Stylish Makeover for Develon ADT

As reported recently on Earthmovers news page, Develon has updated its DA 30 Articulated Dumptruck with an all-new front-end design and new cab.

The modern day Develon trucks draw from a long heritage of ADT production at the Elnesvågen plant outside Molde in Norway, which celebrated 50 years of production in 2023, which in addition, coincided with the 10,000th machine rolling off the production line.

The factory was best known for producing the Moxy range of ADTs, but that changed to Doosan in 2008 when that South Korean company bought the business. Develon and HD Hyundai trucks are now manufactured at the site.

In a timely move Develon has recently updated the cab design across its entire articulated dump truck range, adding a larger interface and revised ergonomics aimed at improving day-to-day usability and jobsite safety.

A larger HMI for faster access to machine and camera data

One of the central elements of the new cab update is that modern day favourite, a 12-inch high-resolution touchscreen monitor. The display provides access to machine information, settings and camera views through a single interface, designed to improve clarity and reduce time spent navigating controls. For the operators, the larger on-screen views can simplify situational checks during loading, hauling and dumping sequences, particularly when camera feeds are used to manage blind spots.



Develon has reworked the cab layout with a focus on ergonomics, placing controls in a more logical arrangement intended to support natural operation over long shifts. The update also emphasizes improved visibility from the cab, targeting safer handling when operating near other machines, stockpiles, or personnel on crowded sites.

In practical terms, better reach zones and clearer sightlines can reduce repeated micro-adjustments during cycle work—one of the common contributors to cumulative fatigue in ADT operation.

The updated ADTs are equipped with an auto-hold brake function that automatically keeps the machine stationary during dumping. In typical ADT duty cycles, the dumping phase combines raised body movement with uneven terrain risk. Auto-hold is designed to reduce operator workload in this step while improving control and limiting unintended rolling or repositioning during tip-out.

Cab environment targets sustained concentration
Develon also highlights improvements aimed at operator comfort during extended operating hours, including a quieter cab environment and effective climate control. Reduced noise exposure and stable cabin temperature can help maintain attention over repeated cycles, especially in summer heat or cold-weather operations.

Access and safety details for entry and exit routines
Beyond in-cab operation, the redesign includes improved cab access and safety features intended to support safer entry and exit. This addresses routine risk points around ADTs, where repeated climb-in/climb-out actions occur across shifts.

With the updated ADT cab, Develon positions operator comfort, visibility and integrated machine controls as part of a broader push toward higher uptime, fewer fatigue-related errors and more consistent cycle efficiency across demanding haul applications.