Specifications include, but are not limited to: PAINT: _____________ _____________ All frame structure to be galvanized steel. Entire frame structure shall be hot dipped galvanized after all welding is complete. The Galvanized coating shall be in accordance to ASTM 123/A 123M-2. _____________ _____________ All bolt on parts, (axles, tongue jack, etc.) shall be primed with two part epoxy primer with an acrylic urethane color top coat to match Dupont Paint Co. Stock No. N032-HP. Please show amount to Deduct (-) ___________ if trailers are provided with a standard factory color. GENERAL ASSEMBLY: _____________ _____________ The trailer shall be equipped with a 12,000 lb, heavy duty hydraulic or screw type adjustable stiff leg, capable of being locked in the upright and stored position, for use when the trailer is not connected to the towing unit. _____________ _____________ The unit shall comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. CAPACITY: _____________ _____________ The trailer shall have a minimum 26,000 GVWR with the capability of hauling a 20,000 lb load, at 65 miles per hour. FRAME: _____________ _____________ The frame shall be made from electrically welded structural steel. _____________ _____________ Main Frame shall be W12 x 16 lb. A992 I-Beam minimum. _____________ _____________ 4" Jr. I-Beams on 16" Centers 80,000 PSI crossmembers minimum. PLATFORM: _____________ _____________ Platform to be of a “deck-over” design. _____________ _____________ The platform width shall be a minimum of 96" with the maximum allowable width of the trailer shall be 102". _____________ _____________ The platform length shall be a minimum of 19' 0" with an additional 5’0” Self-Cleaning Beavertail. _____________ _____________ The deck shall be Apitong Wood Decking. _____________ _____________ The platform shall contain minimum 6" Deep Formed Steel Side Rails. _____________ _____________ The platform shall have a minimum of 10-Double Key Hole Chain Locks - Gotchas / Stake Pockets. _____________ _____________ Unit shall have a Minimum 4 inch headboard. _____________ _____________ 2 approximately 16" wide by minimum 5' long hinged ramps shall be provided. The ramps shall be adjustable and fold with spring assist. _____________ _____________ The ramps shall be an integral part of the trailer, easily folded down. HITCH: _____________ _____________ The unit shall be equipped with a heavy duty 3 inch pintle eye type hitch. _____________ _____________ The hitch height shall be a nominal 30 inches from the ground. _____________ _____________ The trailer tongue shall be designed so that the hitch has an adjustable height of 26" to 32" with the trailer level. _____________ _____________ Open area of tongue frame shall include lockable hinged cover type tool and block box. HITCH Continued: _____________ _____________ Properly sized safety chain, minimum Proof Grade 70, with safety hooks shall be installed to trailer frame so it can be removed and replaced without any welding or cutting with enough length to allow cornering. All hardware for attaching the chains shall meet or exceed the strength of the chain. AXLES AND BRAKES: _____________ _____________ The suspension shall be of the thru-axle type with 3 point spring suspension, with two 10,000 lb. axles with oil seal hubs. _____________ _____________ The unit shall have air type drum brakes on each axle. WHEELS: _____________ _____________ The unit shall have a minimum of 235/80R 16 LRE, or approved equal trailer tires, mounted on appropriately sized disc type wheels. _____________ _____________ Dual Disc Hub Pilot Wheels - 8-Hole. ACCESSORIES: _____________ _____________ The unit shall be equipped with plain, non-plastic mud flaps, clearance lights, rear identification lights, conspicuity marking, and reflectors. _____________ _____________ The trailer shall contain combination LED stop, turn and tail lights. _____________ _____________ A light shall be mounted to illuminate the license plate on the rear of the unit. _____________ _____________ All light wiring shall be Hard Service Cord with an oil resistant outer covering and 45 mils nominal thickness of thermoplastic or rubber insulation. ACCESSORIES (Continued) _____________ _____________ The wiring harness shall be Grote “Ultra-Blue Seal” with a 7- year warranty. The modular wiring harness shall be neoprene compression sealed and shall be held in place by bolted metal bands placed approximately every 24 inches. Rubber grommets shall be used when wiring is run through beams. _____________ _____________ There shall be no wire splices. _____________ _____________ A seven-way electrical connector shall be furnished for connecting lights to the front of the trailer. The electrical connector shall meet SAE J560. An example connector is Cole-Hersee No. 1255. _____________ _____________ The unit shall be equipped with a spare tire and wheel, mounted under deck of trailer. Spare should be easily removable. _____________ _____________ Lighting and reflectors shall comply with ICC Regulations and the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Kansas. DEMONSTRATION: _____________ _____________ KDOT reserves the right to require a successful demonstration at vendors expense before award is made.
