6015
6015 Hydraulic Shovel
DESCRIPTION
The next generation Cat® 6015 Hydraulic Shovel lets you move more material at a low cost, so you can achieve production targets, deliver on your commitments, meet deadlines and maximize your profitability. With high 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.SAFETY
- Safety glass, armored windshield and operator protective guards keep operators safe from hazardous conditions.
- Safer access and egress with wide, anti-slip walkways and stairs.
- Five emergency shutoff switches located all over the machine.
- Improved in-cab visibility, as well as optional Cat Vision 360. Vision 360 integrates four cameras to give operators 360-degree awareness, reducing blind spots.
- Ground-level service station reduces the need for service personnel to climb on the machine.
OPERATOR CAB
PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE
- Reliable, durable C27 engine, which delivers top performance over a long life in a variety of applications — including heavy construction, quarry and aggregates, and mining.
- Faster cycle times achieved through the use of energy-efficient float valves that incorporate gravitational force to help lower the boom. This facilitates faster boom movements and allows operators to perform other functions while lowering the boom.
- Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating hydraulic system varies hydraulic oil flow, resulting in smooth, predictable operation and greater efficiency. Using four hydraulic pumps with advanced controls reduces heat build-up and reduces wear.
EFFICIENCY
- Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control ensures faster and more consistent engine regulation by preventing lug, which reduces fuel consumption.
- Engine Torque Load Control 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.
- Next-generation Pilot Pump configuration offers variable, on-demand hydraulic flow. The pump increases flow when the control levers are moved, then reduces it when controls are returned to neutral. This results in at least 5.5% better fuel efficiency and improved performance.
- Closed-loop swing system delivers faster cycle times and improved energy efficiency, while also generating less heat. Kinetic energy captured during the swing motion is fed back into the system during deceleration, providing more power to drive the main and auxiliary pumps.
- Independent Oil Cooling system protects and extends the life of hydraulic components. The system is independent of return oil, achieving efficiency through the utilization of dedicated pumps that provide cooling capacity as needed, whether the engine is idling or under load. Additional efficiency is achieved via thermostatically controlled radiator fan speed.
RELIABILITY & DURABILITY
- Robust major structures are designed to exacting standards and made with high-strength steel and castings. The boom and stick are stress-relieved after welding, and welds at critical junctures are profiled and grounded.
- New engine enclosure with removable top improves access to engine and pump areas, as well as enhanced fit-up of engine and hydraulic barriers.
- Heavy-Duty track group handles high field loads with hardened roller dowels, improved idler design and larger bushings.
- Rugged, heavy-duty undercarriage delivers increased uptime, longer service life and smoother tramming over rough terrain. With grease lubrication, GLT4 sealing technology and oil-filled rolling components, this undercarriage can last at least 2,000 hours longer than dry track designs.
- Exclusive Positive Pin Retention 2 track design mechanically locks the link to the pin, helping the machine resist pin walking and link cracking for reliable sealing and maximum track life.
- Durable Cat hoses work more than 10,000 hours without a single major hydraulic leak.
SERVICEABILITY
- Enhanced warning levels for hydraulic oil temperature and visual inspection ports for slew drive pinions and ring gear make routine maintenance faster and easier. Electronic troubleshooting is also easier thanks to Cat Electronic Technician, which helps dealer service personnel diagnose and prevent issues.
- Larger, heavier hydraulic tank and larger grease tank extend service intervals.
- Reinforced engine enclosure and main control valve mounting bracket improve overall durability.
- Improved hose routing for easier access and faster service.
- New 1234yf refrigerant meets the most stringent refrigerant requirements.
- Ground-level service station provides easy access to functions such as coolant, hydraulic oil, slew gear box oil, grease, diesel and engine oil. The service station features an emergency shutoff, Cat battery charging connector and indicator lights for full fuel tanks.
- Proven, validated Cat electronic architecture and parts commonality with other machines make it easier to keep parts on hand and simplify technician training.
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 such as Cat MineStar™ Solutions Health Office, Health Equipment Insights, or Equipment Care Advisor.
