Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.2 Truck Cab/Chassis 1.2.1 General Information and Dimensions Cab forward with hydraulic tilt, dual steer. Primary operating position must be left-hand drive including standard instrument cluster gauges and indicator lights. Speedometer, fuel gauge, indicator lights, oil pressure, and temperature gauges on right side. Minimum interior dimension of 68-inches from windscreen to rear of cab measured at the top-of-dash elevation. Minimum interior dimension of 71-inches door to door measured at the top of seat elevation. Wheelbase (WB), approximately 200 inches. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating must be suitable that a fully outfitted and fully loaded machine does not exceed the overall rating of either of the axle ratings or the federal and state laws. Engine & Related Components Diesel: Premium turbocharged, 4-stroke liquid cooled, inline 6-cylinder only, fully electronic controlled, cast-iron skirt block with replaceable (wet) cylinder inserts. 6.6 to 9-liter displacement. Certified power rating minimums: 270-horsepower Magnetic oil drain plug. Air intake filtration meeting engine manufacturer’s optimum filtration requirements. Radiator: Largest capacity available for provided engine. If an optional increased cooling capacity radiator is available, it must be provided. If an optional corrosion resistant radiator coating or treatment is available, it must also be provided. Antifreeze: Extended Life coolant testing to a minimum -34°F. Low coolant warning light, alarm, and engine shut-down system if loss of coolant occurs. Fan: Positive direct drive on-off temperature controlled 2-speed clutch type with residual torque device for disengaged fan speed. Emergency mechanical failure lockup (on) provision. Viscous fan is not acceptable. Fan override switch, driver controlled, allowing driver to lock fan in the “On” position. Hose clamps: Constant torque or Perma-Shrink style hose clamps for all coolant hoses. Throttle/Cruise control: Dash or steering wheel mounted electronic adjustable. Must be capable of maintaining any speed between 5 and 20 MPH and reach highway speeds. Engine warning/shut down system: Audible buzzer and lamp warning for loss of engine coolant, high engine temperature and/or low engine oil pressure with automatic engine shut down feature. System must have an emergency override. Engine must be approved for B20 biodiesel blends. Bidder must supply written documentation from the engine manufacturer showing explicit written support of B20 use with bid. Final engine management system electronic parameters will be determined at time of bid award. Transmission Allison 3500_RDS _P 6-speed automatic transmission. Synthetic transmission fluid. Magnet in transmission oil pan. Engine Control Unit (ECU) in cab. Dash mounted temperature gauge. Dash mounted lever type or push-button gear selector. Front Axle & Suspension Standard manufacture 18,000 lb. rated capacity. Wet front oil seals. Synthetic hub oil. Multi-leaf or parabolic taper leaf spring suspension rated 18,000 lb. with shock absorbers. Rear Drive Axle & Suspension Standard manufacture 23,000 lb. rated capacity drive axle. Heavy-duty thick wall axle housing must be used. Automatic traction control with deactivation switch. Synthetic differential oil. Magnetic drain plugs. Multi-leaf spring suspension rated at 23,000-pounds. Overload devices (spring or rubber) with a minimum rating of 4,000-pounds. Axle Ratio adequate to provide sustained interstate highway cruise at GCWR. Final determination to be at time of bid award. Submit optional pricing for air ride rear suspension, final suspension decision to be made at time of award.
