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    Caterpillar Updates 6020 Hydraulic Mining Shovel

    Aug. 20, 2024
    Updates on the Cat mining shovel include a new engine and increased loading capacity.
    Related To: Caterpillar Inc.
    Caterpillar
    With its 24-ton payload, the Cat 6020 efficiently loads the Cat 775 truck in three passes, 777 in four passes, 785 in six passes and 789 in eight passes.
    With its 24-ton payload, the Cat 6020 efficiently loads the Cat 775 truck in three passes, 777 in four passes, 785 in six passes and 789 in eight passes.

    Caterpillar has updated the Cat 6020B hydraulic mining shovel to the 6020. The 6020 updates include a new engine and increased loading capacity. 

    The new Cat C32B replaces the previous Cat 32 engine. No additional hardware is required for engine replacement to upgrade existing machines in the field. The C32B offers the same 1040 horsepower rated power as its predecessor.

    Higher flow oil and baffles in the oil cooler keep the engine core cooled and lubricated, while the engine’s new cylinder head with water jacket maximizes heat transfer. The C32B’s ability to deliver higher power in certain applications comes from increased piston compression height.

    An updated crankshaft and connecting rods with larger journals increase durability by reducing contact pressure and optimizing bearing performance, while a new cylinder block helps increase structural capability. 

    A thicker shim gasket reduces the risk of head-to-block oil leaks. Dual sensor coolant protection detects potential coolant leaks sooner than the previous capabilities to avoid costly downtime. 

    Hydraulic optimization for the 6020 shovel assigns individual pumps or groups of pumps to deliver the exact flow and pressure required by each hydraulic function. With its 24-ton payload, the 6020 efficiently loads the Cat 775 truck in three passes, 777 in four passes, 785 in six passes and 789 in eight passes.

    Electronic-hydraulic servo joystick control delivers fast and precise machine movements with less operator fatigue, while five-circuit hydraulics allow for simultaneous control of two cylinder motions, two travel motions and swing.