Specifications include, but are not limited to: This is a request for quotations (RFQ) for the lease of new, current production year, 4WD 107+ HP Backhoe Loaders to The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation (the Department), Bureau of Highway Maintenance. Engine • Four cylinder, turbocharged, isolation mounted diesel engine • Engine will be certified to EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV • Engine displacement will be no less than 3.4L (207 cubic inch) • Engine net peak power (ISO9249) will be no less than 107hp • Daily check points will be accessible from the same side of the engine and shall be done from ground level or electronically from cab • Engine will have a serpentine belt with automatic belt tensioner reducing required maintenance • Under-hood engine air cleaner will be dry type, dual element with evacuator valve, restriction sensor and in-cab restriction warning light • The backhoe will have a tilt hood for easy engine access • The backhoe will have a curved-end exhaust stack • Engine will have no more than 30micron rated primary fuel filter with water separator • Engine Block Heater Cooling • Engine coolant will be rated to -40°F (-40°C) • The backhoe will be equipped with an oil-to-water engine oil cooler • Unit will have a coolant recovery tank provided • Unit will have a variable rate suction-type fan with fan-guard • The AC condenser will be swing-out for fast radiator clean-out. Remote mounted transmission and hydraulic coolers will offer better air exchange and fewer stacked cores • The hydraulic and transmission circuits will be water cooled for fast winter warm-up for increased productivity Power Train • The transmission will be power shift with torque converter with recommended minimum transport speed of 24mph; clutch-free; fully synchronized minimum five forward, and three reverse speeds • Machine will have auto-shift software installed for increased over road efficiency • The sealed axle, with no breather, will be mechanical front-wheel-drive with traction control, limited-slip differential with electric on/off control
