Caterpillar 6018/6018 FS Base

Specifications of Caterpillar 6018/6018 FS Base

Engine

• Engine Model 2 × Cat® C18 ACERT™
• Gross Power – SAE J1995 858.0 kW
• Net Power – SAE J1349 824.0 kW
• Note Electric drive option available (650 kW) on 6018 AC/6018 AC FS

Undercarriage

• Bottom Rollers (each side) 8
• Components 1 Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings
• Components 2 Track guides
• Components 3 Acoustic travel alarm
• Components 4 Forged double-grouser track pads
• Components 5 All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track links are hardened
• Components 6 Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with membrane accumulator
• Components 7 Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel
• Gradeability of travel drives – maximum 88.0 %
• Maximum tractive force 1239.0 kN
• Parking Brakes Wet multiple disc brake, spring applied/hydraulically released
• Support Rollers (each side) 2 plus a skid plate in between
• Track Pads (each side) 47
• Travel Drives (each side) 1 planetary transmission with 1 axial piston motor
• Travel speeds: AC version – maximum 1.7 km/h
• Travel speeds: Diesel version – maximum 2.3 km/ h

OPERATOR’S CAB

• Components 1 Switch in seat cushion to automatically neutralize the hydraulic controls when operator leaves the seat
• Components 10 Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable comfort seat with lumbar support, seat heating, safety belt, head- and armrests
• Components 11 Roller blind at windshield
• Components 2 Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer
• Components 3 All-round safety glass, armored windshield and sliding side window
• Components 4 FOPS (rock guard; approved acc. to DIN ISO 3449) integrated into cab structure
• Components 5 Joystick controls integrated in independently adjustable seat consoles
• Components 6 Fold-away auxiliary seat with safety belt
• Components 7 Emergency exit harness kit
• Components 8 Machine access via retractable boarding ladder, hydraulically operated
• Components 9 Robust instrument panel includes large colored BCS screen with transflective technology
• Internal dimensions of cab – Height 2150.0 mm
• Internal dimensions of cab – Length 1800.0 mm
• Internal dimensions of cab – Width 1300.0 mm
• New Board Control System (BCS) Features: Electronic monitoring & data logging system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic system & lubrication system
• Operator’s eye level: AC version – approximately 6.2 m
• Operator’s eye level: Diesel version – approximately 5.4 m

General Data

• Engine Output – SAE J1995 858 kW (1,150 hp)
• Engine output SAE J1995 – 2 × Cat C18 ACERT 858.0 kW
• Operating Weight Face Shovel – 183 tonnes (202 tons); Backhoe – 186 tonnes (205 tons)
• Standard Bucket Capacity Face Shovel (heaped 2:1) – 10.0 m3 (13.1 yd3); Backhoe (heaped 1:1) – 10.0 m3 (13.1 yd3)

Buckets

• Bucket Capacity – Backhoe (heaped 1:1) 10.0 m3
• Bucket Capacity – Front Shovel (heaped 2:1) 10.0 m3

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH PUMP MANAGING SYSTEM

• Hydraulic tank capacity – approximately 2000.0 L
• Main pumps – AC version 2 × variable axial piston pumps
• Main pumps – Diesel version 4 × variable swash plate pumps
• Main pumps – Maximum oil flow – AC version 2 × 578 L/min (2 × 153 gal/min)
• Main pumps – Maximum oil flow – Diesel version 4 × 412 L/min (4 × 109 gal/min)
• Maximum pressure, attachment 300.0 bar
• Maximum pressure, swing pumps 370.0 bar
• Swing pumps – AC version 1 × reversible swash plate pump
• Swing pumps – Diesel version 2 × reversible swash plate pumps
• Swing pumps – Maximum oil flow – AC version 516 L/min (136 gal/min)
• Swing pumps – Maximum oil flow – Diesel version 2 × 288 L/min (2 × 76 gal/min)
• Total volume of hydraulic oil – approximately 2500.0 L

HYDRAULIC OIL COOLING

• Diameter of fans 2 × 1120 mm (2 × 3 ft 8 in)
• Oil flow of cooling pumps – AC version 608 + 218 L/min (161 + 58 gal/min)
• Oil flow of cooling pumps – Diesel version 2 × 412 L/min (2 × 109 gal/min)

SWING SYSTEM

• Maximum swing speed – AC version 4.1 RPM
• Maximum swing speed – Diesel version 4.7 RPM
• Parking Brakes Wet multiple disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released
• Swing Drives 2 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors
• Swing Ring Triple race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing

AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM

• Capacity of grease drum 200.0 L

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DIESEL DRIVE)

• Batteries (12V each) in series/parallel installation 4 × 210 Ah; 420 Ah – 24V
• System voltage 24V
• Working spotlights 8 × Xenon lights

RETRACTABLE SERVICE STATION

• Installation Retractable service station installed underneath the engine module and easily accessible from ground.

DIESEL ENGINES

• Alternators 2 × 150A
• Aspiration Turbocharged and charge air cooled
• Bore 145.0 mm
• Displacement 18.1 L
• Emissions U.S. E.P.A. Flex, EU Flex
• Fuel tank capacity 3200.0 L
• Make and model 2 × Cat C18 (Tier 3)
• Maximum altitude without deration at 20° C (68° F) – above sea level 2000.0 m
• Number of cylinders (each engine) 6
• Stroke 183.0 mm
• Total rated gross power – SAE J1995 858 kW 1,800 min-1 (1,150 hp 1,800 min-1)
• Total rated net power – ISO 3046/1 824 kW 1,800 min-1 (1,104 hp 1,800 min-1)
• Total rated net power – SAE J1349 824 kW 1,800 min-1 (1,104 hp 1,800 min-1)

ATTACHMENTS

• All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: – Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside of bucket – Lip shrouds between teeth
• All buckets (FS and BH) are equipped with a wear package consisting of: 2 – Wing shrouds on side walls – Bottom edge protection
• Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: – Automatic roll-back limiter to prevent material spillage – Kinematic assistance to hydraulic forces
• Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: 2 – Horizontal automatic constant-angle bucket guidance – Vertical automatic constant-angle bucket guidance
• Shovel attachment with unique TriPower kinematics ensuring the following main features: 3 – Constant boom momentum throughout the whole lift arc – Crowd force assistance
• Type 1 Inspection hole in boom (FS)
• Type 2 Special wear packages for highly abrasive materials on request
• Type 3 Pressure-free lowering of boom (FS and BH) and stick (FS) by means of a float valve
• Type 4 Welding procedures allow for internal counter-welding (double prep weld) wherever possible
• Type 5 Booms and sticks are stress-relieved after welding
• Type 6 Booms and sticks are torsion-resistant, welded box design of high tensile steel with massive steel castings at pivot areas