Bell B 50 D articulated dump truck Specs (2004-2016)

The Bell B 50 D articulated dump truck (2004-2016) stands out for high engine power at 503 hp (375 kW), while high weight comes in at 76,059 lb (34.5 t). Another useful figure is dump capacity at 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³).
Specification profile

2004-2016

Weight: 76,059 lb (34.5 t)Engine power: 503 hp (375 kW)Dump Capacity: 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)Travel speed: 31.7 mph (51 km/h)
76,059 lb (34.5 t)Weight
503 hp (375 kW)Engine power
38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)Dump Capacity
31.7 mph (51 km/h)Travel speed
1,800 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,770 lb-ft (2,400 Nm)Maximum torque
12.8 ft (3.9 m)Transport width
13.4 ft (4.09 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

503 hp (375 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

76,059 lb (34.5 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Dump Capacity

High

38.6 yd³ (29.5 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

31.7 mph (51 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

High

1,770 lb-ft (2,400 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 well above the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

12.8 ft (3.9 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length35.3 ft (10.7 m)
Transport height13.4 ft (4.09 m)
Transport width12.8 ft (3.9 m)
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 50 D articulated dump truck
Model year / production 2004-2016
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power503 hp (375 kW)
Maximum torque1,770 lb-ft (2,400 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,800 rpm
Travel speed31.7 mph (51 km/h)

Dimensions

Loading Height11.1 ft (3.39 m)
Transport height13.4 ft (4.09 m)
Transport length35.3 ft (10.7 m)
Transport width12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Outside turning radius31.1 ft (9.48 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)
Weight76,059 lb (34.5 t)
Net Load100,090 lb (45.4 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement4.21 US gal (15.9 L)
Emission level3b
Engine manufacturerMercedes-Benz
Engine typeOM502 LA
Number of cylinders8.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres875/65 R 29

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Central LubricationYes
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo