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Made-in-SA grader awarded accolade

Motor grader range engineered and manufactured by South African heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment received the Innovation for Surface Mining Award at the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) Awards, held at the Industrial Development Corporation’s Convention Centre, in Sandton, Gauteng, last month. (Published courtesy of Mining Weekly: www.miningweekly.com)

Massive solar investment key to Bell’s energy efficiency

Bell Equipment’s Richards Bay factory is leading the way in energy efficient manufacturing with Phase 3 of their impressive solar energy project currently underway. On completion it will increase the original equipment manufacturer’s solar capacity to 1,725 MW AC and contribute almost twenty per cent towards the factory’s total energy consumption.

At the grading edge

In what represented the largest research and development (R&D) project as part of the company’s strategy to expand its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) range, Bell Equipment launched its own motor grader range in 2025. At the heart of the initial three-model range are four key differentiators – precision, technology, intuitive cab and the ZF hydromechanical transmission. (By Munesu Shoko. Published courtesy of Quarrying Africa: www.quarryingafrica.com)

Truck maker floats 4×4 dump truck as better for mines

With hybrid truck fleet models becoming more common at African mines, designing articulated dump trucks (ADTs) to enable them to operate all year round and in different climates offers mixed truck fleet operators versatility and efficiency, according to heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment ADT marketing manager Brad Castle. (Article published courtesy of Creamer Media’s Engineering News: www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Articulating resilience

Despite some apparent decline, global demand for articulated dump trucks (ADTs) remains strong and consistent with pre-COVID levels. Speaking to Quarrying Africa, Brad Castle, Product Marketing Manager: ADTs at Bell Equipment, highlights some of the major markets in the world, the situation in Africa, sales drivers and how Bell is responding to new trends shaping the market. (By Munesu Shoko. Published courtesy of Quarrying Africa: www.quarryingafrica.com)

Fifth time at CONEXPO-CON/AGG for Bell

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Las Vegas: 2026 marks the fifth exhibition since Bell Equipment’s return to the North American market and the company is excited to once again have a selection of its Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) and a Tracked Carrier at the Bell Trucks America (BTA) stand, festival lot F44012.

Work smarter with technology agnostic Bell ADTs

South African Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) specialist, Bell Equipment, fully embraces the Internet of Things (IoT) as a means of enhancing fleet management, promoting interoperability on sites, and increasing the safety, efficiency, and productivity of its machines.

Driven by low ground pressure solutions

Adopting the theme, ‘Driven by solutions’, Bell Equipment and its American master distributor, Bell Trucks America (BTA), will highlight the practical, built-in advantages of the Bell Articulated Dump Truck range and its customer-focused solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.

Class-leading Bell suspension delivers greater driving comfort and productivity

The Bell Front Comfort Ride Suspension (FCRS) system, offered standard on large Bell E-series Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) sold in America and Western Europe, is a unique and class-leading feature that improves productivity by reducing operator fatigue and improving comfort throughout the entire cycle.

Maphumulo Local Municipality takes delivery of first Bell G140 Eco Grader

Following a journey that started two years ago, in 2023, Maphumulo Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is the first local municipality in the country to order and take delivery of the new Bell G140 Eco Grader. 

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Made-in-SA grader awarded accolade

Motor grader range engineered and manufactured by South African heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment received the Innovation for Surface Mining Award at the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA) Awards, held at the Industrial Development Corporation’s Convention Centre, in Sandton, Gauteng, last month. (Published courtesy of Mining Weekly: www.miningweekly.com)

Massive solar investment key to Bell’s energy efficiency

Bell Equipment’s Richards Bay factory is leading the way in energy efficient manufacturing with Phase 3 of their impressive solar energy project currently underway. On completion it will increase the original equipment manufacturer’s solar capacity to 1,725 MW AC and contribute almost twenty per cent towards the factory’s total energy consumption.

