6090 FS Hydraulic Shovel
US
Metric
Overview
We understand the challenges you face, the importance of reliability, and the relationship between uptime and productivity. That's why we continually strive to produce the safest, most reliable and productive hydraulic mining shovels possible. Offering the widest payload range of any manufacturer in the industry, the ability to optimally pair with our popular line of mining trucks, and the support of our world-class Cat dealer network, we are uniquely positioned to partner with you to help achieve your productivity targets. We understand what matters to you. Our hydraulic mining shovels are built with you in mind. Because in mining, every day matters and every load counts.
General
Engine Output - SAE J1995
3360 kW (4,500 hp)
Standard Bucket Capacity
37.0 - 55.0 m3 (48.4 - 71.9 yd3)
Operating Weight
1000 tonnes (1,102 tons)
Electrical System - Diesel Drive
Alternators
2 × 175A each
Batteries in Series/Parallel Installation
6 × 210 Ah – 12V each; 630 Ah – 24V in total
Components (1)
Battery isolation relays
Components (2)
Emergency stop switches accessible from ground level, in engine module and in operator's cab
System Voltage
24V
Working Spotlights
12 × high brightness LED lights
Operating Weight
Shovel – Ground pressure
38.30 psi
26.30 N/cm2
25.8 N/cm2 (37.4 psi)
Note
Other track pads available on request
Operating Weights
Shovel - Operating Weight
2204600.00 lb
1000000.00 kg
Shovel - Standard Track Pads
6.56 ft
2000.00 mm
Operating Specifications
Bucket Payload
103.00 t
93.60 t
Operating Weight - Face Shovel
1102.00 t
1000.00 t
Engine
Engine Model
2 × Cummins QSK60
Gross Power – SAE J1995
4500.00 hp
3360.00 kW
Net Power – SAE J1349
4500.00 hp
3360.00 kW
Note
Electric drive option available (3200 kW) on 6090 AC FS
Diesel Engines
Aspiration
Two-stage turbocharged; aftercooled and intercooled
Bore
6.25 in
159.00 mm
Components
Pre-lube starting system
Components
Two-stage fuel filter includes water separator
Components
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Components
Micro processed engine control
Components
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Components
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components
Engine-oil-change interval of 1,000 hours
Components
Additional high-capacity water separator
Displacement
3674.00 in3
60.20 L
Emissions
Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Fuel tank capacity
4330.00 gal
16400.00 L
Make and model
2 × QSK60 two-stage
Maximum altitude without deration – above sea level
16000.00 ft
4880.00 m
Number of cylinders (each engine)
16
Stroke
7.48 in
190.00 mm
Total rated net power ISO 3046/1
3360 kW 1,800 min-1 (4,500 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total rated net power SAE J1349
3360 kW 1,800 min-1 (4,500 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total rated net power SAE J1995
3360 kW 1,800 min-1 (4,500 hp 1,800 min-1)
Attachments
All buckets are equipped with a wear package consisting of:
- Wing shrouds on side walls - Heel shrouds at bottom edges
Attachment
All buckets are equipped with a wear package consisting of:
– Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket
– Lip shrouds between teeth
– Wing shrouds on side walls
– Heel shrouds at bottom edges
– Lip shrouds between teeth
– Wing shrouds on side walls
– Heel shrouds at bottom edges
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features:
– 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 the entire lift arc
– Crowd force assistance
– Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
– Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage
– Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
– Constant boom momentum throughout the entire lift arc
– Crowd force assistance
Attachments
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
Attachment
Type
Inspection hole in boom and stick
Type
Pressure-free lowering of boom and stick by means of a float valve
Type
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
Type
Catwalks with rails at boom
Type
Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type
Boom and stick are stress-relieved after welding
Type
Boom and stick are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas
Retractable Service Station
Installation
Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground
Automatic Lubrication System
Capacity - Grease Container
264.00 gal (US)
1000.00 l
Type (1)
Grease filters (200 μm) between service station and container as well as directly behind grease pump
Type (2)
Dual-circuit system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pump and electronic time relay control to adjust the pause/lube times
Type (3)
System failures displayed by Board Control System
Type (4)
Connected to the lubrication system are:
– Raceways of the swing roller bearing
– Pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders
– Bottom rollers of undercarriage
– Raceways of the swing roller bearing
– Pivot points of attachment, bucket and cylinders
– Bottom rollers of undercarriage
Undercarriage
Bottom Rollers - Each Side
7
Components (1)
All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and pad links, as well as teeth contact areas of sprocket and pad links, are hardened
Components (2)
Fully hydraulic, self-adjusting track tensioning system with piston accumulator
Components (3)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent over-speed on downhill travel
Components (4)
Acoustic travel alarm
Components (5)
Idlers, bottom rollers and support rollers are connected to the automatic lubrication system
Components (6)
Cast double-grouser combined pad-links with bushings connected by hardened full floating pins
Gradeability of travel drives – maximum
44.00 %
44.00 %
44%
Maximum Tractive Force
974880.00 lb
4338.00 kN
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
48
Travel Drives - Each Side
1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors
Travel speed (2 stages): 1st stage – maximum
0.90 mph
1.40 km/h
Travel speed (2 stages): 2nd stage – maximum
1.20 mph
1.90 km/h
Electric Motors - 6090 AC FS
Frequency
50 Hz (60 Hz on request)
Maximum starting current
780.00 amps
780.00 amps
Revolutions
1,500 min-1 (1,800 min-1 at 60 Hz)
Total Output
4291.00 hp
3200.00 kW
Total Rated Current IN
332.00 amps
332.00 amps
Type
2 × Squirrel cage induction motors
Voltage
6.6 kV ±10% (other on request)
Operator’s Cab
Board Control System (BCS III)
Electronic monitoring, data logging and diagnostic system for vital signs and service data of engines, hydraulic system and lubrication system, featuring:
– Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch-screen for intuitive handling
– On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)
– On-screen troubleshooting assistance
– Graphic charts of logged data
– Fault memory with storage of related conditions
– USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
– Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch-screen for intuitive handling
– On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)
– On-screen troubleshooting assistance
– Graphic charts of logged data
– Fault memory with storage of related conditions
– USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
Operator's Cab
Components (1)
Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
Components (2)
External sun shields at side windows
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)
FOPS (rock guard; approved according to ISO 10262:1998) integrated into cab structure
Components (7)
Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
Components (8)
Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
Components (9)
Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated
Components (10)
Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head and armrests
Internal Dimensions of Amenity Cab - Height
7.05 ft
2150.00 mm
Internal Dimensions of Amenity Cab - Length
5.25 ft
1600.00 mm
Internal Dimensions of Amenity Cab - Width
5.25 ft
1600.00 mm
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height
7.05 ft
2150.00 mm
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length
7.22 ft
2200.00 mm
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width
5.25 ft
1600.00 mm
Operator's Eye Level - Approximately
28.87 ft
8.80 m
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
Diameter - Fan
4 × 1524 mm (4 × 60 in)
Features (1)
Fan speed is thermostatically controlled
Features (2)
Extremely high cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature
Features (3)
Gear-type cooling pumps supplying high-volume, low-pressure oil to aluminum coolers
Features (4)
Cooling system is fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity is available whenever engine is running
Oil flow of cooling pumps
4 × 975 L/min (4 × 258 gal/min)
Oil flow of cooling pumps - Diesel version
4 × 975 L/min (4 × 258 gal/min)
Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System
Hydraulic Tank Capacity - Approximately
2640.00 gal (US)
10000.00 l
Main Pumps
8 × variable flow axial piston pumps
Main pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
8 × 943 L/min (8 × 249 gal/min)
Maximum oil flow, main pumps
8 × 936 L/min (8 × 247 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Attachment
4350.00 psi
300.00 bar
Maximum Pressure - Swing Pumps
5080.00 psi
350.00 bar
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5220.00 psi
360.00 bar
Swing Pumps
6 × reversible swash plate pumps
Swing pumps - Maximum oil flow - AC version
6 × 496 L/min (6 × 131 gal/min)
Maximum oil flow, swing pumps
6 × 488 L/min (6 × 129 gal/min)
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil - Approximately
3450.00 gal (US)
13000.00 l
Bucket
Bucket Capacity - Face Shovel (heaped 2:1)
