The Bell B 40 D articulated dump truck (2001-2016) is characterised by above-average engine power at 449 hp (335 kW) and above-average weight at 65,918 lb (29.9 t). Its published dump capacity is 31.4 yd³ (24 m³).
Specification profile
2001-2016
Weight: 65,918 lb (29.9 t)Engine power: 449 hp (335 kW)Dump Capacity: 31.4 yd³ (24 m³)Travel speed: 33.6 mph (54 km/h)
65,918 lb (29.9 t)Weight
449 hp (335 kW)Engine power
31.4 yd³ (24 m³)Dump Capacity
33.6 mph (54 km/h)Travel speed
1,800 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,623 lb-ft (2,200 Nm)Maximum torque
11 ft (3.36 m)Transport width
12.6 ft (3.85 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
449 hp (335 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
65,918 lb (29.9 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Dump Capacity
High
31.4 yd³ (24 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)
Dump Capacity is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
33.6 mph (54 km/h)
Low 19.3 mph (31 km/h)Typical 32.6 mph (52.5 km/h)High 37.3 mph (60 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Above average
1,623 lb-ft (2,200 Nm)
Low 371 lb-ft (503 Nm)Typical 1,304 lb-ft (1,767 Nm)High 2,028 lb-ft (2,750 Nm)
Maximum torque is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
11 ft (3.36 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.5 ft (3.2 m)High 13.7 ft (4.17 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
Central LubricationYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Heated Dump BodyNO
TailgateNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Bell |
|---|---|
| Model | B 40 D articulated dump truck |
| Model year / production | 2001-2016 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power449 hp (335 kW)
Maximum torque1,623 lb-ft (2,200 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,800 rpm
Travel speed33.6 mph (54 km/h)
Dimensions
Loading Height10 ft (3.06 m)
Transport height12.6 ft (3.85 m)
Transport length34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Transport width11 ft (3.36 m)
Outside turning radius30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Capacity & weight
Dump Capacity31.4 yd³ (24 m³)
Weight65,918 lb (29.9 t)
Net Load81,571 lb (37 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement3.16 US gal (11.9 L)
Emission level3b
Engine manufacturerMercedes-Benz
Engine typeOM501 LA
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres29.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesD
Central LubricationYes
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo
