Specifications include, but are not limited to: POWER TRAIN: Engine: Must meet all federal EPA emissions standards for current model year being offered. Diesel, water cooled, four (4) cycle. Displacement: 4.5 liter, minimum. Horse Power (gross): 74 HP, minimum. Approved engines: CATERPILLAR, CUMMINS, or JOHN DEERE. Shall include block heater. Air Intake: Two (2) stage (dual element) air cleaner with SURECO TURBO-II or ENGINAIR pre-cleaner. Air filter restriction indicator, mounted in cab where easily visible by operator. Exhaust System: To include heavy-duty muffler, mounted as to not diminish visibility. To include curved exhaust or flapper. Must be designed to prevent intrusion of snow/rain. Cooling System: Permanent antifreeze, affording protection to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Fuel System: Fuel Tank Capacity: 30 gallons minimum. Fuel filter to be spin-on type. To include ¼-turn ball valve at filter if the filter is below the fuel tank, to prevent fuel loss during filter change. Engine Oil Filter: To be spin on type. Engine Enclosure: To provide protection from the elements and easy access for maintenance. DRIVE TRAIN: Transmission: Hydrostatic, infinitely variable, from zero (0) to 34 MPH, minimum. To include two (2) speed (high and low range) capability. To include a ten (10) micron filter with replaceable element. To include capability for emergency towing, including steering. Rear Drive Axle: To be heavy-duty, 1 –Ton minimum, automotive type with limited slip or equivalent. CHASSIS: Weight: Not less than 5,000 pounds. Front Steer Axle: To be automotive type, with minimum 9 degree oscillation. Must be rated at or above front axle vehicle weight, loaded. Dimensions: Length (without scraper blade): 16 feet, maximum. Width (Transport Mode): 102 inches, maximum. Wheelbase: Minimum 11 feet, and maximum 12 feet. Turning Radius (Outside): Maximum 21 feet. Tires and Wheels: Five (5) each, including spare, all-season, steel belted radial, 15 inch, 4-ply, on 6-hole steel rims, minimum. To include mounted spare tire and rim. Spare to be mounted to unit. All tires and wheels to be matching. Tires to be radial ST225/75 R15. Highest load rating available. Brakes: Unit shall be equipped with manufacturer's standard, four (4) wheel self-adjusting service brakes, hydraulic disk type. Parking: Mechanical. Shall include emergency brake safety system. Power Steering: To be full power steering. Fenders: To include front and rear fenders. Diamond tread design or non-skid surface to prevent slippage with capabilities to support a 250 pound person. Towing: Tow hooks or tow eyes, two (2) each, capable of towing the vehicle shall be attached securely to the frame structure at the front of the vehicle. In addition to the tow hooks or tow eyes, the unit is to have the capability of being towed to and from the jobsite at highway speeds up to a minimum of 55 MPH without having to remove the scraper blade. Tow Bar/coupler shall have 2-5/16 inch ball size, include safety chains, and shall include RV style 7-spade electrical coupler for tail, turn, and stop. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: To be 12-volt system with negative ground. Batteries: Minimum 600 CCA at zero degrees Fahrenheit, maintenance free, sealed type. Alternator: Heavy-duty, 60 amp minimum. Back-Up Alarm: Electronic, self-adjusting, mounted in a protected location. Lighting: Two (2) each, multiple beam halogen headlamps mounted on top or in front of cab. Stop, turn, and tail lights to be LED. Backup lights. Work Lights: Two (2) each, LED, minimum four (4) inch diameter with diffused lens, mounted on top rear of unit, with separate switch. Strobe Lights: WHELEN Model L31 strobe light, amber in color. Shall be mounted to top of cab area and include driver controlled on/off switch.