- Enhanced diagnostic capabilities and troubleshooting functions with factory-installed Monitoring and Diagnostic System.
- Earliest possible detection of faults, with Board Control System that uses sensors throughout the machine to monitor operating data, record faults, and notify the operator audibly and visually.
- Factory-ready for Cat MineStar solutions, an integrated suite of operations and equipment management technologies that can improve the productivity, efficiency and safety of your operation.
BUCKETS & GET
- Buckets and ground engaging tools (GET) designed to maximize durability and productivity and ideally matched to your shovel and application.
- Integrated to work as part of a machine system — helping you achieve high productivity and a low cost per ton.
- Variety of sizes and wear packages for the ideal match to your shovel and application.
- Deliver optimal payload when combined with Cat GET and wear components.
- Wear packages that protect your investment, including special liner material and lip shrouds, wing shrouds and heel shrouds.
SUSTAINABILITY
- Highly regulated C27 engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission requirements and eliminate the need for DEF, saving time and cost during maintenance.
- Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control system helps reduce fuel consumption without decreasing performance.
- Sound-suppressed power module reduces sound levels for operations working in populated areas.
- Less heat and improved efficiency with the closed-loop swing circuit.
- Reduced waste and lower owning and operating costs thanks to increased commonality of systems and components, plus a reduction in unique part numbers.
- Preservation of raw materials, energy conservation and reduced emissions through the Cat Reman program, which returns end-of-life components to like-new condition.
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- Cat Powertrain
- Cat C27 Engine
- Aftertreatment system (used in Tier 4 Final only): – Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) – NOx Reduction System (NRS) – Non-Diesel Exhaust Fluid (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 filtration with water separator
- Starting aid -- automatic ether
- Exhaust system heat shields
- Dual 24 V electric starters
- Automatic engine idle shut down
- Automatic fuel priming
- Hydraulics
- Power Management System with integrated controls: – Flow-on-demand management of implement/travel (3) and swing (1) pumps – Load Enhanced Anticipatory Control (LEAC) to prevent engine lug – Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC) technology prioritizes pump flow and pressure to individual functions (boom, stick, and bucket) during simultaneous operations
- Pressure cut-off for main pumps
- Cat Hydraulic Hose assemblies
- Cooling of pump transmission gear oil
- Closed loop swing circuit
- Parking brake enabled switch
- Anti drift swing logic
- Pressure testing points
- Full-flow high-pressure filters (200 μm), main pumps
- Full-flow filters (20 μm), return circuit
- Full-flow filters (6 μm), cooling return circuit
- Pressure filters (6 μm), servo circuit
- Swing charge filters (15 μm)
- Pump case return screens (125 μm)
- Boom float valves and regeneration circuit
- Electrical System
- Four maintenance-free batteries
- Lockable battery isolator switch
- 14 LED high-brightness working flood lights
- 5 LED service lights
- Two electric horns
- Undercarriage
- Positive Pin Retention (PPR2) sealed and greased track design
- Heavy Duty (HD) tracks with cast double-grouser track pads
- HD fixed axle rollers
- HD fixed axle idlers
- HD undercarriage protection: - Propel motor guard - Propel tube guards - Slew bearing lube line protection
- Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
- Acoustic travel alarm (forward and reverse)
- Travel motor covers with service doors
- Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links
- Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
- Automatic Lubrication System
- Grease container, 215 L (57 gal) capacity
- Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points, slew bearing and bucket linkage
- Operator Environment
- Single HVAC system
- Pressurized cab with positive filtration
- Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
- Pneumatically cushioned and multi adjustable comfort seat with: – Seat heating – Lumbar support – Two-point safety belt – Head and arm rests
- Sliding upper door window
- Removable lower windshield within cab storage
- Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
- Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls
- Two power outlets, 10 amp total
- Electronic-Hydraulic Servo Control
- Joystick controls alternate patterns (ISO/JIS, BHL, MHI, KOBE, or SCM)
- FM/AM radio with MP3 auxiliary port
- Sliding side window
- Wiper/washer for lower and upper windshield
- Roller blind at windshield
