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Dimensions
| Overall Width | 26 ft 5 in (8050 mm) |
| Overall Height | 27 ft 2 in (8160 mm) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 26 ft 0 in (7930 mm) |
| Crawler Length | 26 ft 7 in (8090 mm) |
| Length Of Track On Ground | 20 ft 3 in (6170 mm) |
| Height of Tracks | 7 ft 5 in (2250 mm) |
| Counterweight Clearance | 8 ft 7 in (2615 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 3 ft 5 in (935 mm) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 23 ft 0 in (7000 mm) |
| OEL (Operator’s Eye Level) | 22 ft 4 in (6800 mm) |
Weight
| CAT 6040 Excavator | Backhoe Attachment | Shovel Attachment |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 897,930 lb (407 300 kg) | 891,980 lb (404600 kg) |
| Std Track Pads | 3 ft 11 in (1200 mm) | 3 ft 11 in (1200 mm) |
| Ground Pressure | 35.3 psi (24.3 N/cm2) | 35.0 psi (24.1 N/cm2) |
Working Ranges
| Cat 6040 | Backhoe Attachment | Shovel Attachment |
|---|---|---|
| Max Digging Height | 55 ft 1 in (16.8 m) | 48 ft 11 in (14.9 m) |
| Max Digging Reach | 58 ft 1 in (17.7 m) | 51 ft 6 in (15.7 m) |
| Max Digging Depth | 23 ft 0 in (7.0 m) | 9 ft 2 in (2.8 m) |
| Max Dumping Height | – | 34 ft 9 in (10.6 m) |
| Crowd Distance on Level | – | 17 ft 5 in (5.31 m) |
| Max Tearout Force | 228,856 lbf (1018 kN) | – |
| Max Breakout Force | 252,460 lbf (1123 kN) | 269,996 lbf (1201 kN) |
| Max Crowd Force | – | 402,633 lbf (1791 kN) |
| Max Crowd Force at Ground Level | – | 291,128 lbf (1295 kN) |
| Boom / Stick | 31 ft 2 in (9.5 m) / 15 ft 1 in (4.6 m) | 23 ft 11 in (7.3 m) / 15 ft 1 in (4.6 m) |
CAT 6040 Backhoe Buckets
| Bucket Type | Heavy Rock | Standard Rock | Light Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity heaped 2:1 (ISO 7546) | 23.5 yd3 (18.0 m3) | 28.8 yd3 (22.0 m3) | 31.4 yd3 (24.0 m3) |
| Total Outside Width | 165.6 in (4205 mm) | 174.8 in (4440 mm) | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
| Inner width | 148.0 in (3760 mm) | 153.5 in (3900 mm) | 153.5 in (3900 mm) |
| G.E.T. System | W900R | C95 | C95 |
| Teeths | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Weight (including tips) | 53,041 lb (24 059 kg) | 50,874 lb (23 076 kg) | 54,419 lb (23 777 kg) |
| Nominal Material Density | 3700 lb/yd3 (2.2 t/m3) | 3030 lb/yd3 (1.8 t/m3) | 2720 lb/yd3 (1.65 t/m3) |
CAT 6040 Shovel Buckets
| Bucket Type | Heavy Rock Ore | Heavy Rock | Standard Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity heaped 2:1 (ISO 7546) | 19.6 yd3 (15.0 m3) | 23.5 yd3 (18.0 m3) | 28.8 yd3 (22.0 m3) |
| Total Outside Width | 166.5 in (4230 mm) | 166.5 in (4230 mm) | 184.7 in (4691 mm) |
| Inner width | 151.2 in (3840 mm) | 151.2 in (3840 mm) | 67.2 in (4300 mm) |
| G.E.T. System | C110 | C110 | C110 |
| Teeths | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Wear Package | Extreme Duty (Impact) | Extreme Duty (Impact) | Standard Duty |
| Weight (including tips) | 78,377 lb (35 551 kg) | 80,006 lb (36 290 kg) | 84,907 lb (38 513 kg) |
| Nominal Material Density | 4720 lb/yd3 (2.8 t/m3) | 3700 lb/yd3 (2.2 t/m3) | 3030 lb/yd3 (1.8 t/m3) |
Undercarriage
| Maximum Travel Speed (1st Stage) | 0.93 mph (1.5 km/h) |
| Maximum Travel Speed (2nd Stage) | 1.55 mph (2.5 km/h) |
| Maximum Tractive Force | 442,199 lbf (1967 kN) |
| Gradeability of Travel Drives | 22.3 / 41% approximate |
| 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 |
Swing System
| Maximum Swing Speed | 4.7 rpm |
