6015B Hydraulic Shovel
US
Metric
Overview
The new Cat 6015B Hydraulic Shovel meets your need to move more material at a lower cost, so you can achieve production targets, deliver on your commitments, meet deadlines – and maximize your profitability. Load more, make more.
General
Engine Output - SAE J1995
606 kW (813 hp)
Standard Bucket Capacity
5.8-12.0 m3 (7.6 - 15.70 yd3)
Operating Weight
140,000 kg (308,650 lbs)
Weights
Operating Weight
154.00 tons
140.00 tonnes
Operating Weights - Backhoe
Operating Weight
154.00 ton (US)
140.00 t
Weights
Note
700 mm (28 in) track shoes, 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in) boom, 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) stick
Centralized Service Area
Equipped With (1)
Emergency stop
Equipped With (2)
Quick couplings for: – Diesel fuel – Grease
Feature
Accessible from ground level
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Backhoe
Tooth System
Cat C70 penetration tip with CapSure lock
Backhoe Attachment (BH) – Backhoe
Capacity 1:1
10.60 yd3
8.10 m3
Total Width
8.80 ft
2682.00 mm
Number of Teeth
5
Weight Including Standard Wear Package
16596.00 lb
7528.00 kg
Maximum Material Density (loose)
3034.00 lb/yd³
1.80 t/m³
Electrical System
System Voltage
24V
Batteries
4 × 200Ah (12V each)
Alternator Rating
150A (24V)
Components
Emergency stop in cabin, engine module, pump room and on service station accessible from ground level
Components (1)
Emergency stop in cabin, engine module, pump room and on service station accessible from ground level
Components (2)
All around lighting
Components
Five (5) lights for front
Components (5)
Two (2) lights for left side
Components (6)
One (1) light for right side
Components (7)
Two (2) lights for rear end
Attachments
Buckets Equipped With
– Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside – Lip shrouds – Wing shrouds – Heel shrouds
Type (1)
Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design
Type (4)
Float valve for boom down function
Type
Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
Type
Float valve for boom down function
Automatic Lubrication System
Type (2)
Grease is automatically applied to all attachment pivot points (except bucket linkage) and slew bearing
Type (3)
Standard grease reel on machine for bucket linkage
Type (4)
Grease refill service point accessible from ground
Undercarriage
Maximum Drawbar Pull (Forward)
192886.00 lbf
858.00 kN
Components (1)
Forged double-grouser track pads
Components (5)
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Components (6)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel
Components (2)
Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings
Components (3)
Cat D11 Track-Type Tractor links
Components (4)
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links hardened
Gradeability - Travel Drives
Approximately 42%
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse
220987.00 lbf
983.00 kN
Hydraulic Track Tensioning
With accumulator
Number of Shoes (each side)
46
Number of Track Rollers (per side)
9
Number of Carrier Rollers (per side)
3
Travel Speed (two stages): 1st Stage (maximum)
1.30 mph
2.30 km/h
Travel Speed (two stages): 2nd Stage (maximum)
2.10 mph
3.30 km/h
Operator's Cab
Components (1)
Pressurized operator station with positive filtration
Components (10)
Radio with MP3 auxiliary audio port
Components (3)
Sliding upper door window (left-hand cab door)
Components (4)
Glass-breaking safety hammer
Components (5)
Removable lower windshield with in cab storage bracket
Components (6)
Coat hook
Components (8)
Literature holder
Components (7)
Beverage holder
Operator’s Cab
Components
AM/FM radio
Operator's Cab
Components (9)
AM/FM radio
Components (2)
Mirror package
Operator’s Cab
Components
Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox
Components
Color LCD display with warning, filter/fluid change, and working hour information
Components
Adjustable armrest
Components
Height-adjustable joystick consoles
Components
Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls
Components
Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
Components
Two power outlets, 10 amp (total)
Components
Laminated glass front upper window and tempered other windows
Swing System
Features (3)
All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Features (2)
Hydraulic braking of swing motion when control is returned to neutral position or by counteracting control for stronger braking
Maximum Swing Speed
4.90 rpm
4.90 rpm
Parking Brake
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drive
Two (2) compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring
Cross roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Engine
Engine Model
Cat® C27 ACERT™
Gross Power – SAE J1995
813.00 hp
606.00 kW
Net Power – SAE J1349
746.00 hp
556.00 kW
Bucket
Standard Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (Heaped 1:1)
10.60 yd³
8.10 m³
Operating Specifications
Bucket Payload
16.00 tons
14.60 tonnes
Operating Weight
154.00 ton (US)
140.00 t
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Working Range
Maximum Digging Depth
