Specifications include, but are not limited to: Capacity: 14 cubic yard water level; 16 cubic yards ends. Length: 168 inches inside dimension. Width: 87 inches inside dimension. Construction: All steel is to be abrasion-resistant ASTM AR-450; welded joints are to be welded solid. • Floor: 1/4-inch smooth steel, one piece • Sides: 1/4-inch • Front: 1/4-inch • Tailgate: 1/4-inch • Longitudinal: 5-inch structural channel • Cross Members: 4-inch structural channel on 12-inch centers. Tailgate: Straight boxed channel – reinforced, air latch. Rub Rails: Sloping. Hardware: Heavy-duty steel. Hoist Frame: Structural or 1/4-inch plate-formed channel. Hoist Cylinder: Front mounted NTEA rated class 110 telescopic; lifting capacity 74,000 pounds; conversion hoist not acceptable. Paint: Manufacturer's standard Black. Power Takeoff (PTO): To be designed specifically for the Allison 4000 RDS Series Automatic Transmission (This is the transmission that is currently installed in MDOT T/A dump trucks) and shall be equal to the Muncie CS24, Chelsea 280 Series, or equivalent having pressure lubrication, 12-volt hydraulic shift, over-speed control, and SAE "B" type hydraulic mounting flange. Must be mounted with a shaft extension device, which is designed to fit on an Allison 4000 RDS Series Automatic Transmission. The PTO is to run at 115% of engine speed.