At the grading edge

In what represented the largest research and development (R&D) project as part of the company’s strategy to expand its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) range, Bell Equipment launched its own motor grader range in 2025. At the heart of the initial three-model range are four key differentiators – precision, technology, intuitive cab and the ZF hydromechanical transmission. (By Munesu Shoko. Published courtesy of Quarrying Africa: www.quarryingafrica.com)

Truck maker floats 4×4 dump truck as better for mines

With hybrid truck fleet models becoming more common at African mines, designing articulated dump trucks (ADTs) to enable them to operate all year round and in different climates offers mixed truck fleet operators versatility and efficiency, according to heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment ADT marketing manager Brad Castle. (Article published courtesy of Creamer Media’s Engineering News: www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Articulating resilience

Despite some apparent decline, global demand for articulated dump trucks (ADTs) remains strong and consistent with pre-COVID levels. Speaking to Quarrying Africa, Brad Castle, Product Marketing Manager: ADTs at Bell Equipment, highlights some of the major markets in the world, the situation in Africa, sales drivers and how Bell is responding to new trends shaping the market. (By Munesu Shoko. Published courtesy of Quarrying Africa: www.quarryingafrica.com)

Fifth time at CONEXPO-CON/AGG for Bell

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Las Vegas: 2026 marks the fifth exhibition since Bell Equipment’s return to the North American market and the company is excited to once again have a selection of its Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) and a Tracked Carrier at the Bell Trucks America (BTA) stand, festival lot F44012.

Work smarter with technology agnostic Bell ADTs

South African Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) specialist, Bell Equipment, fully embraces the Internet of Things (IoT) as a means of enhancing fleet management, promoting interoperability on sites, and increasing the safety, efficiency, and productivity of its machines.

Driven by low ground pressure solutions

Adopting the theme, ‘Driven by solutions’, Bell Equipment and its American master distributor, Bell Trucks America (BTA), will highlight the practical, built-in advantages of the Bell Articulated Dump Truck range and its customer-focused solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.

Class-leading Bell suspension delivers greater driving comfort and productivity

The Bell Front Comfort Ride Suspension (FCRS) system, offered standard on large Bell E-series Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) sold in America and Western Europe, is a unique and class-leading feature that improves productivity by reducing operator fatigue and improving comfort throughout the entire cycle.

Maphumulo Local Municipality takes delivery of first Bell G140 Eco Grader

Following a journey that started two years ago, in 2023, Maphumulo Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is the first local municipality in the country to order and take delivery of the new Bell G140 Eco Grader. 

Bell B30E 4×4 ADTs deliver significant advantages for Afrimat

Quarry owners and aggregate suppliers to the construction and road-building industries will tell you that producing these products at the lowest cost per tonne is non-negotiable. The production cost is influenced by several factors such as the cost of load and haul equipment, fuel, personnel, maintenance, and the added fact that most quarries only operate in the daytime.

Bell ADTs drive growth for Matla Sechaba

One woman is honouring the legacy jointly created by her late husband to make a success of a load and haul business in a challenging mining environment while harnessing the support of a benevolent mining client and a loyal local community near the mine.

Stefanutti Stocks employs Bell B30E fleet on massive tailings dam project

The inside grassed area of an athletics track is roughly one hectare in size. Nine hundred such areas stitched together would give you the approximate surface area of what will be the largest plastic-lined tailings depository in the world, which a South African construction company is building with mostly homegrown haulage vehicles.

Bell Graders: Impressing operators with precision performance

Production of the highly anticipated Bell Motor Grader range is planned to start in Q3 2025 for Stage 3 developing markets. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry, the new machines promise to deliver high productivity and precision accurate control with superior operator station ergonomics and visibility.

Bell Equipment rings in new Grader and B50E anniversary at Bauma

Bell Equipment is gearing up to make a bold statement at Bauma Munich 2025 with the global debut of its Bell Motor Grader range, alongside the versatile Bell TC11A Tracked Carrier and the industry-leading Bell B50E Articulated Dump Truck. The trio highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the global mining and construction industries.