25.90 ft
7.90 m
Maximum Digging Reach
45.60 ft
13.90 m
Maximum Digging Height
43.30 ft
13.20 m
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Digging Forces
Bucket Digging Force - SAE
112600.00 lbf
501.00 kN
Stick Digging Force - SAE
98800.00 lbf
439.00 kN
Engine
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, Tier 2 Equivalent or Tier 1 Equivalent
Engine - Cat C27 ACERT with Tier 4 Final Emission Standards
Gross Power - SAE J1995
606 kW (813 hp 1,800 min-1)
Net Power - SAE J1349
556 kW (746 hp 1,800 min-1)
Number of Cylinders
12
Bore
5.40 in
137.20 mm
Stroke
6.00 in
152.40 mm
Displacement
1648.00 in³
27.00 l
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level
10000.00 ft
3048.00 m
Engine - Cat C27 ACERT with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Equivalent Emission Standards
Gross Power - SAE J1995
606 kW (813 hp 1,800 min-1)
Net Power - SAE J1349
556 kW (746 hp 1,800 min-1)
Number of Cylinders
12
Bore
5.40 in
137.20 mm
Stroke
6.00 in
152.40 mm
Displacement
1648.00 in³
27.00 l
Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level
14500.00 ft
4420.00 m
Track
Standard
28.00 in
700.00 mm
Wide
36.00 in
900.00 mm
Extra Wide
39.00 in
1000.00 mm
Number of Shoes (each side)
46
Number of Track Rollers (each side)
9
Number of Carrier Rollers (each side)
3
Track Pads
Double grouser
Drive
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum
1.40 mile/h
2.30 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum
2.10 mile/h
3.30 km/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward
192886.00 lbf
858.00 kN
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse
220987.00 lbf
983.00 kN
Gradeability - Travel Drives
Approximately 42%
Hydraulic Track Tensioning
With accumulator
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
449.00 gal
1700.00 L
Cooling System
44.00 gal
165.00 L
Engine Oil
23.00 gal
87.00 L
Swing Drive
2.40 gal
9.00 L
Hydraulic System (including tank)
463.00 gal
1752.00 L
Hydraulic Tank
253.00 gal
956.00 L
Grease Tank
18.00 gal
68.00 L
Electrical System
Components (8)
One (1) light for machine deck/service
Components (9)
One (1) beacon light on cabin roof
Hydraulic System
Main Pumps
3 × variable swash plate pumps
Main Pumps - Maximum Total Oil Flow
407.00 gal/min
1544.00 l/min
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Attachment
4641.00 psi
320.00 bar
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Travel
4641.00 psi
320.00 bar
Swing Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Swing Pump - Maximum Flow - Swing
127.00 gal/min
479.00 l/min
Swing Pump - Maximum Pressure - Swing
5294.00 psi
365.00 bar
Pilot Pump
1 × gear pump
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow, Pilot
40.40 gal/min
153.00 l/min
Pilot Pump - Maximum Pressure, Pilot
1378.00 psi
95.00 bar
Engine Fan Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Engine Fan
53.10 gal/min
201.00 l/min
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Engine Fan
3191.00 psi
220.00 bar
Hydraulic Fan Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Hydraulic Fan
22.70 gal/min
86.00 l/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Hydraulic Fan
1958.00 psi
135.00 bar
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Maximum Flow
284.00 gal/min
1075.00 l/min
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Diameter of Fan
40.00 in
1016.00 mm
Filters (1)
Full-flow high-pressure filters (200 μm) for main pumps
Filters (2)
Full-flow filters (20 μm) for complete return circuit
Filters (3)
Pressure filters (16 μm) for servo circuit
Filters (4)
Full-flow filters (6 μm) for engine cooling return circuit
Filters (5)
Swing charge filter (15 μm)
Filters (6)
Pump case return screens (125 μm)
Swing System
Features
All raceways and the internal gearing of swing ring supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Undercarriage
Components (7)
Audible travel alarm
Automatic Lubrication System
Capacity - Grease Barrel
18.00 gal (US)
68.00 l
Type
Grease refill service point accessible from ground
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Working Range
Maximum Dump Height
28.50 ft
8.70 m
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Digging Forces
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
131700.00 lbf
586.00 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO
103000.00 lbf
458.00 kN
Electrical System
Alternator Rating
150A (24V)
Components (3)
Four (4) lights on attachment
Components (4)
Five (5) lights for front
System Voltage
24V
Operator's Cab
Components (11)
Two stereo speakers
Components (12)
Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox
Components (13)
Color LCD display with warning, filter/fluid change, and working hour information
Components (14)
Adjustable armrest
Components (15)
Height-adjustable joystick consoles
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 glass front upper window and tempered other windows
Swing System
Features (1)
Closed-loop swing circuit with speed control
Maximum Swing Speed
4.90 r/min
4.90 r/min
Undercarriage
Hydraulic Track Tensioning
With accumulator