| Swing Drives | 3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors |
| Parking Brake | Wet multiple-disc brake, springloaded/hydraulically released |
| Swing Ring | Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing |
| Swing Circuit | Closed-loop with torque control |
Engine Details
| Engine Model | 2 x Cat C32 |
| No. of Cylinders | 12 (each engine) |
| Gross Power (J1995:2014) | 2 x 2084 hp (1554 kW) |
| Net Power (SAE J1349:2011) | 2 x 1921 hp (1432 kW) |
| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm |
| Displacement | 1959 cu in (32.1 L) |
| Bore | 5.71 in (145 mm) |
| Stroke | 6.38 in (162 mm) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled |
| Emission Standards | EPA Tier 2 / Nonroad Stage III |
Electrical System
| System Voltage | 24V |
| Batteries (Series Installation) | 6 × 210 Ah, 12 V each |
| Batteries (Parallel Installation) | 630 Ah, 24 V in total |
| Working Spotlights | 14 LED high-brightness working flood lights |
| Emergency Stop Switches | Emergency stop switches: 1 in cab, 3 in engine module, 1 pull rope accessible from ground level and 1 on service arm |
Operator Cab
| Operator’s Eye Level | 22 ft 4 in (6.8 m) |
| Internal Cab Length | 7 ft 3 in (2200 mm) |
| Internal Cab Width | 5 ft 3 in (1600 mm) |
| Internal Cab Height | 7 ft 1 in (2150 mm) |
| Spectator Sound Power Level (LWA) | 120 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level (LPA) | 75 dB(A) |
| Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard) | ISO 10262:1998 Level II |
NOTE: The dynamic sound power level and sound pressure level uncertainty is +/- 2 dB(A). Measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The measurement was taken with the cab doors and windows closed.
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
| Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps | 2 x 202 gal/min (2 x 766 L/min) |
| Number of Fans | 2 |
| Diameter of Fans | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Fan Speed | Thermostatically controlled |
| Cooling System | Fully independent |
Hydraulic System
| Main Pumps | 4 variable swash plate pumps |
|---|---|
| Max. Oil Flow (Main Pumps) | 4 x 196 gal/min (4 x 742 L/min) |
| Max. Pressure (Attachment) | 4351 psi (30000 kPa) |
| Max. Pressure (Travel) | 5076 psi (36000 kPa) |
| Swing Pumps | 4 variable swash plate pumps |
| Max. Oil Flow (Swing Pumps) | 4 x 85 gal/min (4 x 321 L/min) |
| Max. Pressure (Swing Pumps) | 5076 psi (35000 kPa) |
CAT 6040 Mining Excavator Hydraulic System Filters:
- Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 μm), main pumps.
- Full-flow filters (10 μm), return circuit.
- Full-flow filters (10 μm), cooling return circuit.
- Pressure filters (6 μm), servo circuit.
- Pressure filters (40 μm), closed swing circuit.
- Transmission oil filters (40 μm).
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2098 gal (7940 L) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2 x 41 gal (155 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2 x 31.7 gal (120 L) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 1532 gal (5800 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 958 gal (3626 L) |
| Grease Container Capacity | 188 gal (710 L) |
| Pump Transmission Gearbox including Cooling Circuit | 2 x 18.2 gal (69 L) |
| Pump Pre-Chambers at Pump Transmission Gearbox | 2 x 1 gal (3.6 L) |
| Swing Gearbox | 3 x 10 gal (38 L) |
| Travel Gearbox | 2 x 23.7 gal (90 L) |
