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Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Specs

Attachment

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Attachment specifications
Buckets Equipped With – Special liner material covering main wear areas inside and outside– Lip shrouds– Wing shrouds– Heel shrouds - Starting 2026
Type (1) Boom and stick torsion-resistant with welded box design - Starting 2026
Type (2) High-tensile steel with solid steel castings at pivot areas - Starting 2026
Type (3) Boom and stick stress-relieved after welding - Starting 2026
Type (4) Catwalks with rails at boom - Starting 2026
Type (5) Float valve for boom down function - Starting 2026

Automatic Lubrication System

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Automatic Lubrication System specifications
Capacity - Grease Barrel 54.00 gal (204.39 l) - Starting 2026
Type (1) Single-circuit progressive system with hydraulically driven heavy-duty pump and electronic time control - Starting 2026
Type (2) Grease supplied to swing roller bearing, all pivot points of attachment, and swing gearbox bearing - Starting 2026
Type (3) System condition and failures displayed by Board Control System - Starting 2026

Bucket

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Bucket specifications
Standard Bucket Capacity - Backhoe (Heaped 1:1) 15.7 cu yd - Starting 2026

Centralized Service Area

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Centralized Service Area specifications
Equipped With (1) Quick couplings for: – Diesel fuel– Engine coolant– Pump transmission gear oil– Engine oil (oil pan)– Hydraulic oil - Starting 2026
Equipped With (2) Cat jump-start socket - Starting 2026
Equipped With (3) Indicator light for hydraulic tank full - Starting 2026
Features Centralized service area accessible from ground level. - Starting 2026

Diesel Engine - Equivalent To Tier 2

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Diesel Engine - Equivalent To Tier 2 specifications
Alternator 275A - Starting 2026
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled - Starting 2026
Bore 5.71 in (14.50 cm) - Starting 2026
Components (1) Hydraulically driven radiator fan with variable electronically controlled fan speed - Starting 2026
Components (2) Micro processed engine management - Starting 2026
Components (3) Heavy-duty air filters - Starting 2026
Components (4) Two-stage fuel filter - Starting 2026
Components (5) Additional high-capacity water separator including electric priming pump - Starting 2026
Components (6) Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation - Starting 2026
Displacement 1,959.00 cu in (32,102.33 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Capacity 951.00 gal (3,599.54 l) - Starting 2026
Make and Model Cat C32 ACERT - Starting 2026
Maximum Altitude without Deration 3622 m (11,884 ft) – above sea level (a.s.l.) - Starting 2026
No. of Cylinders 12 - Starting 2026
Rated Speed 1800 min-1 (1,800 rpm) - Starting 2026
Stroke 6.38 in (16.21 cm) - Starting 2026

Diesel Engine - Highly Regulated

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Diesel Engine - Highly Regulated specifications
Emissions Meets Tier 4 Final and Stage V emissions standards - Starting 2026
Gross Power - SAE J1995 1,033.00 hp (770.32 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - ISO 9249 1,024.00 hp (763.61 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - SAE J1349 1,019.00 hp (759.88 kw) - Starting 2026

Diesel Engine - Lesser Regulated

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Diesel Engine - Lesser Regulated specifications
Emissions Meets China Nonroad Stage III emissions standards, equivalent to Tier 2 - Starting 2026
Gross Power - SAE J1995 1,040.00 hp (775.54 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - ISO 9249 1,037.00 hp (773.30 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - SAE J1349 1,032.00 hp (769.57 kw) - Starting 2026

Diesel Engine - Tier 4 Final

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Diesel Engine - Tier 4 Final specifications
Alternator 275A - Starting 2026
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled - Starting 2026
Bore 5.71 in (14.50 cm) - Starting 2026
Components (1) Cat NOx reduction system - Starting 2026
Components (2) Dual Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) - Starting 2026
Components (3) MEUI™-C fuel system - Starting 2026
Components (4) Hydraulically driven radiator fan with variable electronically controlled fan speed - Starting 2026
Components (5) Micro processed engine management - Starting 2026
Components (6) Heavy-duty air filters - Starting 2026
Components (7) Two-stage fuel filter - Starting 2026
Components (8) Additional high-capacity water separator including electric priming pump - Starting 2026
Components (9) Large fuel tank allows for 24 hour machine operation - Starting 2026
Displacement 1,959.00 cu in (32,102.33 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank Capacity 951.00 gal (3,599.54 l) - Starting 2026
Make and Model Cat C32 ACERT - Starting 2026
Maximum Altitude without Deration 2925 m (9,600 ft) – above sea level (a.s.l.) - Starting 2026
No. of Cylinders 12 - Starting 2026
Rated Speed 1,800 min-1 (1,800 rpm) - Starting 2026
Stroke 6.38 in (16.21 cm) - Starting 2026