Bell 4×4 trucks highlight niche solutions

Well suited to quarries and smaller mining operations, Bell Equipment’s B45E 4×4 Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) will be on display at Hillhead 2024 highlighting the company’s ability to listen to customers’ needs and deliver niche solutions that meet those needs.

Bell 4×4 trucks highlight niche solutions

Bell introduces 27 000 L off-road water tanker at Hillhead

South African original equipment manufacturer, Bell Equipment, will introduce an innovative off-road water tanker at Hillhead 2024 ideally suited to dust suppression in mining and construction operations. This new model, the B30E 27 000-litre Water Tanker, is built on the robust chassis of the acclaimed Bell B30E Articulated Dump Truck and can also be fitted with firefighting options for additional benefit.

Bell introduces 27 000 L off-road water tanker at Hillhead

Hillhead: A UK first for Bell Tracked Carrier

Bell expands BETA Parts range and footprint

Bell Equipment Director of Aftermarket and Product Support, Meltus Badenhorst, said: “We introduced BETA Parts after identifying the need to give customers a convenient and competitive parts alternative, endorsed by Bell, for their more mature machines, or for those looking for cost effective solutions.

Bell rings in 70th anniversary with autonomous truck demo at Hillhead

To mark its seventieth anniversary and forty years as an Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) manufacturer, Bell Equipment is going full throttle at Hillhead 2024 where its latest innovation, an autonomous B40E Articulated Dump Truck (ADT), will operate in a live quarry demonstration.

Bell rings in 70th anniversary with autonomous truck demo at Hillhead

Bell expands BETA Parts range and footprint

Mabona Civils enters into contract mining with two Bell B40Es

When Andile Mbele was a young graduate working his way up through the ranks in a small municipality in the northern part of the Eastern Cape province, he always thought that there had to be a more efficient way of delivering infrastructure projects to ease the lives of people living in rugged conditions in that province.

Zambia’s Grizzly Mining achieves economy of scale with Bell B50Es

The existence of emerald deposits in Zambia dates to the 1920s but it was only in the 1970s and 1980s, once prospecting and mining techniques had developed, that mining started taking place. Today the country is the world’s second-largest producer of emeralds, a gemstone more than twenty times rarer than diamonds, and mining efficiently is just as important as it was when emerald mining first started.

Zambia’s Grizzly Mining achieves economy of scale with Bell B50Es

RJV adds four Bell Water Tankers to its growing fleet

From humble beginnings dating back to 1955 RJ Vincent & Co (RJV), a privately owned family company, initially provided bulldozing services in country areas of Western Australia. RJV has since evolved to become one of the most respected and leading civil engineering and mining services contractors in Western Australia with a proud record for ‘doing things right’.

RJV adds four Bell Water Tankers to its growing fleet

Unitrans Mining chooses Bell Equipment as machinery supplier

Kobus Burger, Operations Executive: Unitrans Mining, emphasised the long-standing relationship the company has cultivated with Bell Equipment over the years. “As a group, we have always relied on Bell Equipment for many of our mining, haulage, material handling, and agricultural machinery requirements,” Kobus states. “This enduring partnership has been built upon the foundation of trust and reliability that Bell Equipment consistently delivers to Unitrans.”

Bell Equipment appoints Ashley Bell as new CEO

Bell celebrates two decades of excellence at German factory

Last week, Bell Equipment was joined by government and business representatives and employees from Bell Germany to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its German factory in Eisenach-Kindel.

Bell introduces middle-range BETA Parts

Identifying a need in the market for a middle-range parts offering, Bell Equipment has launched Bell Equipment Trusted Alternative (BETA) Parts to give its customers a convenient and competitive alternative, endorsed by the OEM, for their more mature Bell machines or when faced with budget constraints.

Dzombo Plant Hire sees huge benefit in its B30Es with coal bins

So says Wynand Botha who heads up the Dzombo Group of Companies in Limpopo’s Lephalale where Dzombo Plant Hire has made its mark as a contract mining and material handling company. Dzombo was the name of one of the legendary magnificent seven big elephants that ruled the Kruger National Park for many years. The name comes from the Xitsonga word for a stream that is slow to move but impresses on arrival.

