6015 Hydraulic Shovel

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Benefits and Features

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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.

General
Engine Output - SAE J1995	824 hp
Bucket Payload	16.1 ton (US)
Operating Weight	154.3 ton (US)
Note	Specifications shown above apply to highly regulated, backhoe configuration. Lesser regulated and frontless configurations are also available.
Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Engine Model	Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995	824 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349	746 hp
Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 4 Final Emission Standards
Number of Cylinders	12
Bore	5.4 in
Stroke	6 in
Displacement	1648 in³
Engine - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Engine Model	Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995	839 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349	746 hp
Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Equivalent Emission Standards
Number of Cylinders	12
Bore	5.4 in
Stroke	6 in
Displacement	1648 in³
Aspiration	Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Operating Weights - Backhoe
Operating Weight	154 ton (US)
Weights
Ground Pressure	23.6 psi
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	308000 lb
Track
Standard	28 in
Wide	36 in
Extra Wide	39 in
Number of Shoes - Each Side	46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side	9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side	3
Track Pads	Double grouser
Drive
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum	1.4 mile/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum	2.1 mile/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward	192886 lbf
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse	220987 lbf
Gradeability - Travel Drives	Approximately 42%
Hydraulic Track Tensioning	With accumulator
Maximum Drawbar Pull	179847 lbf
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank	449 gal (US)
Cooling System	44 gal (US)
Engine Oil	23 gal (US)
Swing Drive	2.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	463 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	253 gal (US)
Grease Tank	18 gal (US)
Electrical System
System Voltage	24 V
Batteries	4 × 200 Ah (12 V each)
Alternator Rating	150 A (24 V) in total
Components (1)	Emergency stop in cabin, engine module, pump room and on service station accessible from ground level
Components (2)	Four maintenance free batteries
Components (3)	Lockable battery isolation switch
Components (5)	14 LED high-brightness working lights
Components (4)	5 LED service lights
Components (6)	2 electric horns
Components (7)	Two (2) lights for rear end
Components (9)	One (1) beacon light on cabin roof
Components (8)	One (1) light for machine deck/service
Hydraulic System
Main Pumps	3 × variable swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Total Oil Flow	407 gal/min
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Attachment	4641 psi
Pilot Pump	1 × gear pump
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow, Pilot	40.4 gal/min
Pilot Pump - Maximum Pressure, Pilot	1378 psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Travel	4641 psi
Swing Pump	1 × variable swash plate pump
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Engine Fan	53.1 gal/min
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Engine Fan	3191 psi
Engine Fan Pump	1 × variable swash plate pump
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Hydraulic Fan	22.7 gal/min
Swing Pump - Maximum Flow - Swing	127 gal/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump	1 × variable swash plate pump
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Hydraulic Fan	1958 psi
Swing Pump - Maximum Pressure - Swing	5294 psi
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Maximum Flow	284 gal/min
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Diameter of Fan	40 in
Filters (1)	Full-flow high-pressure filters (200 μm) for main pumps
Filters (2)	Full-flow filters (20 μm) for complete return circuit
Filters (3)	Pressure filters (16 μm) for servo circuit
Filters (4)	Full-flow filters (6 μm) for engine cooling return circuit
Filters (5)	Swing charge filter (15 μm)
Filters (6)	Pump case return screens (125 μm)
Swing System
Swing Drive	Two (2) compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Parking Brake	Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Maximum Swing Speed	4.9 r/min
Swing Ring	Cross roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1)	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
Features (3)	All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Engine
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
Centralized Service Area
Feature	Accessible from ground level
Equipped With (1)	Emergency stop
Equipped With (2)	Quick couplings for: Diesel fuel and Grease
Undercarriage
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum	1.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum	2.3 mile/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward	192886 lbf
Maximum Tractive Force	197157 lbf
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse	220987 lbf
Gradeability - Travel Drives	38°/78% (SAE J1309)
Hydraulic Track Tensioning	With accumulator
Number of Shoes - Each Side	46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side	9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side	3
Components (1)	Forged double-grouser track pads
Components (2)	Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings
Components (3)	Postive Pin Retention (PPR2) sealed and greased track design
Components (4)	All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links hardened
Components (5)	Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Components (6)	Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel
Components (7)	Audible travel alarm
Operator's Cab
Components (1)	Pressurized operator station with positive filtration
Components (2)	Heated cab mirror
Components (3)	Sliding upper door window (left-hand cab door)
Components (4)	Glass-breaking safety hammer
Components (5)	Removable lower windshield with in cab storage bracket
Components (6)	Joystick Controls Alternate Patterns including ISO/JIS, BHL, MHI, KOBE, or SCM
Components (7)	Beverage holder
Components (8)	Literature holder
Components (9)	AM/FM radio
Components (10)	Radio with MP3 auxiliary audio port
Components (11)	Two stereo speakers
Components (12)	Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox
Components (13)	Color LCD display with warning, filter/fluid change, and working hour information
Components (14)	Adjustable armrest
Components (15)	Height-adjustable joystick consoles
Components (16)	Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls
Components (17)	Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
Components (18)	Two power outlets, 10 amp (total)
Components (19)	Laminated glass front upper window and tempered other windows
Automatic Lubrication System
Capacity - Grease Barrel	18 gal (US)
Type (1)	Central bank lubrication system
Type (2)	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
Type (4)	Grease refill service point accessible from ground
Attachments
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)	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
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Working Range
Maximum Digging Depth	26.3 ft
Maximum Digging Reach	45.6 ft
Maximum Digging Height	41.9 ft
Maximum Dump Height	27.9 ft
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Digging Forces
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	120947 lbf
Bucket Digging Force - SAE	112600 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO	104761 lbf
Stick Digging Force - SAE	98800 lbf
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Backhoe
Capacity 1:1	10.6 yd³
Total Width	8.8 ft
Number of Teeth	5
Tooth System	Cat C70 or M75
Weight - Including Standard Wear Package	18521 lb
Maximum Material Density - Loose	3030 lb/yd³

