Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this specification is to describe the Department of Transportation’s requirement for Extra Heavy Duty contractor style, 10 to 12 cubic yard cross member-less dump body, delivered F.O.B. to the Bureau of Mechanical Services, 33 Smokey bear Blvd. Concord, N.H. 03301, mounted by State personnel. • Minimum 8-gauge abrasion resistant Hi-Tensile steel construction throughout having a minimum 50,000 PSI yield strength except where material required is specifically noted later in this paragraph. • The underside of the body’s structure shall not have any open areas that would allow material to gather in and build up and to also help facilitate cleaning the body underneath. • Sides shall be reinforced with a formed top rail, formed rub rail and two (2 ea.) 8” min, full length sloped, formed horizontal brace between the top rail and rub rail per side and include 2 ea. additional 3/8” steel triangular shaped tie down plates per side with a 2” hole located between the top and middle horizontal box brace, located 15”s from the front and 21-1/2” from the rear. • All body plates, including floor, shall be one piece (splicing not allowed). • All welds in the body are to be continuous. (Fully Welded) • Body outside dimension shall not be less than 95-1/2” +/- 1/4” over wheels/tires. • Body inside dimensions shall be 13’6” long by 7’ wide with 34” sides. 10-cubic yard water level capacity with 12- cubic yard ends. • Front sideboard pockets to be same height as cab shield and shall include a 13/16” hole located 46” on center up from the body floor further reinforced with an additional ½”X 5” X 2-1/2” stainless steel plate with a 13/16” hole shall be welded in place externally on the front of the pockets.
