Minimum Specifications / Requirements 1. Mower and Drive System Requirements a. The mower shall utilize a hybrid electric drive system, powered by no less than 28hp EFI fuel engine coupled with no less than 48V AC electric motor. b. Mower motor shall be air-cooled 810cc Vanguard EFI engine with electric start, and a minimum 2-gallon fuel tank. c. The mower shall have a ground speed capable of 5mph or greater. d. Mower must be capable of operating effectively on slopes up to 55° or greater. e. Mower must perform bi-directional cutting. f. Mower preferred to be manufactured in the United States. 2. Dimensions The mower shall have the following physical specifications to ensure compatibility with transport, storage, and operational requirements. a. The mower must be a minimum of 30.1 inches at lowest height from ground surface to mower. b. The mower must be a maximum of 36 inches at greatest height. c. The mower must be 58 inches (minimum to 60 inches (maximum) in width. d. The mower must be 59 inches (minimum) to 60 inches (maximum) in length. e. The mower must have a working weight (including fuel) of 1,057 pounds to 1,059 pounds(maximum). 3. Mower Deck a. The mower’s deck engagement system shall utilize an Ogura 250 ft-lb clutch brake. The cutting system must achieve a blade tip speed of 18,044 feet per minute and incorporate standard 3-second fast stop rotors to ensure safe and efficient operation. b. The mower shall be equipped with a 44-inch deck featuring rear discharge, a programmable low-height setting, and highlift mulching blades to ensure efficient and uniform cutting performance. c. The cutting height shall be fully adjustable within a range of 1 inch to 6 inches to allow for versatile operation across varying terrain and vegetation conditions. 4. Tracks a. The mower shall be a non-wheeled vehicle, utilizing rubber tracks exclusively for movement. b. Each track shall have a minimum length of 39.4 inches. c. The mower must be engineered to safely and effectively navigate and operate on inclines of up to 55 degrees or greater. 5. Remote Controls a. The mower shall be operated exclusively via a Remote Operator Console with a minimum operating range of 492 feet (150 meters). b. The remote-control console shall be equipped with standard proportional joysticks for precise maneuverability. c. The remote-control console shall operate at a minimum frequency of 432 MHz. d. The remote-control console shall be provided with two (2) rechargeable batteries to ensure continuous operation.
