Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of these specifications to provide for the purchase of seven (7) new, 2013 or newer, 64,000-pound GVW-rated tandem axle trucks having all standard features, as advertised, plus optional features as specified. Two of the tandem axle trucks will have 15-foot dump bodies, four of the trucks will have 14-foot radius dump sander bodies, and one of the trucks will have a 3,500-gallon water tank transferred from an existing truck. The new bodies will be purchased on a separate bid and installed by Fleet mechanics. Engine: - 450 horsepower, 1,550-lb/ft torque at 1,100 RPM minimum. - Two-speed, air-operated, on/off engine temperature-controlled fan. - A 120-volt engine block heater to be installed with a female receptacle and spring door mounted to the outside of the cab. - Exhaust to be inboard vertical mounted on the right side. - Diesel fuel heater/water separator with thermostatic fuel temperature-controlled heater, water in fuel sensor, and a fuel filter restriction/change indicator in a single assembly. Unit may be remotely mounted. - Dual element air cleaner with dash-mounted air restriction indicator. - Engine must be compliant with current EPA emission standards. Transmission: - Allison Model 4500 RDS, 6-speed, close ratio automatic with prognostics. - Allison transmission to have an auxiliary oil cooler suitable for use with a snowplow. - Allison transmission to have a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty. - Vehicle interface connection for use with sander control computer. - Gearing to provide for a top speed of 75 mph. - 102dB backup alarm. - Transmission oil to be synthetic TES-295 approved.
