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“Bell Equipment was the pioneer of all dump trucks. They started way before any other company, this is why Bell’s technology has advanced further than anyone else. This is why we choose Bell,” said our director Clayton Spiers.

With their bullet-proof design and good, strong engines, it is clear to see why other brands and OEM’s have tried to replicate the original build.

Bell Equipment was founded by Irvine and Eunice Bell. Irvine was an engineer during WW2 and after serving for five years, he returned home and started a farm machinery repair service on the North Coast of Natal, South Africa. He was a master engineer and inventor and he designed and built various prototypes to help the farming industry. His machines were built as solutions to overcome the difficult terrain presented on the arid farmland.

One example was Bell’s lightweight, high-flotation earthmoving dumper trailer that was built to cope with the soft sand conditions in the 1970’s.

Now, after half a decade of fine-tuning their engineering and technology, they have introduced the Bell B45.

“The Bell B45 dump truck (45t) can carry about 4 tonnes more than other dump trucks in their class, and therefore they give customers more payload on-site” said Clayton. “As the Bell dump trucks are designed and built for the harsh conditions of South Africa, they are also very well suited here in Australia”.

Bell Equipment’s Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT) are incredible machines. These trucks are equipped with high power-to-weight ratios and fuel-efficiency features, making them one of the best ADTs on the market. They’re also one of the safest trucks available. They offer optimal comfort levels along with excellent multifaceted performance. The ADTs come in several different models, ensuring a perfect match for every need.

Here’s our guide to the different Bell ADT models and how to decide which is the right one for you:

Bell Dump E-Series Truck Models

The E-Series has been fitted with a Mercedes Benz 390kW/2 460Nm inline six-cylinder engine.
KEE Group has the following two models ready for hire:

B40E

The B40E elevates functionality to a whole new level of industry standards. This truck is equipped with enhancements that focus on improving processes that were at the top of the customer’s request list. It also offers the maximum level of automated machine protection available on the market.

Gross Vehicle Weight: 70,787 Kg
Engine Net Power: 359 kW
Rated Payload: 39,000 Kg

B45E

This truck is one of the biggest machines available today. Packed with power and performance, it’s rife with World Class-leading features that provide production-boosting payloads. Its benefits include lower daily operating costs, higher-grade ride quality, and top-tier safety standards. With all its advantages, it’s a prime candidate to add in your roster of project equipment.

Gross Vehicle Weight: 72,877 Kg
Engine Net Power: 369kW
Rated Payload: 41,000 Kg

Choosing the Right ADT

With a wide range of supplier ADTs at your disposal, it’s crucial for your project to choose the right one. One of the aspects to consider is the body style. With three variants on the market, you’ll have to select the type that best fits your needs.

There’s the traditional rectangle, which offers the most room on the bed’s floor. This type is one of the more popular styles, as it provides strength and agility. The second is the half-round style, which handles impact better than the traditional rectangle. It also has a lighter total weight and a greater payload capacity. And thirdly, the semi-elliptical style. This type looks like a hybrid between the previous two. It has the floors of the traditional rectangle body but with the haul shape of the half-round type.

You’ll also want to consider steel or aluminium for body metal. Steel is better for carrying abrasive materials like asphalt and gravel, as it’s more protected than aluminium. However, the latter metal is lighter and is an excellent choice for transporting non-abrasive materials. It also offers a greater payload capacity, but on the other hand, it’s more costly to repair and to purchase.

Think about your engine needs. Dump truck engines usually range between 300 to 600 horsepower. Carefully examine the load weight you intend to carry and match it to the appropriate engine, to ensure you’re paying for the truck that fits your needs.

Transmission is one of the critical aspects to deliberate over when finding the right ADT truck. Manual transmissions supply a broad range of gear options in dump trucks, offering operators more maneuverability to match the required engine speed. Although automatic transmission isn’t as flexible, it causes less operator fatigue, which occurs during long-haul jobs. However, if you want the best of both worlds, you may want to opt for an integrated automated manual transmission. This transmission provides both a more pleasant operating experience and more efficient energy consumption.

Conclusion

There are numerous ADTs available for hire equipment today. Each truck is built and designed to fulfill specific customer needs, which will help you find the perfect match. With the many benefits available in each truck model, you’re guaranteed the highest quality dump truck hire for your project.

KEE Hire has the best-trained operators in the business, paired with top-of-the-range equipment and the most reliable field support available. With our fleet of versatile heavy plant machinery available for rent, you have a choice of wet hire or dry hire. Find your perfect plant hire in Perth. Contact us today to see how we can help you with your project.

Photo Credit: Katharyn Quinn Copyright 2021

With so many new infrastructure projects, the need for more workers is an apparent issue that the Western Australian civil construction industry needs to solve. Of the thousands of workers required, the most significant shortage is plant operators who are experts at utilising heavy machinery, like paving equipment, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, graders, roller or fuel trucks. Other shortages also include plant mechanics, civil engineers, concrete workers, and more.

