Modern Mining August 2016

COVER STORY

shovel – big and small enough

Pressure and flow compensation deliver only as much flow as needed, resulting in less heat build-up and component wear. Reliability The durable and reliable 5110B platform has been retained for the 6015B. A new feature of the 6015B swing system is a unique cross roller bearing with sealed internal gearing, connected to an automatic lubrication system to provide superior stability, extend component life and improve machine uptime.

Above: The pressurised HEX operator cab keeps dust out and offers excellent all- around visibility of the work environment. Left: The Cat 6015B can load a Cat 775G off- highway truck, which has a maximum payload of 77,5 tons (70,3 tonnes), in five passes.

Adding further to reliability, the undercarriage is a Caterpillar design that leverages proven Cat components.

A newly designed hydrau- lic filtration system has been incorporated in the 6015B. A separate

The Cat 6015B in profile. It is powered by a Cat C27 ACERT™ engine rated at 813 horsepower that gives it the edge in digging power and cycle times.

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