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Articulated Dump Truck

Best in class off- road ability
Best in class comfort and ease of operation
On board weighing and remote production monitoring

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All round Versatility
Possible to operate in a variety of ground and weather conditions
Active suspension and wide wheelbase for best stability and traction
Designed for heavy duty mining and equally at home in large construction
Different body configurations for a variety of applications
Standard on board weighing
Largest production ADT available

Key Features:

Gross Power: 375 kW (503 hp)
Gross Torque: 2 400 Nm (1,770 lbft)
Rated Payload: 45 400 kg (100,090 lb)

Vehicle Speeds

1st:	7 km/h (4 mph)
2nd:	14 km/h (9 mph)
3rd:	21 km/h (13 mph)
4th:	31 km/h (19 mph)
5th:	41 km/h (25 mph)
6th:	47 km/h (29 mph)
R:	7 km/h (4 mph)

Pneumatic System

Air drier with heater and integral unloader valve, serving park brake and auxilliary functions

System Pressure:	810 kPa (117 psi)

Steering System

Hydrostatically actuated by two double acting cylinders, with ground-driven emergency steering pump.

Lock to lock turns:	4.2
Steering Angle:	42º

Line Drawings

Dumping System

Two double-acting, single stage, dump cylinders

Raise Time:	11,2 s (60º tip angle)
Lowering Time:	9,9 s (60º tip angle)
Tipping Angle:	70º standard, or any lower angle programmable

Load Capacity and Ground Pressure

Electrical System

Voltage:	24 V
Battery Type:	Two maintenance free permanently sealed
Battery Capacity:	2 X 105 Ah (optional 2 extra batteries)
Alternator Rating:	28 V 100 A

Available Equipment

Cab

	• ROPS/FOPS certification • Protective rear window guard • Tilt cab for service access • Gas strut supported door • Tinted safety glass • Sliding windows • Rear view mirrors- regular and wide angle • Electrically adjustable rearview mirrors - one per side • Sun visor • Wiper/washer with intermittent control • Tilt and telescoping steering wheel • Adjustable, air suspension seat with retractable seat belt • Fold-away trainer seat with retractable seat belt • HVAC climate control system with filtered and ducted air • Rotating beacon • 12 V power outlet/12 V cigarette lighter • Ash tray • Drinks holder • Cooled/heated lunch box • I-Tip programmable bin tip • Sound insulated to 76 dB(A) to ISO 6396 • Radio/CD/Tape • Memory Module • Air horn • External windshield visor • Forward working lights

• ROPS/FOPS certification
• Protective rear window guard
• Tilt cab for service access
• Gas strut supported door
• Tinted safety glass
• Sliding windows
• Rear view mirrors- regular and wide angle
• Electrically adjustable rearview mirrors - one per side
• Sun visor
• Wiper/washer with intermittent control
• Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
• Adjustable, air suspension seat with retractable seat belt
• Fold-away trainer seat with retractable seat belt
• HVAC climate control system with filtered and ducted air
• Rotating beacon
• 12 V power outlet/12 V cigarette lighter
• Ash tray
• Drinks holder
• Cooled/heated lunch box
• I-Tip programmable bin tip
• Sound insulated to 76 dB(A) to ISO 6396
• Radio/CD/Tape
• Memory Module
• Air horn
• External windshield visor
• Forward working lights

MDU Features

	• Operator / Site selected speed control • Tipping counter • Trip timer • Trip distance • On Board Weigh System (OBW) • Transmission gear selection • Fuel Consumption • Diagnostics • Intermittent wiper timing control • Speedo calibration for alternative tyre sizes • Metric /Imperial unit selection • Warning lights with audible buzzer

Gauges

	• Engine coolant temperature • Engine oil pressure • Transmission oil temperature • Fuel • Tachometer • Battery voltage • Hourmeter • Odometer • System air pressure

Vehicle

	• Ground driven emergency steering • Bin safety prop • Articulation lock • Integral transmission output retarder with 6 settings

