The right machines
Faced with the challenge of moving huge volumes of dirt and rock from the top of the project’s hilly terrain down to the lower lots where compaction and grading are critical, Stepanyan made the strategic decision to purchase the four Bell B45E ADTs. “These trucks are a major part of our project,” Stepanyan says. “They are responsible for hauling material from the top of the hills down to the lower sections where we need that material for compaction.”
A standout feature to Artavazd is the Fleetm@tic payload monitoring system that provides ease of calculating and keeping track of the cubic yards that are moved daily by the trucks.
High-performance hauling
The Bell B45E ADT has become known for its outstanding performance, fuel efficiency, and smart design, making it the ideal choice for demanding earthmoving tasks like those at RTG’s development site. Key features of the Bell B45E include its nominal payload of 90,390 pounds, 523 hp at 1,700 rpm from a six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz off-highway diesel engine, Allison transmission for smooth, reliable power delivery, and 6 to 7 percent lower cost per ton compared to previous D series models. This optimized power-to-weight ratio, along with excellent fuel efficiency, gives the B45E a clear edge when it comes to large-scale hauling operations. Another feature that caught Artavazd’s attention was the truck’s on-board monitoring systems. “It’s very important for me to be able to monitor the fuel burn levels we are doing, and that information is easily accessible on the B45Es,” he notes.
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