Digging Forces

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Digging Forces specifications
Maximum Breakout Force 164,050.00 lbs (74,411.92 kg) - Starting 2026
Maximum Tearout Force 146,125.00 lbs (66,281.27 kg) - Starting 2026

Electrical System

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Batteries (12V each) 6 × 210 Ah - Starting 2026
Batteries (12V each) - In Series/Parallel Installation 630 Ah – 24V - Starting 2026
Battery Isolation Relays manual lockable disconnect switch and automatic disconnect relay - Starting 2026
Components (1) Emergency stop buttons inside cab, accessible from all seating locations, and engine module - Starting 2026
Components (2) Additional ground-level emergency stop - Starting 2026
Components (3) 9 LED high-brightness working flood lights: – 7 for working area– 2 for rear end - Starting 2026
Components (4) 2 LED high-brightness access flood lights - Starting 2026
Components (5) 7 LED service lights - Starting 2026
Components (6) 1 beacon lamp on cab roof - Starting 2026
System Voltage 24V - Starting 2026

Engine - Equivalent To U.s. Epa Tier 2

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Engine - Equivalent To U.s. Epa Tier 2 specifications
Engine Model Cat C32 ACERT - Starting 2026
Gross Power - SAE J1995 1,040.00 hp (775.54 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - SAE J1349 1,032.00 hp (769.57 kw) - Starting 2026

Engine - U.s. Epa Tier 4 Final

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Engine - U.s. Epa Tier 4 Final specifications
Engine Model Cat® C32 ACERT™ - Starting 2026
Gross Power - SAE J1995 1,033.00 hp (770.32 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - SAE J1349 1,019.00 hp (759.88 kw) - Starting 2026

General

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator General specifications
Bucket Payload 23.80 t (23,800.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Engine Output - SAE J1995 1,040.00 hp (775.54 kw) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight 253.80 t (253,800.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Standard Bucket Capacity 15.7 cu yd - Starting 2026

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Hydraulic Oil Cooling specifications
Diameter - Fan 4.92 ft (1.50 m) - Starting 2026
Features (1) Cooling system fully independent of all main circuits, i.e. controlled cooling capacity available whenever engine is running - Starting 2026
Features (2) Variable electronically controlled flow of oil through cooler and fan speed - Starting 2026
Features (3) Superior cooling efficiency to ensure optimum oil temperature - Starting 2026
Oil Flow of Cooling Pumps 211.00 gpm (798.64 lpm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System With Electronic Pump Management

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Hydraulic System With Electronic Pump Management specifications
Electronic Pump Management Contains (1) Electronic load limit control - Starting 2026
Electronic Pump Management Contains (2) Dedicated circuit pump allocation - Starting 2026
Electronic Pump Management Contains (3) Automatic return of main pumps to zero flow - Starting 2026
Electronic Pump Management Contains (4) Automatic rpm reduction of engine speed during working breaks - Starting 2026
Electronic Pump Management Contains (5) Reduced oil flow of main pumps at high hydraulic oil temperature and at high engine temperature - Starting 2026
Features (1) Pressure cut-off function for all main pumps - Starting 2026
Features (2) Cooling of pump transmission gear oil - Starting 2026
Filters (1) Full-flow high-pressure filters (100 ?m) for main pumps, installed directly behind each pump - Starting 2026
Filters (2) Full-flow filters (10 ?m) for complete return circuit - Starting 2026
Filters (3) Full-flow filters (10 ?m) for cooling return circuit - Starting 2026
Filters (4) Pressure filters (6 ?m) for servo circuit - Starting 2026
Filters (5) Transmission oil filter (40 ?m) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 740.00 gal (2,800.90 l) - Starting 2026
Main Pumps 6 × variable swash plate pumps - Starting 2026
Maximum Pressure - Attachment 4495 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Acceleration 4495 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Pressure - Swing - Deceleration 5080 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Pressure - Travel 4495 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Swing Oil Flow 216.00 gpm (817.56 lpm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Total Oil Flow 621.00 gpm (2,350.49 lpm) - Starting 2026
Total Volume of Hydraulic Oil 925.00 gal (3,501.13 l) - Starting 2026

