screen troubleshooting assistance On-screen troubleshooting assistance |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (6) | Graphic charts of logged data Graphic charts of logged data |
| Board Control System (BCS III) Features (7) | Fault memory with storage of related conditions Fault memory with storage of related conditions |
| Capacity - Grease Container | 188 gal (US) 710 l |
| Type (1) | Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times |
| Type (2) | System failures displayed by Board Control System System failures displayed by Board Control System |
| Type (3) | Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump Grease filters (200 µm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump |
| Type (4) | Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders Connected to the lubrication system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders |
| Type (5) | Connected to the lubrication system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring Connected to the lubrication system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring |
| All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (1) | - Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth - Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth |
| All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (2) | - Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges - Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges |
| Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (1) | - Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces - Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces |
| Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2) | - Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance |
| Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (3) | - Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc - Crowd force assistance - Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc - Crowd force assistance |
| Type (1) | Inspection hole in monoboom BH Inspection hole in monoboom BH |
| Type (2) | Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve |
| Type (3) | Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request |
| Type (4) | Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH) Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH) |
| Type (5) | Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible |
| Type (6) | Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding Boom and sticks are stress-relieved after welding |
| Type (7) | Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas Boom and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel casting at pivot areas |
| Type (8) | Guards for shovel cylinders (FS) Guards for shovel cylinders (FS) |
| Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1) | 28.8 yd³ 22 m³ |
| Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) | 28.8 yd³ 22 m³ |
| Installation | Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground |
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