Capital Equipment News March 2022

30 kW Bell fitted the B50E and B60E models with turbo compounding that extracts additional energy from the exhaust, so providing an increase in power of 30 kW from the exhaust gases while reducing fuel burn.

The B60E articulated dump truck from Bell Equipment.

the best productivity out of their ADTs. Maintenance contracts and extended warranties help machine owners to manage costs and provide assurance that their vehicles have the best coverage. Bell Equipment also provides service kits and special tools for scheduled services to help vehicle owners save time and cost, while technical support is provided by expertly trained technical analysts to deliver professional assistance and advice. Remanufacturing (ReMan) centres provide quality components and used parts to allow the owner to extend the life of their equipment even further while saving cost. Used ADTs Bell Equipment’s aftermarket offering is focused on maximising the life and residual value of its ADTs and Mokhomo says Bell Equipment’s used division does full machine condition assessments on all trade-ins and does the appropriate work to bring machines up to scratch and ready for resale. He says the used market for ADTs is “very strong” in South Africa. “The current financial uncertainties make customers interested in lower capital outlay and they are willing to accept some reliability risk inherent in used equipment. Our used division makes every effort to minimise this risk while delivering a well-priced product. “Locally, we have access to pre-owned units from abroad, most notably from our UK operation, where trucks generally work in less harsh conditions than typically found in South Africa, and still have lots of working life in them.” b

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Bell Equipment has completed a proof-of-concept project demonstrating an autonomous Bell ADT able to execute instructions communicated by third party remote guidance and mine control software.

worksite automation software.” In addition, unlike some autonomous machines in the market, Bell provides a standard cab, allowing the customer to transition to non-automated sites without requiring any modifications. Mokhomo says providing autonomous ready machines is expected to be a part Bell Equipment’s core business in the future. Aftermarket In whatever direction ADT development takes, he says Bell Equipment will always place strategic importance on providing strong, reliable machines backed by strong, reliable support, which is purposefully designed to provide the best possible support during each stage of the machine ownership journey.

He notes that the Fleetm@tic® fleet management system allows the owner to keep track of their fleet 24/7 and so manage and protect their assets. The LubeCheck offering provides oil analysis to keep productivity levels high and avoid possible downtime. Bell Equipment’s lubricants are specially engineered oils and greases to keep machines operating at peak performance, and the company uses original quality parts available through its customer service centres and logistics hubs. “We even introduced a door-to-door delivery service during the Covid-19 lockdowns,” says Mokhomo. In terms of aftersales service, the company provides a world-class training programme to ensure operators get

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