UNSPSC 22101528: Wheel loaders

UNSPSC 22101528 Wheel loaders is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy rubber-tired loaders and compact wheel and track loaders under this code to support transportation, parks, public works, and equipment fleet operations. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of Transportation, Floyd County (Georgia), and other state departments and counties procure these machines new, used, or on buyback contracts with specific engine, transmission, bucket capacity, and telematics specifications tied to Tier IV Final diesel engines and manufacturer-approved models. Solicitations emphasize best-value scoring weighted toward purchase price and guaranteed buyback provisions, authorized-dealer requirements, full warranties (typically 24 months or 2,000 hours), on-site service response guarantees with per-diem penalties for missed timelines, performance bonds, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Equipment is typically delivered FOB destination with operator training and comprehensive routine maintenance included at vendor expense.

Recent activity clusters in Kentucky, Texas, Missouri, and Georgia. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet posted two parallel solicitations (RFB60527000001032 and RFB60527000001031, due September 15, 2026) for twelve four-wheel drive articulated rubber-tired loaders with guaranteed one-year buyback, approved models limited to Case 621, Caterpillar 926, John Deere 544, and Volvo L60H, minimum 160 horsepower, and best-value scoring 65 points for lowest purchase price and 35 points for highest buyback price. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued an IFB (8022675901, due May 7, 2026) for compact track and wheel loaders across five locations with multiple specified models and attachments, and the Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City District posted a single-source determination for one used Hitachi ZW180-6 loader (300000248036896, due June 3, 2026) with Buy American preference. Floyd County (Georgia) solicited a 6,000-pound capacity forklift (26018 and PE65700NONST2026000000091, due May 19, 2026) with reference models including Mitsubishi FG25N and Hyundai 30L-9A. Kentucky resident and Texas-registered vendors benefit from reciprocal and geographic preference provisions where applicable.