Bell provides PDS/CAS flexibility and options

South African equipment manufacturer, Bell Equipment, reports an influx of enquiries from local mining customers wanting articulated dump trucks (ADTs) that can be fitted with proximity detection systems (PDS) and collision avoidance systems (CAS) following new mining regulations that came into effect in December 2022.

Bell Care Packages keep AMC’s B40E fleet in top condition

A positive experience with a smaller branch of a well-known original earthmoving and haulage equipment supplier convinced a leading contractor in crushing and screening to buy many more of that brand’s larger Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs).

Bell gears up to develop its underground mining business

Bell Equipment has identified underground mining as an opportunity for growth. It has created a dedicated OEM business division to pursue this goal, including expanding the existing product range, providing specialised customer support, and establishing new global markets.

Bell Equipment’s new range of Graders set to deliver next-level performance

Designed to meet the emerging needs of the grader industry, Bell Equipment has expanded its mining and construction OEM product range to include motor graders. With several units running in diversified applications, production has been set to begin as early as Q3 2024.

Bell delivers solid performance on the back of strong demand for ADTs

Richards Bay, 31 March 2023 – JSE-listed Bell Equipment (Bell), a leading global manufacturer, distributor, and exporter of a wide range of heavy equipment for the construction, mining, quarrying, sugar, and forestry industries, today released final results for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Why follow when you can lead?

Ever since Bell Equipment founder, Irvine Bell, invented his self-loading sugarcane trailer in 1954, the year in which the global manufacturer was established, the group’s innovation has seen it develop many world-firsts for the industries it serves.

‘Go anywhere, do anything’ with Bell Equipment’s Tracked Carrier

Geared for the short haul and to provide access to difficult-to-reach remote areas, South African OEM, Bell Equipment, will introduce its Tracked Carrier concept to the local market at NAMPO 2023.

Bell E-series ADTs ready to run on HVO fuel

All new Bell Equipment E-series Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) fitted with the Mercedes Benz OM471LA, OM473LA, and OM934/6LA engines are fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel, without needing dilution with diesel or impacting on engine service intervals.

Adoption stage for autonomous Bell ADTs

Four years after commencing extensive testing, global ADT specialist, Bell Equipment, reports that autonomous technology is now at the adoption stage with more customers in Europe, South America, and Australia set to introduce autonomous Bell ADTs on their worksites during 2023.

Kongo River loads up on Bell B45E ADTs for DRC contracts

Kongo River SAS, part of the Teichmann Group of Companies, has taken delivery of no fewer than twenty-six B45E Articulated Dump Trucks during 2022, which have been deployed on various contracts in the Southern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Solid relationship keeps Andru Mining coming back for more blue Bells

In today’s structured corporate world, it is rare for a customer to engage with a design engineer of any product, let alone make suggestions as to how that product may be improved. This is exactly what keeps a major South African mining contractor brand-loyal to a market-leading manufacturer of articulated dump trucks (ADTs).

All the bells and whistles for new E-series Water Tankers

Local original equipment manufacturer, Bell Equipment, has expanded its range of water tankers and now offers eight tank sizes having introduced 16 000-litre and 50 000-litre offerings.

Bell continues to lead technology with autonomous ADT platform

A focus on improving ease of operation to provide more efficient and safer Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) has consistently kept Bell Equipment at the forefront of innovation. The global ADT specialist is now achieving success with autonomous vehicle operation where its forward-thinking approach is enabling interoperability between different control systems and the trucks it produces.

Bell Equipment at BAUMA 2022: Keeping it special

As an Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) specialist with the world’s largest range of models, Bell Equipment has always been driven to meet customers’ needs by delivering specifically designed industry solutions. In Munich, this is demonstrated by the new generation of the two-axle ADT Bell B45E 4×4 and a Bell B30E with a vehicle width of less than 3,0 metres. Both machines offer a compelling advantage to customers with specific requirements.

