Bell B45E Articulated Dump Truck
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Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | B45E |
| Weight | 32 t |
| Capacity | 41 t |
Equipment Overview
The Bell B45E 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 B40E and the larger B50E. It carries a 41,000 kg rated payload and a 25 m³ heaped body, producing 390 kW of gross power, suited to mining, quarrying, and large-scale civil earthworks.
Power comes from a Mercedes-Benz (MTU) OM471LA engine rated at 390 kW (523 hp) gross and 369 kW (495 hp) net, with 2,460 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 | 390 kW (523 hp) @ 1,700 rpm |
| Net Power | 369 kW (495 hp) @ 1,700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2,460 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) | 31,877 kg |
| Gross Weight (Loaded) | 72,877 kg |
| Rated Payload | 41,000 kg |
| Body Capacity (Heaped, SAE 2:1) | 25 m³ |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Length (Transport, without Tailgate) | 11,184 mm |
| Overall Width (over Tyres, 29.5R25) | 3,656 mm |
| Height (Transport Position, without Rock Guard) | 3,802 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