- Color LCD 178 mm (7") touchscreen display includes: – Service parameters for engine, hydraulics, and lubrication – Event and diagnostic annunciation – Gauges for engine speed, engine oil pressure, hydraulic oil temperature – Preventative maintenance – Trip total – Lifetime totals
- Fixed access ladder
- Heated cab mirror
- Document Storage
- Backhoe Attachment
- Boom 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
- Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
- Bucket wear package
- Cat Technology
- Cat Product Link™ Elite (Cellular)
- Cat MineStar™ Solutions Ready
- Service and Maintenance
- Engine oil exchange interval -- 500 hours
- Hydraulic oil change interval – 5,000 hours
- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports
- Pilot pressure monitoring via Electronic Technician (ET)
- Centralized service area accessible from ground level for – Diesel fuel – Grease
- Cat battery charging connector
- Indicator light for grease
- Standard lubricant
- Jump start receptacle
- Safety and Security
- Emergency stop switches; one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope accessible from ground level
- Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
- Laminated front upper window and tempered glass other windows
- Glass-breaking safety hammer
- Miscellaneous
- ISO or ANSI decals
Optional Equipment
- Cat Powertrain
- Aluminum cooling package
- Mesabi cooling package
- Undercarriage
- 700 mm (2 ft 4 in) wide track pads
- 900 mm (3 ft 0 in) wide track pads
- 1000 mm (3 ft 3 in) wide track pads
- Belly plate for additional undercarriage protection
- Track guards – full
- Track guards – center
- HD undercarriage protection: - Propel gearcase cover guard
- Operator Environment
- Powered 45° access stairway
- Camera monitoring system VISION 360 (four cameras and additional color display)
- Backhoe Attachment
- Stick 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)
- Stick 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in)
- Frontless base machine (no boom, no stick, no linkage)
- Cat Technology
- Cat Product Link Elite (Satellite)
- Cat Product Link Elite (No radio)
- Cold Weather
- Cold Weather Package (120 V): Engine coolant heater - external power source required, 60 Hz
- Cold Weather Package (240 V): Engine coolant heater - External power source required, 50 Hz
- Service and Maintenance
- Cat Bio HYDO™ Advanced hydraulic fluid
- High temperature lubricant
- Low temperature lubricant
- Safety and Security
- Operator Protective Guard (front guard)
- Buckets
- Additional buckets available, based on application, through your local Cat dealer
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
6015 Hydraulic Shovel
Name:
6015
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current
General
Engine Output - SAE J1995
824 hp / 615 kW
Bucket Payload
16.1 ton (US) / 14.6 t
Operating Weight
154.3 ton (US) / 140 t
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 / 615 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
812 hp / 606 kW
Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 4 Final Emission Standards
Number of Cylinders
12
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6 in / 152.4 mm
Displacement
1648 in³ / 27 l
Engine - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Engine Model
Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995
839 hp / 626 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
829 hp / 618 kW
Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Equivalent Emission Standards
Number of Cylinders
12
Bore
5.4 in / 137.2 mm
Stroke
6 in / 152.4 mm
Displacement
1648 in³ / 27 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
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
Operating Weights - Backhoe
Operating Weight
154 ton (US) / 140 t
Weights
Ground Pressure
23.6 psi / 16.3 N/cm²
Note
Operating weight includes: 700 mm (28 in) track pads, 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in) boom, 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) stick, standard rock bucket, 100% fuel and lubricants
Track
Standard
28 in / 700 mm
Wide
35 in / 900 mm
Extra Wide
39 in / 1000 mm
Number of Shoes - Each Side
46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
3
Track Pads
Heavy Duty (HD) with double grouser
Drive
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum
1.6 mile/h / 2.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum
2.3 mile/h / 3.7 km/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward
192886 lbf / 858 kN
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse
220987 lbf / 983 kN
Gradeability - Travel Drives
Approximately 42%
Hydraulic Track Tensioning
With accumulator
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
449 gal (US) / 1700 l
Cooling System
44 gal (US) / 165 l
Engine Oil
23 gal (US) / 87 l
Swing Drive
2.4 gal (US) / 9 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
463 gal (US) / 1752 l
