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6050/6050 FS Hydraulic Shovel
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
Optional Equipment
- GENERAL
- Custom paint
- SUPERSTRUCTURE
- Hydraulic service crane on superstructure with auxiliary engine
- Mesabi radiators instead of standard radiators
- Oil change interval extension for engine oil up to 1,000 hours
- Oil change interval extension for engine oil with oil burn system
- Folding access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°
- Two round containers for two standard 200 L (53 gal) barrels (instead of 1000 L (264 gal) grease container)
- Filling of round containers via service station
- Various cold-weather options
- CAB
- Dual (redundancy) heating ventilating and air conditioning system
- Cab heating
- Additional instrumentation
- Camera monitoring system
- UNDERCARRIAGE
- Track pad width 1600 mm (5 ft 3 in) or 1800 mm (5 ft 11 in)
- Cover plate under carbody (belly plate)
- Additional optional equipment available on request.
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
6050/6050 FS Hydraulic Shovel
Name:
6050/6050 FS
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
General
Engine Output - SAE J1995:
2520 HP / 1880 kW
Bucket Payload:
55.6 ton (US) / 50.4 t
Operating Weight:
591.9 ton (US) / 537 t
Note:
Specifications above apply to Backhoe configuration. Face Shovel and Frontless configurations are also available.
Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System
Main Pumps:
4 × variable flow axial piston pumps
Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps:
5080 psi / 350 bar
Hydraulic Tank Capacity - AC Version - Approximately:
1320 gal (US) / 5000 l
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - AC Version - Approximately:
1930 gal (US) / 7300 l
Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - AC Version:
3 × 491 L/min (3 × 131 gal/min)
Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version:
4 × 912 L/min (4 × 241 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Travel:
4930 psi / 340 bar
Maximum Pressure - Attachment:
4350 psi / 300 bar
Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately:
1450 gal (US) / 5500 l
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately:
2060 gal (US) / 7800 l
Swing Pumps - AC Version:
3 × reversible swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - AC Version:
4 × 933 L/min (4 × 246 gal/min)
Swing Pumps - Diesel Version:
4 × reversible swash plate pumps
Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version:
4 × 351 L/min (4 × 93 gal/min)
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
Features (2):
Fan speed and flow of oil to the coolers are thermostatically controlled
Diameter - Fan:
4 × 1170 mm (4 × 46 in)
Features (3):
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version:
4 × 488 L/min (4 × 129 gal/min)
Components:
Gear-type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to fans and aluminum coolers
Features (1):
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - AC Version:
4 × 491 L/min (4 × 130 gal/min)
Operator's Cab
Internal Dimensions - Height:
7.05 ft / 2150 mm
Components (13):
Machine access via retractable boarding ladder, hydraulically operated
Operator's Eye Level - Approximately:
24.93 ft / 7.6 m
Internal Dimensions - Length:
7.22 ft / 2200 mm
Components (2):
Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system
Components (12):
Emergency ladder mounted to the A-frame
Components (14):
Roller blinds at all windows
Components (5):
FOPS (rock guard; approved according to DIN ISO 3449) integrated into cab structure
Components (6):
Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Components (4):
All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window
Components (1):
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head and armrests
Components (3):
Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Board Control System (BCS) Features:
Electronic monitoring & data logging system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic systems & lubrication systems
Components (8):
Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Components (10):
Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
Internal Dimensions - Width:
5.25 ft / 1600 mm
Components (9):
Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components (7):
External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components (11):
Emergency rescue seat
Swing System
Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version:
3.8 r/min / 3.8 r/min
Features (4):
All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Parking Brakes:
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Features (3):
Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control
Maximum Swing Speed - AC Version:
4 r/min / 4 r/min
Swing Ring:
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (2):
Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control
Swing Drive:
4 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Features (1):
Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Undercarriage
Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum:
0.99 mile/h / 1.6 km/h
Maximum Tractive Force:
578900 lb / 2576 kN
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum:
1.44 mile/h / 2.3 km/h
Components (2):
Acoustic travel alarm
Travel Drives - Each Side:
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum:
50 % / 50 %
Components (1):
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links, are hardened
Components (4):
Bottom rollers are connected to the automatic lubrication system
Components (6):
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel
Components (3):
Cast double-grouser combined pad links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Parking Brakes:
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-applied/hydraulically released
Bottom Rollers - Each Side:
6
Components (5):
Fully hydraulic, self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
Support Rollers - Each Side:
2 plus a skid plate in between
Track Pads - Each Side:
39
Automatic Lubrication System
Type (5):
Connected to the lube system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring
Capacity - Grease Container:
264 gal (US) / 1000 l
Type (1):
Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control to adjust the pause/lube times
Type (3):
Grease filters (200 μm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump
Type (4):
Connected to the lube system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders - bottom rollers of undercarriage
Type (2):
System failures displayed by Board Control System
Operating Weights
6050 - Standard Track Pads:
4.59 ft / 1400 mm
6050 FS - Ground Pressure:
25.9 N/cm2 (37.5 psi)
6050 FS - Operating Weight:
1163150 lb / 527600 kg
6050 - Operating Weight:
1183870 lb / 537000 kg
6050 - Note:
Other track pads available on request
6050 FS - Standard Track Pads:
4.59 ft / 1400 mm
6050 - Ground Pressure:
26.3 N/cm2 (38.1 psi)
6050 FS - Note:
Other track pads available on request
Electrical System - Diesel Drive
Alternators:
2 × 175A each
Components (5):
Two (2) LED high-brightness access flood lights
Components (2):
Battery isolation relays
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation:
6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total
System Voltage:
24V
Components (4):
Ten (10) LED high-brightness working flood lights - Eight (8) for working area - Two (2) for rear end
Components (1):
Thirteen (13) LED service lights
Components (3):
Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab
Retractable Service Station
Installation:
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground.