SAFETY

Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard) certified cab plus optional front guard.
Excellent visibility with unobstructed view of digging environment and upward view through skylight, plus optional two-camera system to reduce blind spots and enhance situational awareness.
Safer access and egress with anti-slip walkways and optional powered 45-degree access stairway.
Five emergency shut-off switches, with one easily accessible in the cab to shut down the electrical system in case of emergency.
Safer service with lockable starter and battery isolation switch cabinet.

OPERATOR CAB

Heated, pneumatically-cushioned and fully adjustable suspension seat that provides height and weight adjustments, lumbar support, wide arm/wrist rests and a wide retractable seat belt for full operator comfort and support.
Maintained internal ambient temperature with air conditioning, heat and defroster, and improved filtration with fresh air filter that removes dust and particles, plus a second internal filter that cleans recirculated air inside the cab.
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.
Large, 7 in (178 mm) color touchscreen for convenient troubleshooting and service assistance.
Independently adjustable joystick consoles, plus joystick controls that allow pattern to be changed for enhanced safety and improved operator experience.

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

Rugged Cat heavy duty undercarriage designed to increase uptime, deliver longer service life and withstand increased tramming over rough mine site terrain, with features such as grease lubrication, GLT4 sealing technology and oil-filled rolling components that help it last at least 2,000 hours longer than dry track designs.

Cat exclusive Positive Pin Retention 2 (PPR2) track design, which mechanically locks the link to the pin to resist pin walking and link cracking to deliver reliable sealing and maximum track life.

Heavy duty fixed-axle rollers and idlers for improved performance, increased wear life, reduced internal friction and overheating, and elimination of grease consumption and lines.

Heavy duty track group, which handles high field loads, and reduced pitch extension wear, which increases track chain life by 20% to 40%.

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.

Improved hydraulic system for reduced crosstalk, less cross-contamination and new electrical integration for updated lighting and sensors.

New suction header and swing pump for better inlet routing.

Segregated case drain lines with new return hoses and tubes.

Improved engine enclosure, main control valve mounting bracket and main frame.

PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

Faster cycle times and increased productivity thanks to Cat C27 engine, which is the most powerful in its class and provides top performance over an exceptional service life.
Fast cycle times and improved energy efficiency delivered by closed-loop swing system, which also generates less heat.
Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC) hydraulic system, which varies hydraulic oil flow for smooth, predictable operation and greater operator efficiency.
Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control (LEAC), which ensures faster and more consistent engine regulation by preventing lug, which, in turn, reduces fuel consumption.
Engine Torque Load Control (ETLC), which reduces hydraulic pump output based on available engine torque, desired engine speed, actual engine speed and estimated hydraulic load — providing power to the functions that need it to move material quickly and efficiently.

BUCKETS & GET

Buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) designed to maximize durability and productivity, ideally matched to your shovel and application, and rebuildable, with wear components available as service parts.
Integrated to work as part of a machine system — helping you achieve high productivity and the lowest cost per ton.
Hammerless GET designed specifically for the 6015, with no special tools required for removal and installation.
New standard rock bucket equipped with the new M75 GET, which is 20% stronger than the previous C70 GET and moves 8.1 m3 (10.6 yd3) of material, carrying up to 14.6 tonnes (16.1 tons).
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 6015 and allows it to collect and transmit information into locally hosted or cloud-hosted applications.
Factory-ready for Cat MineStar™ Solutions, with a range of capabilities that meet the needs of your fleet.
MineStar Health, which lets you collect and monitor machine data so you can be proactive and maximize uptime.
MineStar Edge™, which makes it possible to measure, manage, analyze and optimize your entire operation.
Designed for the future, with expandable electronic systems that allow smooth integration of MineStar or other electronic capabilities.

SERVICEABILITY

Access to Cat Electronic Technician, which helps dealer service personnel more easily diagnose and prevent issues.

Enhanced warning levels for hydraulic oil temperature and improved data link diagnostics for reduced downtime.

Visual inspection ports for slew drive pinions and ring gear, commonization of charging ports and charging tool and new electronic pilot pressure monitoring via ET.

Ground-level service station that provides easy access to fast-fill diesel fuel and grease connections.

Maintenance-free Positive Pin Retention tracks that are specially machined to extend internal pin/bushing wear life and fatigue resistance.

Larger, heavier hydraulic tank for improved performance.

New hydraulic oil cooler configuration is easier to service.

Second cooling core for increased capacity.

Externally routed margin relief drain ports.

SUSTAINABILITY

Highly regulated C27 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.
Reduce fuel consumption with Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control (LEAC) system.
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:

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