6015B Hydraulic Shovel

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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
813 HP
Bucket Payload
16.1 ton (US)
Operating Weight
154.3 ton (US)
Note
Specifications shown above apply to Backhoe configuration. A Frontless configuration is also available.

Engine - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final

Engine Model
Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995
813 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
746 HP

Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 4 Final Emission Standards

Number of Cylinders
12
Bore
5.4 in
Stroke
6 in
Displacement
1648 in³
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level
10000 ft
Gross Power - SAE J1995
606 kW (813 hp 1,800 min-1)
Net Power - SAE J1349
556 kW (746 hp 1,800 min-1)

Engine - Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2

Engine Model
Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995
813 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
746 HP

Engine - Cat C27 with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Equivalent Emission Standards

Number of Cylinders
12
Bore
5.4 in
Stroke
6 in
Displacement
1648 in³
Aspiration
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Maximum Altitude - Without Deration - Above Sea Level
14500 ft
Gross Power - SAE J1995
606 kW (813 hp 1,800 min-1)
Net Power - SAE J1349
556 kW (746 hp 1,800 min-1)

Operating Weights - Backhoe

Operating Weight
154 ton (US)

Weights

Ground Pressure
23.6 psi
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 lb

Track

Standard
28 in
Wide
36 in
Extra Wide
39 in
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
1.4 mile/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum
2.1 mile/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward
192886 lbf
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse
220987 lbf
Gradeability - Travel Drives
Approximately 42%
Hydraulic Track Tensioning
With accumulator

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
449 gal (US)
Cooling System
44 gal (US)
Engine Oil
23 gal (US)
Swing Drive
2.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
463 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
253 gal (US)
Grease Tank
18 gal (US)

Electrical System

System Voltage
24V
Batteries
4 × 200Ah (12V each)
Alternator Rating
150A (24V)
Components (1)
Emergency stop in cabin, engine module, pump room and on service station accessible from ground level
Components (2)
All around lighting
Components (3)
Four (4) lights on attachment
Components (4)
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
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 Pressure - Attachment
4641 psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Pressure - Travel
4641 psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Total Oil Flow
407 gal/min
Swing Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Swing Pump - Maximum Flow - Swing
127 gal/min
Swing Pump - Maximum Pressure - Swing
5294 psi
Pilot Pump
1 × gear pump
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow, Pilot
40.4 gal/min
Pilot Pump - Maximum Pressure, Pilot
1378 psi
Engine Fan Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Engine Fan
53.1 gal/min
Engine Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Engine Fan
3191 psi
Hydraulic Fan Pump
1 × variable swash plate pump
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Flow, Hydraulic Fan
22.7 gal/min
Hydraulic Fan Pump - Maximum Pressure, Hydraulic Fan
1958 psi
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Diameter of Fan
40 in
Hydraulic Oil Cooling - Maximum Flow
284 gal/min
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

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
Swing Ring
Cross roller bearing with sealed internal gearing
Features (1)
Closed-loop swing circuit with speed 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

Engine

Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, Tier 2 Equivalent or Tier 1 Equivalent
Engine Model
Cat® C27
Gross Power - SAE J1995
813 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349
746 HP

Operating Specifications

Bucket Payload
16 ton (US)
Operating Weight
154 ton (US)

Bucket

Standard Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (Heaped 1:1)
10.6 yd³

Centralized Service Area

Feature
Accessible from ground level
Equipped With (1)
Emergency stop
Equipped With (2)
Quick couplings for: – Diesel fuel – Grease

Undercarriage

Travel Speed - Two Stages - 1st Stage - Maximum
1.3 mile/h
Travel Speed - Two Stages - 2nd Stage - Maximum
2.1 mile/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Forward
192886 lbf
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Reverse
220987 lbf
Gradeability - Travel Drives
Approximately 42%
Hydraulic Track Tensioning
With accumulator
Number of Shoes - Each Side
46
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
9
Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
3
Components (1)
Forged double-grouser track pads
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
Components (5)
Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator
Components (6)
Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel
Components (7)
Audible travel alarm

Operator's Cab

Components (1)
Pressurized operator station with positive filtration
Components (10)
Radio with MP3 auxiliary audio port
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
Components (2)
Mirror package
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 (7)
Beverage holder
Components (8)
Literature holder
Components (9)
AM/FM radio

Automatic Lubrication System

Capacity - Grease Barrel
18 gal (US)
Type (1)
Central bank 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

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
25.9 ft
Maximum Digging Reach
45.6 ft
Maximum Digging Height
43.3 ft
Maximum Dump Height
28.5 ft

Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Digging Forces

Bucket Digging Force - SAE
112600 lbf
Stick Digging Force - SAE
98800 lbf
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
131700 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO
103000 lbf

Backhoe Attachment (BH) - Backhoe

Tooth System
Cat C70 penetration tip with CapSure lock
Capacity 1:1
10.6 yd³
Total Width
8.8 ft
Number of Teeth
5
Weight - Including Standard Wear Package
16596 lb
Maximum Material Density - Loose
3034 lb/yd³