Attachments
Type (8):
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (2):
- Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges
Diesel Engines - Version 1 - Cummins® K1500E Tier 1
Total Rated Net Power - ISO 3046/1:
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Fuel Tank Capacity:
2820 gal (US) / 10700 l
Total Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995:
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Components (5):
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Components (4):
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components (1):
Additional high-capacity water separator
Bore:
6.25 in / 159 mm
Number of Cylinders - Each Engine:
12
Stroke:
6.25 in / 159 mm
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level:
8000 ft / 2438 m
Components (3):
Pre-lube starting system
Total Rated Net Power - SAE J1349:
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Displacement:
2300 in³ / 37.8 l
Components (6):
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Components (7):
Microprocessed engine control
Emissions:
U.S. EPA Flex
Make/Model:
2 × Cummins K1500E
Aspiration:
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Components (2):
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Diesel Engines - Version 2 - Cummins® QSK38 Tier 2
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level:
10500 ft / 3200 m
Make/Model:
2 × Cummins QSK38
Components (6):
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Total Rated Net Power - ISO 3046/1:
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Emissions:
U.S. EPA Flex
Fuel Tank Capacity:
2820 gal (US) / 10700 l
Total Rated Net Power - SAE J1349:
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Components (4):
Pre-lube starting system
Total Rated Gross Power - SAE J1995:
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Components (7):
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Aspiration:
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Bore:
6.25 in / 159 mm
Components (2):
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Stroke:
6.25 in / 159 mm
Number of Cylinders - Each Engine:
12
Components (3):
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components (5):
Microprocessed engine control
Displacement:
2300 in³ / 37.8 l
Components (1):
Additional high-capacity water separator
Attachments
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (3):
- Constant boom momentum throughout the entire lift arc - Crowd force assistance
Type (2):
Catwalks with rails at booms
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
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
Type (1):
Inspection hole in booms
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2):
- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
Type (5):
Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type (6):
Booms and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
Type (3):
Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type (7):
Booms and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas
Type (4):
Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
Engine
Net Power - SAE J1349:
2520 HP / 1880 kW
Engine Model:
2 × Cummins K1500E or 2 × Cummins QSK 38
Gross Power - SAE J1995:
2520 HP / 1880 kW
Note:
Electric drive option available (1600 kW) on 6050 AC/6050 AC FS
Bucket
Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1):
34 yd³ / 26 m³
Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1):
36.6 yd³ / 28 m³
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight - Face Shovel:
582 t / 528 t
Bucket Payload - Backhoe:
55 t / 50 t
Operating Weight - Backhoe:
592 t / 537 t
Bucket Payload - Face Shovel:
52 t / 47 t
Electric Motor - 6050 AC/6050 AC FS
Rated Current IN:
174 A (at 6.6 kV)
Type (1):
Power limit control by Pump Management System
Type (3):
Custom-made electric motor with increased gap between rotor and stator to withstand severe mining conditions
Frequency:
50 Hz (60 Hz on request)
Type (2):
Squirrel cage induction motor
Voltage:
6.6 kV ± 10% (other on request)
Revolutions:
1,500 min-1 (1,800 min-1 at 60 Hz)
Starting current:
350% of IN (197% of IN optional)
Output:
2146 HP / 1600 kW
