Bell Equipment at Bauma: New Motor Grader Range

Booth C6.103

Bell Equipment will showcase its new Motor Grader range at Bauma, which will begin production later this year. Bell’s flagship 6×6 ADT model, the Bell B50E, will also be on display with the 20-ton B20E LGP.

New Motor Grader Range

Production for the motor grader is set to begin in Q3 2025 for Stage 3 markets and follows years of extensive research and development where test and prototype units have demonstrated their capabilities in a variety of demanding applications.

“Grading applications demand a powerful and dependable machine that can consistently deliver precision and efficiency. Our new Bell Motor Graders have been rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest industry expectations. We are confident that they will compare favorably with established industry leaders.”

said Bell Equipment Product Manager, Jeremiah Mokhomo.

The Bell Motor Grader range consists of three base models, each available in either a 4WD or 6WD configuration. The G140, which will be on display at Bauma, is well suited to all maintenance and light to medium construction tasks. The G160, with its increased power and performance, is designed to handle heavy construction applications, while the G200 is designed for bulk earthworks and the mining industry.

Bell Motor Graders are powered by Cummins engines paired with ZF transmissions. The Bell G140 is fitted with a 6.7l Cummins engine and ZF ERGOPOWER transmission while the larger G160 and G200 are driven by a 9l Cummins engine with the ZF cPOWER transmission.

“The Bell Grader is a truly global product, engineered to meet different international emission standards and operator control preferences. The staged global rollout will commence in Africa, South America and Southeast Asia followed by North America and Europe later.”

added Jeremiah.

While retaining familiar controls and layouts, the Bell Motor Grader incorporates a range of advanced components and features that will help operators improve productivity and accuracy, maintain costs, and deliver work efficiently.

Automation played a key role in the Motor Grader design process and allows the operator to focus on precision grading while benefiting from improved fuel efficiency and extended component life.

Bell has standardized high-quality, low-maintenance components, such as a fully sealed circle bearing. This allows extended service intervals and consistent grading performance without the need to make regular adjustments. To further simplify operations, advanced diagnostics are incorporated into the machine to reduce the complexity of daily checks and servicing.

Bell Equipment’s test and pre-production demo graders have been operating with great success in a wide variety of applications, from landscaping, heavy ripping, and final levels to overall road construction.

B50E ADT

When the B50D was released for worldwide sale at Bauma 2004, it offered the best standard feature offering on the market, which included onboard weighing and the Bell proprietary telematics system, Fleetm@tic.

“The new E-series generation model, introduced to the market in 2016, has continued to build on these strengths through Bell Equipment’s continuous evolution philosophy.”

said Bell Equipment Product Manager, Brad Castle.

This starts with the engine power and the power-to-weight ratio of the vehicle, which weighs around 35.9 t empty with a payload of 45.4 t. The B50E’s in-line six-cylinder engine from Mercedes-Benz develops 430 kW at 1600 rpm. With 5.29 kW/t unladen and 11.98 kW/t laden, these are class-leading figures, which translate into superior driving performance.

“The Alison 4800 ORS seven-speed automatic transmission with self-calibrating FuelSense 2.0 technology uses algorithms to adapt variable shift points to the route and load profile. This supports optimum power delivery and low fuel consumption even under full load.”

said Brad.

In terms of standard features, the list has grown to include the adaptive Comfort Ride front suspension. Based on real-time data collected by the standard on-board scales and other sensors, the electronically controlled struts automatically adjust the spring characteristics and body level to the current payload and driving situation to enhance ride comfort and significantly reduce typical workplace stresses.

“The B50E, like the rest of the range, is loaded with safety and driving assistance features such as Hill Assist, Tip Safe, downhill braking control, and automatic traction control. We also have auto grease systems, rearview camera, onboard diagnostics, and Bell Fleetmatic, which itself as evolved to provide pole-to-pole coverage and real-time tracking, giving customers the ultimate tool for asset, production, and machine health management.”

he added.