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Hydraulic Mining Shovels

6050/6050 FS Hydraulic Shovel

  • Engine Output
    1880 kW (2,520 hp)
  • Engine Output
    2520 HP
  • Standard Bucket Capacity
    Face Shovel: 18.0 - 28.0 m3 (23.5 - 36.6 yd3); Backhoe: 28.0 m3 (36.6 yd3)
  • Bucket Payload
    55.6 ton (US)
General
Engine Output
1880 kW (2,520 hp)
Engine Output
2520 HP
Standard Bucket Capacity
Face Shovel: 18.0 - 28.0 m3 (23.5 - 36.6 yd3); Backhoe: 28.0 m3 (36.6 yd3)
Bucket Payload
55.6 ton (US)
Operating Weight
Face Shovel: 528 tonnes (582 tons); Backhoe: 537 tonnes (592 tons)
Operating Weight
591.9 ton (US)
Note
Specifications above apply to Backhoe configuration. Face Shovel and Frontless configurations are also available.
Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
1320 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
1450 gal (US)
Main Pumps
4 × variable flow axial piston pumps
Main Pumps
4 × 933 L/min (4 × 246 gal/min)
Main Pumps
4 × 912 L/min (4 × 241 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure
4350 psi
Maximum Pressure
5080 psi
Maximum Pressure
4930 psi
Swing Pumps
3 × reversible swash plate pumps
Swing Pumps
4 × reversible swash plate pumps
Swing Pumps
3 × 491 L/min (3 × 131 gal/min)
Swing Pumps
4 × 351 L/min (4 × 93 gal/min)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil
1930 gal (US)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil
2060 gal (US)
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
Features
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Components
Gear-type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to fans and aluminum coolers
Diameter
4 × 1170 mm (4 × 46 in)
Features
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Features
Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps
4 × 491 L/min (4 × 130 gal/min)
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps
4 × 488 L/min (4 × 129 gal/min)
Features
Fan speed and flow of oil to the coolers are thermostatically controlled
Operator's Cab
Board Control System
Electronic monitoring & data logging system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic systems & lubrication systems
Components
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head and armrests
Components
Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
Components
Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
Components
All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window
Components
FOPS (rock guard; approved according to DIN ISO 3449) integrated into cab structure
Components
Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Components
Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Components
External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components
Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components
Under roof mounted heating ventilating and air conditioning system
Internal Dimensions
7.05 ft
Internal Dimensions
7.22 ft
Internal Dimensions
5.25 ft
Operator
24.93 ft
Components
Emergency rescue seat
Components
Emergency ladder mounted to the A-frame
Components
Machine access via retractable boarding ladder, hydraulically operated
Components
Roller blinds at all windows
Operator’s Cab
Components
External sun shields at side and rear windows
Components
Robust instrument panel including large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
Components
Emergency rescue seat
Components
Emergency ladder mounted to the A-frame
Swing System
Features
Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Features
Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control
Features
Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control
Features
Dirt wipers at swing ring to prevent build-up of debris between swing ring and carbody
Maximum Swing Speed
4 r/min
Maximum Swing Speed
3.8 r/min
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drive
4 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring
Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features
All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Undercarriage
Bottom Rollers
6
Components
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links, are hardened
Components
Fully hydraulic, self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
Components
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel
Components
Acoustic travel alarm
Components
Cast double-grouser combined pad links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Components
Bottom rollers are connected to the automatic lubrication system
Gradeability
50 %
Maximum Tractive Force
578900 lb
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-applied/hydraulically released
Support Rollers
2 plus a skid plate in between
Track Pads
39
Travel Drives
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Travel Speed
0.99 mile/h
Travel Speed
1.44 mile/h
Automatic Lubrication System
Capacity
264 gal (US)
Type
System failures displayed by Board Control System
Type
Connected to the lube system are: - raceways of the swing roller bearing - two greasing pinions for the internal gearing of the swing ring
Type
Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pumps and electronic time relay control to adjust the pause/lube times
Type
Grease filters (200 μm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump
Type
Grease filters (200 μm) between service station and container, as well as directly behind grease pump
Type
Connected to the lube system are: - pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders - bottom rollers of undercarriage
Operating Weights
6050 FS
25.9 N/cm2 (37.5 psi)
6050 FS
Other track pads available on request
6050 FS
1163150 lb
6050 FS
4.59 ft
6050
26.3 N/cm2 (38.1 psi)
6050
Other track pads available on request
6050
1183870 lb
6050
4.59 ft
Electrical System (diesel drive)
Components
Thirteen (13) LED service lights
Electrical System - Diesel Drive
Alternators
2 × 175A each
Batteries in Series
6 × 210 Ah - 12V each; 630 Ah - 24V in total
Components
Thirteen (13) LED service lights
Components
Battery isolation relays
Components
Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab
Components
Ten (10) LED high-brightness working flood lights - Eight (8) for working area - Two (2) for rear end
Components
Two (2) LED high-brightness access flood lights
System Voltage
24V
Retractable Service Station
Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground.