What is the takeaway here? Demand is much more than supply. The same can be said about equipment needs, where equipment shortages lead to slow-downs or even halts in construction projects. Fortunately, with help from companies like KEE Group, skilled workers and equipment shortages can be tackled. However, one shouldn’t blindly pick any company to work with. Some time and effort are needed to choose the right company to gain the equipment required for projects.

In this article, we’ll share what you can do to access the equipment you need for your civil and construction projects:

1. Talk about Support

One factor many civil and construction companies tend to think about is the support they will get. When a rented machine breaks, you’d want to ensure that the company offers around-the-clock professional support services or field-support mechanics who can come to the site to fix the problem quickly. Lousy support will only lead to terrible service, and ultimately a redundant machine.

In other words, apart from looking at what the company has to offer, it is crucial also to understand what kind of support you are getting. After-sales support is vital, and good support means you have peace of mind knowing if you need help, they are ready to assist!

2. Know Delivery Time

When talking about equipment, one crucial factor is the time it takes to deliver the equipment you need for the project—when the company dispatches it and when it will reach you. With these factors in mind, you can carefully plan your projects to complete them on time.

Keep in mind that some companies may prioritise your shipment with a little more money and offer a next-day delivery service. If this is what you need, then discuss whether or not this is possible. Or, if you choose a company like KEE Group which has its own transport arm, you can probably get a good deal for hire of machinery plus transport to the site.

3. Discuss Equipment Age

Apart from the dispatch date and the estimated time of arrival of the equipment, another factor to consider is the age of the equipment. This is important because you would not want to be handling equipment that is too old. A good rule of thumb is that if the machine is older than two or three years old, that’s generally too old already.

As such, your task would be to look for machines that are under three years old. Also, make sure that the machine is still under insurance so that if you run into any problems using their machines, they have the insurance to get it fixed.

Conclusion

By doing your research and understanding these factors when looking for any construction support service, you stand a much better chance of working with a reliable partner that can deliver on their promises, ensuring you stay on top of your projects. That said, know that different support services offer different solutions, so take the time to see if they meet your needs. If they cannot, move on. It is far better to spend the extra time finding the right partner than to make sacrifices picking a sub-par partner who can hurt your construction project’s results.

KEE Group is Australia’s most effective and unique civil and mining support service, offering machine hire, road surfacing, fuel to site, machine transport, and 24/7 field service to meet any needs. If you require advanced equipment, contact us today!

In most modern construction projects and high-rise buildings, there’s one piece of equipment that’s been increasing in popularity and use. Telescopic boom lifts, also called straight mast boom lifts, are great tools for a variety of different tasks, which makes them a preferred piece of project equipment by many contractors and landscapers.

However, not all telescopic boom lifts are created equal. If you’re working on a project, the right telescopic boom lift height is essential for the safety and efficiency of your workers. But how can you choose the right boom lift height and specifications for a project? The following are some factors you should consider in the selection process:

Determine the Weight Capacity

Make sure the telescopic boom lift you choose can support enough weight for the task at hand. Whether it needs to carry one or two people, or maybe a couple of pieces of heavy equipment or materials, your telescopic boom weight should be steady and sturdy enough to carry the load.

You should also think about the weight of a fully-loaded machine. If your equipment becomes too heavy, it could get stuck or damage the concrete or flooring. If you’re working on a project that requires you to have different weight capacities for your equipment, renting out may be a better option. That way, you can just hire equipment that has the proper specifications you need on a particular project. By renting instead of buying, you can also avoid paying for maintenance or storing large equipment that you’re not currently using.

Calculating the Boom Lift Height and Range

Telescopic boom lifts extend a straight, unjointed lifting arm and provide easy access to aerial working locations both vertically and horizontally. They have an even greater reach than an articulated boom lift, with the largest models reaching heights of up to 19 stories.

Now, to calculate the exact height and range that you need for a project, you need to use an ultrasonic distance meter. The smallest models are 40 feet tall, while the largest telescopic boom lifts can go as high as 180 feet tall. If you’re aiming for a 40-foot machine, it typically has a maximum range or horizontal reach of about 34 feet, while a 120-foot machine has a range of more or less 75 feet. Based on those measurements, you can determine just what kind of telescopic boom lift you need for your project.

Assessing the Size of the Platform

When loading equipment or materials on a telescopic boom lift, it’s recommended that you avoid putting anything larger than its platform, even if the load is relatively light. That’s why it’s important to choose a boom lift with a platform big enough to fit all the items you need on it. For example, a 120-foot lift will have a platform measuring 96 inches long and 36 inches wide.

Wider platforms generally have lower weight capacities because they’re heavier. The shape also affects the telescopic boom lift’s centre of gravity, so make sure you choose the right size and shape of the platform.

Conclusion

When it comes to working on stable platforms at great heights, telescopic boom lifts are the best. However, to make sure they work and function properly, you need to find the right specifications to serve your needs. This guide should help you get an idea of how to choose the right telescopic boom lift for the completion of your project.

KEE Group is a multi-faceted company offering civil support services with an exceptional track record. Our equipment hiring division travels around the world to source the most technologically advanced machinery and equipment. If you ever need construction or mining equipment for hire, or maybe you need a hand with transporting your boom lift, we are the company of choice. Contact us today to get started!