Specifications include, but are not limited to: The chassis shall be a Freightliner, Model M2, 106MD Conventional Chassis, supplied with the following equipment: The wheelbase of the vehicle shall be no greater than 202". The gross vehicle weight rating shall be a minimum of 36,000#. The frame rails shall be formed from 120,000 psi yield, heat treated alloy steel. The frame rails shall be E-coated prior to painting. Front axle shall be an I beam type, made of forged steel. It shall be a Detroit brand axle with a ground rating capacity of 12,000 lb. Spring mounted: Taper-leaf. Capacity at Ground: 12,000 lb. Shock absorbers shall be provided on the front axle. The front brakes shall be S-Cam, 16.50" x 5.00". The front brakes shall be provided with automatic slack adjusters. The default brand of tire for the commercial chassis manufacturer for this apparatus is Michelin. However, it is understood that the commercial chassis manufacturer reserves the right to substitute brands and models of tire as may be available at the factory on the date of manufacture. They shall provide the proper tread style and weight rating for the position in which the tire is installed. Front tires shall be 11R22.50, radial tires with a tread pattern suitable for the steering axle position. The maximum capacity of the tires shall be 13,220 lbs. and a maximum top speed per the requirements described elsewhere in this proposal, up to 75 MPH. Wheels for the front axle shall be 22.50" x 8.25" aluminum disc. The single reduction rear axle shall be provided with a ground rating capacity of 24,000 lb.