Attachments
All buckets
- Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges
Type
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
All buckets
- Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket - Lip shrouds between teeth
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features
- Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage - Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features
- Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance - Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features
- Constant boom momentum throughout the entire lift arc - Crowd force assistance
Type
Inspection hole in booms
Type
Catwalks with rails at booms
Type
Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
Type
Guards for shovel cylinders (FS)
Type
Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type
Booms and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
Type
Booms and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas
Diesel Engines - Version 1 - Cummins® K1500E Tier 1
Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Bore
6.25 in
Components
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Components
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Components
Pre-lube starting system
Components
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components
Microprocessed engine control
Components
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Components
Additional high-capacity water separator
Displacement
2300 in³
Emissions
U.S. EPA Flex
Fuel Tank Capacity
2820 gal (US)
Make
2 × Cummins K1500E
Maximum Altitude
8000 ft
Number of Cylinders
12
Stroke
6.25 in
Total Rated Gross Power
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total Rated Net Power
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total Rated Net Power
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Diesel Engines - Version 2 - Cummins® QSK38 Tier 2
Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Bore
6.25 in
Components
Additional high-capacity water separator
Components
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Components
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components
Pre-lube starting system
Components
Microprocessed engine control
Components
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Components
Two-stage fuel filter including water separator
Displacement
2300 in³
Emissions
U.S. EPA Flex
Fuel Tank Capacity
2820 gal (US)
Make
2 × Cummins QSK38
Maximum Altitude
10500 ft
Number of Cylinders
12
Stroke
6.25 in
Total Rated Gross Power
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total Rated Net Power
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total Rated Net Power
1880 kW 1,800 min-1 (2,520 hp 1,800 min-1)
Engine
Engine Model
2 × Cummins K1500E or 2 × Cummins QSK 38
Gross Power
2520.0 hp
Net Power
2520.0 hp
Note
Electric drive option available (1600 kW) on 6050 AC/6050 AC FS
Engine Model
2 × Cummins K1500E or 2 × Cummins QSK 38
Gross Power
2520 HP
Net Power
2520 HP
Bucket
Bucket Capacity
36.6 yd³
Bucket Capacity
34 yd³
Operating Specifications
Bucket Payload
55 t
Bucket Payload
52 t
Operating Weight
592 t
Operating Weight
582 t
Electric Motor - 6050 AC/6050 AC FS
Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request)
Output
2146 HP
Rated Current IN
174 A (at 6.6 kV)
Revolutions
1,500 min-1 (1,800 min-1 at 60 Hz)
Starting current
350% of IN (197% of IN optional)
Type
Power limit control by Pump Management System
Type
Squirrel cage induction motor
Type
Custom-made electric motor with increased gap between rotor and stator to withstand severe mining conditions
Voltage
6.6 kV ± 10% (other on request)
  • 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.