The forklift is replacing a Mitsubishi FG25N. The equipment will be used for stacking bales of curbside recyclables in the storage area and loading bales into semi-trailers. It is estimated that the equipment will be used five (5) days per week. The equipment operator will perform daily preventive maintenance inspections as recommended by the manufacturer's maintenance manual. Equipment design and manufacture must conform to all MIOSHA, industry best practices and other applicable governmental regulations now in effect or announced regulations for which effective dates are established and proposed. SPECIFICATION; A. LIFTING WEIGHT: 4,000-7,000-pound capacity. B. ENGINE: LP Gas or Diesel; C. MAST: Standard; D. FORKS: 42” x 4” x 1.75”, tapered and polished; G. SIDESHIFT: Side shift required; rotator required. H. TRANSMISSION: Hydrostatic or powershift, 1 speed forward, 1 speed backward; I. TIRES: Solid Pneumatic, front 7.0 x 12, rear 6.0 x 9; J. Height: Must be able to fit in semi-trailer to load baled recycling. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: A. Dual element air cleaner; B. Weight adjustable suspension seat; C. Fire extinguisher (mounted); D. Two copies each of parts, operation and maintenance manuals. E. Corrosion resistant paint. • Variations from these specifications will be considered. Such variations must be clearly noted and an explanation provided.
