The front of the B30E 4 x4 truck is identical to the conventional B30E, including articulated steering and the oscillation joint, while the rear axle comes with reliable B40 and B50 componentry. The 348 hp Mercedes-Benz-turbodiesel engine with Allison six-speed automatic transmission guarantees superior propulsion while the pre-selectable retarder and large-diameter wet brakes on all wheels ensure safety. Bell Equipment’s most comprehensive standard package of drive and load assistance (on-board weighing, pitch and roll sensors, etc.) ensures safe and comfortable operation.
With a nominal 61,729 lbs. (28 000kg), the two-axle truck offers the same payload as its 6×6 30-ton equivalent – the high strength, solidly mounted 40-t rear axle is fitted with 29.5R25 tires (front: 23.5R25). The redesigned bin with a flat floor offers a capacity of 24.2 yd³ (18.5m³) (SAE 2:1) that is 1.3 cubic yards more than the dovetail 6×6 body.
During tipping, the shorter hydraulic cylinders translate into faster dump cycles while the low tipping height of B30E 4×4 is important for specific applications such as tunneling or underground mining. The standard 70° tipping angle can be electronically set to a smaller angle.