Hydraulic Tank
253 gal (US) / 956 l
Grease Tank
57 gal (US) / 215 l
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 switches: one in cab, three in engine module, one pull rope 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 gpm / 1544 L/min
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Attachment
4641 psi / 320 bar
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow, Pilot
40.4 gpm / 153 L/min
Pilot Pump
1 × gear pump
Pilot Pump - Maximum Pressure, Pilot
1378 psi / 95 bar
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Travel
4641 psi / 320 bar
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Engine Fan
53.1 gpm / 201 L/min
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Engine Fan
3191 psi / 220 bar
Swing Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Engine Fan Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Swing Pump - Maximum Flow - Swing
127 gpm / 479 L/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Hydraulic Fan
1958 psi / 135 bar
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Hydraulic Fan
22.7 gpm / 86 L/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Swing Pump - Maximum Pressure - Swing
5294 psi / 365 bar
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Maximum Flow
284 gpm / 1075 L/min
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Diameter of Fan
46 in / 1168 mm
Filters (1)
Full-flow high-pressure filters (200 μm) for main pumps
Filters (2)
Full-flow filters (20 μm), return circuit
Filters (3)
Pressure filters (16 μm), servo circuit
Filters (4)
Full-flow filters (6 μm), 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 / 4.9 r/min
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal greasing
Features (1)
Closed-loop with torque 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
Centralized Service Area
Feature
Accessible from ground level for diesel fuel and grease
Equipped With (1)
One pull rope emergency stop
Equipped With (2)
Quick couplings for: diesel fuel and grease
Undercarriage
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum
1.6 mile/h / 2.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum
2.3 mile/h / 3.7 km/h
Maximum Tractive Force
197157 lbf / 877 kN
Drive
Maximum Drawbar Pull
179847 lbf / 800 kN
Undercarriage
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse
220987 lbf / 983 kN
Gradeability - Travel Drives
38°/78% (SAE J1309)
Number of Shoes - Each Side
46
Hydraulic Track Tensioning
With accumulator
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
3
Components (1)
Heavy Duty (HD) with 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)
Hardened running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links
Components (5)
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Components (6)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
Components (7)
Acoustic travel alarm (forward and reverse)
Operator's Cab
Components (1)
Pressurized cab with positive filtration
Components (2)
Heated cab mirror
Components (3)
Sliding upper door window
Components (4)
Glass-breaking safety hammer
Components (5)
Removeable lower windshield within cab storage
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)
FM/AM radio with MP3 auxiliary port
Components (11)
Two stereo speakers
Components (12)
Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox
Components (13)
Color LCD display with service parameters, event and diagnostic annunciation, preventative maintenance, trip total, lifetime totals. Gauges for engine speed, engine oil pressue, and hydraulic oil temperature
Components (14)
Head and arm rests
Components (15)
Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
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 front upper window and tempered glass other windows
Automatic Lubrication System
Capacity - Grease Barrel
18 gal (US) / 68 l
Type (1)
Central bank lubrication system
Type (2)
Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points, slew bearing, and bucket linkage
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 / 8 m
Maximum Digging Reach
45.6 ft / 13.9 m
Maximum Digging Height
41.9 ft / 12.8 m
Maximum Dump Height
27.9 ft / 8.5 m
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Digging Forces
Bucket Digging Force - SAE
112600 lbf / 501 kN
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
120947 lbf / 538 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO
104761 lbf / 466 kN
Stick Digging Force - SAE
98800 lbf / 439 kN
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Backhoe
Capacity 1:1
10.6 yd³ / 8.1 m³
Total Width
8.8 ft / 2682 mm
Number of Teeth
5
Tooth System
Cat C70 or M75
Weight - Including Standard Wear Package
18521 lb / 8401 kg
Maximum Material Density - Loose
3030 lb/yd³ / 1.8 t/m³
Weights
Operating Weight
308000 lb / 140000 kg
SEE HOW 6015 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
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