Why Bell Tandem Trailers are so Popular in the Sugar Cane Industry

The Bell tandem trailers are manufactured on the foundation of the proven designs of other Bell machines. These trailers boast robust designs for durability. With two generations of trailers before the latest range of tandem trailers, Bell worked on their experience of previous machines that they manufactured for the sugar industry to ensure that the third generation of trailers are just as useful, functional and strong as the previous generation of trailers, and have added extras to guarantee relevancy to the modern sugar cane farmer in South Africa.

With features such as a walking beams that effortless glide over any type of hindrance, Bell has shown that they understand the farmer’s needs. Each trailer comes with a pivot point assembly specifically designed to allow for different loading conditions. Bell has proven their expertise in making provision for reaction in loaded and unloaded conditions to ensure easy usage. The trailer’s design enables the trailer to withstand the direct leads and vibrations when pulled.

To maximise the tractor’s load capacity when pulling the tandem trailer, Bell has ensured optimal load balance across all the trailer and tractor axles, leading to superior traction and payload capacity without compromising on safety. The tractor driver’s ability to steer effortlessly is facilitated by the position of the tractor hitch which is located forward of the rear axle. This is quite significant as it enables the transferring of the load from the trailer, thus making it easier to pull the trailer and to steer with safety.

Where the tractor with tandem trailer needs to turn in a tight spot, the Quick Turn Hitch technology enables for the transferring of the weight enabling turning even if it is a really tight space.

Various trailers are available by Bell according to application needs, including:

• Sugar cane – cane spill bar, front trailer.
• Sugar cane – cane spill bar, rear trailer.
• Sugar cane – cane high tip, front trailer.
• Sugar cane – cane high tip, rear trailer.
• Sugar cane – cane non-spill bar front trailer.
• Sugar cane – cane non-spill bar rear trailer.
• Tandem timber 13 T trailer.
• Tandem timber – T15 flat deck, non-tip trailer.
• Tandem timber – T15 flat deck, tip trailer.
• Tandem timber – narrow deck, non-tip trailer.
• Tandem timber – narrow deck, tip trailer.
• General purpose – 11m³, dumper trailer.
• General purpose – 12m³, dumper, drawbar trailer.
• General purpose – 15m³, dumper, gooseneck, trailer.
• General purpose – 15m³ dumper, coal trailer.
• General purpose – port trailer.
• General purpose – bogle single axle trailer.
• Water tanker – 15 000L trailer.
• Water tanker – 20 000L trailer.

Whether you invest in one of the sugar cane or timber tandem trailers, purchase a dumper trailer or water tank, you can rely on Bell to ensure that the trailer’s design will fit the application perfectly. Bell Equipment has an outstanding reputation for excellence and their equipment is specifically manufactured for the harsh working conditions found on the African continent.

We recommend discussing your particular load and application needs with our sales consultants who will be able to assist with the selection of the Bell tandem trailer that will meet your requirements from our product stable.