The Cat® 6040 Hydraulic Mining Shovel is trusted on sites around the world — consistently delivering the 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.
Engine Output - SAE J1995 2079 HP
Bucket Payload 43.7 ton (US)
Operating Weight 446 ton (US)
Note Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.
Bucket Payload 43.7ton (US)
Engine Output - SAE J1995 2079HP
Note Specifications above apply to the HRC Face Shovel configuration. Backhoe and Frontless configurations are also available for both HRC and LRC.
Operating Weight 446ton (US)
Engine Model 2 x Cat C32
Gross Power - SAE J1995 2079HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 1915HP
Note Power output relates to highly regulated engines. Lesser regulated engines are also available.
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Bore 5.71in
Components (1) Additional high-capacity water separator
Components (2) Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Components (3) Heavy-duty air filters
Components (4) Microprocessed engine management
Components (5) Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Displacement 1959in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
Fuel Tank Capacity 2098gal (US)
Number of Cylinders - Each Engine 12
Stroke 6.38in
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation 6 x 210 Ah - 12 V each; 630 Ah - 24 V in total
Components (1) 6 maintenance-free batteries
Components (2) Battery isolation relays and switches
Components (3) Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab
Components (4) 14 LED high-brightness working flood lights
Components (5) 11 LED high-brightness service lights
System Voltage 24V
6040 - Ground Pressure 24.3 N/cm2 (35.3 psi)
6040 - Operating Weight 897930lb
6040 - Standard Track Pads 3.9ft
6040 FS - Ground Pressure 24.1 N/cm2 (35.0 psi)
6040 FS - Note Other track pads available on request
6040 FS - Operating Weight 891980lb
6040 FS - Standard Track Pads 3.9ft
Note 1600 mm track pads available as option
Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately 898gal (US)
Main Pumps - Diesel Version 4 x variable swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version 4 x 724 L/min (4 x 191 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Attachment 4350psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps 5080psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5080psi
Swing Pumps - Diesel Version 4 x reversible swash plate pump
Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version 4 x 321 L/min (4 x 85 gal/min)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately 1532gal (US)
Components (1) 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
Diameter - Fan 60in
Diameter - Fan 2 × 1524 mm (2 × 60 in)
Features (1) 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
Features (3) Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version 2 x 799 L/min (2 x 211 gal/min)
Features (1) 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
Features (3) 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
Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version 4.7r/min
Parking Brake Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drive 3 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Bottom Rollers - Each Side 7
Components (1) All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened
Components (2) Acoustic travel alarm
Components (3) 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
Components (5) Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
Components (6) Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum 57%
Maximum Tractive Force 471260lb
Parking Brake Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released
Support Rollers - Each Side 2 plus a skid plate in between
Track Pads - Each Side 42
Travel Drives - Each Side 1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum 0.93mile/h
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum 1.55mile/h
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (1) 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)
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (3) 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
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (5) On-screen troubleshooting assistance
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (6) Graphic charts of logged data
Board Control System (BCS III) Features (7) Fault memory with storage of related conditions
Components (1) Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Components (10) External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components (11) Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage
Components (12) 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
Components (2) Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests
Components (3) Roller blinds at all windows
Components (4) Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components (5) All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window
Components (6) Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
Components (7) Single HVAC with option for Dual HVAC
Components (8) Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components (9) Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height 7.05ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length 7.22ft
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width 5.25ft
Operator's Eye Level - Approximately 22.31ft
Capacity - Grease Container 188gal (US)
Type (1) 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
Type (3) 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
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
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
All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: (2) - 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
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2) - 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
Type (1) Inspection hole in monoboom BH
Type (2) 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
Type (4) Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
Type (5) Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type (6) 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
Type (8) Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1) 28.8yd³
Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) 28.8yd³
Installation Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground
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
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)
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)
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
Rectangular grease container (fill via service station)
Lubricated pinion in swing ring
Grease filters (200 μm)
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
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 Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)
Cat MineStar™ Solutions Ready
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
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
ISO or ANSI decals
Engine oil interval extension kit, up to 1,000 hrs
Round container(s) for standard 200 L (53 gal) barrels (instead of 710 L (188 gal) grease container)
Filling of round container(s) via service station
Various cold-weather options
Dual (redundancy) heating ventilating and air conditioning system
Cab heating
Camera monitoring system (two cameras and additional color display)
Track pad width 1600 mm (5 ft 3 in) - Non HD
Automatic lubrication of rollers by central lube system
Belly plate for additional undercarriage protection
Additional optional equipment available on request.
