Bell Exclusively Selects Allison for its Vehicles
Allison Transmission has announced about
strengthening of cooperation with Bell Equipment, a major manufacturer of in
the off-highway trucks and related construction equipment based in South
Africa. Bell has already been using Allison’s 4800 ORS for its massive articulated
dump trucks (ADT), and the American transmission supplier has agreed on
delivery of its 3400ORS units for Bell’s B30E trucks. Moreover, both parties
have reached an agreement on prolongation of the partnership agreement that
makes Allison the main supplier of gearbox solutions for the South American company
during the next 5 years.
Allison 4800 ORS
According to the Allison representative, the world-known transmission supplier greatly appreciates the trust placed in it by Bell Equipment officials and is ready to provide top-quality gearboxes for all Bell artic trucks. Allison’s heavy-duty transmissions (2000/3000/4000 Series) found application in Bell trucks, as their reliability and robustness fit right with extreme operating conditions. Both companies have been doing business for more than four decades. Initially, Bell used American automatics for its hauling tractors. Now Allison’s transmissions became a standard option for a wide range of Bell’s trucks and tractors.
Bell’s B30E articulated
dump trucks
Bell’s customers come from different industrial
sectors (from mining to construction and agriculture), but all of them share
one view – Allison’s products play a major role in providing comfortable and
fuel efficient operation of Bell vehicles. These sophisticated units facilitate
to substantial reductions in operational costs and easy maintenance.
The 3400ORS unit, applied in Bell’s 30-ton heavy truck, is designed to provide high quality of operation even in the most challenging conditions. This gearbox has a special xFE (extra fuel efficiency) gear ratio set. Moreover, thanks to its sophisticated design, this transmission can operate with the converter lock-up clutch being engaged for a longer period of time, thereby allowing to drive in higher ranges at lower RPM rates - ensuring better fuel economy. Trucks equipped with Allison solutions can speed up more rapidly and run at higher average speeds, thus becoming a key performance booster for users of Bell trucks. Enhanced hp rates and a special Allison’s torque converter allow Bell trucks to successfully transport heavy loads.
