Articulated Dump TruckEurope

Bell B45E

32,326 kg523 hpMarket avg. €107k · 3 listed · 1 below market

Side elevationBell B45E
Bell B45E side elevation
Operating weight
32,326 kg
Length
11,184 mm
Fig · proportional to datasheet · articulated dump truck
Live market

3 active asks across Europe

Market avg.€107k

Asking prices land at €100k – €115k, around 35% above the market average.

NL
€94k
DK
€60k
PL
€83k
BE
€62k
CZ
€49k
  • 201810,332 hrs · NL · dealer name hidden€93k
Based on 3 active dealer listings across our network.As of 14 Sept 2026

This model sits 43% above the class average across 30 peer models.

How much does a used Bell B45E cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Bell B45E listings currently run from €100,300 to €114,700, with a market average around €107,000. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 3 active listings, refreshed daily.

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MakeBell
ModelB45E
Specification · Comparison

How the B45E lines up in its class.

Nearest competitors auto-selected by category and weight class. Specs from manufacturer datasheets; prices from recent dealer listings.

At a glance
Weight class
41 t
40 t
40 t
Power
Engine
Mercedes-Benz OM502 LA
Cat C15 ACERT
Volvo D12C AAE2
Power
495–523 hp
445 hp
420 hp
Peak torque
2,460 Nm
2,057 Nm
Dimensions
Operating weight
32,326–33,500 kg
33,100 kg
31,270 kg
Length
10,130–11,184 mm
10,890 mm
11,290 mm
Width
3,738–4,550 mm
3,432 mm
3,269 mm
Height
3,700–3,802 mm
3,746 mm
3,746 mm
Working range
Payload
41,000 kg
38,000 kg
37,000 kg
Body capacity (heaped)
26–29.5 m³
24 m³
22.5 m³
Drive
Top speed
55 km/h
54.7 km/h
56 km/h
Turning radius
8,655–9,235 mm
8,595 mm
Market
Market average ask · EU
€107k
€224k
€51k
Price range
€100k€115k
€175k€343k
€51k€51k
Active listings
3
12
1
Specs · manufacturer datasheetsPrices · recent dealer listings, trailing window
About · Bell B45E

Overview

The Bell B45E is a large articulated dump truck in the 45-tonne payload class, with an operating weight of 32,326 kg and an engine output of 523 hp. It sits at the heavier, higher-capacity end of the articulated hauler segment, designed for high-volume earthmoving and bulk material transport. The machine represents Bell Equipment's engineering approach to large-site productivity, combining a robust drivetrain with the manoeuvrability characteristic of articulated frames.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Articulated dump trucks of this class are deployed on large civil engineering projects, quarry operations, mining site infrastructure work, and major earthworks where high tonnage needs to move across uneven or soft ground. The articulated frame makes the B45E suitable for sites where rigid haulers would face traction or turning-radius limitations. Dam construction, road building, and large-scale land reclamation projects are among the typical operating environments for machines in this payload bracket.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Inspection of an articulated dump truck in this class should prioritise the articulation joint and hitch assembly for wear, cracking, and play, as these are high-stress points in normal operation. The drivetrain, including transmission, diffs, and axles, warrants close attention given the torque loads involved at 523 hp. Buyers should request full service records, verify that scheduled maintenance intervals have been met, and confirm the operational history of the machine including primary site conditions. Tyre condition is a significant cost variable and should be assessed independently. The body, tailgate, and ejector mechanism if fitted should be inspected for structural integrity and wear lining condition. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent, qualified technician familiar with articulated haulers of this size is standard practice before commitment.

Current market

Price position

The Bell B45E is cross-shopped primarily against the Caterpillar 740 and the Volvo A40. Against the Caterpillar 740, the B45E holds a meaningful power advantage at 523 hp, which is relevant to buyers prioritising gradient performance and cycle times on demanding haul roads. Against the Volvo A40, the comparison centres on payload capacity, power delivery, and total operating weight, where the B45E's 32,326 kg operating weight and 523 hp engine position it as a high-output option in the same competitive tier. Within the used market, the attributes that move a specific machine within its price band include accumulated engine and transmission hours, service history documentation, tyre condition and remaining life, the presence of payload management systems, body configuration, and overall structural condition of the frame and articulation joint.

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