11-Attachment 11-2026 John Deere 320 - Or - Equivalent Backhoe.pdf

This is a specification attachment for Pittsburgh Water's 2026 Fleet Purchase procurement in Pennsylvania, detailing the equipment requirements for a John Deere 320 backhoe or equivalent unit. The specification includes a comprehensive list of mandatory standard equipment and features that the backhoe must include, such as a PowerTech Plus 4.5L engine meeting Tier 4 and Stage IV emissions standards, Autoshift transmission, mechanical front-wheel drive with limited slip differential, and a Galaxy 19.5L fuel capacity. The equipment list specifies loader and backhoe components, including a 1.3 cubic yard bucket, extendible dipperstick, two-function hydraulics, auxiliary hydraulic systems, and a 1.25-ton front counterweight. Additional requirements include JDLink or equivalent telematics with five-year cellular service, pilot controls with pattern selection, multi-brand quick coupler capability, and a municipal license plate designation.

The attachment further mandates factory-installed features and safety equipment, including dual maintenance-free batteries with disconnect and jump posts, front and rear fenders, diagnostic oil sampling ports, strobe light with magnetic mount, basic radio package, air-suspension cloth seat, controlled lowering devices for both the boom and dipper cylinders, environmental drain kit, license plate bracket and light, and an NPK PH3 hammer with slow-moving vehicle emblem. All specifications indicate these are standard manufacturer configurations and options that bidders must provide to meet the procurement requirements for Pittsburgh Water's fleet purchase initiative.