Specifications include, but are not limited to: 5.1 INTENT: It is the intent and purpose of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements for a rubber tire loader that will be used at the York County Transfer Station. These specifications are intended to assure that all bids will cover machines of similar design and capacity. 5.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The loader shall be new, unused and a current production model. It also shall be the manufacturer's standard model complete with all standard equipment. 5.3 ENGINE: The engine shall be a Tier 4 Final, 6-cylinder in-line diesel, water-cooled, minimum 225 net flywheel horsepower with a 55 amp alternator and a 12 or 24-volt electrical system. An SCR(Selective Catalyst Reduction) exhaust system shall be provided. 5.4 WEIGHT: The loader shall be a minimum 40,000 lbs. The loader weight shall be based on having a 4.0 cubic yard bucket with bolt on edge, 23.5 x 25, two star radial tires, cab, 175 # operator, full fuel tank and maximum factory counterweight. 5.5 OPERATING CAPACITY: The operating capacity shall be a minimum full turn tipping load of 24,000 lbs. 5.6 TRANSMISSION: The transmission shall be a power shift with torque converter, 4-speeds forward and 3-speeds reverse. There also shall be speed and direction controls on the loader’s lever. 5.7 BRAKES: The brakes shall be 4-wheel enclosed wet-disc type, or approved equal. 5.8 FINAL DRIVES: The final drives shall be a planetary design. Both axles shall be equipped with limited slip or hydraulic locks. There shall be a heavy duty design axle oil cooler. 5.9 BUCKETS: The loader shall have a hydraulic quick coupler system (American Coupler System, pro series 2000 compatible with attachment #MM, Serial # 1APS6456) for changing attachments from the operating seat. 5.10 A general-purpose 5-yd bucket with bolt on SETCO rubber edge shall be provided. The bolt hole pattern shall match the existing buckets currently being used by York County. Additionally, the loader shall have an automatic return to dig feature. 5.11 TIRES: 23.5 x 59 Solid rubber tires, press-on type, mounted on factory 2-piece rims shall be furnished.