Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purchase of a new John Deere Wide-Area Front Deck Diesel ZTrack Diesel Mower to be used for grounds maintenance, snow plowing and athletic department functions with the Guilford Public Schools. Specifications: The following specifications and equipment are to be met as a minimum. - John Deere Model 1565 Series II - Engine Overhead-valve, 4-cycle diesel, 36 HP (net), liquid cooled, 16-gallon capacity fuel tank. - Hydrostatic Transmission - Standard 4 Wheel Drive - Back up alarm kit installed. Alternate Specifications: The following equipment is alternate to the base bid. - John Deere Bagger MCS 600 hydraulic high-dump material collection system - John Deere Deck (7Iron II) commercial 72" side discharge mower deck) - John Deere Broom 60" heavy-duty rotary broom - John Deere Blade 60" heavy duty snow/material blade - John Deere Hard Cab (for 1400/1500 Series II and Non-Series II font mowers) with front and rear LED work lights