68.00 yd³
52.00 m³
Swing System
Features (1)
All race ways of swing ring as well as grease bath for internal gearing supplied by automatic central lubrication system
Features (2)
Hydraulic braking of the swing motion by counteracting control
Features (3)
Closed-loop swing circuit with torque control
Maximum swing speed - AC version
4.10 RPM
4.10 RPM
Maximum swing speed
3.90 rpm
3.90 rpm
Parking Brakes
Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
Swing Drive
Six compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
Swing Ring
Triple race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System
Pump Managing System contains:
– Electronic load limit control
– Flow on demand from main pumps depending on joystick position
– Automatic regulation of main pumps to zero flow without demand
– Automatic RPM reduction of engine speed during working breaks
– Reduced oil flow of main pumps at high hydraulic oil temperature or engine temperature
– Flow on demand from main pumps depending on joystick position
– Automatic regulation of main pumps to zero flow without demand
– Automatic RPM reduction of engine speed during working breaks
– Reduced oil flow of main pumps at high hydraulic oil temperature or engine temperature
Features (1)
Pressure cut-off for main pumps
Features (2)
Cooling of pump transmission gear oil
Filters
– Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 μm) for the main pumps, installed directly behind each pump
– High pressure filters (100 μm) for the closed swing circuit
– Full-flow filters (10 μm) for the complete return circuit
– Full-flow filters (10 μm) for the cooling return circuit
– Pressure filters (40 μm and 6 μm) for servo circuit
– Transmission oil filters (40 μm)
– High pressure filters (100 μm) for the closed swing circuit
– Full-flow filters (10 μm) for the complete return circuit
– Full-flow filters (10 μm) for the cooling return circuit
– Pressure filters (40 μm and 6 μm) for servo circuit
– Transmission oil filters (40 μm)
Retractable Service Station
Equipped With (1)
Quick couplings for:
– Diesel fuel
– Engine coolant – left/right
– Pump transmission gear oil – left/right
– Swing transmissions gear oil – each
– Engine oil (oil pan) – left/right
– Engine oil (additional tank – optional) – left/right
– Hydraulic oil tank
– Grease container
– Diesel fuel
– Engine coolant – left/right
– Pump transmission gear oil – left/right
– Swing transmissions gear oil – each
– Engine oil (oil pan) – left/right
– Engine oil (additional tank – optional) – left/right
– Hydraulic oil tank
– Grease container
Equipped With (2)
Cat jump-start socket
Equipped With (3)
Indicator lights for fuel tanks left/right full and grease container full
Operator’s Cab
Components
Under roof mounted heating, ventilating and air conditioning system
Components
Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage
Hydraulic System with Pump Managing System
Maximum Oil Flow - Main Pumps
8 × 936 L/min (8 × 247 gal/min)
Maximum Oil Flow - Swing Pumps
6 × 488 L/min (6 × 129 gal/min)
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps
4 × 975 L/min (4 × 258 gal/min)
Operator's Cab
Board Control System (BCS III)
Electronic monitoring, data logging and diagnostic system for vital signs and service data of engines, hydraulic system and lubrication system, featuring:
– Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch-screen for intuitive handling
– On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)
– On-screen troubleshooting assistance
– Graphic charts of logged data
– Fault memory with storage of related conditions
– USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
– Robust instrument panel including large (12 in) colored touch-screen for intuitive handling
– On-screen PDF documentation (e.g. operating instructions, technical handbook, spare parts catalog, electric circuit diagram)
– On-screen troubleshooting assistance
– Graphic charts of logged data
– Fault memory with storage of related conditions
– USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export
Swing System
Maximum Swing Speed
3.90 r/min
3.90 r/min
Undercarriage
Gradeability - Travel Drives - Maximum
44%
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum
0.90 mile/h
1.40 km/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum
1.20 mile/h
1.90 km/h
Operating Weights
Note
Other track pads available on request
Shovel - Ground pressure
38.30 psi
26.30 N/cm²
Attachment
All buckets are equipped with a wear package consisting of:
– Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket
– Lip shrouds between teeth
– Wing shrouds on side walls
– Heel shrouds at bottom edges
– Lip shrouds between teeth
– Wing shrouds on side walls
– Heel shrouds at bottom edges
Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features:
– 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 the entire lift arc
– Crowd force assistance
– Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
– Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage
– Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
– Constant boom momentum throughout the entire lift arc
– Crowd force assistance
Type (1)
Inspection hole in boom and stick
Type (2)
Pressure-free lowering of boom and stick by means of a float valve
Type (3)
Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
Type (4)
Catwalks with rails at boom
Type (5)
Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
Type (6)
Boom and stick are stress-relieved after welding
Type (7)
Boom and stick are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high-tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas
Engine
Engine Model
2 × Cummins QSK60
Gross Power - SAE J1995
4500.00 HP
3360.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
4500.00 HP
3360.00 kW
Diesel Engines
Aspiration
Two-stage turbocharged; aftercooled and intercooled
Bore
6.25 in
159.00 mm
Components (1)
Pre-lube starting system
Components (2)
Two-stage fuel filter includes water separator
Components (3)
Heavy-duty air filters with automatic dust evacuation
Components (4)
Micro processed engine control
Components (5)
Hydraulically driven radiator fan with electronically controlled fan speed
Components (6)
Eliminator with centrifuge for engine oil filtration
Components (7)
Engine-oil-change interval of 1,000 hours
Components (8)
Additional high-capacity water separator
Displacement
3674.00 in³
60.20 l
Emissions
Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
Fuel Tank Capacity
4330.00 gal (US)
16400.00 l
Make/Model
2 × QSK60 two-stage
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level
16000.00 ft
4880.00 m
Number of Cylinders - Each Engine
16
Stroke
7.48 in
190.00 mm
Total Rated Net Power - ISO 3046/1
3360 kW 1,800 min-1 (4,500 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
3360 kW 1,800 min-1 (4,500 hp 1,800 min-1)
Total Rated Net Power - SAE J1995
3360 kW 1,800 min-1 (4,500 hp 1,800 min-1)
Operator's Cab
Components (11)
Under roof mounted heating, ventilating and air conditioning system
Components (12)
Sliding emergency ladder (kick-down type) with ladder cage
General
Engine Output - SAE J1995
4500.00 HP
3360.00 kW
Bucket Payload
103.00 ton (US)
93.60 t
Operating Weight
1102.30 ton (US)
1000.00 t
Note
Specifications shown above apply to Face Shovel configuration. A Frontless configuration is also available.
Features
Drive System
Twin-engine Concept
TriPower System
Hydraulic System
Independent Oil Cooling System
Pump Managing System
Closed-loop Swing Circuit
Operator's Cab
Electronic Control System
Cat MineStar System and Technology Solutions
Loading/Hauling Efficiency
Front Shovel Attachment Structures
Swing System
Undercarriage
Safety
Serviceability
Customer Support
Sustainability
Sales Features
Drive System
Balanced Combination of Power and EfficiencyTwin-engine Concept
Stay Up and Running More ConsistentlyTriPower System
Superior Digging Capability and Bucket Fill FactorsHydraulic System
Easy Serviceability and Greater ProductivityIndependent Oil Cooling System
More Effective Oil Cooling for Extended Component LifePump Managing System
Enhanced Efficiency, Component Life, and Control ResponseClosed-loop Swing Circuit
More Efficient Energy Use and Faster Boom Lift Motion During SwingOperator’s Cab
Ensuring the Safety and Comfort of Your OperatorsElectronic Control System
Operate with ConfidenceCat MineStar System and Technology Solutions
Evolving Your Mine for Greater Safety and ProductivityLoading/Hauling Efficiency
Move More Material with Optimal Pass Match PairingsFront Shovel Attachment Structures
Bolstering Your Investment with Robust and Durable StructuresSwing System
Longer Component Life for Better Swing System ReliabilityUndercarriage
Tough and Long-lastingSafety
Designed with Your Safety as Our Top PriorityServiceability
Designed to Get You Back to Work FastCustomer Support
Stay Up and Running with Service and Support from Our Unmatched Global NetworkSustainability
Higher Standards for a Better TomorrowStandard Equipment
- Features
- TriPower shovel attachment
- Independent oil-cooling system
- Spacious walk-through machine house
- Five-circuit hydraulic system
- On-board electronics system: Control and Monitoring Platform (CAMP)
- Board Control System (BCS)
- Torque control in closed-loop swing circuit
- Automatic central lubrication system
- LED working lights
Optional Equipment
- GENERAL
- Finishing as per end user's corporate colors
- SUPERSTRUCTURE
- Hydraulic service crane on superstructure with auxiliary engine
- 2nd retractable boarding ladder on right-hand side of engine module
- Various cold-weather packages
- UNDERCARRIAGE
- Track pad width 1800 mm (5 ft 11 in)
- ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Additional optional equipment available on request.