Specifications include, but are not limited to: Type: This unit will be diesel powered articulated grader to be used for highway maintenance and construction activities including ditching of roads, grading dirt roads, and snow and ice removal. The grader will be equipped with a rear wing as specified herein. Operating Weight: The minimum operating weight shall be 32,300 pounds SAE rated. Verification from manufacturer's standard specification, a handout showing SAE rating for standard equipped unit with ROPS cab, without plowing equipment. Dimensions: The overall height including lights shall be a maximum of 11 feet. Engine: - Diesel. Meet or exceed all U.S. EPA tier II and EU stage II emission control standards. - Shall also be able to accept Biodiesel fuel, (minimum B20) - Must have variable flywheel horsepower of 180hp 220hp maximum. - Block heater. - Shall be built and designed by motor grader manufacturer. - Shall have wet cylinder liners for long life. - Shall have hydraulic demand fan that will automatically adjust cooling fan speed according to engine cooling requirements. - Shall have a direct injection fuel system with individual adjustment free injection pumps and nozzles. - Shall be equipped with an automatic voltage regulator which raises idle speed when low voltage is detected, or when grader is at low idle for five minutes, preventing battery drain due to low engine idle over a protracted period of time
