Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1 - 4-stroke, 6-cylinder diesel 1 - EPA Tier 4-final, with 230 minimum net max horsepower. 1 - Transmission -heavy duty automatic shift providing variable speed drive -with converter lock-up or hydrostatic with variable speed drive or hybrid -axles to be equipped at minimum, with limited slip or locking differentials in front axle 1 - Alternator heavy duty with battery disconnect 1 – Lighting (min) -four (4) lights in front located to give vision above and to the side of bucket -two (2) lights in rear -included will be one flashing yellow caution light on top of cab -all external lighting is to be LED 1 - Tires -(4) waste handling, solid rubber, treaded and cushioned. -No radial designs accepted -Spare Tires and Rim: None 1 – Seat -high-back, deluxe, heated, air-suspension type -seat belts required 1 - Bucket - 7.5 cubic yard (min) with bolt on cutting edges designed for 10,000 hours of operation. -submit drawings of proposed bucket. 1 - Steering Knob 1 – Ride Control 1 – Premium cab air filtration system 1 – Heavy Duty Quick Coupler -In cab actuated hydraulic quick coupling system -proposal shall include all piping, controls and mounting for cab operation of the system -hydraulic oil supply to come from main reservoir, not self-contained, with adequate guards to protect hoses and cylinders. -DPW has accessories such as box snowplow, prod arm and forks. Proposed coupler system must be compatible, or accessories must be made compatible with proposed coupler system. -Conversions of the existing accessory tools will be made by the respondent to accommodate the coupling system. -Tools are located at the South Kent Landfill for inspection. Conversion to be completed within twenty-one (21) working days after delivery of machine and prior to final payment. 1 - Cab -ROPS, fully enclosed with heating and air conditioning systems -airborne debris screen -front and rear glass shall have multi speed electrically operated wipers -there shall be adequate defrosters for both front and rear windows -windows shall be safety glass -cab mounted interior and exterior rearview mirrors -door locks shall be provided.