Bell B40E Articulated Dump Truck
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Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | B40E |
| Weight | 32 t |
| Capacity | 39 t |
Equipment Overview
The Bell B40E is an articulated dump truck built for off-road hauling across broken, uneven ground, part of Bell’s E-series ADT range between the smaller B35E and the larger B45E and B50E. It carries a 39,000 kg rated payload and a 24 m³ heaped body, producing 380 kW of gross power, suited to mining, quarrying, and large-scale civil earthworks.
Power comes from a Mercedes-Benz (MTU) OM471LA engine rated at 380 kW (510 hp) gross and 359 kW (481 hp) net, with 2,380 N·m of peak torque at 1,300 rpm. The engine meets EU Stage IIIA / EPA Tier 3 equivalent emission standards. An Allison 4700 ORS seven-speed automatic transmission drives all six wheels through a Bell VGR 18050 transfer case and Bell 30T axles, with an automatic inter-axle differential lock for traction on loose or wet ground. Braking combines wet disc service brakes with an automatic engine valve brake for controlled descents.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz (MTU) OM471LA |
| Gross Power | 380 kW (510 hp) @ 1,700 rpm |
| Net Power | 359 kW (481 hp) @ 1,700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2,380 N·m gross @ 1,300 rpm |
| Emission Standard | EU Stage IIIA / EPA Tier 3 equivalent |
| Transmission | Allison 4700 ORS, 7 forward / 1 reverse |
| Drive Type | Six-wheel drive (6×6) via Bell VGR 18050 transfer case and Bell 30T axles |
| Operating Weight (Empty) | 31,787 kg |
| Gross Weight (Loaded) | 70,787 kg |
| Rated Payload | 39,000 kg |
| Body Capacity (Heaped, SAE 2:1) | 24 m³ |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Length (Transport, without Tailgate) | 11,186 mm |
| Overall Length (Transport, with Tailgate) | 11,197 mm |
| Overall Width (over Tyres, 29.5R25) | 3,656 mm |
| Height (Transport Position) | 3,804 mm |
| Track Width (29.5R25) | 2,773 mm |
| Turning Radius, Outer (29.5R25) | 9,235 mm |
Typical Applications
- Mine site overburden and support haulage
- Quarry face-to-crusher haulage
- Bulk earthworks on large-scale civil projects
- Bulk material transfer on uneven or soft ground
