Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Model: New, of current production model, meeting all current emission, efficiency, performance and safety standards as specified herein. The truck must be designed to enable the following: Operator can safely and easily get into the bucket from the bed of the truck without having to lower the bucket to the ground. The bucket (and associated controls), when stowed, does not go past the perimeter of the truck body inclusive of rear bumper. If necessary, the wheelbase and cab/axle dimensions can be increased to prevent the boom elbow from protruding beyond the tip of the cab. 2. Cab: Two (2) door conventional cab, steel or aluminum construction, tilting fiberglass or composite material hood, rubber floor mats, full width safety glass rear window, manufacturer’s dark tinted glass and noise insulation package. 3. GVWR: 31,000 lb. minimum. 4. Wheelbase: Of sufficient length to accommodate the cab/axle offered. 5. Cab/Axle: As required by the body manufacturer for the features specified. 6. Front Axle Capacity: 10,000 lb. capacity. 7. Rear Axle Capacity: 21,000 lb. capacity, single speed rear axle, with full locking differential, 6.17 ratio or closest gear ratio as available from the manufacturer. 8. Front Springs Capacity: 10,000 lb. capacity, tapered leaf type with front stabilizer or rubber auxiliary springs if required by manufacturer and heavy duty shock absorbers. 9. Rear Springs Capacity: 21,000 lb. capacity or manufacturer’s equivalent tapered or multileaf type with auxiliary springs if required by the manufacturer; rear stabilizer bar and heavy duty shock absorbers if required by the manufacturer. 10. Electrical System: 12 volts.
