Specifications include, but are not limited to: Diesel engine meeting all federal EPA emissions standards for the current model year being offered. Minimum 365 HP. Minimum 1,280 lb.-ft. torque. Air intake system: Shall include dual, dry-type air filter with restriction indicator. Exhaust: Vertical exhaust pipe must be OEM shielded behind the rearmost pillar or along the entry door at a minimum to prevent burns or injury in case of accidental contact by personnel. Exhaust stack to have a curved turn out tip or flattop with a weighted flap to prevent water and debris from entering the system. Must extend a minimum of 20-inches above the top of the cab and be no greater than 13-feet from the ground to the top of the stack. Cooling System: To include sight glass for easy viewing from the ground. Anti-freeze shall be DELO extended life coolant or equivalent to provide protection down to -60 F. Fuel System: Minimum 70 gallons, aluminum fuel tank, frame-mounted. Shall include heated fuel/water separator. The fuel tank shall have a minimum of ¼ tank upon delivery. Starting Aids and Winterization: Engine block heater, engine oil pan heater, trickle charger, winter front. Capable of powering a Front Engine Power Take Off (FEPTO). DRIVE TRAIN: Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS. Rear Axles: (*) Minimum capacity: 58,000 lbs. Driver-controlled differential lock, rear axle. Driver-controlled inter-axle differential lock. CHASSIS: (*) Frame RBM: 3,530,000 in-lbs. minimum. 297” frame length must be provided for mounting necessary equipment (i.e. deicer and flusher). Frame cut after mounting of equipment to be held to truck manufacturer's recommended standards. (*) GVWR: 77,200 lbs. minimum. Conventional cab, chrome Yellow, DuPont 4320AH in color. (*) Front Suspension: Parabolic tapered leaf with a minimum capacity of 20,000 lbs. Heavy-duty shock absorbers. (*) Rear Suspension: Minimum capacity of 58,000 lbs. (*) Front Axle: Minimum capacity 20,000. Oil seals in hubs. Wheels and Tires: Front Tires: 425/65R 22.5, 20-ply. Rear Tires: Traction tread 12R24.5 16-ply. Hub piloted, wheels, white, with wheel guards between all wheels/hubs. Mudflaps behind front tires and fore/aft of rear tires. Shall include front fender extensions. Fenders: Fenders, non-corrosive material, are to completely cover rear tires of vehicles and be sufficient size to prevent tires from throwing spray onto tank or vehicle. Single tow pin in the front bumper or two frame-mounted front tow hooks and two frame-mounted rear tow hooks. (*) Steering: Power type steering rated at or above GVWR. Brakes: MERITOR, WABCO, or BENDIX ABS. Heated air dryer with coalescing filter. Drum brakes front/rear, MERITOR, automatic slack adjusters, and dust shields. Minimum 15.9 CFM air compressor. Shall include shop air fill for the brake system. ¼ turn valve located behind driver’s door, easily accessible. Must fill all air tanks.
