Statement of Work for Hedger topper skirter.docx

Statement of Work for Hedger, Topper , Skirter and Specifications

The USDA tree crops farm at Picos Road Ft. Pierce, and Leesburg Florida are in need of a versatile hedging, topping and skirting machine. Mounted on our tractor, with protective cages, and removable to permit the tractor to be used for other operations. Field service of this machine at either the Ft. Pierce site or the Leesburg site is required. The machine must meet the following specifications.

The Topper/Hedger is going to be mounted on and existing USDA tractor, a Case model 125 Maxxum cab tractor, safety cage must cover glass on tractor cab windshield and one side, and the machine desired is a unit designed to be installed and removed so the tractor can be used in other operations.

SPECIFICATIONS:

CUTTING STAR DIAMETER……..…...................……………………………...9’ (274 CM) MINIMUM FLAT SKIRTING HEIGHT …………………………...…………...2’ (61 CM)

MAXIMUM HEDGING HEIGHT............................……………………………..23’ 9” (724 CM)

MAXIMUM FLAT TOPPING HEIGHT………………………………….……...14’ (427 CM)

MAXIMUM REACH FROM CENTER (FLAT TOPPING)…………...………..13’ (397 CM)

TRANSPORT HEIGHT…………………………………………………………….9’ (274 CM)

MACHINE WEIGHT (DRY KIT ONLY)…………………………………………5800 LBS (2630 KG)

SAW BLADES………………………………….….3 - 24” DIAMETER, PROPRIETARY SAW BLADES

PROPELLING UNIT:

The model desired is supplied as a KIT to be mounted on the USDA’s tractor. Basic tractor model should have approximately 70 - 90 HP with a 4 cylinder engine.

INCLUDED OPTIONS:

Steel operators cab including a front windshield.

Rotation speed control valve.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

Saw blade rotation circuit – COMMERCIAL gear type pump.

Cutting star rotation circuit – COMMERCIAL gear type pump.

Control circuit – tractor internal pump operating:

Tower lift cylinder Main arm cylinder Cutting star cylinder.

SAFETY:

In the design, components selection, and manufacturing, as well as in the servicing and operating instructions, much thought has been given to provide a machine with high productivity, low maintenance, long life, and above all, operator safety.

FINISH:

Machine parts are sand blasted, primed and painted.

Machine bolts are zinc plated, grade 5.

Saw blade propelling and rotation parts (shafts, washers, etc.) are zinc plated.

The machine is assembled and each system is fully tested. Final adjustments are made to ensure the machine is ready for Use image7.emf image1.emf image2.emf image3.emf image4.emf image5.emf image6.emf