Specifications include, but are not limited to: New current Standard Model 8-wheel drive (Tridem with hydraulic front wheel assist) (Terra Drive System (TDS) aftermarket system) mounted just behind cab to be finished mounted by body builder Cab to trunnion 211” (206” clear CA) Center of trunnion to end of frame 145” GVWR 89,000# Front axle 20,000# Rear axle 69,000# Maximum allowable top of frame rail to top of cab shall be no more than 70” This vehicle will be used for installation of a hydraulic telescoping aerial device. All systems on this vehicle must be compatible for this application. This vehicle will be working in right of way areas (off road). NO low profile front frame/grills allowed. DETAILS: 500 HP diesel powered engine minimum, 1,850 lbs. ft. torque minimum with heavy duty cooling system to include auxiliary transmission cooling 120 volt block heater Electric engine shutdown, key switch operated Allison automatic, transmission with two (2) 10 bolt PTO openings on either side of transmission, 4500 RDS wide ratio (on-off highway) model with PTO gear included Transmission gear selector located on dash or steering column. Allison WT spare input/output Vertical exhaust system to be routed to the curbside, cab corner Heavy duty front bumper to include heavy duty front tow hooks Clean frame rails for body builder and clean back of cab (vertical exhaust pipe allowed) 20,000# front axle rating capacity 20,000# front suspension 69,000# capacity single speed rear tridems, (standard center to center wheel spread) with the ability to attain a highway speed of 70 mph 69,000# capacity rear air ride suspension Driver activated locking differentials on all three rear axles and the ability to lock all rear axles together One (1) 50 gallon street side fuel tank under chassis cab Frame section modulus minimum 26.8 – reinforced full length frame rails. NOTE: (batteries to be mounted under chassis cab only – No frame mount or in cab mounting allowed.) Group 31 batteries to include external jumping posts Alternator, 200 amp minimum, power point in dash Body builder electrical hookup Radio, AM/FM stereo with clock Air conditioning Tachometer and speedometer Cruise control Self-cancelling turn signals Intermittent wipers Engine instrument gauges Electric horns only – (NO air horns) Driver door mounted controls for both dual west coast heated mirrors with convex mirrors, dual front hood mounted convex blind spot mirrors with down turn mirror on top outside of passenger door Power assist steering with tilt and telescopic steering wheel Air brakes with electric dryer, six (6) rear park brake chambers required with dust shields on all brake positions with aluminum air brake reservoirs Deluxe cab insulation package Driver’s side and passenger side air ride seats with inboard arm rests and cab air suspension Electric windows and electric door locks Cab interior package to include any deluxe options such as door pockets, glove box storage, cup holders and overhead console stowage if available Fiberglass tilt hood Aluminum alloy rims in all wheel positions (front and rear axles) Bridgestone L320 (or equivalent) Load Range “H” 12R22.5 rear tires Michelin XZY.3 425/65R22.5 or equivalent Load Range “L” front tires Manufacturer’s standard white color Permanent antifreeze to 30 degrees below zero
