CablePrice is set to launch two new Bell E-series articulated dump trucks (ADTs) – the B25E and B30E – with the first unit due in New Zealand late November.
The D-series Bell ADT’s have been around for a number of years and over that time they have more than proved themselves in some very harsh conditions says Paul Laird, mining product manager for CablePrice.
The company says the new models are the perfect fit for New Zealand’s contracting, earthworks and quarry industries with their central oscillation joint, high suspension travel on all axles, and balanced weight distribution – offering greater agility when navigating across varied terrain and in harsh conditions.
From the outside the most obvious visual difference from the D-series is the modern styling and cab ergonomics offering operators enhanced visibility thanks to a new mirror package and the positioning of lights situated higher in the truck body.
Inside, operators get an integrated 10″ full-colour screen and an automotive style mouse to control the interface — the first ADT to offer this technology. Also featured are an a advanced diagnostic monitor and a sealed-switch module.
Dual engine braking, coupled with an Allison automated transmission retardation, provides greater retarding power and reduced brake wear.
For improved safety and productivity, the E-Series has an automatic ‘inter-axle differential lock’ (IDL) giving the vehicle full automatic traction control.
The park brake automatically applies when neutral is selected on hill starts. It is only released once a pre-programmable engine torque has been reached to ensure a controlled pull-away with no rollback, even on the steepest of inclines. The slope is calculated by the exclusive on-board inclinometer.
Also included are as keyless start, hill start assist, bin tip prevention, auto park pplication (APA), standard turbo spin protection and on-board weighing (OBW). They remain standard in the E-Series.
