Bell’s new E series ADTs offered increased capacity
He added that the increased travel speed is of particular benefit when the trucks are empty and are returning to the loading point, as it means they can be driven faster and reduce overall cycle times, with a benefit to productivity. The load capacity has been increased slightly for both machines, with the B25E able to carry 24tonnes in its 15m3 dump body and the B30E able to carry 28tonnes in its 17.5m3 dump body.
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Other improvements include more up to date cab isolation, further improving operator comfort, and a larger screen display. This new monitor provides a rear camera view, for safety when reversing, as well as performance parameters and basic fault-finding tools. The firm’s telematics package has been improved too and linked with the in-cab monitor, this should offer benefits for fleet management. Schürmann said, “We can do remote diagnostics now and it’s a big plus point, especially as we’re developing into markets like Russia.”
The E-series truck can store up to 72 hours of machine operation and there are pro-active advance warnings for the hydraulic system. Another technological advancement is that a Bell field technician can plug the screen display onto a laptop and link with the firm’s engineering team at the factory in Richards Bay. In line with the improved diagnostics, Bell Equipment's satellite fleet monitoring system is also benefiting from a major upgrade with a new web application focussing on mapping utility. The system is now available on all multi-media including tablets, smartphones and PCs. The geofencing feature is to be reconfigured to increase safety. This will allow geofencing in multiple zones based on speed limitations related to load, inclination and site conditions. An additional feature will be a map tracking utility giving tracking data.
Wider tyres are offered as an option on the B30E, although this still keeps machine width below 3m to allow for easy on-road transportation of the truck to job sites in Europe. For improved safety and productivity the E-series has an automatically engaged Inter-axle Differential Lock (IDL) giving the vehicle full automatic traction control. A sensor on the inter-axle differential identifies when an axle loses traction and automatically engages the IDL function while the vehicle is still moving. In addition the B30E and B25E ADTs both have limited slip differentials in each axle so the cross locking of wheels is achieved automatically without any interaction from the operator.
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