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    Bell 770 Motor Grader for Sale in South Africa

    The Bell 770 is the SA-built motor grader designed for African road construction and mining bench maintenance — with strong local support through Bell Equipment. IronYard lists 770D and 770E stock with hours, blade condition and finance available.

    All 9 SA provinces
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    Key specifications

    Operating weight
    16 500 kg
    Engine
    Mercedes-Benz OM 906 LA
    Net power
    160 kW (215 hp)
    Blade width
    3.7 m
    Blade lift
    480 mm above / 730 mm below ground
    Circle rotation
    360°
    Fuel tank
    320 L
    Typical fuel burn
    11 – 15 L/hr

    Typical SA price bands

    770D (pre-2015)

    R 900 000 – R 1 800 000

    770E (2015+)

    R 1 800 000 – R 3 200 000

    New (dealer)

    R 4 500 000+

    Example finance

    R 1 900 000 machine · R 285 000 deposit · 60 months · 12.5% p.a.

    ≈ R 36 400 / month

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    Frequently asked — Bell 770

    Bell 770 or CAT 140?

    For SA-based buyers the 770 has stronger local build support and materially lower total cost of ownership on parts and labour. The CAT 140 wins on operator familiarity and resale ubiquity. Both are excellent.

    Who supports the Bell 770?

    Bell Equipment national network — Richards Bay HQ, branches across all provinces and dealer network into SADC.

    Fuel economy?

    Typical roadworks use: 11 to 14 L/hr. Mine haul road maintenance: 13 to 16 L/hr. Competitive with the CAT 140K and better than the older 140G/H.

    770D vs 770E?

    The E-series added an updated cab, LED lighting, refined hydraulics and better fuel economy. Both share the same Mercedes OM 906 engine and Bell chassis.

    Attachments?

    Standard fitment: front dozer blade, scarifier and ripper. Rear ripper is a popular option for haul road maintenance.

    The Bell 770 — the SA-built grader answer

    Built at Bell's Richards Bay facility with the Mercedes-Benz OM 906 engine, the 770 is the credible SA-built alternative to imported motor graders. For contractors who value local build, local support and predictable ownership economics, it deserves a serious look against the CAT 140.

    Where the 770 earns its keep

    • Local support — Bell branches nationally, parts availability strong.
    • Total cost of ownership — parts and labour are meaningfully cheaper than the imported equivalents.
    • Cab and controls — modern, comfortable and well laid out.

    Buying used

    Check the articulation joint for cracks, tandem drive condition, circle wear and hydraulic response on the blade lift, tilt and side-shift. A well-serviced 770D with 6 000 to 9 000 hours in the R 1.3m to R 1.7m band is a strong buy.

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