Bauma to mark Bell Tracked Carrier’s European debut

Following extensive field testing with US users and a successful North American debut at Conexpo 2020, Bell Equipment is now launching its new Tracked Carriers in Western Europe. On display at Bauma will be the Bell TC11A, the larger of the two versatile models with a payload of 11t.

Bell ADTs and Fleetm@tic® part of CPI’s net zero carbon drive

Privately owned minerals and aggregates contractor, Chepstow Plant International (CPI), has been run by Managing Director, John Corcoran, for over 20 years. Since being founded in 1995 by Eddie Hayward, John has developed CPI into one of the UK’s leading mobile plant supplier firms and earthmoving contractors within the mineral products industry.

DXI Ltd plans for the future with four new B30Es

Founded by Dave Clark and Ivan Rawlins in 2013 after a long working relationship in the construction sector, DXI Regeneration Ltd has grown to employ over eighty staff and enjoy exceptional year-on-year growth. The company is now in the enviable position of enjoying significant repeat business, working on prestigious jobs nationally and boasting a full order book for the foreseeable future.

Emissions-friendly B30Es to place John F Hunt Plant Hire in the pound seats

Established in 1982, the John F Hunt Group serves the UK Construction industry through its network of dedicated companies and divisions nationwide including demolition, civil engineering, industrial dismantling, remediation, generator and plant hire. Well known for its technical engineering expertise, the company delivers complex construction and regeneration projects using plant predominantly supplied from the internal hire division.

Tru 7 Group invests in Bell ADTs in quest to run the most efficient fleet

Wordsworth Crushing records a first for the UK

MJ Church upgrades to B30E Stage V for high profile projects

For the last two decades Wiltshire-based MJ Church Ltd has been a faithful user of Bell Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) for earthmoving projects and the occasional hire contract. A recent spate of contract wins has led to an order for fifteen additional units which will help the company gear up for its increasing workload over the next twelve to eighteen months.

Kelston Sparkes – the largest Bell B50E user in Europe

Founded by Mr Kelston Sparkes in 1952, the Kelston Sparkes Group is a family business specialising in earthworks, crushing and screening, quarrying and training. Based in the South West of England, but working throughout the UK, the company’s five-year contract at Europe’s largest limestone quarry – Torr Works in Somerset – has led to it becoming the largest user in Europe of Bell Equipment’s flagship 50-ton Articulated Dump Truck (ADT).

Alternative fuel solution and fuel efficiency for Smiths of Gloucester

The hire of two Bell B30E Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) on a construction site in Stroud in 2020 was the catalyst for family run business, Smiths of Gloucester, to re-invest in their own dump trucks after a lengthy hiatus. Having previously owned an alternative brand of dumpers that were, in the company’s own words, ‘parked up more often than working’, the positive experience with the Bell Dumpers restored the company’s faith and led to a review of the rental policy.

Bell ADTs offer best utilisation in the fleet for Murphy Plant

Murphy Plant Limited added Bell Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) to its extensive fleet of plant and machinery in 2020 following a week-long demo of a Bell B20E. Murphy’s mix of contracts had evolved over time and they were looking for machines capable of working on a number of projects including HS2 and the East West Rail Link.

Durability and support will see TNR returning for more

An earthworks and mining contracting company in Tanzania has been so impressed with their first four Bell B40E Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) and the support they receive from Kanu Equipment, Bell Equipment’s dealer in that country, that they are looking at extending their fleet once they near production capacity.

Bell Dumpers provide operational efficiency for Andrews Plant Hire

Alfieri Holdings ‘supports local’ with a dozen Bell ADTs

An emerging coal mining group’s decision to invest in Bell Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) has a direct downstream benefit for three thousand five hundred employees at Bell Equipment as well as for the more than one thousand suppliers to the manufacturer that supply a vast variety of components that go into each Bell ADT.

Triple celebration as Thuthukani opens ‘Play-to-Learn’ Centre

Friends of Thuthukani Special School in Empangeni gathered recently (10 November) to celebrate the school’s fortieth anniversary, introduce ‘Changing Lives’ as the school’s new motto and officially open the Gary Bell Play-to-Learn Centre, sponsored by Bell Equipment.

