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The Cat® 6040 is proven and trusted on sites all over the world, with more than 200 currently in operation. It’s known for high performance and high reliability — and now, it’s getting even better. The next generation 6040 is packed with new features, upgrades and enhancements designed to make it more productive, more efficient, safer, easier to operate, simpler to maintain and more.

It’s powered by two updated Cat C32B engines, delivering even greater performance and reliability without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Its heavy-duty undercarriage provides long life in tough conditions, reducing costs and keeping your machine hard at work.

A brand-new, state-of-the-art cab gives operators better control of the machine while keeping them safe and comfortable all shift long. Our patented three-seat design makes training and observing new operators easier than ever. And new safety features help everyone working in, on or around the 6040 get home safely every day.

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    Bucket Payload 44ton (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 453ton (US)
    Engine Model 2 x Cat C32B
    Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 2079hp
    Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 1921hp
    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) High-capacity water separator
    Components (2) Two-stage fuel filter with series filtration
    Components (3) Cat Type 4 air filters
    Components (4) Microprocessed engine management
    Displacement 1959in³
    Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
    Fuel Tank Capacity 2060gal (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) Lockable battery and starter isolation switches
    Components (4) 18 LED high-brightness working flood lights
    Components (5) 11 LED service lights
    System Voltage 24V
    6040 - Ground Pressure 24.5 N/cm2 (35.5 psi)
    6040 - Operating Weight 905614lb
    6040 - Standard Track Pads 3.9ft
    6040 FS - Ground Pressure 24.5 N/cm2 (35.5 psi)
    6040 FS - Note Other track pads available on request
    6040 FS - Operating Weight 905769lb
    6040 FS - Standard Track Pads 3.9ft
    Note 1600 mm track pads available as option
    Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Diesel Version - Approximately 958gal (US)
    Main Pumps - Diesel Version 4 x Variable Displacement Piston Pumps
    Main Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version 4 x 745 L/min (4 x 197 gal/min)
    Maximum Pressure - Attachment 4351psi
    Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps 5080psi
    Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi
    Swing Pumps - Diesel Version 2 x Reversible Variable Displacement Piston Double Pumps
    Swing Pumps - Maximum Oil Flow - Diesel Version 2 x 661 L/min (2 x 175 gal/min)
    Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Diesel Version - Approximately 1532gal (US)
    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
    Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps - Diesel Version 2 x 798 L/min (2 x 210 gal/min)
    Features (1) Dirt wiper
    Features (2) Closed-loop with speed control
    Maximum Swing Speed - Diesel Version 4.8r/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 (5) Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with piston accumulator
    Components (6) Automatic hydraulic retarder valve
    Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum 35.9%
    Maximum Tractive Force 397237lb
    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 0.87mile/h
    Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum 1.43mile/h
    Components (1) Safety switch for automatic motion shutdown
    Components (10) External sun shields at side and rear windows
    Components (11) Emergency egress ladder
    Components (12) Powered 45 access stairway with EH controls and audible alarm plus visual beacon for enhanced safety
    Components (2) Pneumatically cushioned and multiadjustable comfort seat with heating and cooling, lumbar support, two-point safety belt, head and arm rests and afety switch for automatic motion shutdown
    Components (3) Roller blinds
    Components (4) Parallel intermittent wiper/washer
    Components (5) All-around safety glass
    Components (6) Operator Protective Guard (Top Guard)
    Components (7) Dual hydraulically driven HVAC system
    Components (8) Independently adjustable seat consoles with integrated joysticks
    Components (9) Additional fold-away auxiliary seat with two-point safety belt
    Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height 6.75ft
    Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length 7.25ft
    Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width 5.41ft
    Operator's Eye Level - Approximately 23.16ft
    Capacity - Grease Container 190gal (US)
    Type (1) Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control adjust the pause/lube times
    Type (3) Grease filters (200 µm)
    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: (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
    Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: (2) Horizontal 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 (2) Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
    Type (3) Wear Package (as per bucket selection)
    Type (4) Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
    Type (6) Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
    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

    Standard Equipment:

    • 2 x Cat C32B engines
    • Aftertreatment System (used in Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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
    • Cat Type 4 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
    • Cat 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
    • Cat quick disconnect pressure testing points
    • 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)
    • Boom float valve (FS and BH)
    • Stick float valve (FS)
    • 6 Maintenance-free batteries
    • Lockable battery isolator switch
    • Lockable starter isolator switch
    • 18 LED high-brightness working flood lights
    • 11 LED service lights
    • 2 acoustic travel alarms -forward and reverse (power module, oil cooler module)
    • 1 air horn (cab riser walkway)
    • HD tracks with cast double-grouser track pads
    • 1200 mm (3 ft 11 in) 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, 720 L (190 gal) capacity (fill via service station)
    • Lubricated pinion in swing ring
    • Grease filters (200 μm)
    • Dual hydraulically driven HVAC system
    • In-floor window with removable grate
    • Pneumatically cushioned and multiadjustable comfort seat with: -Heating and cooling -Lumbar support -Two-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 with EH controls and audible alarm plus visual beacon for enhanced safety
    • Heated mirror on Left Hand (LH) side
    • Cat Vision 360 with 254 mm (10 in) HD color technology display
    • Level indicators for length and crosswise inclination
    • Document Storage
    • Internal service access in FS and BH boom
    • Boom and stick thermally stress relieved after welding
    • Catwalks with rails at boom (FS and BH)
    • Wear Package (as per bucket selection)
    • Cat MineStar Solutions Ready
    • Cat Payload
    • Cat Vision 360
    • Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control
    • Engine oil exchange interval -- 500 hours
    • Hydraulic oil change interval -10,000 hours
    • 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, 3 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

    Optional Equipment:

    • 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)
    • 1600 mm (5 ft 3 in) wide track pads
    • Automatic lubrication of rollers by central lube system
    • Undercarriage guard (belly plate)
    • Additional optional equipment available on request.
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC) Certification - T4 only
    • TriPower Face Shovel kinematics: - Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance –Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance –Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage –Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces –Constant boom momentum throughout whole lift arc –Crowd force assistance –Guards for shovel cylinders at FS stick
    • Frontless base machine (no boom, no stick, no linkage or kinematics)
    • Backhoe attachment
    • Cat Product Link Elite Dual Mode (Cellular + Satellite)
    • Cat Product Link Elite (Cellular)

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