Other

	(Factory or field installed) • Groeneveld auto greasing system • Retractable sun visor • Exhaust body heating • Autogate • Body liners • Fleetmatic Satellite Monitoring System • Driver ID and immobiliser • Artic reverse light • Fuel heater • Headlight protection grills • Rear window wiper • Antenna mounting bracket • System for reverse camera • Wiggins quick fuelling system • Full handrail kit • Tyre pressure monitoring

(Factory or field installed)
• Groeneveld auto greasing system
• Retractable sun visor
• Exhaust body heating
• Autogate
• Body liners
• Fleetmatic Satellite Monitoring System
• Driver ID and immobiliser
• Artic reverse light
• Fuel heater
• Headlight protection grills
• Rear window wiper
• Antenna mounting bracket
• System for reverse camera
• Wiggins quick fuelling system
• Full handrail kit
• Tyre pressure monitoring

* standard specification for machines may vary according to region

Cab

ROPS/FOPS certified

74 dBA internal sound level measured according to ISO 6396

Hydraulic System

Full load sensing system serving the priorotised steering, body tipping, suspension and brake functions. A ground-driven, load sensing emergency steering pump is integrated into the main system

Pump Type:	Variable displacement, loadsensing piston
Application:	Steering, tipping, hydraulic brake charging, suspension and cooling fan drive
Flow:	350 l/min (92,5 US gal/min)
Pressure:	25 MPa (3,626 psi)
Filter:	5 microns

Axles

High strength steel fabricated with spiral bevel type gears on the Controlled Traction differential and heavy duty outboard planetary gears.

Final drive type:	Outboard heavy duty planetary on all axles
Housing type:	Steel fabricated

Retardation System

Engine Brake:	Automatic exhaust brake and Engine Valve Brake (EVB)
Maximum retardation power:	340 kW (456 hp)
Transmission Retarder:	Integral hydrodynamic, output speed dependant, six selectable levels of retardation
Total retardation power (exl. service brakes):	550 kW (737 hp)

Suspension System

Front type:	Semi-independent leading A-frame supported by nitrogen/oil struts
Rear type:	Pivoting walking beams equalize the load on each axle with laminated suspension blocks. Each axle is coupled to the chassis by a Tri-Link system of three rubber-bushed links for ideal vertical movement and a transverse link for lateral restraint

Engine

Mercedes Benz OM502LA, V-8, turbocharged and intercooled

Gross power:	375 kW (503 hp) @ 1 800 rpm SAE J1349
Net Power:	364 kW (488 hp) @ 1 800 rpm
Torque:	2 400 Nm (1,770 lbft) @ 1 200 rpm
Displacement:	15,93 litres (730 cu.in)
Fuel tank capacity:	460 l (152 US gal)
Certification	OM 502 LA meets Europe (EU) stage 2 emissions regulations

Braking System

Service Brake:	Dual circuit, full hydraulic oil immersed wet multi-disc brakes on all three axles
Maximum brake force:	399 kN (89,699 lbf)
Park & Emergency:	Spring applied, air released driveline mounted disc.
Maximum brake force:	440 kN (98,920 lbf)-Static
	105 kN (23,605 lbf)-Dynamic
Auxiliary Brake:	Automatic exhaust brake
	Engine Valve Brake (EVB)

Transmission

Full automatic planetary transmission with integral retarder

Layout :	Engine mounted with rear output
Gear layout:	Constant meshing planetary gears, clutch operated
Gears:	6 Forward, 1 Reverse
Clutch type	Hydraulically operated multi-disc
Control type:	Electronic
Torque converter layout:	Hydrodynamic, with lock-up in all gears

Transfer Box

Manufacturer:	Bell
Model:	17100
Layout:	Three in-line helical gears.
Output Differential:	Interaxle 33/67 proportional differential, Pneumatically/spring lockable whilst stationary or on the move