Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.General: This specification is intended to cover the purchase of an industrial or utility type wheel tractor equipped with a hydraulic sickle bar mowing device mounted on the right side between front and rear wheels. The mowing attachment shall be completely installed on the tractor and ready for use. 2.Tractor: Industrial or utility type wheel tractor with liquid cooled diesel engine, Independent PTO, swinging drawbar, hydraulic lift system and 3 point hitch. Tractor must be capable of front mounted hydraulic pump. The wheel tractor this specification is intended to cover will be used in highway maintenance mowing applications which include side slope or hillside operations and must be suitable for such use. 3.PTO Power: Manufacturer’s advertised PTO power of no less than 55 horsepower at rated RPM. 4.Engine: Liquid cooled diesel equipped with 12 volt electrical system including battery, starter and alternator. Shall have oil and fuel filters with replaceable elements and approved dry type air cleaner. Shall have vertical exhaust muffler with rain cap or curved exhaust pipe. Engine cooling system shall have anti-freeze protection to -20o F, or lower. All other equipment necessary for efficient operation shall be furnished.