Long services awards for Bell employees

Bell Equipment made up for lost time last week when it acknowledged and celebrated one hundred and fifty-eight local employees who reached long service milestones during 2020 and 2021 at functions held over two days at its Richards Bay factory.

IPP Mining & Materials Handling praises longevity of Bell ADTs

Opencast contract mining is generally conducted in a challenging business environment where contractors alike look to extract the maximum life and availability out of their yellow machine mining fleets.

Bell offers both cost per hour and cost per tonne benefits

Bell Equipment has a design philosophy that always focuses on providing customers with productive machines running at the lowest cost per hour, resulting in the most economical cost per tonne haulage solution.

Bell Equipment ‘Strong Reliable Autonomous

Bell Equipment’s focus on interoperability has culminated in a collaboration between the global Articulated Dump Truck specialist and safety and automation technology developer, Pronto AI. This will reinforce Bell Equipment’s position as “the most affordable autonomous articulated dump truck in the world,” with Pronto AI’s product officially launched at the MINEXPO 2021 in Las Vegas in September.

Bell machines and support are rooted in MDZ’s success

In the Venda language, the name for ‘root’ is mudzi. While some may find it strange to base the name of a company on a root, an entrepreneur from South Africa’s most northern province, where Venda is mostly spoken, believes his well-rooted academic grounding, solid financial knowledge and business acumen forms the basis on which to build a growing business in logistics and contract mining.

Benhaus realises the benefits of its Bell B60E fleet

Mining chrome from opencast pits in South Africa’s North West and Limpopo provinces calls for durability – durable mining methods, durable people and, above all, durable haulage equipment because this dense and abrasive material quickly shows up any weaknesses.

MMP bowled over by performance of new Bell B30Es

John Mmutle is the founder and General Manager of Mmutle Mining Projects (Pty) Ltd. He gained Gauteng colours for both cricket and hockey before qualifying as an industrial engineer with a postgraduate qualification from the Wits Business School. His younger brother, Stephen, is the Operations Director for the company and, according to his older sibling, is more analytical in his approach to life. He holds a B Tech degree in logistics and supply chain management. He is registered with the Gauteng Cricket Board as an official cricket scorer with Wanderers Cricket Stadium as his own stamping ground.

Ritluka Resources raves about B45Es in wet coal mining application

Applying one’s mind is a popular concept for achieving success but when you have the luxury of applying two educated and keen minds to achieve the same goal, ultimate success in almost any challenging field is the result.

TauSadi blazes a path for women in mining and invests in Bell B40Es

Now if the current Mpumalanga coal mining world seems to be an orderly place, some male contract miners better watch out because two highly qualified female engineers are about to upset their seemingly serene world.

Kobelco Excavators and pre-owned B30Es are gold for Phakamisa

In the world of sailing, it’s common for a yacht to change tack to make use of the most favourable wind. This analogy also holds true for business, especially in mining-related industries where sudden changes in market conditions often force drastic changes in business tactics to remain sustainable and competitive.

Bell launches global pre-owned equipment website

Bell launches global pre-owned equipment website Bell pre-owned equipment can now be shopped online thanks to the launch of a dedicated global website, pre-owned.bellequipment.com, which is also accessible from the company’s website.

EH Construction adds eight Bell Graders to its fleet

Civil construction companies, especially those working on projects which involve bulk earthworks, rely heavily on their earthmoving and material handling equipment to get the job done. But as any equipment owner knows, reliable technical backup is of paramount importance as any earthmoving equipment, no matter how reliable, will need servicing, consumable spare parts, and repair from time to time.

Bell expands collaboration in autonomous control project

A focus on improving ease of operation to provide more efficient and safer Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) has consistently kept Bell Equipment at the forefront of innovation. The global ADT specialist is now achieving success with autonomous vehicle operation where its forward-thinking approach is enabling interoperability between different control systems and the trucks it produces.

