This specification describes a five to six cubic yard dump body and central hydraulics system to be installed on New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provided single axle, cab & chassis trucks, 37,000 pounds GVWR and a 96 inch cab to axle. ********************************** DUMP BODY ******************************* Body: Ten-foot long contractor-type, not to exceed eight feet-six inches in width. Five to six cubic yard struck capacity. Inside body width not to be less than eighty-six inches. Continuous welding on entire box and tailgate. Or prior approved equal. Serial Number: Manufactures standard. Sides: Single piece (no splicing) ten gauge 250 BHN (115,000 psi tensile/100,000 psi yield) steel with one horizontal formed “V” brace on each side and full length dirt shedding lower rails. Dirt shedding boxed top rail with provisions for six inch spillage boards. Or prior approved equal. Spillage boards: 3/16 formed C steel tapered from the bonnet to the rear of the bed bolted with (4) 3/8” grade 8 flanged bolts two for each end. Or prior approved equal. Chock block holders: Unit shall be equipped with chock block holders to fit triangular type standard 10 inches long, 8 inches wide and 6 inches in height chock blocks mounted to the right (passenger) rear side of the dump body.