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Bucket Payload 24 Sh Ton - Starting 2026
Operating Weight 254.00 t (254,000.00 kg) - Starting 2026

Operating Weights - Backhoe

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Operating Weights - Backhoe specifications
Ground Pressure 31.9 psi - Starting 2026
Operating Weight 507,500.00 lbs (230,198.41 kg) - Starting 2026
Standard Track Pads 2.62 ft (0.80 m) - Starting 2026

Operator's Cab

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Operator's Cab specifications
Components (1) Large cab floor window with removable grating for easy cleaning - Starting 2026
Components (10) Machine access via retractable access stairway, stairway angle approximately 45°, hydraulically operated - Starting 2026
Components (11) Additional emergency ladder in close proximity to emergency escape window - Starting 2026
Components (2) Pneumatically cushioned and multi-adjustable operator seat with lumbar support, safety belt, head- and armrests - Starting 2026
Components (3) Safety switch in operator's seat for automatic motion shutdown - Starting 2026
Components (4) Joystick integrated in adjustable seat armrest - Starting 2026
Components (5) Full sized trainer seat with safety belt and work table - Starting 2026
Components (6) Auxiliary fold-away seat with safety belt for 3rd person - Starting 2026
Components (7) Operator Protective Guard (rock guard; approved according to ISO 10262:1998 [Top Guard]) compliant - Starting 2026
Components (8) Windshield with parallel intermittent wiper/washer - Starting 2026
Components (9) Roller blinds - Starting 2026
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Height 6.79 ft (2.07 m) - Starting 2026
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Length 7.32 ft (2.23 m) - Starting 2026
Internal Dimensions of Cab - Width 5.33 ft (1.62 m) - Starting 2026
New BCS Features (1) Robust instrument panel including large (254 mm/10 in) color touch screen - Starting 2026
New BCS Features (2) On-screen troubleshooting assistance - Starting 2026
New BCS Features (3) Graphical data logging - Starting 2026
New BCS Features (4) Fault memory capabilities - Starting 2026
New BCS Features (5) USB, Lan (TCP/IP) and CAN BUS interfaces for data export - Starting 2026
New Board Control System (BCS) Features: Electronic monitoring, data logging and diagnostic system for vital signs & service data of engines, hydraulic & lube system - Starting 2026
Operator's Eye Level (approximate) 18.04 ft (5.50 m) - Starting 2026

Swing System

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Swing System specifications
Features (1) Open swing circuit with auto slow down when joysticks in neutral - Starting 2026
Features (2) All slew ring raceways and grease tub for internal gearing supplied by automatic, central lubrication system - Starting 2026
Maximum Swing Speed 4.9 r/min - Starting 2026
Parking Brake Wet multiple-disc brake, spring-loaded/hydraulically released - Starting 2026
Swing Drive 2 compact planetary transmissions with axial piston motors - Starting 2026
Swing Ring Triple-race roller bearing with sealed internal gearing - Starting 2026

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Bottom Rollers - Each Side 8 - Starting 2026
Components (1) Forged double-grouser track pads - Starting 2026
Components (2) Chain links connected by hardened pins and bushings - Starting 2026
Components (3) All running surfaces of sprockets, idlers, rollers and track chain links hardened - Starting 2026
Components (4) Fully hydraulic self-adjusting track tensioning system with accumulator - Starting 2026
Components (5) Automatic hydraulic retarder valve to prevent overspeed on downhill travel - Starting 2026
Components (6) Audible travel alarm - Starting 2026
Gradeability - Travel Drives Approximately 54% - Starting 2026
Maximum Tractive Force 265,860.00 lbs ft (360,453.00 nm) - Starting 2026
Parking Brakes Wet multiple disc brake, spring loaded/hydraulically released - Starting 2026
Support Rollers - Each Side 3 - Starting 2026
Track Pads - Each Side 45 - Starting 2026
Travel Drives - Each Side 1 planetary transmission with 2 two-stage axial piston motors - Starting 2026
Travel Speed - 1st Stage - Maximum 0.68 mph (1.09 kph) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed - 2nd Stage - Maximum 1.49 mph (2.40 kph) - Starting 2026

Working Ranges

Caterpillar 6020 Excavator Working Ranges specifications
Maximum Digging Depth 26.57 ft (8.10 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Digging Height 45.60 ft (13.90 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Digging Reach 52.17 ft (15.90 m) - Starting 2026
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