JCB appoints new dealer in key South African market

JCB has appointed one of the most respected companies in the construction equipment sector to be its distributor in the key South African market, the company announced today.

KELE Mining Solutions highlights benefits of choosing Bell ADTs

A relatively new player in the field of contract mining is using data driven technology to achieve improved safety, productivity and efficiency coupled with the proven reliability of haulage vehicles designed and built by a homegrown original equipment manufacturer.

Shumba Plant Hire takes off using Bell equipment on private airstrips

A great river that flows not into the sea but into the middle of the Southern African continental landmass, the Okavango Delta, is more correctly termed an alluvial fan comprising of areas that are permanently flooded, seasonally flooded and occasionally flooded.

MOMS supports local with 21 Bell B50Es and seven 85t Excavators

Mzimkhulu Mining is like a large family living happily in a big house which begs to tell one of the mining industry’s good news stories. And having an original equipment supplier that ticks all the boxes in terms of understanding this potentially difficult industry is considered a bonus.

Australia’s Egans Group bolster their rental fleet with two new Bell B30E ADTs

Established by Frank Egan in 1962, Egans Group is one of Australia’s most versatile and experienced contracting, labour hire, plant hire and field maintenance businesses. They operate nationwide with head offices and workshops in Victoria and Queensland as well as locations in Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth.

Bell B30Ds around 30 000 hour mark at Belabela Quarries

As the General Manager of the Belabela Quarries outside Gaborone in Botswana, Peter Zunckel has a slightly unusual problem. Every time he tries to convince his company’s board members that budgetary provision needs to be made for replacing his fleet of three Bell B30D Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs), he gets told that there’s nothing wrong with the existing trucks. And this is despite the oldest of the three ADTs just surpassing the magical 30 000 hour mark!

Bell appoints Hardrock Earthworks CC as Namibian dealer

Bell Equipment has expanded its independent dealer network with the appointment of Hardrock Earthworks CC as its authorised supplier and distributor in Namibia with effect from 31 October 2020.

Bell takes its industry leading technology underground with new side-mount low profile ADTs

The latest generation Bell B30L and B35L Low Profile Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) deliver the lowest cost per tonne solution, more practical styling and an ‘autonomous ready’ platform that is easily configurable for remote operation either by a handheld remote control or a more sophisticated autonomous control centre.

B45E is the first choice for Hillhouse Quarry operators

The Hillhouse Quarry Group, the industry leading whinstone quarry operation based in Ayrshire, UK has chosen Bell Equipment UK to supply its latest fleet addition, a new B45E Articulated Dump Truck (ADT).

Use of Bell ADTs takes off on Hong Kong airport project

Planned for completion in 2024, the Third Runway Project at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is a mammoth undertaking by anyone’s standards that involves reclaiming about 650 hectares of land north of the existing airport island and constructing a 3 800-metre long runway along with supporting taxiway systems.

Bell ADTs tick boxes for Vuksich and Borich in New Zealand

When longstanding civil engineering, contracting and project management company, Vuksich and Borich (NZ) Ltd, decided to invest in new articulated dump trucks (ADTs) for their Auckland-based operation, there were several reasons why two Bell B30E ADTs from the brand’s new E-series, were part of the mix, says Plant and Transport Manager, Murray George. “We have a couple of earlier model Bell dump trucks in the fleet that have been used extensively in the Pacific Islands on major projects and have proven to be incredibly durable and reliable trucks.

Earthmoving contractor relies on Bell ADTs for reduced fuel costs and simple maintenance

Large earthmoving projects offer up plenty of challenges for contractors of all kinds. It takes knowledge, experience, and the right equipment to get the job done right every time – and Allan Construction has plenty of all three.

Bell B30E is on target for Bullseye Construction

The company was established in 2003 in North Carolina by James Broughman, Lucky Silcox and Kevin Johnson. Kevin serves as President of Bullseye Construction and recalls: “We started out strictly as a utility contractor and after a few years we got more involved and did grading and site development, and eventually turned into a full turnkey site development contractor. During the first 10 years we concentrated on public work, sidewalk, and street-type work but over the past few years we’ve really grown, and we moved into being fully private in the past five years.”

