Caterpillar unveils next generation 6040 hydraulic mining shovel
Caterpillar has introduced the next generation 6040 hydraulic mining shovel, a 400-tonne-class machine featuring productivity, durability and efficiency upgrades across its hydraulic, powertrain and operator systems. Central to the new design is a hydraulic optimisation system that uses variable, on-demand oil flow to reduce excess heat, conserve energy and extend component life. Unlike conventional systems that operate at maximum flow and pressure regardless of demand, the 6040’s system dynamically assigns individual pumps or groups of pumps to deliver the exact flow and pressure each hydraulic function requires. Continue reading Caterpillar unveils next generation 6040 hydraulic mining shovel at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.
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Caterpillar has introduced the next generation 6040 hydraulic mining shovel, a 400-tonne-class machine featuring productivity, durability and efficiency upgrades across its hydraulic, powertrain and operator systems.
Central to the new design is a hydraulic optimisation system that uses variable, on-demand oil flow to reduce excess heat, conserve energy and extend component life. Unlike conventional systems that operate at maximum flow and pressure regardless of demand, the 6040’s system dynamically assigns individual pumps or groups of pumps to deliver the exact flow and pressure each hydraulic function requires.