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward
192886.00 lbf
858.00 kN
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
3
Number of Shoes - Each Side
46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
9
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum
1.30 mile/h
2.30 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum
2.10 mile/h
3.30 km/h
Automatic Lubrication System
Type (1)
Central bank lubrication system
Attachments
Type (2)
High-tensile steel with solid steel castings at pivot areas
Type (3)
Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding
Weights
Ground Pressure
23.60 psi
16.30 N/cm²
Note
Operating weight includes: 700 mm (28 in) track shoes, 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in) boom, 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) stick
Operating Weight
308650.00 lb
140000.00 kg
Centralized Service Area
Feature
Accessible from ground level
Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Backhoe
Capacity 1:1
10.60 yd³
8.10 m³
Maximum Material Density - Loose
3034.00 lb/yd³
1.80 t/m³
Number of Teeth
5
Total Width
8.80 ft
2682.00 mm
Weight - Including Standard Wear Package
16596.00 lb
7528.00 kg
Engine
Engine Model
Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995
813.00 HP
606.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
746.00 HP
556.00 kW
Operating Specifications
Bucket Payload
16.00 ton (US)
14.60 t
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
44.00 gal (US)
165.00 l
Engine Oil
23.00 gal (US)
87.00 l
Fuel Tank
449.00 gal (US)
1700.00 l
Grease Tank
18.00 gal (US)
68.00 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
463.00 gal (US)
1752.00 l
Hydraulic Tank
253.00 gal (US)
956.00 l
Swing Drive
2.40 gal (US)
9.00 l
Track
Extra Wide
39.00 in
1000.00 mm
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
3
Number of Shoes - Each Side
46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
9
Standard
28.00 in
700.00 mm
Wide
36.00 in
900.00 mm
Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Engine Model
Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995
813.00 HP
606.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
746.00 HP
556.00 kW
Engine - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Engine Model
Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995
813.00 HP
606.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
746.00 HP
556.00 kW
Bucket
Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (heaped 1:1)
0.00 yd³
0.00 m³
General
Engine Output - SAE J1995
813.00 HP
606.00 kW
Standard Bucket Capacity
10.60 yd³
8.10 m³
Operating Weight
154.30 ton (US)
140.00 t
Bucket Payload
16.10 ton (US)
14.60 t
Note
Specifications shown above apply to Backhoe configuration. A Frontless configuration is also available.
Features
Powerful Engine
Optimized Truck Match
Productivity Enhancing Cat Buckets and G.E.T.
Proven Cat Cab Design
Cat Undercarriage Design
Robust Structures
Fuel Efficiency Technologies
Closed-Loop Swing System
Efficient Hydraulic System
Safety Enhancements
Cat Technology Solutions
Emissions Technology
Sustainability
Seamless Dealer Support
Serviceability
Sales Features
Powerful Engine
A powerful engine for faster loading cyclesOptimized Truck Match
Designed to load trucks commonly used in heavy construction, quarry, and mining applicationsProductivity Enhancing Cat Buckets and G.E.T.
Improved productivity, operational efficiency, and serviceabilityProven Cat Cab Design
Feel and familiarity of a construction HEX cab; robustness and durability for tough applicationsCat Undercarriage Design
Excellent stability, maneuverability, lift capacity, and component lifeRobust Structures
Proven durability you can rely onFuel Efficiency Technologies
Lower fuel cost; Lower total cost of ownershipClosed-Loop Swing System
Load more material, at lower cost, with energy recovery capabilityEfficient Hydraulic System
Efficient performance from a reliable, clean, and responsive systemSafety Enhancements
Designed with your safety as our top priorityCat Technology Solutions
Evolving your work site for greater safety and productivityEmissions Technology
Integrated solutions and options to meet regional emissions standardsSustainability
Higher standards for a better tomorrowSeamless Dealer Support
The same responsiveness and expertise you receive and expect on all Cat equipmentServiceability
Service friendly for greater uptimeOptional Equipment
- UNDERCARRIAGE
- Track guards – full
- Track guards – center
- Track width: – Standard – 700 mm (28 in) – Wide – 900 mm (36 in) – Extra Wide – 1000 mm (39 in)
- COLD WEATHER OPTIONS
- Starting aid – cold weather
- 120V or 240V engine heater
- Fuel heater
- Heated cab mirror
- Low temperature lubricants
- SUPERSTRUCTURE
- Copper Mesabi or aluminum bar plate engine cooling packages
- LED working lights
- Powered access stairway
- Camera system
- CAB
- Windshield guard (FOGS)
- Product Link
- ATTACHMENT
- 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) or 4.1 (13 ft 5 in) stick
- BUCKETS
- Additional buckets available, based on application, through your local Cat dealer