Bell B60E – moving more for less

When looking for a cost-effective and efficient haulage solution for the mining industry, South African manufacturer, Bell Equipment, continues to push new boundaries and its sixty-tonner crossover concept, the B60E 4×4, has an impressive balance between off-road performance, productivity and fuel economy.

Grizzly Mining and Bell relationship still going strong after over 20 years

The Lufwanyama Pilala area southwest of Kitwe in Zambia is probably best known to those in the emerald mining industry because this is where some of the world’s finest examples of this green gemstone are mined. And much like diamond mining, a disproportionate amount of soil has to be moved to expose the emerald crystals from where they are then carefully removed by hand.

Rumdel Cape updates its Bell fleet for massive water project

Implementation of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), one of the world’s most successful trans-boundary water resource management schemes between the governments of Lesotho and South Africa, continues. Equipment manufactured and sold by Bell Equipment is being used at the forefront of this project.

Bell Care Package – caring for the customer, caring for the machine

Bell Equipment is introducing the Bell Care Package, which has been thoughtfully designed to satisfy our customers’ need to look after the servicing of their assets, manage costs and increase flexibility to better respond to today’s uncertain and challenging environment.

Lubocon credits Bell support as it grows and expands its fleet

One of the biggest obstacles emerging contractors in both civil engineering and mining experience firsthand, is that of access to capital which will bring them much-needed yellow metal equipment on which such industries rely heavily. That is, unless an established original equipment manufacturer (OEM) such as Bell Equipment shows understanding which translates into good business sense and has the added advantage of creating customer loyalty.

Bell Tracked Carrier turns heads at CONEXPO

Bell Equipment’s all-new Tracked Carrier (TC) received an ‘overwhelming’ customer response at CONEXPO, Las Vegas last month where the TC7A took centre stage on a rotating turntable as the company’s latest premium solution for soft underfoot conditions.

Bell Graders are a cut above for VTH Plant & Civil

Bringing water to three villages in rural Botswana may not seem that big a deal, even in this sometimes arid country, but when you consider that a young woman with training in international politics heads up the civil construction company that made this possible, the story becomes more intriguing.

Kelston Sparkes, operator of largest Bell B50 fleet, adds four B45Es to its tally

One of the country’s leading earthworks, quarrying and training specialists, the Kelston Sparkes Group, has introduced a new Bell ADT model to its impressive fleet with its recent investment in four Bell Equipment B45Es.

Exxaro Partners with Bell to Provide Contractors Access to Premium Mining Equipment

07 February 2020, Pretoria – South Africa’s largest black-empowered resource company, Exxaro has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with equipment dealer, Bell Equipment Sales South Africa (BESSA) today to enhance the offering of its enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme. This, to formalize a partnership within its ESD programme, is aimed at giving contractors access to mining equipment, at affordable rates. The partnership will also provide post equipment acquisition advice and support to the contractors.

Investment in Bell equipment pays dividends for Zambian company

When a young Joe Raimo was dropped off at the Kariba Dam wall in what was then Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in the mid-1960s, armed only with a suitcase and a toolbox, little could he imagine that his walk across the border into Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) would leave a legacy of an established contract mining and plant hire company.

MJ Church builds tech into its fleet with Bell Equipment

Taking technologically advanced routes to break new ground, one of the South West region’s largest civil engineering, earthworks and waste management contractors, MJ Church has returned once again to Bell Equipment for the purchase of a recent consignment of Articulated Dump Truck vehicles.

Ground-breaking BBBEE deal transforms Bell operations

Heavy equipment manufacturer and distributer, Bell Equipment, has concluded a Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment agreement, effective 1 January 2020, that will empower the Group’s South African manufacturing subsidiary, Bell Equipment Company South Africa (BECSA) and further empower the South African sales and distribution subsidiary, Bell Equipment Sales South Africa (BESSA).
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